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Oct 29, 2003 | 08:15 AM

2002rex

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WRX winter tires/wheels?

I am looking at buying a set of tires and wheels (from T-rack) but would like to go with 15" wheels and taller tires. Projected size is 185/65-15. Question is will the 15" wheels fit on the WRX?

I am looking to narrow my tire contact patch and increase snow traction, fyi.

Thanks

Oct 29, 2003 | 09:50 AM

ish

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you can get 15" rims for the wrx but they are not cheap cause most 15" wheels don't clear the breaks

Nov 16, 2003 | 06:14 AM

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To run a 15" you need to get actually rally wheels. Sounds cool as hell but they are not cheep. Speedline RL, they will even clear the 4 pots, and I think Compomotive 15" wheels will work also.
Rob

Nov 21, 2003 | 10:31 AM

yakker

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Did this on my RS

I purchased a set of 195/65/15s (Yoko guardex 600) for my 2000 2.5 RS mounted on steels from Discount Tire Direct. They worked great, but they do not fit on the WRX due to the larger front rotor.

I ended up ordering a set of Hankook W404s and will get them mounted up today on the stock 16's. (205/55)

The Hankook's have a larger, stiffer lugs and deeper tread then both the Guardex and Blizzak (ws-50) so I'm expecting more noise but longer treadlife and better snow traction. I'll post my findings when I've had time to drive on them.

FYI the Yokohama's blow the doors off the Blizzak at about half the price. Both in terms of snow traction and treadwear.
Don't believe the Blizzak hype. They work, but so do other brands at much less cost.

Good luck.

Nov 21, 2003 | 10:07 PM

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You could always just go with stock take-offs or buy a set of stock wheels used. 16's but you know they'll fit and for a lot less than some high-end rally-spec 15's.