the wheel fitment thread: keep it drama free - Page 13

cmiller219 · 12-12-2011, 07:24 AM

lol yeah i read that. i was just wondering more about the size of the tire i chose.

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Neff 11 2.5i · 12-12-2011, 10:58 PM

Yo Jourdan, what's the drop on your hoopty? I'm rocking the same ride and looking for what you have as far as wheel gap.

Hit me back!

JourdanWithaU · 12-12-2011, 11:43 PM

Me?

IDK, 2-3 inches. Ground to top of the fender is something like 24" in the front and 25" in the rear.

BraveSTi · 12-19-2011, 11:37 PM

I got a question.. I'm currently running PF01's 18 x 8.5 et48 on an 11 STi with no issues. I'm interested in the RCT4's..
Will the 18 x 9 et43 RCT4's clear the stock Brembos and will it be necessary to roll/modify the fenders at all(if I install coils, springs etc)?

sc00by4life · 12-20-2011, 12:14 AM

not sure if they clear brembos (pretty sure they will though). And no, you probably won't need to roll.

JerseyKid · 12-20-2011, 10:27 AM

year: 2011
model: WRX Sedan Base
wheel model: Rota D-Force
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5 +40
tire brand/model: ContiProContact
tire size: 245/40/18
suspension: BC Coils
alignment: -1.5 front -2.2 rear
fender mods: rolled in rear
spacers: yes/no? size? none.

mrchyes · 01-01-2012, 11:10 PM

year: 2004
model: 2.5 RS Impreza
wheel model: Rota Grid
wheel size/offset: 17X9 +35mm
tire brand/model: Suggestions?
tire size: 245/40/17
suspension: KYB GR-2 struts with eibach lowering springs
alignment: suggestions
fender mods: would like to not have to
spacers: yes/no? size? N/A

sc00by4life · 01-01-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrchyes

year: 2004
model: 2.5 RS Impreza
wheel model: Rota Grid
wheel size/offset: 17X9 +35mm
tire brand/model: Suggestions?
tire size: 245/40/17
suspension: KYB GR-2 struts with eibach lowering springs
alignment: suggestions
fender mods: would like to not have to
spacers: yes/no? size? N/A

Roll, pull depending on ride height. Even more so if it's a wagon.

BlackSTi05x · 01-02-2012, 12:48 AM

fitment help please
year: 2005
model: STi
wheel model: XXR 527
wheel size/offset: 17X8.25 +35mm
tire brand/model: Suggestions?
tire size: best fit/widest?
suspension: BC racing coilovers, lowered amount approx 2" lower then stock
alignment: suggestions
fender mods: ideally, would like to not have to
spacers: yes/no? size? N/A
thanks

sc00by4life · 01-02-2012, 12:54 AM

you'll need fender mods with a 17x8 +35 unless you are running <225's.

BlackSTi05x · 01-02-2012, 12:59 AM

so transferring my tires from stock rims over wont work without some fender adjusting?

Byzantium · 01-02-2012, 01:09 AM

Strictly speaking, those wheels are massive downgrades from your stock ones.

mrchyes · 01-03-2012, 10:00 AM

I am still wondering how much roll and pull and where i will need it with a 17X9 +35 offset rota grid with 235/40/r17 dunlops on there...they are extreme performance summer tires so they arent very beefy at all.

also, honestly...i have no idea how to roll or pull fenders...

mrchyes · 01-03-2012, 10:01 AM

I am still wondering how much roll and pull and where i will need it with a 17X9 +35 offset rota grid with 235/40/r17 dunlops on there...they are extreme performance summer tires so they arent very beefy at all.

also, honestly...i have no idea how to roll or pull fenders...

h1gh · 01-03-2012, 01:31 PM

need some help
how will a 17x9 +38 drag dr-31 do on my car? thinking of 245/45/17

car: 07 wrx
mods: bc racing coilovers dropped, rear sway bar
will i need a camber kit in the back?
will i need to roll all around?

sc00by4life · 01-04-2012, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h1gh

need some help
how will a 17x9 +38 drag dr-31 do on my car? thinking of 245/45/17

car: 07 wrx
mods: bc racing coilovers dropped, rear sway bar
will i need a camber kit in the back?
will i need to roll all around?

Yes to both. You might need a slight pull in the rear depending on height.

You should do a 245/40 though. Your gearing will thank you.

icantdotreflips · 01-04-2012, 11:19 PM

I am trying to set this up, but I just want to make sure this will flow together. Before I write out the items I just want to say... I want this setup to benefit the handling of the car(obviously), I do not want to roll the fenders but i guess I am open to it, and I am unsure if I will need a camber kit after it is all said and done.

year: 2007
model: STI
wheel model:Enkei RPF1s
wheel size/offset: 17x9, offset would be some where around +35 I guess.
tire brand/model: Open to suggestions, but I would like hankook..
tire size: I want a small stretch but nothing drastic.
suspension: ISC coilover kit. Not on yet, but I am planning to drop at least 1.5 in front and 1 in the back.
alignment: I need help....
fender mods: Hope to have none if possible....
spacers: yes/no? size? No spacers

Hopefully this is an educated question. I just don't know where else to turn.

Thanks guys!

krisdeezy · 01-05-2012, 12:16 PM

18x9.5 +15 Enkei Nt03 +m 215/35/18

Wirtz · 01-07-2012, 12:30 PM

year: 2005
model: STi
wheel model:Varrstoen 2.2.0

wheel size/offset: 17x9.5, offset choices either +12 or +30 OR 17x9 +12

tire brand/model: I have 215/45/17s at home. Forget what they are lol.

tire size: I want a stretch I know they'll fit the 9j better but I know with 45 series 215 on 9.5j is easy amongst most
suspension: BC Racing BR 8k/6k

alignment: I figure max out the front coil alignment roughly and add my camber bolts in rear?

fender mods: I assume I can get away with just a close roll on every fender?

spacers: I assume no for the +12's. If I need for the +30 I'll just rock the 9j +12

Just wondering if I'm in the right ballpark on fender work. I'm up for some camber and I like riding fairly low so no fear there.

sc00by4life · 01-07-2012, 02:03 PM

hahahahahaha.

close roll? nah dude even with super stretch you'll need to at least pull the rear.

Wirtz · 01-07-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

hahahahahaha.

close roll? nah dude even with super stretch you'll need to at least pull the rear.

Alright thanks. I guess I'll need a pulls but I can live with that

sc00by4life · 01-07-2012, 03:11 PM

you can do it :P.

Wanna Be Sti · 01-09-2012, 02:15 AM

year: 2002
model: WRX
wheel model:Rota Torque
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5+35
tire brand/model: 235/40/r18 Falken fk452
suspension: Would it work on stock until i can afford Bc?
alignment: I need help....
fender mods: Hope to have none if possible....
spacers: yes/no? size?

Please let me know if this fitment would work without too many supporting mods! or input thanks

gometang · 01-09-2012, 04:09 PM

Will 265/35/18 fit on 18x9 +50 for an '05 sti? I currently have 245/35/18s and there are times where the bottom of my rim's lip gets scratched on trackdays on certain turns. I am looking for some more sidewall so it will be less prone to do that. I am pretty sure 255/35/18 will be fine, but hoping for some more tire.

ABeastinWRX · 01-10-2012, 06:00 PM

year: 2004
model: wrx sedan
wheel model: Enkei RP02
wheel size/offset: 17x7.5 +48
tire brand/model: Falken Ziex
tire size: 215/45/17
suspension:Eibach Pro Lowering Springs
alignment:stock
fender mods: stock
spacers: no (but will they help?)

Is there a way I could get these wheels to be more flush with the fenders by just using spacers?
This is my winter setup and I am looking into new wheels and tires for the summer and want to learn the game of flushness but do not want to sacrafice too much function for my car is a stage 3.

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12-12-2011, 07:24 AM	#301
cmiller219 Scooby Specialist Member#: 187179 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: International Location: Bowie, MD Vehicle: 5 Golden Rings	lol yeah i read that. i was just wondering more about the size of the tire i chose. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-12-2011, 10:58 PM	#302
Neff 11 2.5i Scooby Newbie Member#: 277410 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Littleton CO Vehicle: 11' 2.5i Wagon White	Yo Jourdan, what's the drop on your hoopty? I'm rocking the same ride and looking for what you have as far as wheel gap. Hit me back!

12-12-2011, 11:43 PM	#303
JourdanWithaU Scooby Specialist Member#: 146287 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NOR-CAL (South Bay Area) Vehicle: 2009 Impreza 2.5i 5D Sunlight Gold Opal	Me? IDK, 2-3 inches. Ground to top of the fender is something like 24" in the front and 25" in the rear.

12-19-2011, 11:37 PM	#304
BraveSTi Scooby Specialist Member#: 262030 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upinyourgirl.	I got a question.. I'm currently running PF01's 18 x 8.5 et48 on an 11 STi with no issues. I'm interested in the RCT4's.. Will the 18 x 9 et43 RCT4's clear the stock Brembos and will it be necessary to roll/modify the fenders at all(if I install coils, springs etc)?

12-20-2011, 12:14 AM	#305
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	not sure if they clear brembos (pretty sure they will though). And no, you probably won't need to roll.

12-20-2011, 10:27 AM	#306
JerseyKid Scooby Newbie Member#: 135901 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central Jersey Vehicle: 2011 WRX Satin White Pearl	year: 2011 model: WRX Sedan Base wheel model: Rota D-Force wheel size/offset: 18x9.5 +40 tire brand/model: ContiProContact tire size: 245/40/18 suspension: BC Coils alignment: -1.5 front -2.2 rear fender mods: rolled in rear spacers: yes/no? size? none.

01-01-2012, 11:10 PM	#307
mrchyes Scooby Specialist Member#: 294069 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NE Iowa Vehicle: 04 Impreza RS PSM	year: 2004 model: 2.5 RS Impreza wheel model: Rota Grid wheel size/offset: 17X9 +35mm tire brand/model: Suggestions? tire size: 245/40/17 suspension: KYB GR-2 struts with eibach lowering springs alignment: suggestions fender mods: would like to not have to spacers: yes/no? size? N/A

01-02-2012, 12:48 AM	#309
BlackSTi05x Scooby Newbie Member#: 233560 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ames/Des Moines, Iowa Vehicle: 2005 STI Black	fitment help please year: 2005 model: STi wheel model: XXR 527 wheel size/offset: 17X8.25 +35mm tire brand/model: Suggestions? tire size: best fit/widest? suspension: BC racing coilovers, lowered amount approx 2" lower then stock alignment: suggestions fender mods: ideally, would like to not have to spacers: yes/no? size? N/A thanks

01-02-2012, 12:54 AM	#310
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	you'll need fender mods with a 17x8 +35 unless you are running <225's.

01-02-2012, 12:59 AM	#311
BlackSTi05x Scooby Newbie Member#: 233560 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ames/Des Moines, Iowa Vehicle: 2005 STI Black	so transferring my tires from stock rims over wont work without some fender adjusting?

01-02-2012, 01:09 AM	#312
Byzantium * Banned * Member#: 207826 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Katabatic Vehicle: 85k 2002 WRX Correct Fitment Crew #034	Strictly speaking, those wheels are massive downgrades from your stock ones.

01-03-2012, 10:00 AM	#313
mrchyes Scooby Specialist Member#: 294069 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NE Iowa Vehicle: 04 Impreza RS PSM	I am still wondering how much roll and pull and where i will need it with a 17X9 +35 offset rota grid with 235/40/r17 dunlops on there...they are extreme performance summer tires so they arent very beefy at all. also, honestly...i have no idea how to roll or pull fenders...

01-03-2012, 10:01 AM	#314
mrchyes Scooby Specialist Member#: 294069 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NE Iowa Vehicle: 04 Impreza RS PSM	I am still wondering how much roll and pull and where i will need it with a 17X9 +35 offset rota grid with 235/40/r17 dunlops on there...they are extreme performance summer tires so they arent very beefy at all. also, honestly...i have no idea how to roll or pull fenders...

01-03-2012, 01:31 PM	#315
h1gh Scooby Newbie Member#: 283363 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 07 STi	need some help how will a 17x9 +38 drag dr-31 do on my car? thinking of 245/45/17 car: 07 wrx mods: bc racing coilovers dropped, rear sway bar will i need a camber kit in the back? will i need to roll all around?

01-04-2012, 11:19 PM	#317
icantdotreflips Scooby Newbie Member#: 288896 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2007 STI Black	I am trying to set this up, but I just want to make sure this will flow together. Before I write out the items I just want to say... I want this setup to benefit the handling of the car(obviously), I do not want to roll the fenders but i guess I am open to it, and I am unsure if I will need a camber kit after it is all said and done. year: 2007 model: STI wheel model:Enkei RPF1s wheel size/offset: 17x9, offset would be some where around +35 I guess. tire brand/model: Open to suggestions, but I would like hankook.. tire size: I want a small stretch but nothing drastic. suspension: ISC coilover kit. Not on yet, but I am planning to drop at least 1.5 in front and 1 in the back. alignment: I need help.... fender mods: Hope to have none if possible.... spacers: yes/no? size? No spacers Hopefully this is an educated question. I just don't know where else to turn. Thanks guys!

01-05-2012, 12:16 PM	#318
krisdeezy Scooby Newbie Member#: 250246 Join Date: Jun 2010	18x9.5 +15 Enkei Nt03 +m 215/35/18

01-07-2012, 12:30 PM	#319
Wirtz Scooby Specialist Member#: 286408 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2005 P&L Tuned STi WFC #952	year: 2005 model: STi wheel model:Varrstoen 2.2.0 wheel size/offset: 17x9.5, offset choices either +12 or +30 OR 17x9 +12 tire brand/model: I have 215/45/17s at home. Forget what they are lol. tire size: I want a stretch I know they'll fit the 9j better but I know with 45 series 215 on 9.5j is easy amongst most suspension: BC Racing BR 8k/6k alignment: I figure max out the front coil alignment roughly and add my camber bolts in rear? fender mods: I assume I can get away with just a close roll on every fender? spacers: I assume no for the +12's. If I need for the +30 I'll just rock the 9j +12 Just wondering if I'm in the right ballpark on fender work. I'm up for some camber and I like riding fairly low so no fear there.

01-07-2012, 02:03 PM	#320
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	hahahahahaha. close roll? nah dude even with super stretch you'll need to at least pull the rear.

01-07-2012, 03:11 PM	#322
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	you can do it :P.

01-09-2012, 02:15 AM	#323
Wanna Be Sti Scooby Newbie Member#: 267981 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairfax Vehicle: 02 Wrx	year: 2002 model: WRX wheel model:Rota Torque wheel size/offset: 18x9.5+35 tire brand/model: 235/40/r18 Falken fk452 suspension: Would it work on stock until i can afford Bc? alignment: I need help.... fender mods: Hope to have none if possible.... spacers: yes/no? size? Please let me know if this fitment would work without too many supporting mods! or input thanks

01-09-2012, 04:09 PM	#324
gometang Scooby Newbie Member#: 32142 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: '05 STi Blk	Will 265/35/18 fit on 18x9 +50 for an '05 sti? I currently have 245/35/18s and there are times where the bottom of my rim's lip gets scratched on trackdays on certain turns. I am looking for some more sidewall so it will be less prone to do that. I am pretty sure 255/35/18 will be fine, but hoping for some more tire.

01-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#325
ABeastinWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 239469 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM for now ;)	year: 2004 model: wrx sedan wheel model: Enkei RP02 wheel size/offset: 17x7.5 +48 tire brand/model: Falken Ziex tire size: 215/45/17 suspension:Eibach Pro Lowering Springs alignment:stock fender mods: stock spacers: no (but will they help?) Is there a way I could get these wheels to be more flush with the fenders by just using spacers? This is my winter setup and I am looking into new wheels and tires for the summer and want to learn the game of flushness but do not want to sacrafice too much function for my car is a stage 3.