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02-06-2004, 04:39 AM | #1 |
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Will 235/35R18's fit a WRX sedan?
I just picked up a set of Prodrive PFF7's in 18x8 with 225/45R18's which will need to be replaced in the future. I have yet to use these wheels since we currently are in the middle of getting about 6-10" of snow. I also have Koni inserts and Perrin springs which lower the car about 1.9" in front and about 1.5" in the back, but also stiffens up the suspension quite a bit. I currently run 215/45R17's in the winter and have had zero rubbing issues. I was wondering if anyone has tried 235/35's with a similar suspension set-up. Do the tires rub? Is the ride awful because of the small sidewall?
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02-06-2004, 05:02 AM | #2 |
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35's It think its pretty safe to say that those will make your teeth rattle
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02-06-2004, 05:39 AM | #3 |
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225/45R18? The size we use is 225/40R18 not a 45. You may have issues with a 45 profile
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02-06-2004, 08:27 AM | #4 |
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Ok, they are 40's. Sorry. I was asking about the 235's, not the 225's please.
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02-06-2004, 11:36 AM | #5 |
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Use 235/40R18.
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02-06-2004, 05:08 PM | #6 |
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235/40? Do you really think they will fit ok with my suspension and not cause any rubbing issues?
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02-06-2004, 11:45 PM | #7 |
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Well - the 225/40/18 size is bigger than the stock wheel setup as far as circumference goes. It's not recommended to go 235s due to it being that much bigger and throwing off the speedo even more.
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Re: Will 235/35R18's fit a WRX sedan?
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02-07-2004, 10:05 AM | #9 |
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The PFF7's are 18x8 with a 51mm offset. I could not find any tires in 235/35, but there are plenty in 235/40. I was thinking of the Azenis, but if I went with a 40 sidewall, wouldn't that throw off the speedo compared to a 235/35?
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02-07-2004, 12:14 PM | #10 |
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No, you will be fine, the difference is negligable. The difference between the 35 and 40 will be a lot more comfort and more protection for your wheels.
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02-07-2004, 01:07 PM | #11 |
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225/40/18 overall diameter is only couple of mm bigger than stock, so the speedo should not be affected hugely (if at all)..
well i believe 225/40 is the best size for 18 on the wrx.. |
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