2006 WRX TR Tire Size Suggestions?

chad1043 · 01-01-2009, 12:46 PM

I'm looking at getting some new tires soon, just wondering what my best option is? Basically I was wondering what width people would go with. I live in Michigan.

Thanks,
Chad

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blitzmr2 · 01-01-2009, 01:58 PM

Good question. I believe the wheel is a silly-narrow 6", so much wider than the OEM 205s may not work well. I am dreading springing the dough for a new set of wheels just because of their width. Personally I'd at least like 225s.

Lots of good tires out there--Azenis, Advans, various Toyos. Depends on your budget, and if you want all-weather peformance (which it seems you to, living in Michigan, and owning a WRX to begin with).

BLAKOHFOREX · 01-01-2009, 02:07 PM

What is your current wheel set up? Size?

chad1043 · 01-01-2009, 02:51 PM

Stock, 215/45ZR17... Any other suggestions?

Uncle Scotty · 01-01-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad1043

I'm looking at getting some new tires soon, just wondering what my best option is? Basically I was wondering what width people would go with. I live in Michigan.

Thanks,
Chad

225/45 is the biggest you can reasonably go on the stock 06 wheel

id stay with the 215/45 and buy some 17x8 wheels and go from there

Uncle Scotty · 01-01-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitzmr2

Good question. I believe the wheel is a silly-narrow 6", so much wider than the OEM 205s may not work well. I am dreading springing the dough for a new set of wheels just because of their width. Personally I'd at least like 225s.

Lots of good tires out there--Azenis, Advans, various Toyos. Depends on your budget, and if you want all-weather peformance (which it seems you to, living in Michigan, and owning a WRX to begin with).

you believe wrong

dont post unless you KNOW

this will alleviate a great deal of unnecessary confusion here

Big-E · 01-01-2009, 07:14 PM

The stock 2006/2007 WRX wheel is 17" x 7" et55, 5x100mm bolt pattern.

You can put a 225/45-17 tire onto the stock wheel.

A 225mm wide tire is generally recommended for wheels that are from 7" wide to 8.5" wide.

If one chooses to mount a 235mm wide tire onto a wheel then the minimum recommended width of the wheel would necessarily be 7.5".

snovvbrdr · 01-01-2009, 08:40 PM

I have four sets of wheels stockies with the factory tires 215/45r17 re-92's some 16's with 205/55r16 snows and two sets of 17X8's one with 225/45r17 bridgestone re-01r's and the other set is 245/40r17 toyo r1r's

blitzmr2 · 05-17-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

you believe wrong

dont post unless you KNOW

this will alleviate a great deal of unnecessary confusion here

The thus "I believe" statement, not as fact. Yes I was wrong. Yes if the only replies that ever were made were 100% certain, zero-chance-of-error facts, forums would be better sources of information, but good luck with that. Discussion is part of the learning process for all. Go bother people that parade their opinions as fact. Had I the time to go find every time you've ever been wrong on a post, and replied with "keep your mouth closed unless you KNOW" I'd enjoy that very much, but I digress.

Anyhow, on my MR2 I actually ran 235s on a wheel that came with 205 stock, but that was very tight. I'd look at your goals and motivation for going wider, and unless you've got money burning a hole in your pocket, consider trying 225s and seeing if they suit your needs.

Uncle Scotty · 05-17-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitzmr2

The thus "I believe" statement, not as fact. Yes I was wrong. Yes if the only replies that ever were made were 100% certain, zero-chance-of-error facts, forums would be better sources of information, but good luck with that. Discussion is part of the learning process for all. Go bother people that parade their opinions as fact. Had I the time to go find every time you've ever been wrong on a post, and replied with "keep your mouth closed unless you KNOW" I'd enjoy that very much, but I digress.

Anyhow, on my MR2 I actually ran 235s on a wheel that came with 205 stock, but that was very tight. I'd look at your goals and motivation for going wider, and unless you've got money burning a hole in your pocket, consider trying 225s and seeing if they suit your needs.

just shut it and keep going

01-01-2009, 12:46 PM	#1
chad1043 Scooby Newbie Member#: 105818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Holland, Michigan Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX TR WR Blue...	2006 WRX TR Tire Size Suggestions? I'm looking at getting some new tires soon, just wondering what my best option is? Basically I was wondering what width people would go with. I live in Michigan. Thanks, Chad * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-01-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
Big-E NASIOC Supporter Member#: 123843 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Greenwich, CT Vehicle: 2006 SGM WRX S2 Let LED's light your way!	The stock 2006/2007 WRX wheel is 17" x 7" et55, 5x100mm bolt pattern. You can put a 225/45-17 tire onto the stock wheel. A 225mm wide tire is generally recommended for wheels that are from 7" wide to 8.5" wide. If one chooses to mount a 235mm wide tire onto a wheel then the minimum recommended width of the wheel would necessarily be 7.5". Last edited by Big-E; 01-01-2009 at 07:19 PM.

01-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#8
snovvbrdr Scooby Newbie Member#: 121063 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchester, NH Vehicle: 2006 WRX Stg. II Steel Gray	4 sets I have four sets of wheels stockies with the factory tires 215/45r17 re-92's some 16's with 205/55r16 snows and two sets of 17X8's one with 225/45r17 bridgestone re-01r's and the other set is 245/40r17 toyo r1r's

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blitzmr2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 101396 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: East Coast Vehicle: 2006 WRX Grip Grey	Good question. I believe the wheel is a silly-narrow 6", so much wider than the OEM 205s may not work well. I am dreading springing the dough for a new set of wheels just because of their width. Personally I'd at least like 225s. Lots of good tires out there--Azenis, Advans, various Toyos. Depends on your budget, and if you want all-weather peformance (which it seems you to, living in Michigan, and owning a WRX to begin with).

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