Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R - Page 10

T3h_Clap · 04-01-2008, 05:49 AM

not enough to matter.

you're talking 10 miles over the 25000.

05_STi_WRB · 04-01-2008, 08:46 AM

so a 255/40-17 would be almost a perfect match to the stock 225/45-17, but how will they fit on our stock 8 inch wheels? my car is at stock ride height so there sould not be any rubbing issues??? maybe???

Tire Size Comparison

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
225/45-17 4.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.5in 808 0.0%
245/45-17 4.3in 12.8in 25.7in 80.7in 785 2.8%
245/40-17 3.9in 12.4in 24.7in 77.6in 816 -1.0%
255/40-17 4.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.6in 806 0.2%

T3h_Clap · 04-01-2008, 09:24 AM

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wrinklefree · 04-01-2008, 03:13 PM

Still waiting for a good pic of 255/40/17 on stock BBS's.

Wolverine 250R · 04-02-2008, 05:02 AM

The 245/40/17s are now $205 each at tire rack. Is there any place to get them cheaper? I'd pull the trigger if I could get them for ~$150 a tire.

briancl · 04-02-2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine 250R

The 245/40/17s are now $205 each at tire rack. Is there any place to get them cheaper? I'd pull the trigger if I could get them for ~$150 a tire.

Edge racing does 196 per tire.. best I've seen

santacruz02 · 04-02-2008, 07:04 AM

Very informative thread
Does anyone have pictures comparing
245/45/17 to 245/40/17?

NewShockerGuy · 04-02-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

the 245/45/17 is taller by nearly .7"s this can cause rubbing issues on some suspensions and wheel sizes.

the 245/40/17 is closer to stock diameter.

the 245/40/17 with the shorter sidewall will also have better steering response (in theory).

Why would you want a taller tire?

I can understand "wider" but taller unless I am in a truck I can't see value in it for an sti?

But I could be looking at this wrong...

Thanks :-)
-Nigel

NewShockerGuy · 04-02-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santacruz02

Very informative thread
Does anyone have pictures comparing
245/45/17 to 245/40/17?

+2 to that!

:-)

-Nigel

T3h_Clap · 04-02-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewShockerGuy

Why would you want a taller tire?

I can understand "wider" but taller unless I am in a truck I can't see value in it for an sti?

But I could be looking at this wrong...

Thanks :-)
-Nigel

the STi isn't short on tq or pwr so a taller tire doesn't really slow the car down and it allows for a higher top speed in each gear.

which is good for Autox not always so good for street or fitment issues

mn_sti · 04-17-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santacruz02

Very informative thread
Does anyone have pictures comparing
245/45/17 to 245/40/17?

I am considering the same two sizes. I have read that one benefit of the 245/45 is that it is closer to the 235/45s run on the JDM cars. While a 245/45 is .7" larger than the 225/45 USDM tire it's only .3" larger than than the 23/45. I have read that this might help improve the accuracy of the USDM speedo. What do you guys think?

I am concerned about using the taller tire with my RCE Yellow springs with the stock 8" BBS's. Is anybody out there running the 245/45s with the these springs?

TurbeauxREX · 04-23-2008, 10:17 AM

Any fittment issues on 17 wheels?

I'm having a set of RE-01R 245/40x17s mounted on 17x8 wheels this week for my 04 STi - stock suspension.

Anyone with this set up have any fittment issues, IE: rubbing, etc?

TIA.

Peace,

Curtis

T3h_Clap · 04-23-2008, 10:19 AM

you may rub in the rear depending on the offset of the wheel.

the 04s really need a fender roll.

TurbeauxREX · 04-23-2008, 10:32 AM

Thanks. I'm running 17x8 rota torques. I think the offset is 48mm. Stock suspension w/78k miles. Might be time to pony up for some shocks and springs.

T3h_Clap · 04-23-2008, 10:33 AM

springs wont help.

you need to roll your fenders.

04-01-2008, 05:49 AM	#136
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,334 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R not enough to matter. you're talking 10 miles over the 25000. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-01-2008, 08:46 AM	#137
05_STi_WRB Junior STI Driver Car: '05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Orange County CA Posts: 140 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R so a 255/40-17 would be almost a perfect match to the stock 225/45-17, but how will they fit on our stock 8 inch wheels? my car is at stock ride height so there sould not be any rubbing issues??? maybe??? Tire Size Comparison Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference 225/45-17 4.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.5in 808 0.0% 245/45-17 4.3in 12.8in 25.7in 80.7in 785 2.8% 245/40-17 3.9in 12.4in 24.7in 77.6in 816 -1.0% 255/40-17 4.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.6in 806 0.2%

04-01-2008, 09:24 AM	#138
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,334 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R How Wide of Tire can I Run on my 2005+ Subaru Impreza WRX STi on Stock Wheels? » t3h_Clap’s Wheel33tist Blog

04-01-2008, 03:13 PM	#139
wrinklefree Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Sti SWP Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Still waiting for a good pic of 255/40/17 on stock BBS's.

04-02-2008, 05:02 AM	#140
Wolverine 250R Professional STI Driver Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Whiteline Sways Location: Northeast PA Posts: 445 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R The 245/40/17s are now $205 each at tire rack. Is there any place to get them cheaper? I'd pull the trigger if I could get them for ~$150 a tire.

04-02-2008, 07:04 AM	#142
santacruz02 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 06 Sti Location: NJ Posts: 116 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Very informative thread Does anyone have pictures comparing 245/45/17 to 245/40/17?

04-23-2008, 10:17 AM	#147
TurbeauxREX Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 STi & 2005 LGT Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Des Allemands, La Posts: 55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Any fittment issues on 17 wheels? I'm having a set of RE-01R 245/40x17s mounted on 17x8 wheels this week for my 04 STi - stock suspension. Anyone with this set up have any fittment issues, IE: rubbing, etc? TIA. Peace, Curtis

04-23-2008, 10:19 AM	#148
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,334 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R you may rub in the rear depending on the offset of the wheel. the 04s really need a fender roll.

04-23-2008, 10:32 AM	#149
TurbeauxREX Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 STi & 2005 LGT Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Des Allemands, La Posts: 55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Thanks. I'm running 17x8 rota torques. I think the offset is 48mm. Stock suspension w/78k miles. Might be time to pony up for some shocks and springs.

04-23-2008, 10:33 AM	#150
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,334 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R springs wont help. you need to roll your fenders. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.