235s on Sedan w/ Tarmacs?
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235s on Sedan w/ Tarmacs?
Ok, I have a 02 WRX Sedan. I just got 17X7.5 Rota Tarmacs with 48mm offset.
I am finding better tires in the 235-45/17 size than the 225-45/17....so....will they fit.
I know, every tire is different. I am looking at a section width of 9.9 I think...is that too wide?
I am finding better tires in the 235-45/17 size than the 225-45/17....so....will they fit.
I know, every tire is different. I am looking at a section width of 9.9 I think...is that too wide?
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Re: 235s on Sedan w/ Tarmacs?
Originally posted by bjteel
Ok, I have a 02 WRX Sedan. I just got 17X7.5 Rota Tarmacs with 48mm offset.
I am finding better tires in the 235-45/17 size than the 225-45/17....so....will they fit.
I know, every tire is different. I am looking at a section width of 9.9 I think...is that too wide?
Ok, I have a 02 WRX Sedan. I just got 17X7.5 Rota Tarmacs with 48mm offset.
I am finding better tires in the 235-45/17 size than the 225-45/17....so....will they fit.
I know, every tire is different. I am looking at a section width of 9.9 I think...is that too wide?
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No problem here
I have Enkei Bortex RPM 2 17x7 rims 48mm with 235/40/17 Kumho 712's along with Eibach pro kit spring and I have no problem with rubbing or tire bulge. Yours being 7.5 width there might be contact with the front springs. The 235's look good and stick even better.
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Most 235-40-17s are not suggested for anything narrower than an 8" wheel by most manufacturers. A 235-45-17 is usually safe and acceptable. I was looking into this issue just last night on TireRack.com. 
I checked all the top tires by Yokohama, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop, Michelin and Kumho. The only company that listed a 235-40-17 as safe for a 7.5" wide wheel was Kumho with the Ecsta MX. The others would have you run a 235-45-17 with its associated taller height and thus higher gearing (and possible rubbing issues.)
-Adam
Edit: tire brands.
I checked all the top tires by Yokohama, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop, Michelin and Kumho. The only company that listed a 235-40-17 as safe for a 7.5" wide wheel was Kumho with the Ecsta MX. The others would have you run a 235-45-17 with its associated taller height and thus higher gearing (and possible rubbing issues.)
-Adam
Edit: tire brands.
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I've been looking at this alot too as the STX rules have been relaxed to include tires up to 245 width. I think 245's could have some issues unless everything was perfect- offset, camber, section width, lowering- too many variables- unless you lived down the street from tire rack and they wouldn't mind mounting a bunch of different tires and rims to try them out- not likely, thus my focus on 235. I too have found that most tire manufactureres list 8 as a minimum - add Toyo to your list. Also I didn't find the MX in 235/40/17 here:http://www.kumhotireusa.com/pages/pcr/mxspecs.htm
I think the 7.5 would work, but obviously the 8" would give a better contact patch and less chance of damage to the sidewall. As you can guess there is not a lot of offerings in 17X8 in a 5X100 wheel w/ a decent offset- 48ish.
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I think the 7.5 would work, but obviously the 8" would give a better contact patch and less chance of damage to the sidewall. As you can guess there is not a lot of offerings in 17X8 in a 5X100 wheel w/ a decent offset- 48ish.
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What about 235/40/18? Would that be ok with h&r springs?
What about 235/40/18? Would that be ok with h&r springs?
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Hi Everyone,
I've was running Azenis Sports 225x45x17 without any problems. I'm now running 235x45x17 (proxy RA-1), which Toyo states can run on 7.5" rims without a problem. But you should check each tire manufacturer to make sure.
Steve
I've was running Azenis Sports 225x45x17 without any problems. I'm now running 235x45x17 (proxy RA-1), which Toyo states can run on 7.5" rims without a problem. But you should check each tire manufacturer to make sure.
Steve
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most JDM tuners are using 235/40/17 on 17x8 +38mm offset wheels. just need to roll the fenders a little to prevent rubbing. IMHO, this setup fills up the fender gaps very nicely and the car looks more aggressive this way.
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