The 08-10 WRX (non STi) 17"/18" wheels thread - Page 9

DrDanimalSize · 12-30-2010, 02:24 AM

^check the first page, there's one with 245s on 17s (which is pretty damn close!)

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DutchOven · 12-30-2010, 02:29 AM

damn, saw that, looks pretty good. anyone with 255's lowered?

gsrcrxsi · 12-30-2010, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casey oc

Wheel Specs: Work emotion cr Kai's 17x9 +44
Tire and Specs: Hankook sport k104 245/40
Suspension: stock for now. rce/bilstein combo soon. 20mm front, 15mm rear.
Fender Modification: will be rolling rear soon but atm no, no rubbing.
Wheel Spacers: none.
about a 15mm clearance between inner rim/tire and front strut. next tire will probably be 255/40 depending on if clearance changes with rce/bilstein kit. in the second pic the front wheel seems to stick out pretty far, looking at the car now it doesnt seem as much.

-Casey

Hey man, I was just wondering if you ever got the RCE/bilstein combo, and or installed it. If you have, could you post your results with your wheel/tire setup in that thread?

Thanks

THE_SMURF · 12-30-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DutchOven

I'm having a wheel crisis here. Does anyone have 255 tires on 17s?

255s on 17s???? you can put a 315 on a 17 if theyre wide enough . . . . .

whats the width of the 17" rim? but 255s normally go on a 9.5"-10" wide wheel

DutchOven · 12-30-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE_SMURF

255s on 17s???? you can put a 315 on a 17 if theyre wide enough . . . . .

whats the width of the 17" rim? but 255s normally go on a 9.5"-10" wide wheel

lol, I didn't list enough information for an accurate response, and I apologise for that.

My two sets of wheel specs:
17x8.5 +44 for daily duties
17x9 +45 for track purposes

I'm thinking about running a 255 on both, and want to know if it will clear the inside.

I wanted to see if anyone is running a 255 tire on any 17's, because most people I see here have 18's with 255 or 265/30 tires.

my last option would be to get rota DPT 17x9 +35's.

Breezio · 12-30-2010, 08:29 PM

I'm planning to run 18x8.5 +48 with 255/35's on my 3g.

It's supposed to clear on the inside. so I don't see why yours wouldn't with the extra 4mm or so on the inside because of the offset.

sc00by4life · 12-30-2010, 08:49 PM

The narrow bodies have trouble fitting any 255 with an offset under 40.

A 255 can go on as low as an 8" wheel, though it will have a fairly soft sidewall feel.

Breezio · 12-30-2010, 08:59 PM

I beleive he was worried about strut clearance.

but yes , in the 40's with a 255 on a narrow body, you are going to need fender work.

DutchOven · 12-30-2010, 09:19 PM

yeah i figured. my front and rear fenders are already rolled flat. we'll see.

Breezio · 12-31-2010, 12:19 AM

I think you'll be just fine.

jerseyjessi · 12-31-2010, 09:37 PM

I just got these a few weeks ago but I'm waiting til the winter tires come off in April to put them on. I have an '09 OBP Black 5-door

irish44j · 01-03-2011, 10:37 PM

No rubbing or issues with either setup...

Wheel Specs: Rota SDR 17x7.5
Tire and Specs: Bridgestone RE01R 225/45/17
Suspension: RCE Yellows/Bilsteins
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None

Wheel Specs: Rota SDR 17x7.5
Tire and Specs: Dunlop SP Sport01 235/45/17 (takeoffs from an '11 wrx)
Suspension: RCE Yellows/Bilsteins
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None

Breezio · 01-04-2011, 12:46 AM

You forgot your offset numbers irish!

Aren't those like a +45mm or something?

SilverFleet · 01-04-2011, 12:38 PM

Ok, here's a question for you guys:

I need new tires really bad. I have Rota Torques that are 17x8 with a 48mm offset on the car now with 225/45/17's. I'm running stock suspension, and I probably will forever, as it's my daily driver.

This time around, I'm thinking of going wider on the tires. I see that 245/40/17's seem to be a popular size for a 17x8 wheel. Would I run into any issues running that size tire, or should I go with a 235/45 or 235/40? I want to maintain stock overall diameter so the speedometer reads correct and all that stuff.

DutchOven · 01-04-2011, 12:54 PM

you'll be fine with a 245 for sure, since you're on stock suspension.

SWP n Gold · 01-04-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverFleet

This time around, I'm thinking of going wider on the tires. I see that 245/40/17's seem to be a popular size for a 17x8 wheel. Would I run into any issues running that size tire, or should I go with a 235/45 or 235/40? I want to maintain stock overall diameter so the speedometer reads correct and all that stuff.

245/40/17 will be fine on the stock suspension.

Breezio · 01-04-2011, 11:57 PM

What they said!

However, if you decided on the 235 width, I believe 235/45r17 is the closer to stock diameter then 235/40r17.

SilverFleet · 01-05-2011, 11:29 AM

Thanks guys! I'm gonna go with the 245/40's then. I just didn't know if they would rub anywhere or balloon out off the wheel on a 17x8 and adversely affect handling.

SWP n Gold · 01-05-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverFleet

Thanks guys! I'm gonna go with the 245/40's then. I just didn't know if they would rub anywhere or balloon out off the wheel on a 17x8 and adversely affect handling.

Yeah an 8" wheel is the minimum width you would want to go on a 245 tire.

Studebaker83 · 01-06-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irish44j

No rubbing or issues with either setup...

Wheel Specs: Rota SDR 17x7.5
Tire and Specs: Dunlop SP Sport01 235/45/17 (takeoffs from an '11 wrx)
Suspension: RCE Yellows/Bilsteins
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None

Do you think I would have to do any fender modifications or use wheel spacers if I ran this suspension and tire set up with with 17X8 wheels?

rockyraccoon · 01-06-2011, 12:23 AM

If you ain't rubbin you ain't dubbin.

Oh snap this isn't a vw forum.

I must say a lot of y'alls rides look really good. I'm just waiting until I can afford some brewer rims on my '10 wrx and a nice little drop

.

Downtown Houston roads suck tho so not that much of a drop

.

icetc · 01-06-2011, 01:12 AM

cars look great i can't wait to get my wheels i have a few questions though

i may be buying a set of 18x8.5 +30 offset, i'm going to continue running stock suspension on my car 09 wrx, jw if anyone has any idea if it will rub, i personally don't want that aggressive of an offset but the wheels are a steal i was planning on running a 245/35 sized tire on it, prob the hankook ventus v12's thanks for any advice

SWP n Gold · 01-06-2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studebaker83

Do you think I would have to do any fender modifications or use wheel spacers if I ran this suspension and tire set up with with 17X8 wheels?

No you should be fine. The RCE drop is very small so I don't think you'd have a problem.

Breezio · 01-06-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icetc

cars look great i can't wait to get my wheels i have a few questions though

i may be buying a set of 18x8.5 +30 offset, i'm going to continue running stock suspension on my car 09 wrx, jw if anyone has any idea if it will rub, i personally don't want that aggressive of an offset but the wheels are a steal i was planning on running a 245/35 sized tire on it, prob the hankook ventus v12's thanks for any advice

I beleive you will rub without some camber and alot of fender work with a setup like that.

Cheap doesn't matter if it doesn't do what you need.

Studebaker83 · 01-07-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWP n Gold

No you should be fine. The RCE drop is very small so I don't think you'd have a problem.

Awesome. Thanks!

12-30-2010, 08:49 PM	#207
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	The narrow bodies have trouble fitting any 255 with an offset under 40. A 255 can go on as low as an 8" wheel, though it will have a fairly soft sidewall feel. Last edited by sc00by4life; 12-30-2010 at 09:00 PM.

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12-30-2010, 02:24 AM	#201
DrDanimalSize Scooby Specialist Member#: 254097 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Vehicle: 2010 WRX Hatch	^check the first page, there's one with 245s on 17s (which is pretty damn close!) * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-30-2010, 02:29 AM	#202
DutchOven Scooby Specialist Member#: 220629 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2010 WRX Hatchback Satin White Pearl	damn, saw that, looks pretty good. anyone with 255's lowered?

12-30-2010, 08:29 PM	#206
Breezio Scooby Specialist Member#: 234357 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forest Grove, OR Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sportwagen zum einbauen!	I'm planning to run 18x8.5 +48 with 255/35's on my 3g. It's supposed to clear on the inside. so I don't see why yours wouldn't with the extra 4mm or so on the inside because of the offset.

12-30-2010, 08:59 PM	#208
Breezio Scooby Specialist Member#: 234357 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forest Grove, OR Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sportwagen zum einbauen!	I beleive he was worried about strut clearance. but yes , in the 40's with a 255 on a narrow body, you are going to need fender work.

12-30-2010, 09:19 PM	#209
DutchOven Scooby Specialist Member#: 220629 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2010 WRX Hatchback Satin White Pearl	yeah i figured. my front and rear fenders are already rolled flat. we'll see.

12-31-2010, 12:19 AM	#210
Breezio Scooby Specialist Member#: 234357 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forest Grove, OR Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sportwagen zum einbauen!	I think you'll be just fine.

12-31-2010, 09:37 PM	#211
jerseyjessi Scooby Newbie Member#: 267224 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2009 WRX OBP	I just got these a few weeks ago but I'm waiting til the winter tires come off in April to put them on. I have an '09 OBP Black 5-door

01-03-2011, 10:37 PM	#212
irish44j Scooby Specialist Member#: 191290 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Burke, VA Vehicle: 09 OPB SM WRXsedan 85 BMW E30 M2 Rallycrossr	No rubbing or issues with either setup... Wheel Specs: Rota SDR 17x7.5 Tire and Specs: Bridgestone RE01R 225/45/17 Suspension: RCE Yellows/Bilsteins Fender Modification: None Wheel Spacers: None Wheel Specs: Rota SDR 17x7.5 Tire and Specs: Dunlop SP Sport01 235/45/17 (takeoffs from an '11 wrx) Suspension: RCE Yellows/Bilsteins Fender Modification: None Wheel Spacers: None

01-04-2011, 12:46 AM	#213
Breezio Scooby Specialist Member#: 234357 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forest Grove, OR Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sportwagen zum einbauen!	You forgot your offset numbers irish! Aren't those like a +45mm or something?

01-04-2011, 12:38 PM	#214
SilverFleet Scooby Specialist Member#: 91941 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: South Shore, MA Vehicle: 2012 Mazda3, 87 CSX, 79 Trans Am WS6	Ok, here's a question for you guys: I need new tires really bad. I have Rota Torques that are 17x8 with a 48mm offset on the car now with 225/45/17's. I'm running stock suspension, and I probably will forever, as it's my daily driver. This time around, I'm thinking of going wider on the tires. I see that 245/40/17's seem to be a popular size for a 17x8 wheel. Would I run into any issues running that size tire, or should I go with a 235/45 or 235/40? I want to maintain stock overall diameter so the speedometer reads correct and all that stuff.

01-04-2011, 12:54 PM	#215
DutchOven Scooby Specialist Member#: 220629 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2010 WRX Hatchback Satin White Pearl	you'll be fine with a 245 for sure, since you're on stock suspension.

01-04-2011, 11:57 PM	#217
Breezio Scooby Specialist Member#: 234357 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forest Grove, OR Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sportwagen zum einbauen!	What they said! However, if you decided on the 235 width, I believe 235/45r17 is the closer to stock diameter then 235/40r17.

01-05-2011, 11:29 AM	#218
SilverFleet Scooby Specialist Member#: 91941 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: South Shore, MA Vehicle: 2012 Mazda3, 87 CSX, 79 Trans Am WS6	Thanks guys! I'm gonna go with the 245/40's then. I just didn't know if they would rub anywhere or balloon out off the wheel on a 17x8 and adversely affect handling.

01-06-2011, 12:23 AM	#221
rockyraccoon Scooby Newbie Member#: 260965 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Katy, TX Vehicle: 2010 WRX Silver	If you ain't rubbin you ain't dubbin. Oh snap this isn't a vw forum. I must say a lot of y'alls rides look really good. I'm just waiting until I can afford some brewer rims on my '10 wrx and a nice little drop . Downtown Houston roads suck tho so not that much of a drop .

01-06-2011, 01:12 AM	#222
icetc Scooby Newbie Member#: 180156 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Rochelle, NY Vehicle: 2009 WRX 5-Door OBP	cars look great i can't wait to get my wheels i have a few questions though i may be buying a set of 18x8.5 +30 offset, i'm going to continue running stock suspension on my car 09 wrx, jw if anyone has any idea if it will rub, i personally don't want that aggressive of an offset but the wheels are a steal i was planning on running a 245/35 sized tire on it, prob the hankook ventus v12's thanks for any advice