tigger73 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Wow! That will be a rather flush fitment.... now just to drop it on some bags Edited January 31, 2016 by tigger73 Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Wow! That will be a rather flush fitment.... now just to drop it on some bags Actually the Face will be a Brushed Aluminium not Chrome with a Polished Lip.. The Picture is from there web site.. [emoji106] Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo171 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks for this thread. Exactly the poison I was looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks for this thread. Exactly the poison I was looking for! At least from here you can get an idea on fitment of various sizes/offsets and see how a number of styles work on our cars before making a commitment. I hope this helps. Once you get your new set of wheels make sure you post up some pictures along with full specs Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/q8S0xds.jpg Wheels: 2016 WRX Enkei 18x8.5's like a few others have done Tires: 255/45R18 Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Wheels look amazing, picked them up off Craigslist with stock WRX tires which I'm selling. Tires were on closeout from Tire Rack, as far as I can tell they're smooth, quiet, and handle excellently. Will report back when I have more time on them. 255 is over an inch wider than stock and it looks mean!! From the back it looks very German sedan like width-wise. Much more muscular and sporty:cool: I was worried about tire fitment, however they fit perfectly. 255/45 is as large as I could possibly go (at least with +55 offset). No rubbing on the shock tower plate that sticks out over the tire - just enough space to allow sidewall flex without hitting it. Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Looking good Andrew! I agree with you that the wider tyres give the car a much more purposeful stance. I'm running 245/45 on mine and they're fine. I think 255/45 does have a slightly larger rolling diameter from memory. I'd be checking your speedo/accuracy as you'll probably now run closer to "true" speed. Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Looking good Andrew! I agree with you that the wider tyres give the car a much more purposeful stance. I'm running 245/45 on mine and they're fine. I think 255/45 does have a slightly larger rolling diameter from memory. I'd be checking your speedo/accuracy as you'll probably now run closer to "true" speed. Thanks!! You'd be correct about the slight increase in diameter. I checked 1010 tires' upsizing calculator while researching, 245/45 is 0.66% smaller diameter than stock, 255/45 is 0.66% larger. Either way it's <1% so at 60 mph that's not even 1 mph difference. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyekyu Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/q8S0xds.jpg Wheels: 2016 WRX Enkei 18x8.5's like a few others have done Tires: 255/45R18 Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Wheels look amazing, picked them up off Craigslist with stock WRX tires which I'm selling. Tires were on closeout from Tire Rack, as far as I can tell they're smooth, quiet, and handle excellently. Will report back when I have more time on them. 255 is over an inch wider than stock and it looks mean!! From the back it looks very German sedan like width-wise. Much more muscular and sporty:cool: I was worried about tire fitment, however they fit perfectly. 255/45 is as large as I could possibly go (at least with +55 offset). No rubbing on the shock tower plate that sticks out over the tire - just enough space to allow sidewall flex without hitting it. 255 is sexy, I'm planning on 255/40/18 tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo171 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Can I check about changing wheel. Stock rim is 18x7.5 with tire 225/50R18. If I am looking to go for 245/45R18, will the stock rim fit or do I need to change to 18x8.5? Does offset need to change too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Can I check about changing wheel. Stock rim is 18x7.5 with tire 225/50R18. If I am looking to go for 245/45R18, will the stock rim fit or do I need to change to 18x8.5? Does offset need to change too? I believe it will be ok.. Double Check the 1010tire Web Site they have do much good information about Offsets and Tire Sizes.. [emoji41] Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yep! Looks sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali2Colo Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I believe it will be ok.. Double Check the 1010tire Web Site they have do much good information about Offsets and Tire Sizes.. [emoji41] Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk I respectfully disagree. I think 245 is pretty wide for 7.5". Even if it physically fits, you're sacrificing a lot of handling. Not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I respectfully disagree. I think 245 is pretty wide for 7.5". Even if it physically fits, you're sacrificing a lot of handling. Not worth it. That's why I told them to check 1010tires because I'm definitely not a tire fitment expert.. I live on 1010tires.. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Can I check about changing wheel. Stock rim is 18x7.5 with tire 225/50R18. If I am looking to go for 245/45R18, will the stock rim fit or do I need to change to 18x8.5? Does offset need to change too? No 245 width on a 7.5" rim is not recommended. Absolute maximum would be 235. Recommended sizes: 18 x 7.5: 215-225 18 x 8: 225-235 18 x 8.5: 235 -245 18 x 9: 245-255 For 245/45R18 tyres you would want 18 x 8.5 ET 50-55 rims or 18 x 9 ET50?? The reason I'm not 100% on the offset for the 18x9 rims as these will be a tighter fit (and no-one has done them before). ET50 will likely be safe on the inside but will sit pretty flush. Fitment will be similar the these 19 x 8.5 ET45: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5303593&postcount=35 If you go 18 x 9 ET55 it will be safe in terms of "poke", however you may run into clearance issues on the inside (strut). You're going into unchartered territory here. I'm not trying to stop you from doing it but you just have to be careful. Edited February 4, 2016 by tigger73 Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo171 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks for the inputs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saberplane Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Looking very nice Andrew! Sadly I don't think I can convince my wife to spend cash on swapping the wheels/tires so I'll drool over yours and try the plasti dip approach in black or gun metal (anyone used that "color"?) on the stock wheels for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leumaskrap Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Would love to see someone put some volkracing wheels on their car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo171 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 The more I look at Andrew's the more I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Looking very nice Andrew! Sadly I don't think I can convince my wife to spend cash on swapping the wheels/tires so I'll drool over yours and try the plasti dip approach in black or gun metal (anyone used that "color"?) on the stock wheels for myself. Thanks!! I'm young, no wife or girlfriend to deal with, I figure I might as well get my need for mods out now before I've got a boss overruling me:p:lol: IMO graphite would look dope! Someone on here painted theirs that color, plastidip graphite would give a similar effect. And some Premium wheels painted with VHT wheel paint (graphite color & clear coat). http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=192582&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1411614640 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=192581&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1411614616 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=192585&d=1411614875 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=192586&d=1411614897 Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saberplane Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks for the tip Andrew. Hear ya on the gf wife control thing. I'd do the same in your position ha! I may just start off with the black dip and see how that looks first.. Seems like the graphite is something that needs to be applied to black plasti dip anyway so it would just be an extra step if I don't like the plain black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtoVT Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Subscribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayslay21 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 put some new wheels on today, Miro Type 111 19x8.5 +35 Nankang AS-1 235/40r19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Nice work kayslay!!! Any shots down the side of the car? I'm keen to see how flush this fitment is as it's the most aggressive offset anyone has fitted to the gen 6 so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayslay21 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 side shots, idk why theyre sideways but there ya go tigger. I think maybe +32 maybe the most aggressive offset we can do without rolling the rear fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Wow that's a flush fit!! http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=224396&stc=1&d=1454966352 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=224397&stc=1&d=1454966352 Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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