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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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how much can 17x7 rims take?

my 06 wrx rims are 17x7, n the tires are 215, i want to get wider tires, but how much can a 17x7 rims take? 235? 245? sti is 225, n evo is 235, i want something around 235 or 245, will i need wider rims? thx
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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225 is the widest 7" rims can take. You'll need atleast 7.5s for 235s. The Evo comes with 17x8s and the STi I beleive is 17x7.5
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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and i think, think! that 05 + stis are 17x8.
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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with tires that wide, you *may* need to roll your fenders so you dont rub......235s = maybe, 245s = more than likely, 255+ = definitely.

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