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Old 02-04-2015, 11:03 PM   #3651
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Anyone here running 17x9 with 245/40s on a 11-14 hatch?

I'm going airlift suspension and wondering if they rub. I see a couple people in the past ran them but no definite answers.
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Old 02-05-2015, 07:10 AM   #3652
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Anyone here running 17x9 with 245/40s on a 11-14 hatch?

I'm going airlift suspension and wondering if they rub.
At normal ride heights and offsets, they will not rub, but you have left out what offset wheel you're looking at. A 245/40R17 at +42 offset should be very safe, at up to 1.5" of lowering from stock. If the offset is lower, or if the ride height is lower, you're going to eventually come into contact with something.

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Old 02-05-2015, 08:57 AM   #3653
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What Dan said. I have 17x9 +42 with 255/40 continental dw tires. I'm stock height with no issues and a buddy running the same tire and wheel setup is on coils and only rolled rears to be safe. I don't think he actually needed to though.

Edit: I have an 11 hatch. His is a 12 sedan.

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Old 02-05-2015, 09:07 AM   #3654
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Talked to a shop that's close to me, they have done a few 11-14 STi's with this wheel and same size (+38 offset) They said they fit in the front no issues and a fender roll in the rear and no rubbing issues with stock ride height and alignment. They said they have done a couple with a 1 to 1.5" drop and all so good. So looks like that is the route I am going to go.
What you state is true (and is very similar to my setup) but is this for a hawkeye like noted in your profile? If so then the GR scenario you're speaking of does not apply because the 11+ cars are wide body cars.

Also keep in mind that in some cases for GR STis a spacer is needed in the front for the wheel to clear the brembo calipers
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Old 02-05-2015, 12:17 PM   #3655
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Also keep in mind that in some cases for GR STis a spacer is needed in the front for the wheel to clear the brembo calipers
all brembo clearance between 02-15 is exactly the same.
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Old 02-05-2015, 12:52 PM   #3656
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all brembo clearance between 02-15 is exactly the same.
good to know
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Old 02-05-2015, 06:08 PM   #3657
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What you state is true (and is very similar to my setup) but is this for a hawkeye like noted in your profile? If so then the GR scenario you're speaking of does not apply because the 11+ cars are wide body cars.

Also keep in mind that in some cases for GR STis a spacer is needed in the front for the wheel to clear the brembo calipers
Oh sorry, have not changed my profile yet. This is for a 2012 STi. And asked the dude about spacers in the front and he said these wheels will clear brembos with no spacer.
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Old 02-05-2015, 06:37 PM   #3658
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Oh sorry, have not changed my profile yet. This is for a 2012 STi. And asked the dude about spacers in the front and he said these wheels will clear brembos with no spacer.
so then in that case i think you'll be fine with rolling the rears and fronts will be okay (taking the other guys word on clearing the calipers). I have 18x10 +38 RPF1s on 265/35s and lowered a bit over an inch. No rubbing in the front (with a 5mm spacer) or the back with a roll and -1.5 camber
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Old 02-06-2015, 02:22 PM   #3659
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Default 18x9.5 35 offset 245/40/18 2011 hatch wrx

I know someone selling miro 563 18x9.5 38 offset on
245/40/18 tires. I've been researching and can't seem to get a definitive answer If it will not rub or mess up the gearing on my car. I have a 11 wrx hatch stock suspension.
Thanks for your help!
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Old 02-06-2015, 02:43 PM   #3660
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I know someone selling miro 563 18x9.5 38 offset on
245/40/18 tires. I've been researching and can't seem to get a definitive answer If it will not rub or mess up the gearing on my car. I have a 11 wrx hatch stock suspension.
Thanks for your help!
The below statement from the first post should answer your question. I would go wider than a 245 though...what's the point in wider wheels if the tire isn't upgraded?

From experience, a 9.5" wide wheel will work at around +40 (give or take a couple of mm). The lower offset allows decent tire clearance on the inside. Steering feel is slightly worse from the lower offset, but it's not terrible. A 265/35R18 tire happens to be within 0.1% of the stock size, and that fits pretty well. (You may have to do minor fender rolling at the back if the car is lowered. It depends on the tire...not all 265/35R18 are created equal.)<br />

EDIT: My apologies. I was thinking our tires were 245 to begin with...but are 235. Anyway...here is a link that may help you out:
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...0R18/265-35R18

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Old 02-06-2015, 03:06 PM   #3661
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But would the 245 be a problem enough for me to notice?
So since I'm not lowered a 265/35r18 wouldn't rub right?

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Old 02-06-2015, 03:14 PM   #3662
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The 245 won't make a huge difference, plus it's within 2% of the stock tire size which is the "safe zone". The tire itself may look a little small. But the 265 should not rub on stock suspension. every tire is not created equal though.
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Old 02-06-2015, 03:31 PM   #3663
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I would think that you would get rubbing with a 265 and unrolled fenders even at stock height. Not always, but it would happen.
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Old 02-06-2015, 10:01 PM   #3664
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At normal ride heights and offsets, they will not rub, but you have left out what offset wheel you're looking at. A 245/40R17 at +42 offset should be very safe, at up to 1.5" of lowering from stock. If the offset is lower, or if the ride height is lower, you're going to eventually come into contact with something.

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Sorry I forgot that. I was eyeing the rpf1 in 17x9 plus 35 oakos has for sale in a group buy. But being I'll be on air this spring I'd need a roll, which I'm not ready for.





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What Dan said. I have 17x9 +42 with 255/40 continental dw tires. I'm stock height with no issues and a buddy running the same tire and wheel setup is on coils and only rolled rears to be safe. I don't think he actually needed to though.

Edit: I have an 11 hatch. His is a 12 sedan.
I'm on stock height right now as well, but like I said above, I had a chance to go air so I took it. I'd roll the rear fenders, but I heard most the time the paint cracks so I'm trying to hold off.
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Sorry I forgot that. I was eyeing the rpf1 in 17x9 plus 35 oakos has for sale in a group buy. But being I'll be on air this spring I'd need a roll, which I'm not ready for.

I'm on stock height right now as well, but like I said above, I had a chance to go air so I took it. I'd roll the rear fenders, but I heard most the time the paint cracks so I'm trying to hold off.
fear of cracking paint on a roll should not keep you from doing it. just find someone that has experience and use more heat than you think you need to.
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Old 02-06-2015, 11:01 PM   #3666
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fear of cracking paint on a roll should not keep you from doing it. just find someone that has experience and use more heat than you think you need to.
My last guy who did my 335i did an amazing job. He's just hard to get a hold of and it takes a long time to get in.

I'll roll next year because I really want some nt03s or work d9rs.
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I've rolled 4 or 5 GR's and haven't had a single paint chip/crack yet. The paint is pretty good when properly heated.
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I've rolled 4 or 5 GR's and haven't had a single paint chip/crack yet. The paint is pretty good when properly heated.
Well I'll do mine then. Just have to find someone in Michigan to have it dine
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On stock suspension a 255/35r18 should not have any issues. so would you recommend a 9 inch wheel or 9.5 or does it matter?
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Old 02-09-2015, 11:51 PM   #3670
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Anyone on here with 275/40/17 w/ springs and oem shocks? Debating if I should get that or stay safe with 265. I'm currently on 17x9.5 38et rpf1's wrapped in 255/40 with RCE black springs with rears rolled pretty good. Looking into buying a set of Michelin PS2s
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:36 PM   #3671
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Hello friends, i've read about 40 pages in this thread and can't seem to find the info i need.

I have a 2012 WRX HATCH. I plan on getting some BC BR Coilovers + Enkei Kojin 18x9.5x45.

The +40 offset looks SUPER CLEAN and that's what I really want, but they don't have that offset for Kojins.

1) Will the +45 offset work? If so, any performance loss? And what tire should I run?
2) Anyone recommend 18x9.5 OR 9 +40 wheels?
- 5, 6, 9 spoke design
- no rotas

THANKS!!!!!!
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Old 02-13-2015, 02:32 AM   #3672
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1.) +45? performance loss? other way around.

2.) you have bc coils. you can't really brand bash.

it'll be fine. visually, it'd be near identical.
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Run a 5mm spacer if +40 is important to you.

5mm is less than 1/4", it's really not going to be perceptible in any way.
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2) Anyone recommend 18x9.5 OR 9 +40 wheels?
Might I suggest Mach V Wicked Awesome? They're +42, and fit really well.



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Old 02-13-2015, 10:35 AM   #3675
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1.) +45? performance loss? other way around.

2.) you have bc coils. you can't really brand bash.

it'll be fine. visually, it'd be near identical.
Sorry I'm super noob and don't know too much about brands with wheels/suspension. LOL i know BC coils aren't the best either.

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Run a 5mm spacer if +40 is important to you.

5mm is less than 1/4", it's really not going to be perceptible in any way.
I see, thanks for the info

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Might I suggest Mach V Wicked Awesome? They're +42, and fit really well.



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Hey Dan AWESOME pic. Is that stock ride height? If i get 18" i probably can't lower without major rubbing...right? I was thinking about lowering it 1"

thanks for the help guys, i'm still learning

Will 265/35/18 tires work with +45 offset?

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