whats your take on the XXR 518's??? - SRT Forums

SPCorBUST · 10-20-2009, 04:31 AM

I'm thinking of either buying Work Emotion CR Kai's or XXR 518's. I was wondering what your guys' take on the best size would be on the 518's... I have BC coilovers (non-inverted) with stock calipers.

17" x 7" 5/100 48 offset 19 lbs $129.99
17" x 8.5" 5/100 48 offset 21.6 lbs $129.99
18" x 7" 5/100 48 offset 20 lbs $149.99
18" x 8.5" 5/100 48 offset 23.5 lbs $149.99

got the info from this site
XXR 518 - Gold Wheels - Wheel Size & Price Details - 1010tires.com

From the looks of it, I could go up in size and out for traction at the negligible cost of $20 per wheel with the 18x8.5. That would be my first pick but I also like the 17x8.5 because I could get traction and same rim size (as stock) for about the same weight as the stock rim. Thoughts?

also, anybody know what the wheel bore size is??? i can't find it and i want to make sure that they'll fit...

what will i need to do to make the 48 offset fit? an 8 mm spacer?

SRT Jeff · 10-20-2009, 04:57 AM

The rims are fine they are good priced. I like there mesh ones they sell check on the off set some cars have problems with that because of the calipers. There is a rim off set topic on the forum youll have to look it up.I say go for it if you like the design.

nutz · 10-20-2009, 05:34 AM

I have some XXR's on my DD they are OK (heavy as shit) but the price is right I got 4 new W/ tires and lugs for 500 bucks (mine are BBS style with red lip)

SPCorBUST · 10-20-2009, 10:22 AM

what offset? i noticed that this style only comes in 48 and the tech guide says it should be between 35 and 40

morgantj13 · 10-20-2009, 12:04 PM

id go for the lighter(well, lighter compared to the 18) 17x8.5...

but def. check to make sure they'll fit of course

SPCorBUST · 10-21-2009, 10:22 AM

is 17x8.5 even safe to run? its not listed in the tech guide, just 17x8. but 18x8.5 is listed...

jnathan68 · 10-21-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SPCorBUST

is 17x8.5 even safe to run? its not listed in the tech guide, just 17x8. but 18x8.5 is listed...

17x8.5 is possible but not in a 48mm offset. The recommendation for a 17x8 wheel is a 35mm to be on the safe side and that is with coilovers. Not even sure a 7.5 inch wheel will fit with a 48mm offset and if it did, you would probably not want to go wider than a 225/45 tire.

I by no means know for sure that it won't fit but from everything I read, I would try to find a different offset or limit myself to a 7" wide wheel at a 48mm offset.

SPCorBUST · 10-21-2009, 06:43 PM

so then you think the 17x7 in 48 is my best bet of the 4 options? i haven't seen any other offsets in our bolt pattern...

jnathan68 · 10-21-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SPCorBUST

so then you think the 17x7 in 48 is my best bet of the 4 options? i haven't seen any other offsets in our bolt pattern...

Truthfully, I am not ever sure the 17x7 48mm offset will work but that would be your best bet out of the 4 options.

Here is the thread you want to read before buying - The WHEEL & TIRE TECH Thread

SPCorBUST · 10-21-2009, 09:27 PM

yeah i've referenced that thread a few times in here

jnathan68 · 10-21-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SPCorBUST

yeah i've referenced that thread a few times in here

Ahhh..sometimes reading owns me.

BTW - In your original post, you mention 8mm spacers. To run 8mm spacers safely, you should get extended studs all the way around. I ran 5mm spacers on the rear with stock studs and didn't feel like I was getting enough threads.