Finally here! Black Volk LE28N

ErrolR1919 · 07-29-2005, 06:51 PM

I just got my new wheels in today... Thought I'd share a few photo's.. 18"x8.5 +44

Trying to decide on some tires right now... looking to go with a 245/35/18 or a 255/35/18... any suggestions?

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enewtabie · 07-29-2005, 06:59 PM

whoo..nice wheels.

zasy99 · 07-29-2005, 09:11 PM

Those are some sweet wheels

, when are you installing those on your STi? Please post pics as soon as you do!

jweiss · 07-29-2005, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErrolR1919

I just got my new wheels in today... Thought I'd share a few photo's.. 18"x8.5 +44

Trying to decide on some tires right now... looking to go with a 245/35/18 or a 255/35/18... any suggestions?

I don't think a 255 will clear your fender lip with a +44 offset... you would want something closer to +50.

BLACK02WAGON · 07-29-2005, 10:12 PM

Are these the ones that were for sale a while back?

ErrolR1919 · 07-29-2005, 10:58 PM

zasy: I'm going to make a trip to The Tirerack tomorrow so they should be mounted by tomorrow.

Jweiss: After rolling the rear fender lip the 255's should fit... If not 245's definately will...

BlackWagon: I bought these new from Raja at Euro Auto Concepts. They just came in after a couple month wait. They're not the 17"s that are still for sale if that's what you are referring to.

jweiss · 07-29-2005, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErrolR1919

Jweiss: After rolling the rear fender lip the 255's should fit... If not 245's definately will...

You won't fit 255's with a +40 offset, even with fender lips rolled. You can fit 255s on a '04 with a +50 offset rolling the fenders, or 255s on a '05 with a +50 offset w/o rolling the fenders. But with a +40 offset the 255s will be about 1 cm past the inside of your fender.

I would try the 245.

ErrolR1919 · 07-29-2005, 11:34 PM

the offset is +44 not +40...

But yeah, I'm going to see what setup I can manage. I will most likely go with some 245's but just want to see about the 255's. Thanks for the input

gregr01 · 07-30-2005, 01:39 AM

There is no one-size will (or will not) fit blanket statement that can be made regarding a 18x8.5 +44 and 245/35 or 255/35 tires.

Depending on the particular tire selected, the 255s may very well fit, while a 245/35 in a different model (even from the same manufacturer) may not.

Tire sizes are anything but absolute... I've seen .5-inch or more section width & tread width difference in this size, mounted on the same width wheel. OA diameter is going to play a role too, along with ride height (aftermarket springs? coilovers?) as well as camber.

I've had shaved 225/45/17s rub on rolled fenders when mounted on 8.5 +48 ('04 STi).

ErrolR1919 · 07-30-2005, 01:45 AM

^^ Good point. That's why I will be testing a few different tires/sizes.

ErrolR1919 · 07-30-2005, 03:38 PM

Well went to tirerack today. I had trouble finding tires that were the size I wanted. I ended up with some 245/35/18 Goodyear Eagle F1's...

Here's a few quick snapshots:

I will take some better pictures with a better camera later.

zasy99 · 07-30-2005, 04:55 PM

Can't wait to see a few more shots with your 'other' camera. Looks great so far, well done!

InfamousDX · 08-01-2005, 02:53 AM

Beautiful... I have another rim brotha!

slvrwrx04 · 08-01-2005, 04:52 AM

Nice rims bro..

ErrolR1919 · 08-01-2005, 06:10 PM

InfamousDX: Yea I saw your pictures in the new parts thread. What tires are you going to mount on them?

avngrguild · 08-02-2005, 08:34 AM

these rims are nice. Suprisingly, they look good on the WRB also.

Protege Menace · 08-02-2005, 01:52 PM

look nice, but use a tripod next time

ErrolR1919 · 08-03-2005, 12:17 AM

^ ha yea, I know... I just wanted to take some quick snapshots.

I will post some better less blurry pictures of the car in a bit.

JBPolkAudio · 08-03-2005, 10:42 PM

What's up with those side skirts? Where are your stockies? Have you dropped your car?

~JB

ErrolR1919 · 08-03-2005, 11:30 PM

I ditched the stock side skirts for painted wrx ones and JDM aero guards front and rear.

The car is lowered on coilovers, I'm going to drop it some more tomorrow after an alignment...

07-29-2005, 06:51 PM	#1
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	Finally here! Black Volk LE28N I just got my new wheels in today... Thought I'd share a few photo's.. 18"x8.5 +44 Trying to decide on some tires right now... looking to go with a 245/35/18 or a 255/35/18... any suggestions? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-29-2005, 10:58 PM	#6
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	zasy: I'm going to make a trip to The Tirerack tomorrow so they should be mounted by tomorrow. Jweiss: After rolling the rear fender lip the 255's should fit... If not 245's definately will... BlackWagon: I bought these new from Raja at Euro Auto Concepts. They just came in after a couple month wait. They're not the 17"s that are still for sale if that's what you are referring to. Last edited by ErrolR1919; 07-30-2005 at 01:19 AM.

07-29-2005, 11:34 PM	#8
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	the offset is +44 not +40... But yeah, I'm going to see what setup I can manage. I will most likely go with some 245's but just want to see about the 255's. Thanks for the input Last edited by ErrolR1919; 07-30-2005 at 01:19 AM.

07-30-2005, 03:38 PM	#11
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	Well went to tirerack today. I had trouble finding tires that were the size I wanted. I ended up with some 245/35/18 Goodyear Eagle F1's... Here's a few quick snapshots: I will take some better pictures with a better camera later. Last edited by ErrolR1919; 07-30-2005 at 03:44 PM.

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07-29-2005, 06:59 PM	#2
enewtabie Scooby Guru Member#: 18928 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Butner,Stem NC Vehicle: 2002 jdm wrx v7/v8 inter/w Spec C roof vent	whoo..nice wheels.

07-29-2005, 09:11 PM	#3
zasy99 Scooby Specialist Member#: 72215 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: S.E. Florida Vehicle: '05 STi (WRB) SFSubys.com	Those are some sweet wheels , when are you installing those on your STi? Please post pics as soon as you do!

07-29-2005, 10:12 PM	#5
BLACK02WAGON Scooby Specialist Member#: 32574 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 2004 STi WRB 402whp/400wtq	Are these the ones that were for sale a while back?

07-30-2005, 01:39 AM	#9
gregr01 Scooby Specialist Member#: 49333 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix AZ Vehicle: 04 STi java pearl black	There is no one-size will (or will not) fit blanket statement that can be made regarding a 18x8.5 +44 and 245/35 or 255/35 tires. Depending on the particular tire selected, the 255s may very well fit, while a 245/35 in a different model (even from the same manufacturer) may not. Tire sizes are anything but absolute... I've seen .5-inch or more section width & tread width difference in this size, mounted on the same width wheel. OA diameter is going to play a role too, along with ride height (aftermarket springs? coilovers?) as well as camber. I've had shaved 225/45/17s rub on rolled fenders when mounted on 8.5 +48 ('04 STi).

07-30-2005, 01:45 AM	#10
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	^^ Good point. That's why I will be testing a few different tires/sizes.

07-30-2005, 04:55 PM	#12
zasy99 Scooby Specialist Member#: 72215 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: S.E. Florida Vehicle: '05 STi (WRB) SFSubys.com	Can't wait to see a few more shots with your 'other' camera. Looks great so far, well done!

08-01-2005, 02:53 AM	#13
InfamousDX Scooby Guru Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ	Beautiful... I have another rim brotha!

08-01-2005, 04:52 AM	#14
slvrwrx04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58058 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 Liquid Silver	Nice rims bro..

08-01-2005, 06:10 PM	#15
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	InfamousDX: Yea I saw your pictures in the new parts thread. What tires are you going to mount on them?

08-02-2005, 08:34 AM	#16
avngrguild Scooby Newbie Member#: 92629 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: TX Vehicle: 2005 Evo MR	these rims are nice. Suprisingly, they look good on the WRB also.

08-02-2005, 01:52 PM	#17
Protege Menace Scooby Specialist Member#: 41950 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: International Location: www.faqurug.com Vehicle: faq u rug ♔	look nice, but use a tripod next time

08-03-2005, 12:17 AM	#18
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	^ ha yea, I know... I just wanted to take some quick snapshots. I will post some better less blurry pictures of the car in a bit.

08-03-2005, 10:42 PM	#19
JBPolkAudio Scooby Newbie Member#: 5025 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2004 STi White	What's up with those side skirts? Where are your stockies? Have you dropped your car? ~JB

08-03-2005, 11:30 PM	#20
ErrolR1919 Scooby Newbie Member#: 11212 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana	I ditched the stock side skirts for painted wrx ones and JDM aero guards front and rear. The car is lowered on coilovers, I'm going to drop it some more tomorrow after an alignment...

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