[Arfrce]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

why run such an aggressive wheel with a high offset, and narrow width?

you've got a stiff suspension right?

17x8 is not that narrow and 53 offset is the same as stock. I have k sport coilovers on the car. So they are pretty stiff you could say.

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by Arfrce

17x8 is not that narrow and 53 offset is the same as stock. I have k sport coilovers on the car. So they are pretty stiff you could say.

17x8 is narrow when you can run 9" or even 9.5" wheels.

but it's up to you not us what you're willing to run.

[Rookie84]

I love those wheels on RX7s, Supras, 350Zs, G35s, etc with huge lip but I don't think it goes well with our cars...

[Arfrce]

If you think a 8 inch wheel is narrow I would hate to see what you think of the 7.5. You can put a 295/40/17 on a 8 inch wheel and it works just fine. And yes I know it is up to me what I decide to run. I never asked you what I should run. Maybe you should reread what I said in the beginning. Thanks for the input though.

[mug23]

There's noway in this world that I would ever put 295 on 8" wheel. That size tire is not design for that width plus, you will not get maximum contact patch and the side wall will have much flex.

On STI's 255 width on 9" wheel is ideal size. If you are willing to roll fenders and do some mods, 275 on 9.5" will be awesome performer for stock fender without going wide body.

[Rookie84]

Originally Posted by Arfrce

If you think a 8 inch wheel is narrow I would hate to see what you think of the 7.5. You can put a 295/40/17 on a 8 inch wheel and it works just fine. And yes I know it is up to me what I decide to run. I never asked you what I should run. Maybe you should reread what I said in the beginning. Thanks for the input though.

He was just trying to help. Jeez. Relax. And no, 295 on 8 inch wheel does NOT work fine. mug23 explained it very well.

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by Arfrce

If you think a 8 inch wheel is narrow I would hate to see what you think of the 7.5. You can put a 295/40/17 on a 8 inch wheel and it works just fine. And yes I know it is up to me what I decide to run. I never asked you what I should run. Maybe you should reread what I said in the beginning. Thanks for the input though.

I didn't tell you what to do.

I simply asked why you were sticking with stock width.

I know a little bit about what fits and what doesn't.

I personally have had 275/40s on my Stock BBS's for autox, I currently run a 275/40 on my borrow 17x10 CCWs.

If you want to stick with stock width I'm not going to stop you, but if you wanted to run a more aggressive fitment I was willing to help (still am if you'd like to chat about it).

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by mug23

There's noway in this world that I would ever put 295 on 8" wheel. That size tire is not design for that width plus, you will not get maximum contact patch and the side wall will have much flex.

On STI's 255 width on 9" wheel is ideal size. If you are willing to roll fenders and do some mods, 275 on 9.5" will be awesome performer for stock fender without going wide body.

the 275/40 is a little tall for the street, I personally really like the 255/40 since there are alot of options and a 255 is still a good size for 9.5"

now for 18s a 265/35 is an awesome size tire for 9-10" wheels.

either way, I currently run the 265/35 on my 8.5" wheels b/c these new tires are going to be swapped over to the new wheels. I wouldn't suggest running this tire on an 8.5" wheel otherwise usually.

[mug23]

Perhaps 275 may not be ideal for the streets but for the track, it will provide great corning speed and the heigh of the tires provides greater gearing then the stock setup. I always find myself in between gears and wishing the ratio was a little bit more taller.

I still don't think 265 is a good idea for 8.5" wheels as it will not provide better sidewall performance.

Since my STI is pretty much a dedicated track car, I guess I don't know the street setup anymore as I think of the track all the time.

[T3h_Clap]

you're preaching to the choir with 275s for the track, it's the only size i've ever ran (in V710s) for Autox either on a 8" or 10" wheel.
10" wheel is preferred of course

[Arfrce]

I am sure that if I had a dedicated track car I would want 275's. But since I go from street to dirt I will stick with the stock sizes. I am happy with the 245/40 for what I use them for. Not into rolling the fenders at this time. But thanks for the help either way always good to hear alternate views. Sorry I snapped at ya. I understand that you were just trying to help.

[Kickstand]

Originally Posted by syrarch04

+1234

These were probably really cool in 1987 when Robocop came out.

HAHAHAHAHA RoboCop

Hey its your car..... If you like buy em

[Arfrce]

He most likely has never seen a set of blue ones on a wrb sti before. They look sweet if I say so myself.

[thermobox]

i love these rims. the version 1's are the white one's pictured, the version 2's are the chrome one's pictured. if i got these i'd talk to mr clap about the sickest street setup i could get.

[Arfrce]

I am open to the best deal I can get no matter who it is sold from.