245/45/17 pics please!

njwrx10 · 12-21-2008, 06:36 PM

Hey all, It that time to get new tires. Currently i have rota torques with 225/45/17 toyo proxes tires.
I want something alittle beefier and was thinking of getting 245/45/17 or 235/45/17.

I do not know if there are any rubbing issues with these sizes. If you know the answer to this, suggestion and pictures, that would be great.

Thanks

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pana24 · 12-21-2008, 07:02 PM

I currently have 235/45/17 and there is no rubbing issue what so ever

shadowmd · 12-21-2008, 07:14 PM

Im kinda interested as well....

HSBabyFace · 12-21-2008, 09:35 PM

not to thread jack or anything but I may be selling a set of 235/45R17 Potenza RE760 sport tires if interested.

Uncle Scotty · 12-21-2008, 09:39 PM

245/40 is a more appropriate size or for a bit shorter tire......235/40

njwrx10 · 12-22-2008, 11:04 AM

i have 225/45/17 now, and i like the 45. It fills the wheel gap better and its more of a cushion for the horrible roads here in New Jersey.

I want a beefier look too

Uncle Scotty · 12-22-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njwrx10

i have 225/45/17 now, and i like the 45. It fills the wheel gap better and its more of a cushion for the horrible roads here in New Jersey.

I want a beefier look too

yoiu have no idea what tire sizes mean and why

'beefy' is a burger...not tires

Tomas26 · 12-22-2008, 01:47 PM

previous jdm sti's originaly ran 235/45-17 tyres as well as evo's till X model

njwrx10 · 12-22-2008, 03:13 PM

well i heard this term used several times by Subaru owners referring to a thicker tire.

So i will continue to use it

family wRXagon · 12-22-2008, 03:21 PM

heres some pics. they rub when i hit a bump on the highway. i bought the car with them on. but i think next time i will go with 235/45/17. hope this helps.

Uncle Scotty · 12-22-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomas26

previous jdm sti's originaly ran 235/45-17 tyres as well as evo's till X model

this post if 100% irreleveant to this thead

and this forum has become the

"I wanna do something dumb, validate my dumb idea please.' forum

njwrx10 · 12-22-2008, 04:30 PM

how is that. Please tell me.I would like to here

b18turbo · 12-22-2008, 04:50 PM

I would recommend 245/40. The 45 sidewall has poor response and I can feel a delay from what I input in with the steering wheel vs what the car does.

njwrx10 · 12-22-2008, 05:08 PM

is your car lowered?

njwrx10 · 12-22-2008, 05:10 PM

yea i decided that i want to go with 245/40/17, just want to make sure there are no rubbing issues

bdi · 12-22-2008, 05:32 PM

Here is a pic of my wip back in the day with 17x8 +48 wheels and 245/45's. You will need camber adjustment. If i remember correctly, the ride height is ~14"f and 13.5"r. With -2.5 degrees of camber in the front and -1.5 rear.
A friend i race with has a 04 (less room in the rear) and he runs 245/45's aswell with JDM pink springs on stock struts and he fit them but he had to roll his rear fenders. Search S1MPSON and u should be able to find his car.

njwrx10 · 12-22-2008, 05:55 PM

thank you for the pics, much appreciated

b18turbo · 12-23-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njwrx10

is your car lowered?

Not in that pic

HSBabyFace · 12-23-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

245/40 is a more appropriate size or for a bit shorter tire......235/40

^^^ OP I would listen to this guys advice... he knows his sshhh... stuff when it comes to this topic

Legacy · 12-23-2008, 09:13 PM

Not an Impreza but clearance isn't an issue at all. I run 255's at the track with no rubbing.

Ron89 · 12-24-2008, 08:19 PM

I'm running a 245/40/17 on the stock sti bbs wheels with no rubbing. Tires are Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs and my car is on stock suspension.

RedBean · 01-01-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron89

I'm running a 245/40/17 on the stock sti bbs wheels with no rubbing. Tires are Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs and my car is on stock suspension.

What model and year are you? I'm trying to see if those exact tires will work on an 04 STi. I can only find confirmation that they don't rub on 05+ STis.

Uncle Scotty · 01-01-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron89

I'm running a 245/40/17 on the stock sti bbs wheels with no rubbing. Tires are Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs and my car is on stock suspension.

fill in yer flippin profile or your post is USELESS

dougsti · 01-02-2009, 01:54 AM

Are those 7 inch rims?

meebs · 01-02-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSBabyFace

^^^ OP I would listen to this guys advice... he knows his sshhh... stuff when it comes to this topic

Since when did having a grasp on elementary mathematics warrant such back slapping?

12-21-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
njwrx10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 169265 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	245/45/17 pics please! Hey all, It that time to get new tires. Currently i have rota torques with 225/45/17 toyo proxes tires. I want something alittle beefier and was thinking of getting 245/45/17 or 235/45/17. I do not know if there are any rubbing issues with these sizes. If you know the answer to this, suggestion and pictures, that would be great. Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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njwrx10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 169265 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	well i heard this term used several times by Subaru owners referring to a thicker tire. So i will continue to use it

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family wRXagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 188380 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: port orchard, wa Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon 273 awhp	heres some pics. they rub when i hit a bump on the highway. i bought the car with them on. but i think next time i will go with 235/45/17. hope this helps.

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njwrx10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 169265 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	how is that. Please tell me.I would like to here

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njwrx10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 169265 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	is your car lowered?

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njwrx10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 169265 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	yea i decided that i want to go with 245/40/17, just want to make sure there are no rubbing issues

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njwrx10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 169265 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	thank you for the pics, much appreciated

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Legacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 10188 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ottawa Vehicle: 2007 Forester XT	Not an Impreza but clearance isn't an issue at all. I run 255's at the track with no rubbing.

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