255/40R17 Will they Fit?

seattle sti · 06-21-2006, 10:12 AM

Well I need new track tires again, and am wondering if 255 40 17 will work fine without rubbing. Also would they work on the standard 05 8" wheel? Any thoughts would be great. I think they should work but want to make sure before I order them.
-Ryan

smurfm3 · 06-21-2006, 10:21 AM

Yes, I run 255/40R17 Azenis RT-615 on my OEM 17x8 wheels. I am on stock suspension.

Puckshaw · 06-21-2006, 11:31 AM

I run the 255/40/17 RT-615 on the stock 05 wheels as well. I'm lowered about 2" and no rubbing issues whatsoever.

Nate

RBMike · 06-21-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puckshaw

I run the 255/40/17 RT-615 on the stock 05 wheels as well. I'm lowered about 2" and no rubbing issues whatsoever.

Nate

Never ever rub? I have JDM pink that lower the car just under 1 inch & I was thinking they would rub.

StoreBoght · 06-21-2006, 12:23 PM

they wont. my dad is running 255/40 on the stock 05 wheels with 04 gf210s and no rubbing

STIBLITZ · 06-21-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seattle sti

Well I need new track tires again, and am wondering if 255 40 17 will work fine without rubbing. Also would they work on the standard 05 8" wheel? Any thoughts would be great. I think they should work but want to make sure before I order them.
-Ryan

wow i vote this best thread ever!

how about some specifics i.e., what suspension do you have/camber or toe settings etc.

0.19 seconds from google and i got this

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

there is other sites other than IWSTI on the internet.

sorry to be harsh on you, but it seems like people dont know how to search or ask a proper question

seattle sti · 06-21-2006, 01:45 PM

STIBLITZ - I am lowered on Cobb Springs, Stock Top Hats, Cobb Sways. I currently have 245/45/17 and they do not rub and just wanted to make sure that 255 would be fine. Thanks for everyones feedback, I think I will give them a go! Anyone done these tires on Cobb Springs?

**Turninconcepts.com** · 06-21-2006, 02:29 PM

In regards to 255/40 17's:

if you have stock struts you will not rub the strut housing as the spring perch is above the tire.

If you are running coilovers you will rub the spring perch so you'll need spacers of a different offset. if you go with spacers or a different offset you will need to roll the rear fenders.

In regards to 245/45 17's:

On stock springs you'll be fine.

if you lower the car expect the front to rub the liners if you bottom out the suspension. i was getting this on the dragon with 10K front springs, and then this past weekend I actually ripped a fender liner out when I bottomed out the front hard during an autocross. I bumped the front struts to full stiff, and that fixed it, but now I have to install a new liner.

seattle sti · 06-21-2006, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the insight. I previuosly had 245 45 17 and they only rubbed when taking hard tight turns.

gslben · 06-22-2006, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIBLITZ

wow i vote this best thread ever!

how about some specifics i.e., what suspension do you have/camber or toe settings etc.

0.19 seconds from google and i got this

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

there is other sites other than IWSTI on the internet.

sorry to be harsh on you, but it seems like people dont know how to search or ask a proper question

Dude don't turn this into Nasioc

STi_4_Daddy · 06-22-2006, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIBLITZ

wow i vote this best thread ever!

how about some specifics i.e., what suspension do you have/camber or toe settings etc.

0.19 seconds from google and i got this

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

there is other sites other than IWSTI on the internet.

sorry to be harsh on you, but it seems like people dont know how to search or ask a proper question

wow i didnt even know this existed.. good find

skubeedo · 06-22-2006, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfm3

Yes, I run 255/40R17 Azenis RT-615 on my OEM 17x8 wheels. I am on stock suspension.

How do you like them and if you could post a pic that would be great. I am going to replace the Bridgestone's soon and want to put a 255 on the car, but was unsure how they would work.

MeoW71 · 06-22-2006, 01:21 PM

You can run the on 17x8 wheels. Personally, I think the tires bulge out too much on an 8" wide wheel. I'd go with either 245/45-17 (which is really tall compared to stock) or 235/45-17, which fits pretty good (and is the stock size on the JDM STi).

As for me, I'm running 255/40-17 FK-451 on 17x8.5 wheels.

STIBLITZ · 06-22-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslben

Dude don't turn this into Nasioc

because a proper search is too hard to do?

RBMike · 06-22-2006, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeoW71

You can run the on 17x8 wheels. Personally, I think the tires bulge out too much on an 8" wide wheel.

This is what I was worried about. Does the sidewall roll over in a hard turn?

06-21-2006, 10:12 AM	#1
seattle sti Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru Aspen Wh Fav Mod: Cobb Springs Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 151 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	255/40R17 Will they Fit? Well I need new track tires again, and am wondering if 255 40 17 will work fine without rubbing. Also would they work on the standard 05 8" wheel? Any thoughts would be great. I think they should work but want to make sure before I order them. -Ryan This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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06-21-2006, 10:21 AM	#2
smurfm3 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi, 04 M3, 90 Sp Fav Mod: Clear bra Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 565 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Yes, I run 255/40R17 Azenis RT-615 on my OEM 17x8 wheels. I am on stock suspension.

06-21-2006, 11:31 AM	#3
Puckshaw Professional STI Driver Car: CGM 05 STi Fav Mod: High tensile moon noodles Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	I run the 255/40/17 RT-615 on the stock 05 wheels as well. I'm lowered about 2" and no rubbing issues whatsoever. Nate

06-21-2006, 12:23 PM	#5
StoreBoght Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 STi/07 A3 S-Line/ Fav Mod: No Show, Mostly Go Location: Bay Area Posts: 567 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	they wont. my dad is running 255/40 on the stock 05 wheels with 04 gf210s and no rubbing

06-21-2006, 01:45 PM	#7
seattle sti Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru Aspen Wh Fav Mod: Cobb Springs Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 151 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	STIBLITZ - I am lowered on Cobb Springs, Stock Top Hats, Cobb Sways. I currently have 245/45/17 and they do not rub and just wanted to make sure that 255 would be fine. Thanks for everyones feedback, I think I will give them a go! Anyone done these tires on Cobb Springs?

06-21-2006, 02:29 PM	#8
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,336 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	In regards to 255/40 17's: if you have stock struts you will not rub the strut housing as the spring perch is above the tire. If you are running coilovers you will rub the spring perch so you'll need spacers of a different offset. if you go with spacers or a different offset you will need to roll the rear fenders. In regards to 245/45 17's: On stock springs you'll be fine. if you lower the car expect the front to rub the liners if you bottom out the suspension. i was getting this on the dragon with 10K front springs, and then this past weekend I actually ripped a fender liner out when I bottomed out the front hard during an autocross. I bumped the front struts to full stiff, and that fixed it, but now I have to install a new liner.

06-21-2006, 04:52 PM	#9
seattle sti Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru Aspen Wh Fav Mod: Cobb Springs Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 151 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the insight. I previuosly had 245 45 17 and they only rubbed when taking hard tight turns.

06-22-2006, 01:21 PM	#13
MeoW71 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Germany Posts: 693 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	You can run the on 17x8 wheels. Personally, I think the tires bulge out too much on an 8" wide wheel. I'd go with either 245/45-17 (which is really tall compared to stock) or 235/45-17, which fits pretty good (and is the stock size on the JDM STi). As for me, I'm running 255/40-17 FK-451 on 17x8.5 wheels.