RE01R Question

**amg destroyer** · 10-25-2007, 08:17 AM

I plan on getting 245/40/17 RE01R's soon on the stock '05 BBS wheels. I know that they will fit with the stock suspension, however, will they fit on a lowered car, with BC coilovers? I don't want to spend money on tires, just to find that they rub when I get my coilovers. Also, fender rolling is a LAST resort. Thanks in advance.

xrocket21 · 10-25-2007, 10:29 AM

Should fit no Problem!!!!!!!!

import111 · 10-25-2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrocket21

Should fit no Problem!!!!!!!!

+1

I am running 255/40/17 RE01R's on 17x8.5 +50 wheels with Tein Flex coilovers sitting pretty low. I don't rub at all, not even on the race track.

**amg destroyer** · 10-25-2007, 08:39 PM

Thanks guys. Looks like I am good to go

**T3h_Clap** · 10-26-2007, 06:32 AM

as long as you're not running excessive amounts of camber using the bolts or a slotted strut you should be fine.

you wont come in contact with the trailing arm in the rear, so the only concern is your spring perches in the front.

I don't forsee a problem since this is a common size to run but what sort of clearance do you have now on your current setup?

**amg destroyer** · 10-26-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

I don't forsee a problem since this is a common size to run but what sort of clearance do you have now on your current setup?

Right now I have completely stock suspension, wheels and tires. So I assume all the clearances are stock. But am I about 80% sure that I will be getting BC racing coilovers around December. I would wait to get tires afer I get those, but I need tires now so I can't wait much longer.

**T3h_Clap** · 10-26-2007, 10:33 AM

you should be fine, worse case you need to run a small spacer or less camber with the camber bolt.

either one isn't bad when done correctly.

Wtfmateim65 · 10-26-2007, 10:41 AM

will 255 Re01rs fit the stock bbs's and stock suspension? I read a thread about it but can't find it anymore

**T3h_Clap** · 10-26-2007, 10:45 AM

yes, a 255/40/17 fits stock wheels and stock suspension.

Nodnarb901 · 10-31-2007, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

yes, a 255/40/17 fits stock wheels and stock suspension.

How about on an 04?

white04sti · 10-31-2007, 11:25 AM

255's are to wide for the stock 7.5 wheels IMO

**T3h_Clap** · 10-31-2007, 11:29 AM

also the 04s have less fender clearance in the rear.

it isn't suggested to run that width of a tire on an 04.

bmwnla · 11-18-2007, 11:41 AM

what about a 245 on an 04? and possibly with some 17x8s rims

10-25-2007, 08:17 AM	#1
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,361 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	RE01R Question I plan on getting 245/40/17 RE01R's soon on the stock '05 BBS wheels. I know that they will fit with the stock suspension, however, will they fit on a lowered car, with BC coilovers? I don't want to spend money on tires, just to find that they rub when I get my coilovers. Also, fender rolling is a LAST resort. Thanks in advance. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-25-2007, 10:29 AM	#2
xrocket21 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2005 STI Fav Mod: Methanol Location: Boston area Posts: 932 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: RE01R Question Should fit no Problem!!!!!!!!

10-25-2007, 08:39 PM	#4
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,361 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: RE01R Question Thanks guys. Looks like I am good to go

10-26-2007, 06:32 AM	#5
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,508 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: RE01R Question as long as you're not running excessive amounts of camber using the bolts or a slotted strut you should be fine. you wont come in contact with the trailing arm in the rear, so the only concern is your spring perches in the front. I don't forsee a problem since this is a common size to run but what sort of clearance do you have now on your current setup?

10-26-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,508 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: RE01R Question you should be fine, worse case you need to run a small spacer or less camber with the camber bolt. either one isn't bad when done correctly. Last edited by T3h_Clap; 10-26-2007 at 10:36 AM.

10-26-2007, 10:41 AM	#8
Wtfmateim65 STI Driver Car: 07 Impreza STI, Rall Location: Bakersfield, CA SOCAL Posts: 233 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE01R Question will 255 Re01rs fit the stock bbs's and stock suspension? I read a thread about it but can't find it anymore

10-26-2007, 10:45 AM	#9
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,508 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: RE01R Question yes, a 255/40/17 fits stock wheels and stock suspension.

10-31-2007, 11:25 AM	#11
white04sti Grassroots STI Racer Fav Mod: topspeed protuned Location: miami FL Posts: 534 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: RE01R Question 255's are to wide for the stock 7.5 wheels IMO

10-31-2007, 11:29 AM	#12
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,508 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: RE01R Question also the 04s have less fender clearance in the rear. it isn't suggested to run that width of a tire on an 04.

11-18-2007, 11:41 AM	#13
bmwnla Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Helix Downpipe Location: Katonah, NY Posts: 138 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE01R Question what about a 245 on an 04? and possibly with some 17x8s rims This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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