largest rubber on stock rims? - Page 3

T3h_Clap · 05-14-2008, 05:54 AM

i'd go with a 245/40/17 RE01R if i were buying new tires for my Stock BBS wheels.

roydriessens · 05-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Falken is not that easy to get over here, I was going to go with the RE01-R's just hadn't decided on the size yet. I have now

unrequited · 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by B4RSTiwsnc

I ran 245/45 on my 05

...even lowered? Did you have any rubbing with spirited driving or autox days?

polyol · 05-14-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by unrequited

...even lowered? Did you have any rubbing with spirited driving or autox days?

That will depend on a number of factors.

Rim offset...

How low...

Rolled or not rolled rear fender...

I ran 245/45's on the stock rims but was not lowered. Understand the rubbing issues will be in the back most likely. The front fenders are cake...

unrequited · 05-14-2008, 10:55 AM

I'm stock but thinking of jdm pinks which aren't too much lower. I was just concerned about rubbing under load like hard turns or braking.

polyol · 05-14-2008, 12:29 PM

If you roll your rear fender and get -1 - -1.5 degrees camber...I think it will work.

Urban07STI · 05-14-2008, 12:43 PM

Not to get too off topic, but I noticed on Th3Clap's blog that 255/40/17 tires are an option for a near stock suspension. Would using the RT-615's in that size fit correctly on the stock 8 inch BBS rim? Just looking to plan ahead for summer replacements. Would be nice to get good looking wide tire and not break the bank.

Bishop · 05-14-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

i'd go with a 245/40/17 RE01R if i were buying new tires for my Stock BBS wheels.

Will be on 07 wheels, so 9" wide i believe, stock suspension for now, but when i buy tires the car may be lowered on RCE yellows.... any rubbing ya think?

T3h_Clap · 05-14-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishop

Will be on 07 wheels, so 9" wide i believe, stock suspension for now, but when i buy tires the car may be lowered on RCE yellows.... any rubbing ya think?

07s are 8" wide.

polyol · 05-14-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishop

Will be on 07 wheels, so 9" wide i believe, stock suspension for now, but when i buy tires the car may be lowered on RCE yellows.... any rubbing ya think?

Yeah, 07's are 8" wide. Not even 08 STi have 9" wide rims. You may experence rubbing...the question is are you willing to roll your fenders? If not stick to sizes < 255's on lowered suspensions...even then 245's on lowered suspension may rub without changing camber or rolling.

Bishop · 05-14-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

07s are 8" wide.

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Originally Posted by polyol

Yeah, 07's are 8" wide. Not even 08 STi have 9" wide rims. You may experence rubbing...the question is are you willing to roll your fenders? If not stick to sizes < 255's on lowered suspensions...even then 245's on lowered suspension may rub without changing camber or rolling.

my mistake guys, i forgot its 7.5" for 04s and 8" for 05+.... i WANT 9" for later

I am willing to roll or trim the fenders, since i would like a more aggressive wheel and suspension combo later...

RCE Yellows and RCE camber plates (lowering or non, i dunno)
8" BBS - 245/40/17.... if they're gonna rub, any idea on how bad? like i said, im willing to do some extra work since i'll have to later

karleric · 05-14-2008, 07:11 PM

Ok so stock suspension and stock BBS on 06/07 - 255's will be ok? TIA!

polyol · 05-14-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by karleric

Ok so stock suspension and stock BBS on 06/07 - 255's will be ok? TIA!

Maybe you didnt see my post earlier...

Ive run 275/40 V710's on 8" wide rubber on stock suspension. I had to roll my rear fender and add a 3mm spacer. Fronts...nothing. Obviously a 255 < 275. Given that factor...I am in an 04 STi which adds even less rear clearance. PM me if you need more info....

y WOULDNT u? · 05-14-2008, 08:36 PM

Right now I have 245/40 RE01R on my 05 STi with stock bbs wheels and love them. My suspension is stock as far as ride height but will be installing RCE yellows when I get the time...

Bishop · 05-14-2008, 09:26 PM

i'll most likely be opting for the 245/40 re-01r next time around, or the 245/45 615s

05-14-2008, 05:54 AM	#31
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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? Falken is not that easy to get over here, I was going to go with the RE01-R's just hadn't decided on the size yet. I have now

05-14-2008, 10:55 AM	#35
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polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,186 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? If you roll your rear fender and get -1 - -1.5 degrees camber...I think it will work.

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Urban07STI Professional STI Racer Car: UGM 07 STI Fav Mod: Learning to drive better Location: Eastern Massachusetts Posts: 736 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? Not to get too off topic, but I noticed on Th3Clap's blog that 255/40/17 tires are an option for a near stock suspension. Would using the RT-615's in that size fit correctly on the stock 8 inch BBS rim? Just looking to plan ahead for summer replacements. Would be nice to get good looking wide tire and not break the bank.

05-14-2008, 07:11 PM	#42
karleric Senior STI Driver Car: '07 Obsidian Black Fav Mod: Stage 2 + Protune Location: A glass case of emotion Posts: 300 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? Ok so stock suspension and stock BBS on 06/07 - 255's will be ok? TIA!

05-14-2008, 08:36 PM	#44
y WOULDNT u? Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: largest rubber on stock rims? Right now I have 245/40 RE01R on my 05 STi with stock bbs wheels and love them. My suspension is stock as far as ride height but will be installing RCE yellows when I get the time...

05-14-2008, 09:26 PM	#45
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