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Old 11-19-2014, 02:23 AM   #1301
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wow, talk about an over-reaction...obviously some XXRs attacked one of scooby's family members
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Old 11-20-2014, 12:44 AM   #1302
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^ haha obviously

p.s. I save my high speed driving for my ZX14
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Old 11-20-2014, 11:17 AM   #1303
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Can anybody comment on the fit of http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C6E7HO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for a 2015 WRX? Will I need hubcentric rings? I did some calcs to compare to stock the outside diameter, how far the wheel sticks out, and how far the tire sticks out. All the measurements are close to stock.

I need a set of winter wheels and was having a hard time finding steelies. I love the look of a Subaru in the snow with steelies

Numbers:

Stock Wheel/Tire:
17x8, +55mm offset, 56.1mm bore, 5x144.3"
235/45 R17 Dunlop SP

Steel Wheel:
17x7, +35mm offset, 72mm bore, 5x4.5" (link)
205/50 R17 General Altimax Arctic (link)

- Outside edge of WHEEL is 0.29" further out from hub face
- Outside edge of TIRE is 0.20" further out from hub face
- Outside diameter of TIRE is 0.26" smaller

I also compared the steel wheel and winter tire combo to various 18" wheel/tire combos on this site, and the steely is smaller in all 3 measurements than most of those. My thinking is that if the steely is (slightly) larger that the stock wheel, but smaller than the 18's people are running, I'm in the window of fitment.

TIA for any help.
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Old 11-20-2014, 11:21 AM   #1304
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Got these '06 BBS STI wheels with Blizzaks for the winter. It needs some repainting, but I'm just getting by for the winter.

This is EXACTLY my set-up. WRB with black BBS wheels. Hope you don't live by me, lol.
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Old 11-20-2014, 02:14 PM   #1305
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It's actually painted grey metallic. It just looks darker cause of the shadows.

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Old 11-21-2014, 02:01 AM   #1306
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Can anybody comment on the fit of these wheels for a 2015 WRX? Will I need hubcentric rings? I did some calcs to compare to stock the outside diameter, how far the wheel sticks out, and how far the tire sticks out. All the measurements are close to stock.

I need a set of winter wheels and was having a hard time finding steelies. I love the look of a Subaru in the snow with steelies

Numbers:

Stock Wheel/Tire:
17x8, +55mm offset, 56.1mm bore, 5x144.3"
235/45 R17 Dunlop SP

Steel Wheel:
17x7, +35mm offset, 72mm bore, 5x4.5" (link)
205/50 R17 General Altimax Arctic (link)


TIA for any help.
Yup, that will all work.... but why not run a 215/50 or 225/50 tire instead? The little extra height helps in winter...
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Old 11-21-2014, 04:27 AM   #1307
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I'd rather have a narrower tire in winter vs taller.




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Old 11-21-2014, 09:55 AM   #1308
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Yup, that will all work.... but why not run a 215/50 or 225/50 tire instead? The little extra height helps in winter...
How does a taller tire help in winter conditions?
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Old 11-21-2014, 12:05 PM   #1309
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How does a taller tire help in winter conditions?
On a low car, every little bit of ground clearance helps... and on rough winter, potholed roads, sidewall height is your friend.
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Old 11-21-2014, 12:39 PM   #1310
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Yup, that will all work.... but why not run a 215/50 or 225/50 tire instead? The little extra height helps in winter...
Thanks for the reply.

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I'd rather have a narrower tire in winter vs taller.
This is what I've been reading (in general), which is why I went with 205/50. The 205's were also about ~$10 cheaper (per tire) than the 225's on TireRack.

A 225/50 does add 0.40" of height over the 205/50, so if you're worried about ground clearance, that would be a good option.
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Old 11-21-2014, 12:51 PM   #1311
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WORK Emotion CR2P - 19x10.0 +35mm offset (concave face rear, semi concave front)



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Old 11-21-2014, 02:23 PM   #1312
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Anybody do these 17" on spacers.?
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Old 11-21-2014, 06:07 PM   #1313
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Drag dr-49 18x8 with 235/40 tire lowered on RCE Yellows
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Old 11-21-2014, 08:26 PM   #1314
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Been looking everywhere on forum so I thought I'd ask here since many of you guys know wheels. I rashed my 2015 base STI wheels. I could not find any paint code to patch it up.
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Old 11-22-2014, 10:54 AM   #1315
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WORK Emotion CR2P - 19x10.0 +35mm offset (concave face rear, semi concave front)








Damm, that's on point on the fitment. Car is looking good


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Old 11-22-2014, 11:26 AM   #1316
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SSR GTV02 phantom silver. 18x9 +45
Falken FK453 255/40/18
Stock ride height currently, ordering lowering spring soon.


Looks amazing!!! Think the 18x9.5 +45 would fill the body better?

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Old 11-22-2014, 12:02 PM   #1317
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Stupid question but if 18x9.5 +35 fit would 18x9 +40 be better or worse with 245/40 18s? It seems not a lot of people are running this size.

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Old 11-22-2014, 03:36 PM   #1318
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WORK Emotion CR2P - 19x10.0 +35mm offset (concave face rear, semi concave front)



Tire size? Fender modifications?
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Old 11-22-2014, 04:22 PM   #1319
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Also did a walk around video with my new wheels and tires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzmT...OhcYEqwBXoQUZg
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Old 11-22-2014, 06:55 PM   #1320
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Also did a walk around video with my new wheels and tires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzmT...OhcYEqwBXoQUZg
Looks good. Very nice fitment.

Now time to black out those headlight housings :-) makes a world of difference
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Old 11-22-2014, 07:37 PM   #1321
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^ That is next
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Old 11-22-2014, 08:56 PM   #1322
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^ That is next
You will be very pleased with it. Guaranteed!
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Old 11-22-2014, 11:17 PM   #1323
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Looks amazing!!! Think the 18x9.5 +45 would fill the body better?
Thanks, I think 18x9.5 would look good but should run wider tires than 245. I have recently lowered my car with RCE yellow spring and there's some room before it will rub.
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Old 11-23-2014, 02:57 AM   #1324
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Here is my 19 inch Raijin's in black on WRB, sorry not in CBS:


what is your tire size sir?
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Old 11-23-2014, 09:06 AM   #1325
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Thanks, I think 18x9.5 would look good but should run wider tires than 245. I have recently lowered my car with RCE yellow spring and there's some room before it will rub.
Please post more pics now that your car is lowered. I need to see this!
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