tire and wheel noob ssr 18x8.5

mpower22 · 01-16-2006, 05:14 PM

looking at 18x8.5 ssr gt2 +48 offset wheels with 225 40 18 tires...

is this offset too high?

how much will my speedo be different from stock?

I'm using sti pink springs.....any chance of rubbing....

I have an 04 sti.....

Matt

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waktasz · 01-16-2006, 05:24 PM

Those are skinny tires. If you are only going to run 225s why not save money and hassle and get 7.5 or 8 inch wheels.

As for the speedo difference... http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

bdi · 01-16-2006, 07:30 PM

Yea the offset is perfect. But i would go with some 235/40/18 tires or bigger. You will not rub with the 235's not sure about any bigger.

Luke@tirerack · 01-17-2006, 09:11 AM

actually 225/40-18 can and does fit a 9" wide wheel so, 8.5" is fine and the overall diameter is the same as a 225/45-17 so, there will no speedo difference

waktasz · 01-17-2006, 09:21 AM

Sure they will fit, but if you only plan to run 225s, wouldnt 7.5 or 8 inch wheels be cheaper?

mpower22 · 01-17-2006, 09:32 AM

Yeah I'm just looking at a set of slightly used gt2's....and the tires that came with them are 225's.....its such I good deal I can't pass up.....I'll just use up the 225's quick and throw on some 235's...

Matt

subieworx · 01-17-2006, 09:50 AM

I would replace them with 245 35 18 when you get around to it.

Anonymouse20910 · 01-18-2006, 02:16 PM

I have the following set up with no rubbing:

18x8.5 ssr gt2 +48 (in gold btw)
Tire size of 235/40/18
04 STi lowered with pinks
Alignment is -1.5 in the fronts and -1 in the rears (recommended by andrewtech for daily (spirited)driving)

You should have no problem rubbing with the relatively thinner 225's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpower22

looking at 18x8.5 ssr gt2 +48 offset wheels with 225 40 18 tires...

is this offset too high?

how much will my speedo be different from stock?

I'm using sti pink springs.....any chance of rubbing....

I have an 04 sti.....

Matt

mpower22 · 02-15-2006, 07:16 PM

what tires are you running? Are you sure you won't have any rubbing with full suspension compression?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymouse20910

I have the following set up with no rubbing:

18x8.5 ssr gt2 +48 (in gold btw)
Tire size of 235/40/18
04 STi lowered with pinks
Alignment is -1.5 in the fronts and -1 in the rears (recommended by andrewtech for daily (spirited)driving)

You should have no problem rubbing with the relatively thinner 225's.

Anonymouse20910 · 02-21-2006, 12:36 AM

Pirelli Corsa 235/40/18. I got them from Myles at racecompengineering. I had the same set up as him before he got his coilovers. If I recall correctly, he had no rubbing issues with the pinks. It might be worth your while to PM him. BTW, this is the actual pic of my tires that Myles is using to sell his silver gt2's that have the same tires. Bad ass summer tires and effective in the wet. Can't wait till winter is over.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpower22

what tires are you running? Are you sure you won't have any rubbing with full suspension compression?

01-16-2006, 05:14 PM	#1
mpower22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58352 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 04 20G STI(SOLD) 08 z51C6 (growing mullet)	tire and wheel noob ssr 18x8.5 looking at 18x8.5 ssr gt2 +48 offset wheels with 225 40 18 tires... is this offset too high? how much will my speedo be different from stock? I'm using sti pink springs.....any chance of rubbing.... I have an 04 sti..... Matt * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-16-2006, 05:24 PM	#2
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	Those are skinny tires. If you are only going to run 225s why not save money and hassle and get 7.5 or 8 inch wheels. As for the speedo difference... http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

01-16-2006, 07:30 PM	#3
bdi Scooby Specialist Member#: 66033 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Dergo, CA Vehicle: 05 STi	Yea the offset is perfect. But i would go with some 235/40/18 tires or bigger. You will not rub with the 235's not sure about any bigger.

01-17-2006, 09:11 AM	#4
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	actually 225/40-18 can and does fit a 9" wide wheel so, 8.5" is fine and the overall diameter is the same as a 225/45-17 so, there will no speedo difference

01-17-2006, 09:21 AM	#5
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	Sure they will fit, but if you only plan to run 225s, wouldnt 7.5 or 8 inch wheels be cheaper?

01-17-2006, 09:32 AM	#6
mpower22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58352 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 04 20G STI(SOLD) 08 z51C6 (growing mullet)	Yeah I'm just looking at a set of slightly used gt2's....and the tires that came with them are 225's.....its such I good deal I can't pass up.....I'll just use up the 225's quick and throw on some 235's... Matt

01-17-2006, 09:50 AM	#7
subieworx Scooby Guru Member#: 47769 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	I would replace them with 245 35 18 when you get around to it.