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05-17-2013, 01:06 AM | #1 |
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02 Wrx 245/45/17
How do I stop the wheel from rubbing on the spring/shock?
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05-17-2013, 01:08 AM | #2 |
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Stiffer shock and spring or coil-over kit?
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05-17-2013, 02:08 AM | #3 |
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less camber or wheel spacers
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05-17-2013, 03:41 AM | #4 |
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05-17-2013, 07:51 AM | #5 | |
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Not as serious - Don't drive the car and it won't rub anymore. Last edited by JarHarms; 05-17-2013 at 07:57 AM. |
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05-17-2013, 09:16 AM | #6 |
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Plus a 245-45 is too tall.
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05-17-2013, 09:24 AM | #7 |
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Big tire for sure. I have that size on 11wrx and it's fine. for 02-07wrx, it will rub.
should bought 245-40-17 instead. |
05-17-2013, 08:27 PM | #8 | |
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05-17-2013, 08:33 PM | #11 |
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Trust me, you're doing more damage than good trying to get these to fit. I know because I briefly ran a set of tires this large on my 02. Your wagon has even less clearance than my sedan, and while the tires did look good (very meaty) they are too tall, and ruin the final drive ratio of the car. You should have noticed that it feels slower than usual. Do yourself a favor and source some 215/45/17 or 235/40/17 tires. If you can't find those, 225/45/17 will work in a pinch (that's what I run, and what came stock on the 04-07 STI). Good luck.
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05-18-2013, 01:41 AM | #12 |
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05-18-2013, 07:18 AM | #13 |
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05-18-2013, 04:29 PM | #14 |
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If it's really close to not rubbing, you can get 3mm wheel spacers.
245/45 is a pretty bad size for performance on the stock 2.0L unless you have a short ratio transmission or are using them in a situation you'll always be over 3500 RPM. It's also a difficult size to fit into the GD rear. 8" wide wheels work, may need a fender roll for high-ish offset, but 235/45 is a better size for 8" wheels. 9" wheels are much tighter. You need to be real careful about offset and fender clearance, as you have already noticed. 245/40 is a full inch smaller diameter, essentially the same diameter as stock. It fits better and is a better height for gearing as well, so most who want 245 will choose 245/40. Last edited by Concillian; 05-18-2013 at 05:01 PM. |
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