Stock 205's wanting to move to 215's?
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none of the 215s will end up at the correct diameter as the stock size and IMO what little traction that would be gained by a wider tread would be outweighed by the height differential and the bellying of the sidewall.
IMO the 205s are nearly a perfect tread width for the 16x7" RS wheel. If I were going to change tire size I would consider a 205/50-16 before one of the 215s
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IMO the 205s are nearly a perfect tread width for the 16x7" RS wheel. If I were going to change tire size I would consider a 205/50-16 before one of the 215s
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I dunno if this helps you at all, 'cause I drive a 2002 WRX sedan...but, I'll post it just in case (sorry, I'm not real good with tire info).
I DO know, however, that I changed to 225/50/16 Kumho Ecsta MX's with no problems. Traction both wet & dry are excellent, especially compared to the stock RE-92's. It helped immensely on cornering as well. I think my stock rims are 16x7 as well. The tirerack rep I talked to said the 225/50's were good for even a 6.5" wide rim. There is a little bulge, but not TOO much.
As I said, I dunno if it helps you or not, but hopefully it does!
I DO know, however, that I changed to 225/50/16 Kumho Ecsta MX's with no problems. Traction both wet & dry are excellent, especially compared to the stock RE-92's. It helped immensely on cornering as well. I think my stock rims are 16x7 as well. The tirerack rep I talked to said the 225/50's were good for even a 6.5" wide rim. There is a little bulge, but not TOO much.
As I said, I dunno if it helps you or not, but hopefully it does!
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I have a 2001 RS, and my favorite tire size for the stock wheels is 205/50R16. 225/50s aren't actually much wider than 205/50 Potenza S03s. Most other high performance tires are the same way. Just don't order 205/50 for an Impreza- say they are for a Civic Si or something. 
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