schism Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I've settled on a set of LC Lemans as my wheel of choice. 18x8.5 et 45 on stock suspension. Question now is what tire to wrap. I've been through Keefer's sticky - great stuff, feel fairly confident about going 245/35. 18 in. rims (for GT 2005-on): 235/35/18 (rare size, but closest to OE tire sizing to keep the spedometer reading correctly) 245/35/18 (common autocross, performance size, very good for daily driving) Also, I've spent hours searching this forum. I have yet to find someone who has actually mounted my interested tire size on this size rim... So, my question, has anyone tired it already? I'd like to know how it turned out. Discussing with Keefer, the wagon/sedan rears are probably similiar enough so that it wouldn't matter. So whoever you are, if you've done this with wagon or sedan, please speak up!! My main concerns: 1. fitment - did you have to roll any fenders? 2. ride quality - just anything to note. Maybe you owned the car long enough so that you ran 18" 40 series? or others? And any other notes you can add. I'll have them within about a week, so I have some time to decide. on the fence for 245/35 or 235/35, but would prefer the 245. Thanks everyone! -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I had 245/35/18 sdrives on 18x8 tarmac3s. I had to roll my rear fenders, but I think that had more to do with being pretty low on coilovers. something to consider, is that not all 245s are the same width...varies by manufacture. I say go 245 it will fit perfect on a 8.5 wide rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schism Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 For all those I've contacted, and anyone else looking for wheel fitment reference... As stated above, stock suspension, 245/35, 18x8.5 et 45. Rear Fitment: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4943731878_3ae67be862.jpg Front Fitment: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4943732040_7dca16c3ab.jpg Rear: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4943732418_74792fe6dc.jpg Front corner: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4943146841_f20a6dc574.jpg Driver's Side: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4943146487_7b1e9cdc01.jpg With respect to the rears rubbing, honestly haven't had a chance to really push it, but with normal driving with no weight in back, no troubles. I took an on ramp at a good clip, sharp turn early - no rubbing. So far Keefer is right on! I must say, as time is going on, I'm being converted into a Legacy fan, more than the Impreza - 20 month old helps!!! Seriously, ride quality is freaking great! Even compared to a standard outback, like a totally different vehicle. Going to 18" didn't adversely affect ride quality. Overall like it. -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tancredi Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Glad to hear you are loving the car. As for the wheels... You can take the boy away from the racer, but you can't take the racer out of the boy. Best, T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Awesome! I'm glad everything turned out great. Enjoy the rims and avoid curbs! I was so damn anal about them JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subydude.com Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Looking good Bill! I'm happy to see everything fit well -Dan Email:Sales@WheelDude.com Phone:510.651.2956 AIM:WheelDudeSales Paypal:Sales@SubyDude.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schism Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Finally packed the car - four of us, rears rub (barely) while rolling the body on a turn - not even that fast, otherwise OK. If I ever go JDM suspension, will probably roll the rears. -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I have 245/35's on 18x8 et48 rota formula mesh wheels. Lowered on Bilstiens and Prova springs. Never had rubbing issues. 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schism Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Guessing the 3mm or nearly 1/8" et just makes the difference. -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemade WRX Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 long time bump but Schism and/or suds2250, how much room did you have between the tire and the strut? how much camber were you running suds2250? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schism Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 long time bump but Schism and/or suds2250, how much room did you have between the tire and the strut? Stock suspension, should be plenty. I had no rubbing issues, didn't check. The tire/wheel well calculator shows room. On stockers with winters now. I may not be able to answer this, as I'm on a track to install Billsteins this spring. -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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