235's or 245's?? - Page 3

***Crewchief*** · 02-28-2008, 08:45 PM

Should be fine, but what offset are you running on your wheels?

RaysBlackSti · 03-03-2008, 07:08 AM

good thread, and I also have a question for you knowledgeable peeps!

i have a Stance GR+ pro suspension, not to much lowerd, 14" from center of wheel to fender up front and 13.5" in the rear. the car is set up for STU, so I am wanting the max 245 width tire. I have a +45 offset I think. Sound good to all? I would love to go wider like 275 and run SM (but I cannot afford Slicks and summer tires at the moment), but then I would have to run my other wheels that are 9" and I am pretty sure they will rub on the coilover.

imput?

wrxnext · 03-03-2008, 10:55 AM

Just thought I'd throw my hat in the ring

I just bought kumho ecsta mx 245/40/18 extreme summer performance tires

They are wrapped around rota formula mesh 18x8.5

No rub anywhere at anytime. The V style tread pattern is awesome and they

look great from all angles.... I had considered an RE01R but they were too

expensive for tires that will wear out pretty quick, and I believe the kumho

tires are just as quality. The competing choices for me were RE01R and Yoko

advens and kumho's....

I dont regret my choice at all

( plus they were 140 a piece!! )

Pat

RaysBlackSti · 03-03-2008, 10:59 AM

what suspension are you on, if not stock? Are you any lower than stock ride height? I know on stock ride height, I will be fine, just worried about rubbing on the actual coilover. And i run about -3 degrees camber so my tires usually tuck in a little from the fender!

AP1toGDRev.G · 03-05-2008, 09:36 PM

I was against the 245/40 for a bit... but now i am running a 245/40 on a 8.5 and I have tons of room.

I wish i went w/ a 9 and a 265/35 i really think it will fit no prob in the right offset...

Edit: I have noticed a bit of a decrease in braking performance.

02-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#31
*Crewchief* Authorized Member-Vendor Fav Mod: Being IWSTI's Pawn Shop, lol Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,947 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (52)	Re: 235's or 245's?? Should be fine, but what offset are you running on your wheels? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-03-2008, 07:08 AM	#32
RaysBlackSti Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Sti Fav Mod: ecu tuned with catless turboback exhaust Location: Got to school in Indiana Posts: 25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 235's or 245's?? good thread, and I also have a question for you knowledgeable peeps! i have a Stance GR+ pro suspension, not to much lowerd, 14" from center of wheel to fender up front and 13.5" in the rear. the car is set up for STU, so I am wanting the max 245 width tire. I have a +45 offset I think. Sound good to all? I would love to go wider like 275 and run SM (but I cannot afford Slicks and summer tires at the moment), but then I would have to run my other wheels that are 9" and I am pretty sure they will rub on the coilover. imput?

03-03-2008, 10:55 AM	#33
wrxnext Junior STI Driver Car: RIP 04 STi Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 235's or 245's?? Just thought I'd throw my hat in the ring I just bought kumho ecsta mx 245/40/18 extreme summer performance tires They are wrapped around rota formula mesh 18x8.5 No rub anywhere at anytime. The V style tread pattern is awesome and they look great from all angles.... I had considered an RE01R but they were too expensive for tires that will wear out pretty quick, and I believe the kumho tires are just as quality. The competing choices for me were RE01R and Yoko advens and kumho's.... I dont regret my choice at all ( plus they were 140 a piece!! ) Pat

03-03-2008, 10:59 AM	#34
RaysBlackSti Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Sti Fav Mod: ecu tuned with catless turboback exhaust Location: Got to school in Indiana Posts: 25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 235's or 245's?? what suspension are you on, if not stock? Are you any lower than stock ride height? I know on stock ride height, I will be fine, just worried about rubbing on the actual coilover. And i run about -3 degrees camber so my tires usually tuck in a little from the fender!

03-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#35
AP1toGDRev.G Professional STI Racer Car: 07 UGM STi Fav Mod: Aux cord & Nitrogen in tires Location: San Diego & Temecula Posts: 647 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 235's or 245's?? I was against the 245/40 for a bit... but now i am running a 245/40 on a 8.5 and I have tons of room. I wish i went w/ a 9 and a 265/35 i really think it will fit no prob in the right offset... Edit: I have noticed a bit of a decrease in braking performance. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by AP1toGDRev.G : 03-05-2008 at 09:58 PM.