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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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need help, is 17x10 too wide?

I have a 2005 STI, are 17x10 +12 wheels too wide? The tires are 225/45 and 245/45. Will they work on the STI?

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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can you say widebody?
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17X10s are too wide. Maybe 17x9's. +12 offset is waaayyy too small. You need something between +42 and +48. You never want to use a different size tires on an awd car.
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plus woudn't those tires be inadequite for a wheel that big? the side wall would be pretty stretdched.
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by pj21086
17X10s are too wide. Maybe 17x9's. +12 offset is waaayyy too small. You need something between +42 and +48. You never want to use a different size tires on an awd car.
Aw man
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You could just space those tires/rims out to clear the fenders completely... you know, for that 'kool ghetto' look. Chrome the entire car and you my man are ready to ROCK! :rotfl:

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