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12-12-2017, 08:50 PM | #7126 |
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Its really nothing to worry about, youll be safer and your not exactly going for lap times out there are you? Youll be stoked bacause its really cold right now up here and your PSS will probaby become hard plastic during the cold. Also, its the sierra, a storm could come out of nowhere at any time. Theres still lots of standing ice on the roads that hasnt melted or gotten scraped up, anywhere with a north facing aspect will likely be kinda icy on the road, esp up to the resort. Its definitely not worth changing back over to PSS. Your snow tires wont melt or wear any more than they would otherwise.
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12-13-2017, 09:59 AM | #7127 |
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Hey guys quick question...
I have 18s 245/40 as summer performance. My winter set up is 17s 235/45. Is it kosher? I know that going down a size you need to increase the sidewall to maintain similar wheel size but is 45 enough? Overthinking it? I just don’t want to mess with the speed being off or the drivetrain strain due to the difference...which is negligible right? |
12-13-2017, 11:50 AM | #7128 |
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Yes, there's no comparison there. At least up here in the PNW it's either wet or icy most of the time in the cold months, and the Michelins are not able to generate the fun grip either way.
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12-13-2017, 12:08 PM | #7129 | |
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235 X .45 X 2 = 211.5 Diameter of the 245's = 196 + 18(25.4) = 653.2 mm Diameter of the 235's = 211.5 + 17(25.4) = 643.3 mm That's about a 1.5% difference. Not bad, as long as all four tires are the same. |
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12-13-2017, 10:34 PM | #7130 |
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Thanks for the detailed reply! Much appreciated!
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12-13-2017, 11:16 PM | #7131 |
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12-25-2017, 12:20 AM | #7132 |
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2011 Sti 225 50 17 snow tire fitment
Hey guy I am in the market for winter tires for my 2011 sti.
I have a set of 17x8 wheels. Will a set of 225 50 17 tires fit on a my car? Tire rack couldn't tell me yes or no. |
12-25-2017, 03:41 AM | #7133 | ||
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12-25-2017, 01:11 PM | #7134 |
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Hey guys, i have a base 2016 wrx and i decided to run Michelin x ice ix3 in 225/45/17 for my winter setup... i got such a good deal i didnt think twice about going from the stock 235/45/17 to this different size. Now that its all said and done i hope i made a smart decision... its totally fine that i am running 225/45/17 right? Thanks...
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12-25-2017, 01:25 PM | #7135 |
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Totally fine. Your speedometer will be off by 2 mph but otherwise all good
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12-25-2017, 04:02 PM | #7136 |
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12-26-2017, 11:25 AM | #7137 |
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225/50-17 will fit fine .... not sure why you didn't get an answer by calling ...
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12-27-2017, 01:36 AM | #7138 |
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2011 sti 225 50 17
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12-27-2017, 08:53 AM | #7139 |
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12-27-2017, 10:14 AM | #7140 |
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I have a set of winter tires that are about 3 years old. I recently got a flat that can't be repaired. If I get a new tire shaved, would it wear quicker than the older tires?
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12-27-2017, 01:12 PM | #7141 |
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if it does wear any faster the difference would be very little
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12-28-2017, 12:30 PM | #7142 |
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Found someone selling OEM 2012 WRX wheels with General Arctic tires and TPMS sensors.. got him down to $500.
Is that even a good price? It feels like a good price to me. My only concern is that my 2012 WRX ive been using with All Seasons year round is probably going to be traded in when MY2020 comes out (assuming hatch returns). Does anyone have any educated guesses on whether the 2012 stock wheels would be compatible with whatever subaru uses on a MY2020 WRX? Not a big deal if I need to slap taller tires on - but more the 5x100 bolt pattern and diameter compatibility. |
12-28-2017, 01:58 PM | #7143 |
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The WRX has already been switched over to 5x114.3 for the 2015+ models. I think that's the direction Subaru is aiming overall lately. Not extremely likely they'd switch back to 5x100 for the next generation.
That said, at least here in MN $500 would be a good price for those wheels+tires even for only a few seasons, at least dependent on the tread depth - especially so considering we're already in winter. Those Arctics came with around 12/32" of tread from the factory; most winters are toast by 5-6/32"; so if they have at least 9/32" of tread you have at least 1/2 the life left. |
12-30-2017, 07:20 PM | #7144 | ||
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Measure the depth with a depth gauge, if theyre at least half left, Id say its worth 500 if the wheels are in good shape. Wheels, tires, tpms for 500, if the tires will realistically work for this winter, its good IMHO. |
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01-01-2018, 12:12 PM | #7145 |
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Need help fast!!
Wheels i bought above I got even cheaper becuase the guy forgot there was a bubble on a tire and the tread wasnt that evenly worn.. Anyway, a buddy has a set of 205/50R17 snow tires he will sell me for $50 According to Tirerack, the alternate winter tire size for the 2012 WRX is 205/50R17.. GREAT!!! but.. Im looking at the tires Tirerack is listing and the ones my friend has and they say the acceptable rim width max is 7.5" The 2012 wheels are 8"... So do they fit? Or is tire rack recommending wheels that wont fit? |
01-01-2018, 12:33 PM | #7146 |
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They will fit on 8" wheels. It won't be ideal, but still usable. There is the possibility of irregular tread wear. There will be zero sidewall protection of the wheel flange against curb rash.
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01-01-2018, 01:17 PM | #7147 |
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Ughhhh thank you. Just saw the used tires and there is cupping on at least 2 of them.. not sure I care to go down this road anymore
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01-02-2018, 07:59 PM | #7148 | |
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Trying again
Originally asked for direction 11/7...went back and added info 11/13 at krzyss''s request.
Can you help me out, please? Quote:
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01-03-2018, 03:36 AM | #7149 | |
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01-03-2018, 07:12 AM | #7150 | |
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Go to tirerack.com plug your data and see what is available and recommended. There should be winter performance in your OE size and I think 205/55R16 is an option too (with new wheels). Krzys |
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