largest rubber on stock rims? - Page 2

xrocket21 · 04-19-2006, 07:40 AM

you CAN fit big tires on the 8" rim, but CAN and SHOULD are two different things. A tires that is much wider than the rim will be less stable and more prone to roll.

unrequited · 05-11-2008, 08:38 PM

bump because I couldn't find much in terms of pics for stockers... anybody have bbs 225+ pics?

unrequited · 05-11-2008, 08:57 PM

I'm really curious in what 245/45 or what 255/40 look like since they maintain a close approx. revs/mile so your speedo doesn't go out of whack.

Bishop · 05-11-2008, 09:18 PM

Bump, im curious as well... i have a question though, alot of people are saying what you CAN do, but does anyone know what is the best fitting size on the 04 and 05+ wheels? like what tire size is best w/ each wheel

T3h_Clap · 05-12-2008, 09:54 AM

define best?

best for autox?

best for street?

best for track?

grambo · 05-12-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unrequited

I'm really curious in what 245/45 or what 255/40 look like since they maintain a close approx. revs/mile so your speedo doesn't go out of whack.

My 245's fit, but will rub in the front when the suspension is maxed out. (Like big chuck-holes and stuff...) I dont know my offset.

Bishop · 05-12-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

define best?

best for autox?

best for street?

best for track?

Like what will offer the best handling qualities w/ a solid sidewall etc.... prolly street use w/ occasional use for auto-x

polyol · 05-12-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrocket21

you CAN fit big tires on the 8" rim, but CAN and SHOULD are two different things. A tires that is much wider than the rim will be less stable and more prone to roll.

BS...I think sidewall spongyness is the most overrated thing discussed in the tire forum...JMOT

polyol · 05-12-2008, 02:29 PM

As you can see...you can fit really wide tires on even an 04 STi. These are for autox only and I wouldnt roll around on the street long on these puppies. I think a 245 45's or 40's are a good size.

T3h_Clap · 05-12-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polyol

BS...I think sidewall spongyness is the most overrated thing discussed in the tire forum...JMOT

you'd change your mind going to a 10" wheel on those 275s

polyol · 05-12-2008, 05:21 PM

Hey I would love to run 9.5 or 10" rims, mostly for more contact patch and ***gasp*** a stiffer sidewall; however, some people act like you are going to fly off the road at the sight of their first corner encounter due to the nebulous turn-in latency exhibited by tires that are one size out of optimal for a given rim.

Bishop · 05-12-2008, 08:11 PM

bump for post 22

roydriessens · 05-13-2008, 11:20 PM

I'm currently up for new tires as well. So what are the size options I have on the standard wheels ? I use it mainly for DD and sometimes the occasional trackday.
225/45 , 235/45 , 245/45 , 245/40 ??

polyol · 05-14-2008, 05:46 AM

Get some Falken 615's in 245/45...I ran them with no issues....

B4RSTiwsnc · 05-14-2008, 05:51 AM

I ran 245/45 on my 05

04-19-2006, 07:40 AM	#16
xrocket21 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2005 STI Fav Mod: Methanol Location: Boston area Posts: 889 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	you CAN fit big tires on the 8" rim, but CAN and SHOULD are two different things. A tires that is much wider than the rim will be less stable and more prone to roll. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-11-2008, 08:38 PM	#17
unrequited Grassroots STI Racer Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal Posts: 573 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? bump because I couldn't find much in terms of pics for stockers... anybody have bbs 225+ pics?

05-11-2008, 08:57 PM	#18
unrequited Grassroots STI Racer Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal Posts: 573 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? I'm really curious in what 245/45 or what 255/40 look like since they maintain a close approx. revs/mile so your speedo doesn't go out of whack.

05-11-2008, 09:18 PM	#19
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stg 2 - Wrapped DP Location: Chief Left Hand, CO Posts: 1,614 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? Bump, im curious as well... i have a question though, alot of people are saying what you CAN do, but does anyone know what is the best fitting size on the 04 and 05+ wheels? like what tire size is best w/ each wheel

05-12-2008, 09:54 AM	#20
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05-12-2008, 02:29 PM	#24
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,181 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? As you can see...you can fit really wide tires on even an 04 STi. These are for autox only and I wouldnt roll around on the street long on these puppies. I think a 245 45's or 40's are a good size.

05-12-2008, 05:21 PM	#26
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,181 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? Hey I would love to run 9.5 or 10" rims, mostly for more contact patch and *gasp* a stiffer sidewall; however, some people act like you are going to fly off the road at the sight of their first corner encounter due to the nebulous turn-in latency exhibited by tires that are one size out of optimal for a given rim.

05-12-2008, 08:11 PM	#27
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stg 2 - Wrapped DP Location: Chief Left Hand, CO Posts: 1,614 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? bump for post 22

05-13-2008, 11:20 PM	#28
roydriessens Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 EDM STi Fav Mod: none yet :) Location: Belgium Posts: 35 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? I'm currently up for new tires as well. So what are the size options I have on the standard wheels ? I use it mainly for DD and sometimes the occasional trackday. 225/45 , 235/45 , 245/45 , 245/40 ??

05-14-2008, 05:46 AM	#29
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,181 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? Get some Falken 615's in 245/45...I ran them with no issues....

05-14-2008, 05:51 AM	#30
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