[kctay]

Hey guys,

New to the forum just purchased my 2009 XB this Monday accidentally when I went to the dealer to drive 2 used low mile 2006's.
Black Sand automatic and I love it. What a difference between the old style and the new style. Much, much more quiet inside, much more power and beautifully detailed inside and out. There was no way I could walk away from the new XB and buy a used one, even though the 2006 only had 36000 miles.

Anyway, since this was a surprise to my wife.... I can just swing some wheels only at this time. So, my question is; (and I have searched) should I use the same stock offset with 16's? I have seen lots of info on 17-20, but not much on 16's. I notice most 16's also have a 40mm offset. Will this be fine? I want the tire sitting just inside the fender, not even, not outside.

Will 16 x 7.5 be fine with the stock tires?

Thoughts? Input?

I'm looking at the American racing Muscle Razor for one choice.

Cheers,

Casey

 

[eviljack]

It should, just keep in mind that the factory rims are 16x6.5. So your looking at a extra 1 inch stretch. Which will make the sidewalls shorter. Handling will be a bit siffer which you will probably like. Just gotta check to see if the factory tires can take that much stretch. I don't think it will be a problem.

 

[TartanJack]

Some depends on the tires themselves.
IF the original tires will stretch to 7.5 rims, it will be fine. Scion/Toyota has used several tires from the factory. Some will work and some might not (don't know the brands).
The best thing to do is to checkout a fitment chart on the specific tire you have and see if it will be wide enough for the 7.5 inch rim. They will give a minimum and maximum rim width it can use.

 

[kctay]

Thanks for the reply guys, my XB came with the Goodyear tires, not the Dunlops.

Am I wasting my time with the 16's anyway? Will they look good on the XB ?

If I was to get 18's, and change the tires, how will my ride suffer:?

I really enjoy the ride now.

 

[Blackberry Cherry]

I'm interested in responses to you, Casey; I just got my xB2 (Blackberry) and am wondering about changing to larger wheels too.

BC

 

[wansuie]

I bought a sets of O.Z. rim from tirerack.com. It was the O.Z. Crono HT (45mm offset, 16 X7) It fit perfect with the stock tire

 

[wansuie]

The O.Z. rim weight only 15 lbs, which is 5 lbs lighter than the stock rim( the stock rim weight 20 lbs)

 

[Oprahs Minge]

Smileboy, pictures?

 

[wansuie]

Notice I installed TRD suspension and dropped 1 - 1.5 inches.