GTEASER Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I would go with 245/40-19. It is taller than stock, but it will fill out the wheel wells a bit and will actually make your speedo read closer to actual speed. 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...
flobb Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) That's the exact setup I have for my car based on advice given in this thread and I couldn't be happier. I got Mach ME8 19x8.5 +45 cheap-ish Federal Formoza tires 245/40 posted a few pages back http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5246140#post5246140 they are definitely not lightweight performance wheels. bought mine as a package from americaswheel mounted/balanced/lugs. left out tpm. paid $1160 with fedex freight shipping. looks like the price on the brand has dropped a little. at the time it was the lowest price i could find on them; and I called them and ended up paying a few bucks less than the online list price. had a few inches of snow a few weeks back and switched back to my skinnier 17s with taller sidewalls for the time being. Edited February 6, 2016 by flobb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyamrox Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Test fitted the Miro 111 Very Matte Black 18x8.5 +35. Just about as flush as you can get without rolling or pulling fenders http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/11/8591dd08fa81643e354ebb6f8678738b.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/11/da26015feb55789229fbd3d46cce9980.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/11/d755f690c10d957a7abfe9cd4dc64265.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/%5Bimg%5Dhttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/11/6d30fec83fc0475a6c6905787bfc2364.jpg What tires/tire size do you have on that? Looks sharp!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdrew Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I would go with 245/40-19. It is taller than stock, but it will fill out the wheel wells a bit and will actually make your speedo read closer to actual speed. Is there a taller tire i could use for the 17" wheels to fill wheel well gap? or should i just move on from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Is there a taller tire i could use for the 17" wheels to fill wheel well gap? or should i just move on from them? I'd say if you don't lower at least some, you won't eliminate wheel gap My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohclgt Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 SO just wondering, what lug nuts are you guys running? I just ordered my wheels and tires but not sure which lugs are SAFE to run. (Will post pictures here when I get them installed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 SO just wondering, what lug nuts are you guys running? I just ordered my wheels and tires but not sure which lugs are SAFE to run. (Will post pictures here when I get them installed) Are there any lug nuts in particular you are concerned about? I ask because the answer to your question (which ones are safe?) is really, really broad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohclgt Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I know those cheap chinese "aluminum racing" lugs are not safe. I'm asking in regards to like those Muteki "forged steel" tuner lugs, or the McGards splines or the Gorilla spline lugs etc. I would love to use my OEM but theyre not conical type which I need for the aftermarket wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Muteki, McGard and Gorilla are all top notch. Get steel, not aluminum. I have Gorilla on my GT and had them on my SS. 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...
Ellesedil Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I will say that I had a set of Muteki steel lugs and while I did like them, the finish on them didn't really last long after repeated removals/installations/retorquing and they started to accumulate a little surface rust where the finish was worn off. I never questioned their safety, but I was hoping that they'd appear to be like-new for a bit longer than they did. Having said that, I have no idea if other options have a more durable finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohclgt Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Muteki, McGard and Gorilla are all top notch. Get steel, not aluminum. I have Gorilla on my GT and had them on my SS. Thanks for the reply. That's the problem with some of these aftermarket manufacturers, they use terms like "forged steel", "forged aluminum", or "lightweight steel" or "1008 steel"?? etc... making me question their strength and safety and then confused about the whole thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohclgt Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I will say that I had a set of Muteki steel lugs and while I did like them, the finish on them didn't really last long after repeated removals/installations/retorquing and they started to accumulate a little surface rust where the finish was worn off. I never questioned their safety, but I was hoping that they'd appear to be like-new for a bit longer than they did. Having said that, I have no idea if other options have a more durable finish. Rust, definitely not what I want. I did read alot of reviews about Muteki and that they do chip easily. I don't need/want anything fancy. I was searching for OEM-like lugs with conical seats, but no luck so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) This is the kind that I have. http://www.gorilla-auto.com/small-diameter-locks http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-GORILLA-SPLINE-TUNER-LOCK-LUG-NUT-12X1-25-1-25-ACORN-WHEEL-RIM-CHROME-CLOSE-S-/400277723599?hash=item5d326959cf:m:ma5GVV9rSOXHwBPcQoWYEig&vxp=mtr Edited February 8, 2016 by GTEASER 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...
Zee199969 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 This is the kind that I have. http://www.gorilla-auto.com/small-diameter-locks http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-GORILLA-SPLINE-TUNER-LOCK-LUG-NUT-12X1-25-1-25-ACORN-WHEEL-RIM-CHROME-CLOSE-S-/400277723599?hash=item5d326959cf:m:ma5GVV9rSOXHwBPcQoWYEig&vxp=mtr I just wish those were in black chrome to better match my wheels My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghionw Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have McGards and they are holding up pretty well. I would buy again. Something like [ame=http://www.amazon.com/McGard-65557RC-Chrome-SplineDrive-Installation/dp/B001P2F656]this[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 http://legacygt.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/member-classifieds-wheels-and-tires-71.html I'm ready to make a deal for someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What tires/tire size do you have on that? Looks sharp!! 245/40/18 Bridgestone potenza re760's for now. Next will be 255/35/18 potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghionw Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Why not 255/40? Isn't that closer to stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Why not 255/40? Isn't that closer to stock? Yes it is, almost exactly. 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...
Ghionw Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yes it is, almost exactly. That is what I plan on running when these Michelin PS AS3 get to the end of their life. If I was more courageous, I would go 265/35-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 That is what I plan on running when these Michelin PS AS3 get to the end of their life. If I was more courageous, I would go 265/35-18 IIRC, 265s will rub on the struts unless you are on coilovers My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Would you pick the pole positions over the re760? What do you guys think would be the better interstate tire ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 if you want better wet handling, 760. both are older compounds. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Trying to get a decent summer setup under 650ish with fairly good mileage I can put on them. Kind of a doubled edge sword to say that since summers generally wear faster but I drive 12-15k a summer, mostly highway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Trying to get a decent summer setup under 650ish with fairly good mileage I can put on them. Kind of a doubled edge sword to say that since summers generally wear faster but I drive 12-15k a summer, mostly highway What size? And, does it have to be Bridgestone? "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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