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05-29-2007, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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tires size question for stock sti BBS rims
I am running cobb springs and 18 x 8.5 volk time attacks currently with 255/40/18 T1R's and they do not rub.
Would that also mean that 255/40/17 would fit with the stock BBS's without rubbing? thanks
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05-30-2007, 04:39 AM | #2 |
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255/40R17 are small than 255/40R18, so I don't see why not.
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05-30-2007, 10:33 AM | #4 |
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I think he meant shorter.
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05-30-2007, 12:38 PM | #5 |
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Why such a wide tire? It'll look like its bulging out. I'd stick with a 225 or 235at the most. You don't want the overlaping sidewalls, it's bad for cornering (folding in).
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05-30-2007, 12:47 PM | #7 |
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05-30-2007, 01:00 PM | #8 |
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First of all, he stated they are 8.5" wide wheels.
Second of all, yes. ps- You're. |
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That's not his question. He asked if a 255 would fit a STOCK BBS wheel which is a 18x8. It's an 8 inch wheel not an 8.5. It will fit but it's definately not the best setup. Please read carefully
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05-30-2007, 01:13 PM | #10 |
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Correction: the stock wheel is a 17x8, and there is a good chance that It'll rub in the rear depending on camber
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05-30-2007, 01:20 PM | #11 |
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I totally can't read.
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This is a non-correction to your correction of my correction. Did not know that the 05+ was different. I stand corrected.
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245/40/17 should be ok right??
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Depending on the tire, sidewall flex may be a non-issue and easily cured with a couple more PSI. No "logrolling" what-so-ever. Very very popular setup. My 255 RT615's on 8" wheels in the mid-high 30's were great. Not 070 great, but still, a nice crisp turn in. See below... Last edited by REX8; 05-31-2007 at 01:07 PM. |
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05-31-2007, 07:53 PM | #19 |
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Please refer to the original question. He states that he's lowered on cobb springs which are a 2" drop in front and 1.5" in the rear. You're on pinks which are not that low. True that you're tires do not logroll, but you have the 615's. I've seen other brands which do protrude on an 8 inch rim. And the overall ride height of the tire will definately throw off your odometer. That's ALOT of tire, not to mention the added stress on your bearings, drivetrain, etc. You're slower because of the added weight and size. It makes absolutely no sense to go that big if you can get the same result with a smaller tire with sticker compound.
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He said they don't turn in as well. There's a lot more to a tire than just turn in.
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06-01-2007, 07:57 PM | #24 |
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Whatever. It's my opinion and the opinion of tire manufactures like Falcon, BF Goodrich, etc., that the optimun setup for a 255/40/17 lies between the rim size of 8.5-10 inch. No one in this forum including so called suby-gurus can argue the facts.
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06-01-2007, 11:34 PM | #25 | |
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For the street, a 255 is a waste, 8.5"+ wheel or not. Their benefits can't be taken advantage of and the drawbacks will be felt. All the things you mentioned are of course correct...That's something we all post here on a daily basis. As far as other 255 bulging more on an 8" wheel, your research should have showed you that a 255 RT615 and all RT615's for that matter have very very oversized section-widths. Its actually a 265. It's just about the widest of the 255's out there. BTW: Who the heck is Falcon? P.S. The above pic wasn't mine...but I did run them as well in the past (8"/255). I'd hate to see the look on your face if you saw 275's on a 7.5" wheel!!! Last edited by REX8; 06-01-2007 at 11:43 PM. |
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