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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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19" what do you guys think

thinking about some 19X8.5 SSR Type C rs wheels on my 07 sti.
car will not be tracked. weighs about the same as stocks.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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I'm all about wide wheels - so, I'd want something in the flavor of 19x12 or something dumb like that.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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18x10 is a sick/popular size

I roll hard on 17x9s
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Tires get very pricey though after you go past 8 or 8.5
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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tires are not a problem!
will 235/35ZR19 fit without fender roll?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Im not sure but in my opinion i would get 18's with a large tire. i think it makes them look mean!!
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PerrinWrx04
Tires get very pricey though after you go past 8 or 8.5
255/40 is a very popular size
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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boo for 19's

+1 for 17's
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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allllright! i'll buy some 18x9 or 18x8.5
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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allllright! i'll buy some 18x9 or 18x8.5
good job!

go for the 9's and you can run a 255 or 265 if you get the right offset
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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good job!

go for the 9's and you can run a 255 or 265 if you get the right offset
do i have to roll or cut the rear fenders if i run 9s?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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roll but i doubt cut.

i have 17x8.5 with a 255 and plenty of room.

and thats on an '02 wrx
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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hell there was an EVO at the time attack yesterday on 20's. Looked great.
Really.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Hey what's the best tire size I can run on my stock '07 STI rims? 235/40-17's?
245/40-17's? or 255/40-17's? without a fender roll...
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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255/40 fits fine, ask Jeremy and Sean



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