Biggest size?

aleutdude · 11-08-2007, 07:22 PM

I'd like to get a little more contact patch but stick with the stock 16 inchers that came with my '06 2.5i. Any size suggestions? These tires would only be run in the summer,BTW. Any info would help!

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blahhblahh · 11-08-2007, 07:26 PM

i dont think its a good idea to swap tires back and forth too many times. I'd buy a set of wheels to go with the tires. If your not lowering it you have plenty of room for a wider tire. I think a 245/40/17 on a 17x8 would be pretty good.

Chim Chim · 11-08-2007, 08:41 PM

I'm a new STI owner, and would like opinions on whether to stay with 17" wheels or get 18"...the wheel I'm looking into is a Volk CE28N Time Attack.

Advantages and disadvantages??

Sorry for jumping on this thread, but I'm new to the forums, and don't have enough posts to start my own...I did a search and found nothing on this subject.

Thanks a lot for any advise.

waktasz · 11-08-2007, 09:19 PM

18s
Pros: Looks?

Cons: Less sidewall so harsher ride
Less sidewall so more chance of bending a wheel
Heavier
Tires are more expensive

That's enough for me, I'll stick with 17s

11-08-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
aleutdude Scooby Specialist Member#: 129089 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage,Alaska Vehicle: 06 Impreza2.5Bug-i OBP	Biggest size? I'd like to get a little more contact patch but stick with the stock 16 inchers that came with my '06 2.5i. Any size suggestions? These tires would only be run in the summer,BTW. Any info would help! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#3
Chim Chim Scooby Newbie Member#: 163468 Join Date: Nov 2007	2007 STI wheel size choice?? I'm a new STI owner, and would like opinions on whether to stay with 17" wheels or get 18"...the wheel I'm looking into is a Volk CE28N Time Attack. Advantages and disadvantages?? Sorry for jumping on this thread, but I'm new to the forums, and don't have enough posts to start my own...I did a search and found nothing on this subject. Thanks a lot for any advise.

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11-08-2007, 07:26 PM	#2
blahhblahh Scooby Specialist Member#: 86659 Join Date: May 2005 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan WR Blue	i dont think its a good idea to swap tires back and forth too many times. I'd buy a set of wheels to go with the tires. If your not lowering it you have plenty of room for a wider tire. I think a 245/40/17 on a 17x8 would be pretty good.

11-08-2007, 09:19 PM	#4
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	18s Pros: Looks? Cons: Less sidewall so harsher ride Less sidewall so more chance of bending a wheel Heavier Tires are more expensive That's enough for me, I'll stick with 17s