Most Close to stock fit tire on 17x8.25 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:30 PM

Will they fit .com tells me 245/40 on 17x8.25 is almost identical to how a 215/45 fits on the stock 17x7

But im being told theyre too heavy. Will slow the car down. To grippy. Ect... Theyre like decimal point differences. How can it be so bad!?!?!?!? Wtf. Lol. The speedo error is only -.4. Ive beeb suggested 225 45. Speedo error is -1.25. And its a bigger tire. So how is THAT not bogging the car down more.

Can someone who knows what theyre talkjng about pls just tell me. Simply. In numbers. I dont need an explinstion.

What tire size should i buy??? :| :|

Rim is 17x8.25

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Summerwolf · 10-28-2016, 12:36 PM

Definitely don't want a 225 on a 8.25 (IMO) because they will have a stretched appearance. 245/40 will be the most likely tire selection for proper fitment.

This person did 235/45.... so. Yeah.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82876

Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Definitely don't want a 225 on a 8.25 (IMO) because they will have a stretched appearance. 245/40 will be the most likely tire selection for proper fitment.

This person did 235/45.... so. Yeah.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82876

Hm so those people say 235 45 is the best? Lol

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Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:46 PM

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Hm so those people say 235 45 is the best? Lol

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235 45 says its almost an inch taller than stock? That seems like alot of tire. How is 245 40 "meatier" but has less tire height

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Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:46 PM

245 40 is as close as it gets to stock. Says will they fit com

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Summerwolf · 10-28-2016, 12:48 PM

Not saying that, just showing you a different option with pictures.

IMO, 245/40/17 would be your best bet. Wide range of available tires, that are reasonably priced as well. Would look the "best", obviously that is subjective.... and it keeps your speedo as close to stock as possible.

Summerwolf · 10-28-2016, 12:50 PM

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-How is 245 40 "meatier" but has less tire height

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If you don't know how to read aspect ratios and answer this question there is a whole section on this forum dedicated to this.... Also, here you go.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46

Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Summerwolf

If you don't know how to read aspect ratios and answer this question there is a whole section on this forum dedicated to this.... Also, here you go.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46

I understand what the numbers mean. I just dont understand how a bigger tire isnt meatier

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Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:55 PM

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I understand what the numbers mean. I just dont understand how a bigger tire isnt meatier

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235 45 is stretched and has more side wall. 245 40 has less sidewall and is less stretch. I dunno man its heiroglyphics to me

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Summerwolf · 10-28-2016, 12:56 PM

Because they're wider..... A 225 looks puny in width compared to a 245. The lower aspect ratio sidewall is what helps it look "right" when it is on the rim, and ultimately on the car. Which of these two physically look more purposeful? (size wise not tread design) I know it is a 15" wheel size, but beggars can't be choosers when they grab internet photos quickly.

Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Not saying that, just showing you a different option with pictures.

IMO, 245/40/17 would be your best bet. Wide range of available tires, that are reasonably priced as well. Would look the "best", obviously that is subjective.... and it keeps your speedo as close to stock as possible.

Hmmm. I hate having to make uneducated or unobserved decisions

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Summerwolf · 10-28-2016, 01:00 PM

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Hmmm. I hate having to make uneducated or unobserved decisions

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Well, you've made about 18 threads about tire size, tire type, wheel type, ride height etc with a massive outpouring of help. If you feel like you're making an uneducated decision do the footwork and research until you feel confident. A lot of people on this and other forums have years of experience to draw from.

Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 01:01 PM

Hm ya 245 definitley looks more suited

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Norinradd · 10-28-2016, 01:02 PM

I also wouldnt mind filling some wheel gap though. I am dropping car an inch aswell

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10-28-2016, 12:30 PM	#1
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Most Close to stock fit tire on 17x8.25 Will they fit .com tells me 245/40 on 17x8.25 is almost identical to how a 215/45 fits on the stock 17x7 But im being told theyre too heavy. Will slow the car down. To grippy. Ect... Theyre like decimal point differences. How can it be so bad!?!?!?!? Wtf. Lol. The speedo error is only -.4. Ive beeb suggested 225 45. Speedo error is -1.25. And its a bigger tire. So how is THAT not bogging the car down more. Can someone who knows what theyre talkjng about pls just tell me. Simply. In numbers. I dont need an explinstion. What tire size should i buy??? :\| :\| Rim is 17x8.25 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-28-2016, 12:46 PM	#5
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	245 40 is as close as it gets to stock. Says will they fit com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-28-2016, 01:01 PM	#13
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hm ya 245 definitley looks more suited Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-28-2016, 01:02 PM	#14
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I also wouldnt mind filling some wheel gap though. I am dropping car an inch aswell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

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Summerwolf Panda Trueno Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: No twin now. Location: North Indiana Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 2,113 Thanked 2,409 Times in 1,332 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Definitely don't want a 225 on a 8.25 (IMO) because they will have a stretched appearance. 245/40 will be the most likely tire selection for proper fitment. This person did 235/45.... so. Yeah. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82876

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Summerwolf Panda Trueno Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: No twin now. Location: North Indiana Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 2,113 Thanked 2,409 Times in 1,332 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Not saying that, just showing you a different option with pictures. IMO, 245/40/17 would be your best bet. Wide range of available tires, that are reasonably priced as well. Would look the "best", obviously that is subjective.... and it keeps your speedo as close to stock as possible.

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Summerwolf Panda Trueno Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: No twin now. Location: North Indiana Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 2,113 Thanked 2,409 Times in 1,332 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Because they're wider..... A 225 looks puny in width compared to a 245. The lower aspect ratio sidewall is what helps it look "right" when it is on the rim, and ultimately on the car. Which of these two physically look more purposeful? (size wise not tread design) I know it is a 15" wheel size, but beggars can't be choosers when they grab internet photos quickly.

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