largest rubber on stock rims?

STI Rocker · 04-17-2006, 06:54 PM

I was just curious on what is the largest rubber you can mount on a stock BBS rim? Cause i was wondering if i can get some 235 or even 245's on there.thanks for any advice or help you can get me.

Mykl · 04-17-2006, 07:07 PM

I have 245/45's on my stock wheels. I think there are more than a few people around here running that.

STI Rocker · 04-17-2006, 07:08 PM

is there a big difference in the handling?

ix8vii · 04-17-2006, 10:32 PM

I'm also wondering, free bump for you. I'm thinking of going 245/40/17 on stock bbs. Anyone know how heavy is the stock bbs for 05 sti. Thanks.

***VSGTS14*** · 04-18-2006, 02:37 AM

on the 05 sti, you can fit 255/40's

rankink75 · 04-18-2006, 05:49 AM

and 275/40-17's on the 17x8 wheels with a space in the rear.

Mykl · 04-18-2006, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rankink75

and 275/40-17's on the 17x8 wheels with a space in the rear.

Damn that's a lot of rubber....

Mykl · 04-18-2006, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by STI Rocker

is there a big difference in the handling?

To be honest... not really. I'm sure it has more grip with the wider rubber, but the on the 7.5" wheel on the '04's the OEM 225 Bridgestones feel a lot better than the 245/45 RT-615's. The 225 is better matched to the width of the rim and the sidewall is stiffer, so it feels like it handles better.

In my mind the main advantage of going with the 245/45 RT-615 is that they cost about $55 less per tire when compared to the OEM RE070's. I go through a lot of tires, so saving $220 a set is a pretty big deal.

STI Rocker · 04-18-2006, 06:25 AM

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and 275/40-17's on the 17x8 wheels with a space in the rear

you wouldn't have to roll your fenders with that large of a tire?

STI Rocker · 04-18-2006, 06:27 AM

Well to take this thread in another direction what do you guys think the best tire would be in a 245/45 ? i have some good things about the new bridgestone ?

rankink75 · 04-18-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by STI Rocker

you wouldn't have to roll your fenders with that large of a tire?

Nope, not when using a 48 offset 17x8, and that is with even wider r-comp 275's. Would not recommend for the street though.

rankink75 · 04-18-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by STI Rocker

Well to take this thread in another direction what do you guys think the best tire would be in a 245/45 ? i have some good things about the new bridgestone ?

That question can be answered is too many ways. Are you looking for best bang for your buck? pure summer/performance tire? all around tire?

If me, considering my location( FL) for a pure summer tire:

Falken RT-615
Hankook RS212
Yoko Neova AD07
Bridgestone RE01R

The bottom two are nearly twice the price though.

WRXRATED7 · 04-18-2006, 09:55 AM

Doesn't the 245/45 change your gearing as well (slightly). I've heard this a good choice for AutoX because you have "more gear". Is there any rubbing issues turning lock to lock? I've read a lot and I don't know what to believe. I'm due for a new set of tires soon.

JKonquer · 04-18-2006, 10:35 AM

i have 255/40/17 rt-615 on my stockers and they are perfect fit.
however i gotta admit on a straight away it was little slower than stockers due to the weight
but as for handling. its awesome. nothing like it. no tire squick

polyol · 04-18-2006, 07:28 PM

04's can run 245's. 05/06's can run larger than that...ive seen some with 275's

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Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: ZZYZX Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 2,749 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have 245/45's on my stock wheels. I think there are more than a few people around here running that.

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ix8vii Senior STI Driver Fav Mod: Removing dealer plates Location: CA Posts: 338 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I'm also wondering, free bump for you. I'm thinking of going 245/40/17 on stock bbs. Anyone know how heavy is the stock bbs for 05 sti. Thanks.

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*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: fp green Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,631 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	on the 05 sti, you can fit 255/40's

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rankink75 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: SFSOC / Pastelito Racing Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 199 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	and 275/40-17's on the 17x8 wheels with a space in the rear.

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STI Rocker Junior STI Driver Car: 05 AW STi Fav Mod: APS 3.5 exausht Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 144 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Well to take this thread in another direction what do you guys think the best tire would be in a 245/45 ? i have some good things about the new bridgestone ?

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WRXRATED7 Professional STI Driver Car: 93 SE-R, 69 SS Location: Nebraska Posts: 465 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Doesn't the 245/45 change your gearing as well (slightly). I've heard this a good choice for AutoX because you have "more gear". Is there any rubbing issues turning lock to lock? I've read a lot and I don't know what to believe. I'm due for a new set of tires soon.

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JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,115 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	i have 255/40/17 rt-615 on my stockers and they are perfect fit. however i gotta admit on a straight away it was little slower than stockers due to the weight but as for handling. its awesome. nothing like it. no tire squick