255 tires on stock bbs

turboranger · 03-21-2008, 06:17 PM

ok so i took a look through the recommended threads, plus some searching on my own, so now its time to lay this out on the line.

as we all know , the RE07 are now in the form of 255's.

my question is, will the 255's work on my stock BBS rims?

i believe the tires will work, and here is how i came to believe they will work,
ofcourse 255 on a stock BBS rim would cause the side walls to "bubble" out alil to the point where turn in may be effected, BUT the RE07's are well known for a superior and stiff side wall.

*255 RT615 on stock BBS rims = side wall roll (due to size of tire on rim )

*255 RE070 on stock BBS rims = same turn in rate as 225 RE07 but with the added ability of grip (due to side wall stiffness)

as you can guess, im looking to get these tires to replace my factory RE070's. thought i would ask around before i made the purchase.

thanks in advance!!!!

Donnie~

nhat · 03-21-2008, 07:10 PM

yes many people have fit a 255/40/17 onto their 17x8 bbs wheels...but why would you want a 2nd set of re070s? they're a good tire but they cost $OMG and there are other tires that will match them in terms of performance for less and last longer to boot.

Nick32 · 03-21-2008, 09:05 PM

255 azenis FTW!!

Kickstand · 03-22-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick32

255 azenis FTW!!

AGREED! For the money, you wont find a better tire for the street

Tbagger · 03-22-2008, 04:53 AM

^check out the Direzza Z1 from Dunlop . . . It's all the rave and in some reviews grips better than the RE0-1's

Also they're 131.00 a peice, atleast thats what I got them for.

***Datadatum*** · 03-22-2008, 05:04 AM

I currently run 255/40R17 HTRIIIs on my stock BBS rims. No problems here.

LSE · 03-22-2008, 06:33 AM

post pics if you decide to go for it. i don't like the look of 40s on the stocker wheels but I've never seen the 070 in their 255 version.

T3h_Clap · 03-22-2008, 08:19 AM

Donnie

check here as well for more info.

How Wide of Tire can I Run on my 2005+ Subaru Impreza WRX STi on Stock Wheels? » t3h_Clap’s Wheel33tist Blog

they will work, but they will work alot better on a wider wheel.

Nick32 · 03-22-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbagger

^check out the Direzza Z1 from Dunlop . . . It's all the rave and in some reviews grips better than the RE0-1's

Also they're 131.00 a peice, atleast thats what I got them for.

I had these on my k20 civic. ^^ also a great tire for the price, but I still like the way the azenis ride a little better!

good luck on tire selection, and post pics when u get them

**boondocksaint** · 03-22-2008, 03:28 PM

You can fit them without a problem, but you're not going to be able to take advantage of the additional width. It's all in Clap's blog. 245 is really as wide as you need to go on an 8" rim, but that may be my opinion.

Now, if you spring for the RG2s you've been lusting after and get them on these shores... 17 x 8.5 would fit the 255s perfectly.

<--

's advocate.

03-21-2008, 06:17 PM	#1
turboranger Professional STI Racer Car: silver 05 rex STi Fav Mod: T3/T4 turbo for my ranger Location: Detroit, MI. or Royal Oak Posts: 815 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	255 tires on stock bbs ok so i took a look through the recommended threads, plus some searching on my own, so now its time to lay this out on the line. as we all know , the RE07 are now in the form of 255's. my question is, will the 255's work on my stock BBS rims? i believe the tires will work, and here is how i came to believe they will work, ofcourse 255 on a stock BBS rim would cause the side walls to "bubble" out alil to the point where turn in may be effected, BUT the RE07's are well known for a superior and stiff side wall. 255 RT615 on stock BBS rims = side wall roll (due to size of tire on rim ) 255 RE070 on stock BBS rims = same turn in rate as 225 RE07 but with the added ability of grip (due to side wall stiffness) as you can guess, im looking to get these tires to replace my factory RE070's. thought i would ask around before i made the purchase. thanks in advance!!!! Donnie~ This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-21-2008, 07:10 PM	#2
nhat Professional STI Driver Car: 04 sti Fav Mod: enginuity tuned Location: NoVA Posts: 417 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs yes many people have fit a 255/40/17 onto their 17x8 bbs wheels...but why would you want a 2nd set of re070s? they're a good tire but they cost $OMG and there are other tires that will match them in terms of performance for less and last longer to boot.

03-21-2008, 09:05 PM	#3
Nick32 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: perry, oh Posts: 57 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs 255 azenis FTW!!

03-22-2008, 04:53 AM	#5
Tbagger Spec C Club Car: 06 STi WRB Location: MASS-HOLE Posts: 1,931 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs ^check out the Direzza Z1 from Dunlop . . . It's all the rave and in some reviews grips better than the RE0-1's Also they're 131.00 a peice, atleast thats what I got them for.

03-22-2008, 05:04 AM	#6
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,704 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs I currently run 255/40R17 HTRIIIs on my stock BBS rims. No problems here.

03-22-2008, 06:33 AM	#7
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 849 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs post pics if you decide to go for it. i don't like the look of 40s on the stocker wheels but I've never seen the 070 in their 255 version.

03-22-2008, 08:19 AM	#8
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,323 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs Donnie check here as well for more info. How Wide of Tire can I Run on my 2005+ Subaru Impreza WRX STi on Stock Wheels? » t3h_Clap’s Wheel33tist Blog they will work, but they will work alot better on a wider wheel.

03-22-2008, 03:28 PM	#10
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,622 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 255 tires on stock bbs You can fit them without a problem, but you're not going to be able to take advantage of the additional width. It's all in Clap's blog. 245 is really as wide as you need to go on an 8" rim, but that may be my opinion. Now, if you spring for the RG2s you've been lusting after and get them on these shores... 17 x 8.5 would fit the 255s perfectly. <-- 's advocate. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.