Hey guys,

Just wondering if its a good idea to run 225s on a wheel thats 7" wide. I just dont want to have too much "slop" in the sidewall. Any advice or opinions is appreciated. I'm looking at 225/45/17 Azenis 615s or Hankook RS2s to put on the stock 07 WRX wheels.

Thanks,
David

 

I think you'd better off getting 8" or at least 7.5" lighter wheels. Those OEM 06-o7 WRX wheels are HEAVY! Save the stock wheels/tires for winter use or going up to Tahoe.

 

I know, but i dont want to buy new wheels right now. If I was buying new rims, I wouldn't have asked the question.

 

7.5 will hold the 225's from what I was told 7" wont properly and it can be a safety issue because they are a little wider than they should be. I could call a tire shop and ask.

 

thanks, thats the type answer i was looking for. Most miata guys dont go bigger than 215 on a 7" rim either, but i just wanted some feed back from the Subaru community.

 

How much do the stock wheels weigh?

 

06-07 stock WRX wheel is 20.9 lbs each.

 

I got 225's on my 7" SSR rims Type-C,..shouldn't be much of a concern except that you wont get the sidewall stiffness and responsiveness you might want, and that a 225 is slightly heavier for the same brand tire,..

 

i dont own a miata or anything, but id assume that most dont go wider is due to rubbing issues. 215s are the ideal size you want, but you should be fine putting 225s on 7" rim.

 

you could run 235's