Car: STi -04 with H&R lowering springs (GDB)
Wheels: ET:45 Width 8.5''

Please someone, say that you tried this. :alien:

/Peter

it might be close with those springs. stock height you would be fine most likely

it might be close with those springs. stock height you would be fine most likelyI won't run stock height.. But if other springs rub wouldn't stock springs rub too when compressed enough?
Where do you think they will rub? I have rolled out my back fenders. What I'm most worried about is the back struts..

/Peter

i ran that size tire with a 8" wide wheel 48et on my 05 wrx on cusco zer2rs and only rubbed during hard cornering before my fenders were rolled. so you can get away with it easy if you roll your rear fenders.

With that combo you will rub on the fender before the strut. 245's are not wide enough (depending on the tire) to rub on the strut with that wheel.

With that combo you will rub on the fender before the strut. 245's are not wide enough (depending on the tire) to rub on the strut with that wheel.Thanks, that´s exactly the answer I wanted! :banana:
I'm thinking of using Michelin pilot sport 2. Are they known to be wider or thinner then specs?

/Peter

They are known to be as wide as their specs. It's not that a tire is not within it' specs, it's more about finding out the specs for that tire as tire size will varry between brands.

They are known to be as wide as their specs. It's not that a tire is not within it' specs, it's more about finding out the specs for that tire as tire size will varry between brands.
Ok, my bad english.. :-)
The question should have if they are wider or thinner than the normal 245-tire.
So you think the Michelins would work for me then?

/Peter

...The question should have if they are wider or thinner than the normal 245-tirea quick check of TireRack's website shows the section width of 245/45x17 tires ranging between 9.6" and 10" with the Michelin PS2's average @ 9.8".

I think you might have to roll the rear fenders with an ET45 wheel:

http://www.rollyourfender.com/

Thanks for the info, didn't know TireRack had that kind of statistics.

I have actually allready rolled the rear fenders. So that should be ok I guess?
A little bit worried about the front as well. Sometimes even the stock wheels with 225:s rub (when damper is near maximum compressed).

/Peter

I had 245/40 17 kumho mxs on 8" 45 offset wheels. Rubbed the rear fender only under hard cornering. Rolled rear fenders. No problemo. Some people get away with no fender rolling, but you'll probably have to roll the rears due to the extra wheel width.

Got them on today. 245x40 17 Goodyear Eagle F1. Very close to the back struts (<5mm standing on the ground).
There were even small marks from my last tires on the struts. Don't think it will be a problem as it runs nice and I don't hear/feel/notice any rubbing. Yes, and it look great. :)

/Peter

sweet.
Pics!!!
some people are running wider tires without being that close to the strut...
maybe some camber bolts to dial out a little bit of rear camber would give even more room.

sweet.
Pics!!!
some people are running wider tires without being that close to the strut...
maybe some camber bolts to dial out a little bit of rear camber would give even more room.

Here are two pics from the a track-event here in Sweden this weekend:
(Please excuse the very ugly helmet.. ;) )
http://213.114.35.252/GR.JPG
http://213.114.35.252/GR2.JPG

There was a long wet gravel-road on the way to the track explaining the dirty look.. :alien:

/Peter