subi_life Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hey everyone, so I recently got some rims for my car there XXR 527 size 18s. And my question is what kind of tires will I need to go on these, I'm looking for some great street performance tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Conti' DWS 06's. That is what I will be putting on my wagon in a few months. I just bought the old DWS for my Spec B. Tirerack has/had them on clearance. Check them out. Oh 225/45's you can try 235/45's too. May be 235/40's if you drive on good roads. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 You are in California, unless you plan on going up to Tahoe, no reason to get all season tires. Get some high performance summer 235/45/18 is closer to OBXT tire size (about an inch larger in diameter). Stick with 235/40 for Legacy size. Read this in the wheels and tires forum http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/faq-offsets-sizes-rims-and-tires-gt-xenonk-version-4426.html My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I am very happy with my Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Positions on the GT, but it never really sees snow, just rain occasionally. I plan to put BFG g-force Comp-2 A/S on the Fozz when the time comes. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subi_life Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 I'm looking for summer tires with great performance and kinda beefy look. I'll be checking all the ones you guys suggested also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 The DWS get's great ratings. There not that expensive compared to some other tires. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subi_life Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Dose anybody know the widest tire or rim I can run on my 05 legacy gt wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Dose anybody know the widest tire or rim I can run on my 05 legacy gt wagon? You need to give us wheel (not rim) width and offset, and if you're lowered or stock height. We can't answer your question without that pertinent data. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henhead Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 If you still want an all season with a bit better summer performance I'd look at the BFG's mentioned above. g-force comp 2 a/s. I ended up with the DWS 06 simply since I plan on a little snow driving in the winter with mine. The DWS is generally referred to as the best all season tire for the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsoda Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You need to give us wheel (not rim) width and offset, and if you're lowered or stock height. We can't answer your question without that pertinent data. I do know that all rims are 18" in diameter, but width is only about 5/8". unless its a double ring design like you will find at some community parks or school gymnasiums. OP will need to provide more info for clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianEarlSpilner Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Here's a good read. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/faq-offsets-sizes-rims-and-tires-gt-xenonk-version-4426.html This is the sticky from the wheel/tire sub-forum on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 ...I'm looking for some great street performance tires. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subi_life Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 The rims are 18x9.75 with +22mm wich I'm guessing is the offset? I'm on vine stock suspension. I'm looking for the best tires and what size should I run. It says these rims are super wide I'm just Tryna make sure they will fit my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subi_life Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm thinking 255/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaksavior Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 The rims are 18x9.75 with +22mm wich I'm guessing is the offset? I'm on vine stock suspension. I'm looking for the best tires and what size should I run. It says these rims are super wide I'm just Tryna make sure they will fit my car I'm nearly positive this won't fit the wagon without some work, especially with 255's. Here's a guy who ran 9.75's on a sedan and it looks really tight. Also running 225s and not 255s. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/18x9-75-inside-177418.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Yea, that's a wide rim. FWIW, The DWS even got top choice in the automotive section of the newspaper a few weeks back. Best bang for the buck type of thing. There are other summer only's like Dunlop's that are super sticky for little money. But don't run them in the winter time. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Yea, that's a wide rim. FWIW, The DWS even got top choice in the automotive section of the newspaper a few weeks back. Best bang for the buck type of thing. There are other summer only's like Dunlop's that are super sticky for little money. But don't run them in the winter time. Winter here (especially in South bay) is warm. A few nights get as cold as 38, most days between 45-55. 45 Temps usually only last a week or so. Not ideal for high performance summer, but still better than the bald tires everyone in CA drives around on. @ OP there will be significant amount of poke with that setup. You won't be flush or Hella Flush. Front and rears will poke. 255 on a 9.75 inch rim will be a significant stretch and your wheels will stick out 2.5 inches towards / outside the fender. @OP go 18x8.75 et 35 (or 33 whatever XXRs et is in the 30s). They will be much easier to fit and won't kill your wheel bearings as quickly. You will probably still need to do some fender work (roll and maybe a pull) My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3eXa Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 ok so I've got some 2013 oem wrx 17x8 +53 wheels coming and I need a summer tire for them on my 05 LGT wagon. Thinking a 235/45 should fit right? I'm stock height and don't wanna roll fenders. Looking at: Pirelli P Zero only cause they are $250/set from tirerack right now but I know they wear quick. I do have a set of dedicated winter wheels/tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 ok so I've got some 2013 oem wrx 17x8 +53 wheels coming and I need a summer tire for them on my 05 LGT wagon. Thinking a 235/45 should fit right? I'm stock height and don't wanna roll fenders. Looking at: Pirelli P Zero only cause they are $250/set from tirerack right now but I know they wear quick. I do have a set of dedicated winter wheels/tires They'll fit. I run the same rim and tire size (235/45/17) on my 05 LGT sedan. The tires I use are pilot super sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3eXa Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Should I do 235/45s or something different? Sent from your bedroom closet ]-.-[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Should I do 235/45s or something different? Sent from your bedroom closet ]-.-[ Go with 235/45s. Don't mind the filth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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