255 or 245 x 17 on 8.5"w rims?

tlatoani · 08-22-2005, 11:49 PM

Hey all, I have an 05 sti. Will be ordering new tires/wheels for some very light winter driving. I'm going with 8.5" wheels (have a jeep for when there is real snow). My debate is 245x40 or 255x40. The 255 seems to be the exact same diameter as the stock tires, but I don't want to rub. The tires will be pirelli m&s.

thanks

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Gundoo · 08-23-2005, 01:48 AM

dont quote me no this, but i thought for a snow tire, thinner was better?

subieworx · 08-23-2005, 11:52 AM

If it is not going to see snow and these are going to be for winter why spend the money on wide wheels and tires during the non performance season? Get some wide wheels with summer tires and put all seasons on the stockers.

08-22-2005, 11:49 PM	#1
tlatoani Scooby Newbie Member#: 49828 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: champaign IL Vehicle: 2005 Grey STi	255 or 245 x 17 on 8.5"w rims? Hey all, I have an 05 sti. Will be ordering new tires/wheels for some very light winter driving. I'm going with 8.5" wheels (have a jeep for when there is real snow). My debate is 245x40 or 255x40. The 255 seems to be the exact same diameter as the stock tires, but I don't want to rub. The tires will be pirelli m&s. thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-23-2005, 01:48 AM	#2
Gundoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 34112 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Austin! Vehicle: i only like ot as a friend	dont quote me no this, but i thought for a snow tire, thinner was better?

08-23-2005, 11:52 AM	#3
subieworx Scooby Guru Member#: 47769 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	If it is not going to see snow and these are going to be for winter why spend the money on wide wheels and tires during the non performance season? Get some wide wheels with summer tires and put all seasons on the stockers.