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Apr 18, 2006 | 03:39 PM

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05/06 STI BBS wheels - have you tried...

Has anyone put on size 245/40/17 on their stock BBS wheels? Did it rub, and did you have to roll the fenders? Also, please mention any suspension mods too. TIA

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Apr 18, 2006 | 04:00 PM

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Has anyone put on size 245/40/17 on their stock BBS wheels? Did it rub, and did you have to roll the fenders? Also, please mention any suspension mods too. TIA

Interested in this also for my 06 with swift springs/stock STi struts.....

Apr 18, 2006 | 04:24 PM

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You'll probably have to do some fender rolling in the rear. I think 235's are about the limit w/out rolling. Although some tires have small actual tread widths and might fit.

Apr 19, 2006 | 03:11 PM

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someone has already fit 255's on a 06 STI with a 40mm offset and very little rolling if any needed at all

of course on aftermarket wheels

Apr 19, 2006 | 07:51 PM

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245/45/17 710's on 06 bbs rims no rubbing no fender rolling. Stock suspension.

Apr 19, 2006 | 08:42 PM

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245/45/17 710's on 06 bbs rims no rubbing no fender rolling. Stock suspension.

I gotta see this in person. Do you go to any meets?

edit: I take it you only use these tires at the track, right?

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Apr 20, 2006 | 10:33 AM

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I gotta see this in person. Do you go to any meets?

edit: I take it you only use these tires at the track, right?

I go out to the ufo and aas autoX events...I have ran them on the street. There is no rubbing. I have stuffed a 335 in the rear of my old z28 camaro. now that was some work. these are plug and play.

Apr 20, 2006 | 05:26 PM

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I go out to the ufo and aas autoX events...I have ran them on the street. There is no rubbing. I have stuffed a 335 in the rear of my old z28 camaro. now that was some work. these are plug and play.

Sorry, I don't auto-x, so I don't know what the acronyms stand for. I would really like to check out this setup on your car, so just let me know when you plan on attending any upcoming events. Thanks.

May 13, 2006 | 09:56 PM

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Just did it, with pinks and no rubbing...

YEAH BOY!!!! Mounted 245 40 17 Kumho MX's on the stockers on an 05 sti with pinks. Not a rub. Hit the twisties with passengers and a bit o driftin. NO RUB...