I've been searching the net and can't find too much info on this subject, so here it goes...

I have a 03 WRX with stock struts and springs, fenders aren't rolled. My rims are 17x8 ET 48. What is the widest tire I can run without doing any kind of modifications? Is it possible to run a 235 width tire without rubbing? Thanks!

 

Is your car a sedan or wagon? The sedan has wider fenders & you could fit 245/40-17, may rub on rear (depends on specific tires) but slightly roll will fix that (the front will clear just fine). 235/40-17 will fit perfectly w/o rolling at all. If you have wagon, I'd stick w/ 225/45-17.

 

I also have a 03 WRX sedan and looking to go wider tire size like 245/45/17. Currently running 225/45/17 Yokohama S.Drive on Enkei RPM2 wheel 17x7 with Tein MonoFlex/EDFC. Some say 245 will rub, some say it will not depend on suspension setup. Any inputs are highly appreciated. TIA

 

245 is WAAAYYYYY... too WIDE for 7" width wheel!

 

My apology. I was going to go wider wheel size as well (17x8 or 8.5). My concern is proper offset so the wheel bearings can have even weight distribution. I do not know the "magic" offset for 17x8 or 8.5 for 03 WRX Sedan. I was considering to go with Drag DR-32 wheels 17x8 but not sure if these wheels have "the right" offset for my car. Any infos are highly appreciate. TIA.

 

Ideally, +45-55 mm offset for Subaru, but I know these days lots of people like "Hellaflush" look & have been pushing to +30-35mm. Of course not without pulling & rolling the fenders.

My summer set is Advan Racing RCII 17x8.5" +45 offset w/ Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 235/40-17 (these runs wider than others). I'm on SPT pink springs w/ stock shocks & my rear fenders are rolled. I have no rubbing w/ this set up. I was rubbing on rear fenders w/ 245/40-17 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 PP on sharp turns before rolling the fenders. Btw, the Star Spec in 235 is WIDER than the S-03 in 245.

Is this the wheel you are thinking? Looks like it only comes in 17x7.5" & 18x7.5".

I think 245/45-17 is too TALL for WRX but ok for STI. If I were in the market for new wheels, I'd get MB wheels Gear (only $100 ea. after instant rebate!!! ) w/ 235/40 or 245/40. Btw, this is real JDM A-Tech Finalspeed Gear-R rebranded to MB.

 

You're right, Fendyman. DR-32 does not go wider than 7.5 (Boo!). Those MB wheels are *****in. I am trying to find 6 spokes wheel like Volk TE37. DR-32 seems like good equivalent until you have mentioned the width. Thank you for the offset info, btw. That helps tremendously.

 

I'm running a 255/40r18 and had to roll the fenders in the rear. A 245/45r17 will probably have a slight rub problem in the rear. Get em rolled and you'll be flush in no time.

 

Same car, an 03 wrx, but I don't want to roll the fenders in the rear as compromising the paint is an issue when winter rolls around for 7 months of the year (I live in Prince George, B.C.) and in the spring and summer it's taken it's toll on the roads so upgraded suspension would be a painful waste of my hard earned money. What I'm really asking is am I stuck buying 235/45/17s? I want the 245 even if I have to stay at 16 inch rim and just fill my wells with more tire (I don't want a 1" profile tire in case I actually hit a hefty pothole for once).

What are my stock and unrolled options? I feel like such a jackass noob but I'd rather not damage my car, I love it too much <3 and you guys seem to know from experience.

Thanks for any and all replies.

 

How about stock 06 STI BBS 17 x 8 rims? Ive got an 06 STI thats slightly lowered not dumped with Tein basic coilovers & sitting at stock alignment settings. Whats the widest I can fit with out rolling & rubbing? Also whats a good lasting tire for a mildly aggressive driver? Anyone have the same or close enough set up?

 

18 x 8 rim Goodyear a/s

 

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