jrho Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Man its been a while since I posted in these forums. Alright so I have Epic Springs I managed to pick up from a forum member a while ago with KYB excel G struts BUT, I'm currently on stock suspension. My wheel size is 18x8 +48 and I have BFGoodrich g-Force COMP 2 a/s 235/40r18 tires on them that are currently on the car but getting a 'lot of rub in the rear when I hit a slight bump or take a corner hard. My questions, if I get the same tire but 225 instead of 235 and I install the new springs/struts, will I get rub and will that suspension set up be good? I cant seem to find anybody with that combo. Kind of surprised that you're getting that much rub on the stock suspension with those wheel and tires specs. I ran 255/35/18 on a 9.5 et38 on stock height for the fun of it and I didn't get any rub... You'll definitely need to do a fender roll since you're rubbing already. A 225 tire would be better as that would be more in line with the factory diameter. Clearance wise you'll be about the same as you'll gain pretty minimal natural camber from the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mundar Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thank goodness for these stickies... I would be at a total loss.. Since I own a Spec B, the info is very limited. I'm looking to grab a set of Work XD9's 18x8 with Hankook 245/35/18 tires this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCEMS Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hi everyone, anyone around NYC area has a TMPS PROGRAMMING UNIT Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derache123 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I have an 09 2.5i on stock suspension. Stock tire size is 205/50/17 but I'm looking into a new set of wheels with 225/45/18 tires. Will this work with stock suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 What are the wheel specs and is this with a stock suspension? EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrho Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I have an 09 2.5i on stock suspension. Stock tire size is 205/50/17 but I'm looking into a new set of wheels with 225/45/18 tires. Will this work with stock suspension? On stock suspension those tires will probably be fine. A bit on the tall side so your speedometer will be off. Like it's been asked, wheel specs (width and offset) are needed to really know if it would work for you or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derache123 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On stock suspension those tires will probably be fine. A bit on the tall side so your speedometer will be off. Like it's been asked, wheel specs (width and offset) are needed to really know if it would work for you or not Yeah, I just went along and got them and turns out they work fine - they're mounted on OEM 06-07 Spec B wheels, 18x7 +55 offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'm looking to get some new wheels and need some help. I'm lowered on swift springs (-1.2" F/-1.0" R drop). I currently have 2011 wrx wheels (17x8 +55) with 235/45/17 tires. The wheels I'm looking at are 17x9 +42 and I will most likely keep the 235/45/17 tires. Will I need to roll my fenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Yes.. Rear most definitely, front most likely. http://www.fitmywheels.com/fitimage/235/45/17/17/8/55/235/45/17/17/9/42/0 Edited September 3, 2018 by BoozeRS05 EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Yes.. Rear most definitely, front most likely. http://www.fitmywheels.com/fitimage/235/45/17/17/8/55/235/45/17/17/9/42/0Thanks. I'll have to find a local who does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocklgt Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Thanks. I'll have to find a local who does that. Make sure that whoever is going to do the roll does it correctly. It involves a heat gun if you want to do it right, otherwise youll crack the paint most probably. Ive seen too many obvious hack jobs and it comes out looking terrible. If I see one more baseball bat youtube video...smh Edited September 3, 2018 by stocklgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I might recommend against that setup truthfully. It should look good, definitely a nice wide stance and will fill out the wells, but it's a bit too much poke too for my tastes. Try a test fit first if possible. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I might recommend against that setup truthfully. It should look good, definitely a nice wide stance and will fill out the wells, but it's a bit too much poke too for my tastes. Try a test fit first if possible.I may not buy them anyways. They were just on sale. According to willtheyfit.com the setup would stick out an additional 2.6 cm (approximately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) I ran a 17x9 +45 and it was too much poke in my opinion, that's all I'm saying. Lot of wheel. The perfect fit seems to me to be about 17x8.5 and +48, but nobody makes that fitment except I think Gram Lights for $2k.. Edited September 3, 2018 by BoozeRS05 EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrho Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 if you have the option to rent a fender roller, rolling fenders is super easy as long as you take your time in ensuring you have enough heat in your fenders. i've owned by eastwood one for 6 years now and i rent it out on the side and it's paid itself off quite a bit. also as silly as it sounds, if you need to do a slight pull go with the phone book route. i find people who people with a fender roller give you a flared fender edge which i'm not a fan of. a clean even pull can be done with the phone book method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocklgt Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I ran a 17x9 +45 and it was too much poke in my opinion, that's all I'm saying. Lot of wheel. The perfect fit seems to me to be about 17x8.5 and +48, but nobody makes that fitment except I think Gram Lights for $2k.. if you step up to 18s, wedssports have that width and offset. ask me how i know and all you need to do suprisingly is roll. I never pulled and rarely rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlaw2011 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 if you step up to 18s, wedssports have that width and offset. ask me how i know and all you need to do suprisingly is roll. I never pulled and rarely rub. sorry if you already posted this, but what are the specs on those weds and the tire specs? that looks like the perfect setup and I have been wanting those wheels for so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrho Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 sorry if you already posted this, but what are the specs on those weds and the tire specs? that looks like the perfect setup and I have been wanting those wheels for so long 18x8.5 +44 Wedssport SA10R BLC with 255/35s from his for sale ad of his previous Legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derache123 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 A bit of a strange question, but having swapped to 225/45/18s from my previously stock 205/50/17s, will the original donut spare still be safe to use? Should I purchase a Spec B spare instead to replace it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrho Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 A bit of a strange question, but having swapped to 225/45/18s from my previously stock 205/50/17s, will the original donut spare still be safe to use? Should I purchase a Spec B spare instead to replace it? I wouldn't use the original donut as your tire diameter is quite a bit larger than the stock tires. Pulled from Tire Rack's website for Subarus recommendation on matching tires: "Within 1/4-inch of tire circumference or about 2/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth." 225/45/18 compared to 205/50/17 is 2.83 inch larger in tire circumference so the spare tire would be significantly smaller than what you have on the car now. Might be tough to find a spare from a Spec B so you could look into other Subarus with a similar rolling diameter as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlaw2011 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 18x8.5 +44 Wedssport SA10R BLC with 255/35s from his for sale ad of his previous Legacy Thank you, those look really good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derache123 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I wouldn't use the original donut as your tire diameter is quite a bit larger than the stock tires. Pulled from Tire Rack's website for Subarus recommendation on matching tires: "Within 1/4-inch of tire circumference or about 2/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth." 225/45/18 compared to 205/50/17 is 2.83 inch larger in tire circumference so the spare tire would be significantly smaller than what you have on the car now. Might be tough to find a spare from a Spec B so you could look into other Subarus with a similar rolling diameter as well Thanks for the tip - I've already located a few Spec B spares from various part outs, so getting one shouldn't be too hard. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't buying something I didn't actually need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roilan Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 What would be the best sizes to run for winter tires on stock wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I'd run a 215/45/17, but you might go with a 205/50/17 depending on roads and snow fall. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub11 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hi - new to the group but really enjoy the site! Good information! I've spent hours looking through threads but haven't found what I'm looking for. If it's already been posted, my apologies. Still learning the site. I have a 2011 Legacy 2.5 Premium with 16" wheels. A friend has sold his 2014 WRX STI and has offered his aftermarket wheels to me - Enkei T6S 18"X8.5. Will these wheels fit on my car without body modifications? If so what size tire should I run, and anyone have tire recommendations? Daily driver with 60 mile commute in sun, rain, snow. Thanks for the help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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