New wheel/tire size question

corzy666 · 08-30-2009, 12:09 PM

On my car right now I have stock wrx rims with 225/45/16 tires and if I turn the wheel all the way they barely rub the struts. I was looking at getting ALT 18x8 (+45 offset) rims and was wondering what size tires I should run that won't rub??? I have jdm sti pink struts and springs on my car now.

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corzy666 · 08-31-2009, 12:01 PM

Bump... I know the recommended size is 225/40/18 but would I be able to put on 245 or 235?

nhat · 08-31-2009, 02:02 PM

i would go with at least a 235. i know fender clearance is tighter with the GC/GM body so a 245/40/18 might be too tall even with fender work and added camber. 245/35/18 would be a better size than 245/40/18 for sure.

mosc · 08-31-2009, 02:31 PM

I'd probably go 235/35/18 on those. +45 is nice on a GC but you don't have a lot of rear fender clearance. You'll probably have to roll as it is. 235/35/18 is a shorter tire which is nice. Limited selection and a premium for 35 sidewall but worth it if you really want wide tires and 18"s on a GC.

corzy666 · 09-01-2009, 11:50 PM

I think I have finally made my decision. I am going to go with a 235/40/18 Nitto NT-05 Tires. I have heard good things about them and that is the closest size to what I am looking for that they come in.

Edit: Or does anyone else know a good max or ultra summer tire around the same price that is better? (I keep changing my mind looking at all different tires

)

nhat · 09-02-2009, 12:21 AM

how much are you trying to spend on tires alone?

Uncle Scotty · 09-02-2009, 12:43 AM

you will still have issues with 18's

corzy666 · 09-02-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhat

how much are you trying to spend on tires alone?

I don't really want to spend more than $150 each.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

you will still have issues with 18's

What would be some problems I would have with 18's?

Uncle Scotty · 09-02-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corzy666

What would be some problems I would have with 18's?

on a GC???

too ****ing big

put 17's on it and be done with it

WRX197 · 09-02-2009, 10:05 AM

will 2006 wrx wheels fit a 2003 wrx?

nhat · 09-02-2009, 10:18 AM

yes a quick search would have answered your question but at least you didn't start a new thread!

corzy666 · 09-02-2009, 08:12 PM

If anyone was curious I ended up going with 235/40ZR18 Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110. I have read reviews that they are similar if not better than RE01R in dry performance and they are better than RE01R in wet performance.

Edit: Just my luck I just noticed that the $50 mail in rebate has ended Aug. 31st

Edit my edit: They just extended it to November 30th

08-30-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
corzy666 Scooby Specialist Member#: 177840 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2000 swapped RS White 330whp	New wheel/tire size question On my car right now I have stock wrx rims with 225/45/16 tires and if I turn the wheel all the way they barely rub the struts. I was looking at getting ALT 18x8 (+45 offset) rims and was wondering what size tires I should run that won't rub??? I have jdm sti pink struts and springs on my car now. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-01-2009, 11:50 PM	#5
corzy666 Scooby Specialist Member#: 177840 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2000 swapped RS White 330whp	I think I have finally made my decision. I am going to go with a 235/40/18 Nitto NT-05 Tires. I have heard good things about them and that is the closest size to what I am looking for that they come in. Edit: Or does anyone else know a good max or ultra summer tire around the same price that is better? (I keep changing my mind looking at all different tires ) Last edited by corzy666; 09-01-2009 at 11:59 PM.

09-02-2009, 08:12 PM	#12
corzy666 Scooby Specialist Member#: 177840 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2000 swapped RS White 330whp	If anyone was curious I ended up going with 235/40ZR18 Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110. I have read reviews that they are similar if not better than RE01R in dry performance and they are better than RE01R in wet performance. Edit: Just my luck I just noticed that the $50 mail in rebate has ended Aug. 31st Edit my edit: They just extended it to November 30th Last edited by corzy666; 09-03-2009 at 02:13 PM.

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08-31-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
corzy666 Scooby Specialist Member#: 177840 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2000 swapped RS White 330whp	Bump... I know the recommended size is 225/40/18 but would I be able to put on 245 or 235?

08-31-2009, 02:02 PM	#3
nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	i would go with at least a 235. i know fender clearance is tighter with the GC/GM body so a 245/40/18 might be too tall even with fender work and added camber. 245/35/18 would be a better size than 245/40/18 for sure.

08-31-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
mosc Scooby Specialist Member#: 177401 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 STi White 16G powered lagless fun	I'd probably go 235/35/18 on those. +45 is nice on a GC but you don't have a lot of rear fender clearance. You'll probably have to roll as it is. 235/35/18 is a shorter tire which is nice. Limited selection and a premium for 35 sidewall but worth it if you really want wide tires and 18"s on a GC.

09-02-2009, 12:21 AM	#6
nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	how much are you trying to spend on tires alone?

09-02-2009, 12:43 AM	#7
Uncle Scotty Scooby Guru Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	you will still have issues with 18's

09-02-2009, 10:05 AM	#10
WRX197 Scooby Newbie Member#: 173132 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Vehicle: 2003 WRX BLUE	will 2006 wrx wheels fit a 2003 wrx?

09-02-2009, 10:18 AM	#11
nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	yes a quick search would have answered your question but at least you didn't start a new thread!