Widest tires on stock wheels

foureyedlameo · 07-14-2004, 07:32 PM

Someone else posted a link to sale prices on hoosier race tires. http://www.hoosiertire.com/r3s03sal.HTM Sadly they dont have any 225/50 16s, but I was wondering if the 245/45 16s would fit without rubbing. Has anyone had 245s on their stock wheels? Also does anyone know if they would bump me out of D stock?

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BHawk · 07-14-2004, 09:09 PM

Almost positive that 245/45 will not fit your stock rims. 225/50 are very tight, installed some on my friends WRX and it looks really aggressive almost to the point of not fitting. you do have the 16x6.5 inch rims correct?

dorifto88 · 07-14-2004, 09:20 PM

derh........................
i HIGHLY doubt 245 width anything will fitr on the stock 6.5 inch wide wheel.
225's alone are pushing it (but will fit)

dwx · 07-14-2004, 09:45 PM

Larry Fine a couple years ago was running 245/45/16 on the stock WRX rims. Right now he is running 275/40/17 on the stock 04 STI rims (17x7.5).

subieworx · 07-15-2004, 08:46 AM

When searching for tires almost every website will list the minimum rim width for that size. I believe the minimum listed for most 245 tires is 7.5-8". No, they will not work on the stock wheels, unless you want to be unsafe and risk hurting yourself and others.

Scooby Freak · 07-15-2004, 09:42 AM

Consider the P215/40ZR16. I know they aren't the widest, but there are some advantages. My 'theory' is that the extra width isn't very beneficial in stock class, because w/o the camber adjustment, I'm only using the outside of the tire.

I've been using the 225/50ZR16 so far this year, but will switch to the lower profile for better gearing. It will even lower the car about an inch.

subieworx · 07-15-2004, 10:48 AM

This suggestion would obviously just be for a temporary track only basis. Not permanent or for a daily driver.

dorifto88 · 07-15-2004, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by subieworx
When searching for tires almost every website will list the minimum rim width for that size. I believe the minimum listed for most 245 tires is 7.5-8". No, they will not work on the stock wheels, unless you want to be unsafe and risk hurting yourself and others.

that's what i was getting at.

boy im glad i have rs wheels now

ChrisDP · 07-15-2004, 04:41 PM

I've seen 245 Victoracers on stock WRX wheels, but I don't think it was an advantage over the 225s because the sidewall is SO bowed to fit on the 6.5" wheel. The 215/40/16 Hoosier does rock on response and gearing though, Hoosier has a sale on outgoing A3S03s. Check out their website.

Robin2 · 07-28-2004, 11:38 AM

Anyone using the 215-40-16's on stock RS wheels (16x7)?

I'm considering this setup next year for solo2..... but Hoosier is recommending a 7.5" wide rim.....

07-14-2004, 07:32 PM	#1
foureyedlameo Scooby Newbie Member#: 65584 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Caledonia, MI Vehicle: '00 XJ Silver	Widest tires on stock wheels Someone else posted a link to sale prices on hoosier race tires. http://www.hoosiertire.com/r3s03sal.HTM Sadly they dont have any 225/50 16s, but I was wondering if the 245/45 16s would fit without rubbing. Has anyone had 245s on their stock wheels? Also does anyone know if they would bump me out of D stock? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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BHawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 61860 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Mid-Mo Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi Aspen White	Almost positive that 245/45 will not fit your stock rims. 225/50 are very tight, installed some on my friends WRX and it looks really aggressive almost to the point of not fitting. you do have the 16x6.5 inch rims correct?

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dorifto88 Scooby Specialist Member#: 17684 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aging, on the verge of Death. Vehicle: 1989 pathfinder rusted red	derh........................ i HIGHLY doubt 245 width anything will fitr on the stock 6.5 inch wide wheel. 225's alone are pushing it (but will fit)

07-14-2004, 09:45 PM	#4
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 2012 Jeep 2013 DGM BRZ	Larry Fine a couple years ago was running 245/45/16 on the stock WRX rims. Right now he is running 275/40/17 on the stock 04 STI rims (17x7.5).

07-15-2004, 08:46 AM	#5
subieworx Scooby Guru Member#: 47769 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	When searching for tires almost every website will list the minimum rim width for that size. I believe the minimum listed for most 245 tires is 7.5-8". No, they will not work on the stock wheels, unless you want to be unsafe and risk hurting yourself and others.

07-15-2004, 09:42 AM	#6
Scooby Freak Scooby Specialist Member#: 40751 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Springfield Vehicle: '94 SER	Consider the P215/40ZR16. I know they aren't the widest, but there are some advantages. My 'theory' is that the extra width isn't very beneficial in stock class, because w/o the camber adjustment, I'm only using the outside of the tire. I've been using the 225/50ZR16 so far this year, but will switch to the lower profile for better gearing. It will even lower the car about an inch.

07-15-2004, 10:48 AM	#7
subieworx Scooby Guru Member#: 47769 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	This suggestion would obviously just be for a temporary track only basis. Not permanent or for a daily driver.

07-15-2004, 04:41 PM	#9
ChrisDP Scooby Specialist Member#: 5879 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Team Shocker Richmond,VA Vehicle: '02 STX WRX STS Civic, ITA Integra	I've seen 245 Victoracers on stock WRX wheels, but I don't think it was an advantage over the 225s because the sidewall is SO bowed to fit on the 6.5" wheel. The 215/40/16 Hoosier does rock on response and gearing though, Hoosier has a sale on outgoing A3S03s. Check out their website.

07-28-2004, 11:38 AM	#10
Robin2 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 390 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2011 WRX sedan Plasma Blue	Anyone using the 215-40-16's on stock RS wheels (16x7)? I'm considering this setup next year for solo2..... but Hoosier is recommending a 7.5" wide rim.....