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swarb · 11-25-2015, 05:31 PM

@SHWNBRZ you ARE overthinking it. You won't rub on 17x8.75 +35 on 245/40-17. Not enough to worry about anyways. 17x9 +35 and 245/40 is probably the most common setup for these cars. Don't worry about weight from the wheel or tire, those 1-2-3-4lbs means nothing when you have a supercharger and no traction. Look for people with the 17x9 +35 setup, most run 245/40, ask RCE, they could probably give you some info and reassurance that they won't rub. RE11 is a 200 treadwear rating tire, and max performance, don't expect it to last more than 15k miles. I would also advise you to look into hankook v12 evo 2 if you want a more budget oriented performance tire that lasts 20k+.

Get the 8.75 wheels, they are better for the supercharger and fat tires... Tires, 245/40, 235/45 or 255/40. My choice would be 245 or 255.

11-25-2015, 05:31 PM	#2315
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	@SHWNBRZ you ARE overthinking it. You won't rub on 17x8.75 +35 on 245/40-17. Not enough to worry about anyways. 17x9 +35 and 245/40 is probably the most common setup for these cars. Don't worry about weight from the wheel or tire, those 1-2-3-4lbs means nothing when you have a supercharger and no traction. Look for people with the 17x9 +35 setup, most run 245/40, ask RCE, they could probably give you some info and reassurance that they won't rub. RE11 is a 200 treadwear rating tire, and max performance, don't expect it to last more than 15k miles. I would also advise you to look into hankook v12 evo 2 if you want a more budget oriented performance tire that lasts 20k+. Get the 8.75 wheels, they are better for the supercharger and fat tires... Tires, 245/40, 235/45 or 255/40. My choice would be 245 or 255.