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Old 07-01-2020, 12:13 AM   #1
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Default Will 225/50R17 with WRX rims fit a saab 92x?

buddy of mine got a free set of 225/50R17 tires he said I can have. I want to try and pick up a set of 2011-2014 WRX rims. Those are 17x8 rims. Im unsure if i can run that setup without tire rubbing. My car is stock, and I don't plan on lowering.

My current setup (factory) is 205/55R16. Rims are 6.5 wide.

Anyone gone with a bigger tire? How bad will it affect performance etc if they actually fit?
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Old 07-01-2020, 09:47 AM   #2
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those tires are going to be an inch taller than your stock tire's diameter, which would making rubbing much more likely. this would also throw off your speedo and perhaps cause strain on your diff's. in my opinion, not worth the "free" hassle. 225/45-17 would be a suitable tire size for your saab and those 11-14 WRX wheels.

here's a comparison of those 225/50-17's on WRX wheels to your stock wheels and tires.
https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...h=8&offset2=53

the 17x8 WRX wheels and your 92x 16" wheels both have a 53mm offset.
https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2239019
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Old 07-01-2020, 10:50 AM   #3
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I would go 225R4517. That's what I have on my 04 wagon with +48 offset. No rubs.
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got pics? do you think that setup would look flush to the side of the car as far as width goes?
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cool thanks ill keep an eye out for those tires
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Old 07-03-2020, 05:07 PM   #6
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got pics? do you think that setup would look flush to the side of the car as far as width goes?
No pics. Offset is key for flush. My car is is weird because I did an STI control arm swap because of the 04 recall. So my front end is wider like a sedan. So the tires stick out a bit. The rear is not quite flush but good enough.

Search forum. I remember a thread on what fits.
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Old 07-27-2020, 02:52 PM   #7
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Found a set of 18x9.5 rims on 255/35r18s. Tires are the same height but 2 inches wider. Rims are 3 inches wider, but an offset of +44. Thing that offset is enough to fit this setup?
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Old 07-27-2020, 03:03 PM   #8
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Checked it out on willtheyfit.com
Looks like the inner rim would be an inch closer to struts than they are now. Not sure if that's alot. And outer rim will stick out 2 inches from where they are now
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buddy of mine got a free set of 225/50R17 tires he said I can have. I want to try and pick up a set of 2011-2014 WRX rims. Those are 17x8 rims. Im unsure if i can run that setup without tire rubbing. My car is stock, and I don't plan on lowering.

My current setup (factory) is 205/55R16. Rims are 6.5 wide.

Anyone gone with a bigger tire? How bad will it affect performance etc if they actually fit?
I have those wheels and they rub on the wagon fronts. you need small spacers
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I have those wheels and they rub on the wagon fronts. you need small spacers
The 18x9.5s? Or the 17x8s?
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Old 08-03-2020, 10:34 AM   #11
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got pics? do you think that setup would look flush to the side of the car as far as width goes?
My rear is Not flush with +48, need a lower offset.

I switched to STI front control arms so my front track is the sedan width so it’s wider and actually a little outside the fender.
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Old 08-03-2020, 11:16 AM   #12
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I went with the WRX 17s. 27x8 +53. On 225/45r17s. Havent mounted them yet. Im sure it won't be flush because of the offset. Maybe I can get spacers?
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