Meaty Tire Thread - Page 75 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

texasbound972 · 12-25-2014, 05:31 PM

We I'll probably be close to 500 hp. I know there are 17x9.5 wheels but not very many choices.

BlaineWasHere · 12-25-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by texasbound972

We I'll probably be close to 500 hp. I know there are 17x9.5 wheels but not very many choices.

It's also about wide enough tires that don't have super tall sidewalls on 17s. Why do t you want 18s??

texasbound972 · 12-25-2014, 06:39 PM

Tires are less expensive. I don't know, I was under the impression that the bigger you go the more show it is and not as much performance.

0ricardo0 · 12-26-2014, 01:45 AM

After reading through the entire thread I think I may get it or I've just confused myself lol. Figured, I'll just ask specifically what I'd like to know.

The wheels I like are 18x9.5 and come in both a +35 and +40 offset. I planned on lowering the car on TRD springs only. Will a square setup work w/ out any rubbing issues (mainly in the front, since that's where it seems the issue lies) or the need for other modifications like fender rolling, etc? If so, what would be the meatiest tires I could use (once again, I'd like a square setup instead of staggered) to go along w/ them?

If the 9.5 is too wide for the front to fit w/ TRD springs as opposed to coils, what would be the best staggered setup I could get to work (wheel & tire)?

Thanks for the help in advance & I apologize for the noob questions. It's been a long couple days lol. Loving everyone's pics & setups. The whole meaty tire look is absolutely amazing.

texasbound972 · 12-26-2014, 02:01 AM

On the eibach pros I had there was less than half an inch between my wheel and strut. I have the xxr 535 17x8.25 on 245's.

JEFFSTYLE · 12-26-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by texasbound972

What's your setup as far as suspension? Also are you running LCA's?

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Originally Posted by 10Stars

Looks good man! I wanted to do that same setup.

What suspension do you have on?

Thanks guys, I'm running Fortune Auto 500's v4 with roller bearing upgrade. stock LCA's.

BRZ Stefan · 12-26-2014, 04:05 PM

Will this fit stock? Also, I'm planning on getting Hotchkis springs to lower the car about an inch, hence why I have a 1inch drop. I just want to know, with the amount of poke, do I have to worry about the tire hitting the fender? It is a +20 offset wheel that I want.

Pete156 · 12-26-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 0ricardo0

After reading through the entire thread I think I may get it or I've just confused myself lol. Figured, I'll just ask specifically what I'd like to know.

The wheels I like are 18x9.5 and come in both a +35 and +40 offset. I planned on lowering the car on TRD springs only. Will a square setup work w/ out any rubbing issues (mainly in the front, since that's where it seems the issue lies) or the need for other modifications like fender rolling, etc? If so, what would be the meatiest tires I could use (once again, I'd like a square setup instead of staggered) to go along w/ them?

If the 9.5 is too wide for the front to fit w/ TRD springs as opposed to coils, what would be the best staggered setup I could get to work (wheel & tire)?

Thanks for the help in advance & I apologize for the noob questions. It's been a long couple days lol. Loving everyone's pics & setups. The whole meaty tire look is absolutely amazing.

18x9.5s will rub your stock front struts unless you go crazy offset with a bunch of poke. Square setups are best in my opinion. The car handles well and rotation means getting the most miles out of a set.
I have three square sets. Stock, 18x8s with 225s and 18x9.5s with 255s. I will probably try the staggered setup in 2015 for shits and grins at an autocross or two.

texasbound972 · 12-26-2014, 05:22 PM

What's the limit for tire width on 18x9.5's?

spitfire481 · 12-26-2014, 06:48 PM

Even with 265 hankook rs3's my 525whp/415tq is absolutely useless. Also have a set of 255 nitto nt05's on 17x9 and they are useless as well. At 400whp, I could manage by peddling. I have Mickey Thompson et street radials for the rear for next season. I'm over the rolling burnout game lol

texasbound972 · 12-26-2014, 09:45 PM

So I could fit 275's in the rear with 18x9.5?

spitfire481 · 12-26-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by texasbound972

So I could fit 275's in the rear with 18x9.5?

I had 265/35/18 on 18x9.5 et43 and a 275/35 should have cleared I believe. -2 camber front, -2.2 rear

BlaineWasHere · 12-27-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by texasbound972

So I could fit 275's in the rear with 18x9.5?

Yes, that's about the widest you can get with just suspension mods and no fender mods. Good luck!

BRZ Stefan · 12-27-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete156

18x9.5s will rub your stock front struts unless you go crazy offset with a bunch of poke. Square setups are best in my opinion. The car handles well and rotation means getting the most miles out of a set.
I have three square sets. Stock, 18x8s with 225s and 18x9.5s with 255s. I will probably try the staggered setup in 2015 for shits and grins at an autocross or two.

Is +20 off set crazy enough?

12-26-2014, 01:45 AM	#1040
0ricardo0 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Raven FRS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wheel & tire noob After reading through the entire thread I think I may get it or I've just confused myself lol. Figured, I'll just ask specifically what I'd like to know. The wheels I like are 18x9.5 and come in both a +35 and +40 offset. I planned on lowering the car on TRD springs only. Will a square setup work w/ out any rubbing issues (mainly in the front, since that's where it seems the issue lies) or the need for other modifications like fender rolling, etc? If so, what would be the meatiest tires I could use (once again, I'd like a square setup instead of staggered) to go along w/ them? If the 9.5 is too wide for the front to fit w/ TRD springs as opposed to coils, what would be the best staggered setup I could get to work (wheel & tire)? Thanks for the help in advance & I apologize for the noob questions. It's been a long couple days lol. Loving everyone's pics & setups. The whole meaty tire look is absolutely amazing.

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spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Even with 265 hankook rs3's my 525whp/415tq is absolutely useless. Also have a set of 255 nitto nt05's on 17x9 and they are useless as well. At 400whp, I could manage by peddling. I have Mickey Thompson et street radials for the rear for next season. I'm over the rolling burnout game lol __________________ Pure Automotive Performance MoTeC Build Thread @spitfire481

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12-26-2014, 04:05 PM	#1043
BRZ Stefan Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40 Thanks: 63 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Will this fit stock? Also, I'm planning on getting Hotchkis springs to lower the car about an inch, hence why I have a 1inch drop. I just want to know, with the amount of poke, do I have to worry about the tire hitting the fender? It is a +20 offset wheel that I want.

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