Another noob tire/wheel question

SSLegacyGT · 03-13-2004, 04:59 PM

I still don't get the concept of wheel and tire sizing, not enough to answer this question anyway. I'm looking at some Enkei RPM2's on tredepot.com, and they told me they could get me a set in 215/40/17 in a 17x7 bolt pattern. I am assuming, them being tire/wheel specialists, that these sizes would work fine on a normal BD sedan, but mine is lowered with the H&R sport springs. Only question I have owuld be, is the lowereing going to make me rub at all, and if so how much? ANyone else have H&R's with 17" rims?
Any help would be great, and sorry for the recurring question.
Thanks-

Derek

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Peaty · 03-13-2004, 10:36 PM

Some info here on wheels, you want to watch the offset that pattern isn't right I don't think, that's the wheel size:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2930

Navigator · 03-14-2004, 08:03 AM

The Enkei RPM2 wheels will work. They are 17x7 with a +48 offset in the standard Subaru bolt pattern of 5x100. Running 215/40/17 tires should not rub on a stock suspension, not sure how much lowering you have and if it will rub. Oh and by the way those wheels are sexy

tora · 03-14-2004, 01:12 PM

215/45 is a better size, I guess more chance of rubbing but as for diameters and all that it is closer. I'd go for the 215/45 myself as I don't like getting into a 40 series tire unless I have at least a 235 or 245 width.

SSLegacyGT · 03-14-2004, 04:35 PM

Tora- That's in regards to the side wall height right? Like I said I am a noob. Does anyone have any pics to show the difference?

Thanks everyone else for the info.

Derek

Peaty · 03-14-2004, 04:49 PM

have a look here it's a good tire calculator:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

SSLegacyGT · 03-14-2004, 11:03 PM

Ahhhh yes. Exactly how I needed to see it, thanks. Yeah, I should have no problems, from the looks of it. And I agree with the 215/45 vice the 215/40.

Thanks for the help!

Derek

Patrick Olsen · 03-15-2004, 10:46 AM

I run 215/45-17s on my car, lowered about 3/4-1", with zero rubbing issues. You should be fine.

Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

03-13-2004, 04:59 PM	#1
SSLegacyGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 2865 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: CdA, ID Vehicle: 2006 Legacy 2.5i Wagon, 5MT, Blue	Another noob tire/wheel question I still don't get the concept of wheel and tire sizing, not enough to answer this question anyway. I'm looking at some Enkei RPM2's on tredepot.com, and they told me they could get me a set in 215/40/17 in a 17x7 bolt pattern. I am assuming, them being tire/wheel specialists, that these sizes would work fine on a normal BD sedan, but mine is lowered with the H&R sport springs. Only question I have owuld be, is the lowereing going to make me rub at all, and if so how much? ANyone else have H&R's with 17" rims? Any help would be great, and sorry for the recurring question. Thanks- Derek * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-13-2004, 10:36 PM	#2
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	Some info here on wheels, you want to watch the offset that pattern isn't right I don't think, that's the wheel size: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2930 Last edited by Peaty; 03-14-2004 at 09:24 AM.

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03-14-2004, 08:03 AM	#3
Navigator Scooby Newbie Member#: 47822 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: GWN Vehicle: 05 Impreza Shes black and blue	The Enkei RPM2 wheels will work. They are 17x7 with a +48 offset in the standard Subaru bolt pattern of 5x100. Running 215/40/17 tires should not rub on a stock suspension, not sure how much lowering you have and if it will rub. Oh and by the way those wheels are sexy

03-14-2004, 01:12 PM	#4
tora Scooby Guru Member#: 5851 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 09 Forester XT + NA Miata	215/45 is a better size, I guess more chance of rubbing but as for diameters and all that it is closer. I'd go for the 215/45 myself as I don't like getting into a 40 series tire unless I have at least a 235 or 245 width.

03-14-2004, 04:35 PM	#5
SSLegacyGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 2865 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: CdA, ID Vehicle: 2006 Legacy 2.5i Wagon, 5MT, Blue	Tora- That's in regards to the side wall height right? Like I said I am a noob. Does anyone have any pics to show the difference? Thanks everyone else for the info. Derek

03-14-2004, 04:49 PM	#6
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	have a look here it's a good tire calculator: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

03-14-2004, 11:03 PM	#7
SSLegacyGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 2865 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: CdA, ID Vehicle: 2006 Legacy 2.5i Wagon, 5MT, Blue	Ahhhh yes. Exactly how I needed to see it, thanks. Yeah, I should have no problems, from the looks of it. And I agree with the 215/45 vice the 215/40. Thanks for the help! Derek

03-15-2004, 10:46 AM	#8
Patrick Olsen NASIOC Supporter Member#: 120 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Where the Navy sends me... Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT QuickSilver Metallic	I run 215/45-17s on my car, lowered about 3/4-1", with zero rubbing issues. You should be fine. Pat Olsen '97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan