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08-31-2019, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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Vehicle:2007 WRX |
245/35r18 tire ride quality?
Hi. So I have a 2007 WRX that is currently on the stock wheels and suspension running the stock tire size. I have gotten the engine where I want it and now looking to upgrade the wheels/tires and possible lower the car slightly. Trying to get rid of the hideous wheel well gap and get a lower offset wheel.
At first I was going to go with a 17x8 but the preferred 235/40 tire size seemed to have limited options. I believe I have decided on a 18x8.5 Konig wheel. I realize I will need to roll the rears at least which I have come to accept. I was hoping to keep at least the same side wall height as stock but going with a 245/40 tire would add about an inch overall height and that seems to be a no no with gearing? I definitely don’t want to loose power/acceleration and possibly cause issues with the car. So the 245/35 is the next best option but it is such a thin sidewall that I wonder if the ride quality sucks? Is it that much different than what I have now running the stock setup or am I splitting hairs here? I don’t particularly like the look of a big wheel and tiny sidewall but I realize I may need to compromise somewhere. I’ve been a truck guy and so the thought is to run a bigger tire which then you can air down a bit to have a better ride. But I know it’s probably apples and oranges. I have seen pictures of guys running a bigger or ‘meaty’ tire and I like the look. I do like the looks of the 19 sti and they run a 245/35 so maybe It would grow on me. Any thoughts? Fwiw, I’m looking at the pilot super sport/or pilot sport tires. Side note, I was thinking I may also want to lower the car slightly to get the look I want but probably an inch or less. I was thinking of either sti take offs or pinks. Probably pinks since they will lower it slightly more. Is there a good source for those you recommend? Thanks for the help
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Last edited by drave199; 08-31-2019 at 03:54 PM. |
09-05-2019, 02:00 AM | #2 |
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Minus the other crap above, I’m just looking for someone’s experience with a 245/35 profile tire in relation to ride comfort?
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09-06-2019, 08:22 AM | #3 |
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I've ran Continentals in both 245/35 and 235/35 both pretty comfy even at 39psi on my Golf-R. Your suspension spring rate will play part in the initial bump impact harshness but Conti ***8216;s are soft sidewall tires.
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09-08-2019, 06:56 PM | #4 | |
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Thanks for chiming in. I’m still on the fence with going with this set up or not. I like the idea of a wider setup for looks but I do t particularly like the smaller side wall look. It also concerns me about the comfort of the small side wall but it’s good to hear it’s not bad. Thank you |
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09-13-2019, 09:31 AM | #5 | |
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Short-sidewall tires are more likely to experience 'pinch flats', where the sidewall gets pinched between the wheel and something like the far edge of a pothole. Plus there'd be an increased risk of damaging a rim. You might be able to mitigate that to some extent with increased inflation pressures, though that would tend to make the car ride harder and lead to uneven tire wear. I realize that the current STi runs 245/35's, but at least they're in 19" which gives them slightly greater load capacity and vertical tire stiffness at any given inflation pressure. Norm |
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09-14-2019, 11:37 PM | #6 |
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My 2019 STI rides smoother than my 2016 STI. I want more sidewall on my 2019. There's two seasons in Indiana, road construction and winter.
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