Wheels WRX Wagon 2003
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Wheels WRX Wagon 2003
I'm upgrading the wheels on my 2003 WRX.
They'r going to be used for Track and Solo, but sometimes to get to and from the track
I'm looking for grip and response.. something like a 18x8 rim and maybe a 225/40 18 Kumho Ecsta or Victoracer or maybe a set of Yokohama...
Does anybody have any thought on the topic -- anybody know if 235's would fit ?
/Mike
They'r going to be used for Track and Solo, but sometimes to get to and from the track
I'm looking for grip and response.. something like a 18x8 rim and maybe a 225/40 18 Kumho Ecsta or Victoracer or maybe a set of Yokohama...
Does anybody have any thought on the topic -- anybody know if 235's would fit ?
/Mike
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It sounds like 18's might be pushing it, especially if you intend on some track use. 17's seem to be the wheel of choice when it comes to multi-tasking, and in my opinion nothing larger than 225's especially if you're considering suspension change. Some have found rubbing to be an issue even with this set up/wagon only recommendations...Good luck and choose carefully.
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I have a 2003 WRX wagon and run two sets of wheels/tires...
For winter/rally I have 17x7" Prodrive P1's and am running 215/45/17. A little narrower to cut through the snow and mud. The P1's are virtually indestructible as well.
For summer/hpde/track I run 18x8" Prodrive PFF7's with a 225/40/18 tire. My current tires are the yokohama avs DB's which are nice to reduce noise on my commute, but will not be getting them again. Will move to either the yok es100s or the bridgestone so3's. i've only heard good things about the so3's.
Regarding rubbing - no problems whatsoever. I didn't even need to remove the little black rubber piece on the rear wheel wells. And just to let you know I have the prodrive springs installed too... so my wagon is low with no rubbing. I think the key is getting the correct offset wheels and you know prodrive will do it right.
I do know some people with rota's who have had problems with rubbing.
Good luck and go wagons!
For winter/rally I have 17x7" Prodrive P1's and am running 215/45/17. A little narrower to cut through the snow and mud. The P1's are virtually indestructible as well.
For summer/hpde/track I run 18x8" Prodrive PFF7's with a 225/40/18 tire. My current tires are the yokohama avs DB's which are nice to reduce noise on my commute, but will not be getting them again. Will move to either the yok es100s or the bridgestone so3's. i've only heard good things about the so3's.
Regarding rubbing - no problems whatsoever. I didn't even need to remove the little black rubber piece on the rear wheel wells. And just to let you know I have the prodrive springs installed too... so my wagon is low with no rubbing. I think the key is getting the correct offset wheels and you know prodrive will do it right.
I do know some people with rota's who have had problems with rubbing.
Good luck and go wagons!
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Thanks all:
I've heard good things about the SO-3, but also some people who swear by the Kumho Voctoracer's.
I suppose it goes like this: Steering response should be better with the 18' (less sidewall) and potentially a little less weight (rim + Tire)...
Comfort and Noise level are probably worse on the 18"
The tire selection seems a little harder on the 18" size
Does anyone have experience with the difference between 7 and 8" wide rims -- in terms of sidewall roll and response?
It's good to hear that there is no problem with rubbing, also budget is a slight concern, although it really doesn't make much difference between 17 or 18s.
I've heard good things about the SO-3, but also some people who swear by the Kumho Voctoracer's.
I suppose it goes like this: Steering response should be better with the 18' (less sidewall) and potentially a little less weight (rim + Tire)...
Comfort and Noise level are probably worse on the 18"
The tire selection seems a little harder on the 18" size
Does anyone have experience with the difference between 7 and 8" wide rims -- in terms of sidewall roll and response?
It's good to hear that there is no problem with rubbing, also budget is a slight concern, although it really doesn't make much difference between 17 or 18s.
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RE Budget
Yes: I intend to run other tires in the winter, and probably another set of summer tires too... This is my wife's commuter
Somhow I got stuck with the Truck
... Anyway, budget is always a concern, but I really want to maximize steering response and grip -- in that order. It doesn't hurt to minimize unsprung weight either
/M
Somhow I got stuck with the Truck
... Anyway, budget is always a concern, but I really want to maximize steering response and grip -- in that order. It doesn't hurt to minimize unsprung weight either/M
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To tell you the truth stock wheels are best for track only. You said this will be a third set so why spend the money for expensive wheels. If you track often the Victoracers are great it's what I run but I can only get two weekends and maybe 6-8 autocrosses out of them. Any R compound will cost you a lot to run.
225/50 tires on the stock wheels are great they are nice and wide and you will have zero issues. They setup is actually pretty light also. Sidewall flex is not really and issue with R compounds also.
235 I have seen ran but you have to get the offset and wheel width just right. I have only seen them on coilovers also.
Rob
225/50 tires on the stock wheels are great they are nice and wide and you will have zero issues. They setup is actually pretty light also. Sidewall flex is not really and issue with R compounds also.
235 I have seen ran but you have to get the offset and wheel width just right. I have only seen them on coilovers also.
Rob
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Originally posted by mtaveniku
Thanks all:
I've heard good things about the SO-3, but also some people who swear by the Kumho Voctoracer's.
you can't really compare a street tire to an R-Compound tire
I suppose it goes like this: Steering response should be better with the 18' (less sidewall) and potentially a little less weight (rim + Tire)...
Comfort and Noise level are probably worse on the 18"
with the noise issue it's strictly abuot tire choice
The tire selection seems a little harder on the 18" size
there are plently of good 18" tire choices
Does anyone have experience with the difference between 7 and 8" wide rims -- in terms of sidewall roll and response?
if you were mario Andretti you would notice a difference but, the average driver doesn't ... but, do not get 18x7
It's good to hear that there is no problem with rubbing, also budget is a slight concern, although it really doesn't make much difference between 17 or 18s.
when all is said and done and you consider the repalcement of the tires 18's can add up to quite abit more than 17's
Thanks all:
I've heard good things about the SO-3, but also some people who swear by the Kumho Voctoracer's.
you can't really compare a street tire to an R-Compound tire
I suppose it goes like this: Steering response should be better with the 18' (less sidewall) and potentially a little less weight (rim + Tire)...
Comfort and Noise level are probably worse on the 18"
with the noise issue it's strictly abuot tire choice
The tire selection seems a little harder on the 18" size
there are plently of good 18" tire choices
Does anyone have experience with the difference between 7 and 8" wide rims -- in terms of sidewall roll and response?
if you were mario Andretti you would notice a difference but, the average driver doesn't ... but, do not get 18x7
It's good to hear that there is no problem with rubbing, also budget is a slight concern, although it really doesn't make much difference between 17 or 18s.
when all is said and done and you consider the repalcement of the tires 18's can add up to quite abit more than 17's
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