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Originally Posted by NYCsubaruBRZ
ny roads suck. a bigger diameter tire will give me
pros...
1. a smoother ride (less shock from bumps and potholes, more absorbed by the tire) (not by much)
2. more ground clearance. (wont have to worry about the dips in the road as much. wont plow the snow (as much) with my front bumper in the winter).(not by much)
3. technically a higher top speed. (not by much)
4. technically less wheel spin on take off and shifting to second or third. (not by much)
cons...
1. decreased handling and areo dynamics (not by much)
2. slower acceleration / 0-60 time (not by much)
3. offroadish look if u wanna count that (i dont)
looks like the pros outweigh the cons in my situation.
17x8 +25 with 235/50/17 or 17x8.25 +30 235/50/17 will this fill all around with out rubbing?
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My roads suck too, I feel your pain...
Sounds like you've done your homework and have made up your mind.
235/50R17 is just over an inch taller than stock, so keep in mind that you will always be travelling faster than your indicated speed by about 6.6%. With this tire, you will gain ground clearance of 13mm, about 1/2".
Wheel & tire combo should be okay, but you may be the first guinea pig for this setup. Perhaps do a search on here re; taller tire or such to confirm.