Fallen_Phoenix Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I noticed after I lowered my '04 Outback Wagon with LGT struts (actually LGT struts w/OBW springs in the rear, and WRX struts & springs up front) there is a very small gap between the tire and the inside of the wheel well at full lock. Stock wheels (16x6.5) and stock size tires (225/60/16). I planned on getting 17x8 wheels in the spring with either 225/45, 235/45, or 235/40 tires, but this is making me definitely reconsider that wide of wheel. Makes me even feel uncomfortable going with a 17x7.5 with 225/45 tires. Wheels turned all the way to the left, front side of the Front Left Wheel http://i60.tinypic.com/35ialtx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2pqry14.jpg I could barely fit my fingertips between the tire and the inside of the wheel well http://i60.tinypic.com/214z6b.jpg From inside of the wheel well if it helps http://i58.tinypic.com/axd7r7.jpg Wheels turned all the way to the right, rear side of the Front Left Wheel http://i62.tinypic.com/16jq802.jpg Inside the wheel well again http://i57.tinypic.com/a5cffk.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/32zp9xl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danteneon Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I wouldn't be too worried about your future tire choices. A quick comparison of approximate tire diameters shows us that... Stock 225/60/16 has a overall diameter of 26.6" The 225/45/17 comes in at 25" and the 235/45/17 is 25.4" Your tire tread section width is not increasing if you opt for the 225, and only increases slightly with the 235. Even though the shoulder design will be more square with the lower profile, by decreasing your overall tire diameter by over an inch, you will have plenty of room to spare. I like to cook my pets and my family. Use commas. Don't be a psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Phoenix Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I figured that the overall diameter would help, but I'm not sure if it will make up for the extra 1.5" of the actual wheel width, but the tire width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danteneon Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Wheel width won't be a problem because the wheel isn't what is rubbing. And since you are looking at 225 and 235 width tires, you aren't going any wider than what you have now. The new tires will have a sharper sidewall to tread profile, but that's it. And since the entire diameter is less, you won't have any clearance issues. Now, depending on what offset you choose, you could run into issues there. But keeping stock or near stock offset won't be a problem. I like to cook my pets and my family. Use commas. Don't be a psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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