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10-11-2020, 05:12 PM | #8526 | |
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+22 is too aggressive and will likely rub. (Even more so for the guy asking about +10 above) The reason everyone with 265 goes with 265/35 is because it is the closest to OEM diameter on the 18x9.5. But. You’ll want to go with higher offset especially if you plan on lowering, I think it was +41 for no rub, but don’t quote me on that.
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10-14-2020, 05:55 PM | #8527 |
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2019 STI
Would I be able to run the Aodhan DS07's 18x8.5 +35? I'd probably want to pair them with something like a 255/40R18. My only concern is the 6 pot brakes. |
10-26-2020, 01:43 AM | #8528 |
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So I read most of this forum, as well as other places than this. I have a 2020 wrx with the performance package. Wheels im looking at are enkie tms 18x9.5 + 38 which I know will fit. I have a set of silvers coilovers i bought off a buddy, and i plan on throwing them on the car after the winter. Now i only plan dropping the car at 1 inch ( he had his at 2.5 ) to not be slammed since western pa has crap roads. I see a lot of people running 255/35 and 265/35. Tires im looking at are the indy 500's. Torn between the two sizes. I am willing to have the rears rolled if needed.
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11-05-2020, 12:02 AM | #8529 | |
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11-19-2020, 08:35 PM | #8530 | |
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11-25-2020, 11:23 AM | #8531 |
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sold the advan tc3, new setup 275/35 ar1 and tc105x 9.5 35, 10mm spacers in the front so 25.
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12-04-2020, 01:40 PM | #8532 | |
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12-05-2020, 08:40 AM | #8533 | |
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But there is a little "wiggle room" to adjust things more to your liking. Handling tends to get a bit more "crisp" with a couple psi more psi (especially up front), and it at least seems you can dial a little of the on-throttle understeer out of the car by running the pressure stagger the other way around with the higher pressure in the rear tires (i.e. 33-34f/35-36 r). Again, cold, and I'm only talking about street driving here. It's still experimental on your part, and you may like it, or you might not. Certainly on the street, personal preferences in handling feel matter more than the last 0.05 or even 0.1g that you never get to anyway. I haven't taken the WRX to a track day yet (and probably won't, as that's what the other car is for), so for the above I'm only looking at moderately enthusiastic street-ish cornering g's here (0.6, maybe 0.7) rather than track (1.0+). If you're truly chasing optimal cornering for driving out near the limits of car capability, it's really the hot pressures that you need to be interested in, because that's the pressures that they'll actually be operating at. 35 - 38 psi or so hot is probably a good range to shoot for, which means that the cold pressure would be a few psi less. Obviously, hot pressures take individual experimentation to determine. Tires can easily gain 5 or more psi during an HPDE session or even a couple of autocross runs. And FWIW I'm sure that Subaru and all the rest make some assumptions concerning cold to hot pressure rise in the recommendations printed on the sticker. I'd be badly disappointed if they didn't. Norm |
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12-12-2020, 08:35 AM | #8534 |
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Thinking of trading my 11 STi for a 20. I have 18x9.5 +40 Gramlights on KWV3(previously yellows) with 265/35/18 mpss. They fit with a rear fender roll.
Is the fitment the same on the 2020/ VA chassis? I want to keep my wheels and tires. |
12-13-2020, 08:30 AM | #8535 |
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Might be close. You're looking at the outsides of the tires and wheels being about an inch further out (more "flush").
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12-15-2020, 11:09 PM | #8536 |
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i picked up a set of enkei RPF1's 18x9.5 +38 for my 2020 sti, ive seen some people fit them with out spacers. can anyone confirm that or have pics without spacers.
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12-28-2020, 11:41 AM | #8537 |
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For a 265/35-18 tire, any recommendation on a wheel that would fit with stock suspension on a 2017 wrx sti?
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12-30-2020, 02:11 PM | #8538 |
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Looking for some offset info - Mounting the stock tires on aftermarket wheels, what's the compatible offset range before needing to modify anything? Thanks!
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12-31-2020, 08:50 AM | #8539 | |
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Side note, if you're not going with wider wheels I'm not seeing there being any real benefit. Norm |
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12-31-2020, 09:12 AM | #8540 | |
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+45 puts all of the added width on the outside +50 tightens up inboard clearances but improves the situation on the sheetmetal side +40 looks like it might be crowding the rear sheetmetal a bit too close to call Norm |
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12-31-2020, 09:51 AM | #8541 | |
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Being as I'm just mounting the stock tires, I won't be going wider. Not seeing a benefit in what regard? |
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01-01-2021, 09:41 AM | #8542 | ||
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The stock 245/40-18 tires can be mounted on wheels anywhere from 8.0" wide to 9.5" wide without exceeding tire industry guidelines on tire to wheel fitment. 8.5" only happens to be the nominal "measuring width" for that size, and while it probably represents a good overall compromise between performance and ride quality the use of "measuring width" and nothing else is not a cast-in-stone requirement. Quote:
That said, dropping the +offset by only a few mm, something like 5, would open up more wheel choices. My "cold weather" setup is 245/40-18 Michelins on 18x8.5 ET+50 Enkei Raijin wheels. Rides and handles close enough to stock that I can't tell any difference that isn't due to summer performance tires vs top-shelf all-seasons - and that's going to be temperature-dependent as well. Norm |
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01-07-2021, 05:41 PM | #8543 |
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Hey guys, does anyone have experience with the Motegi trak lite wheel line? I was looking at the 6 spoke trak lite model. They offer a 18x 8.5 inch +42 mm offset. Im assuming those would fit my 2019 WRX premium. Ive got factory brakes. Hows the quality and fitment of the Motegi stuff?
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01-07-2021, 07:59 PM | #8544 | |
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Not sure what else there is to say about a set of wheels. They're not the lightest but they've taken a beating, are still round and the paint isn't chipped etc. They're easy to clean and they look good. Right now I'm debating getting another set of their CM147's in 18x9.5 et45 to put Advan V601's on. But I might grab a set of Enkei PF05's. https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...postcount=8395 This post near page 6 (for me) is some photos with my car and the tires installed. https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2844147 Last edited by xpystchrisx; 01-07-2021 at 08:11 PM. |
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01-08-2021, 12:47 AM | #8545 | |
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01-10-2021, 03:07 AM | #8546 |
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2015 WRX/STi Aftermarket wheel and tire fitment
Finally got around to installing the suspension and wheels. Typical specs 18x9.5 +38 with a 265/35/18 tire setup. Definitely have room in the front for a 10mm spacer which I might do as soon I get extended studs.
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01-14-2021, 12:31 PM | #8547 |
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What brand/model tire are you running? I'm looking to switch up to 265 (from 255). Thanks in advance!
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01-17-2021, 09:39 PM | #8548 |
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2004 WRX Stock Suspension Fitment Help
Hey there, I have 18x8.5 rims with a +35 offset. What is the best performance setup so that there is no rubbing and etc. The meatier the better. I'm thinking about 235/45/18 but I'm not sure. Please help
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01-18-2021, 07:41 AM | #8549 | |
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I'm afraid that "The meatier the better" doesn't help me very much. Meeting some specific kind of performance and a particular appearance preference don't always go hand in hand. Norm |
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01-18-2021, 09:13 AM | #8550 |
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