Will this fit? (width, offset and tire size Qs) - Page 28 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JoeBoxer · 11-15-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fender9530

Thank you! I was able to get a great deal on 2. Need to order the other 2 yet. Ill need a good vendor for those...and lugs.

same place you got the exhaust? NLM...

fender9530 · 11-15-2012, 08:32 PM

I was able to pick up 2 brand new from a local. The price was ridiculously good. I'm stuck with the +45, but the photos I've seen still look good and better than stock.

I'm not thrilled to run the stock 215s but I don't want to waste them either. I'll prob go with a 235/40 when they wear down.

fender9530 · 11-15-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

same place you got the exhaust? NLM...

Good call. I'll have to give him a call tomorrow for wheels and lug nuts.

And I wasn't going to rush into any mods

Stance86 · 11-15-2012, 08:35 PM

Gotcha. I read it as he was ordering tyres however after re-reading I now understand he is ordering wheels.

JoeBoxer · 11-15-2012, 08:44 PM

Since you have to order 2, you could get a pair of +35's for the rear. You wouldn't be able to rotate without dismounting but it would look a little more flush.

fender9530 · 11-15-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Since you have to order 2, you could get a pair of +35's for the rear. You wouldn't be able to rotate without dismounting but it would look a little more flush.

That did cross my mind. Hmm.

style86 · 11-16-2012, 05:49 AM

TE37SL in 18X9.5 +22 FTW

RidgeRacerJM · 11-16-2012, 06:02 AM

I've been trying to do much research on these tires and have almost concluded that they run ~18mm wider than they actually state.

Does anyone have personal experience with these?

I was looking at purchasing 225/45/R17's, but am considering going down to 215's instead. I'm not sure if my wheels are wide enough to appropriately accommodate these Federals.

ayau · 11-16-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RidgeRacerJM

I've been trying to do much research on these tires and have almost concluded that they run ~18mm wider than they actually state.

Does anyone have personal experience with these?

I was looking at purchasing 225/45/R17's, but am considering going down to 215's instead. I'm not sure if my wheels are wide enough to appropriately accommodate these Federals.

Extreme summer tires generally run wider than eco tires. Bridgestone re11 215/45/17 can accommodate up to 8" wide tires. I would recommend sticking with 215.

Also, wider does not always mean better. Wider tires will take a longer time to reach its optimal operating temperature. 215 is plenty wide for our cars given their power/weight IMO.

RidgeRacerJM · 11-16-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ayau

Extreme summer tires generally run wider than eco tires. Bridgestone re11 215/45/17 can accommodate up to 8" wide tires. I would recommend sticking with 215.

Thanks for the reply!

dori. · 11-16-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stance86

If you are going to the expense of buying new tyres I would have thought you would want to run a wider tyre to suit your 8 inch wide wheels. Stretch is usually only used to fit over width wheels on.. It will look a bit silly running a 215 on an 8 inch wide wheel, especially in a +45.. Each to their own, not having a go at you just curious.

what? he's not buying new tires?

the turanza is just the tire they started using in place of the bichelins that the car originally came with. it's an OEM tire.

Stance86 · 11-16-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dori.

what? he's not buying new tires?

the turanza is just the tire they started using in place of the bichelins that the car originally came with. it's an OEM tire.

Read all the posts.

noodleface · 11-16-2012, 11:48 AM

Would you go 205/45/17 on the stock wheels? Or stick with 215/45/17? I know from NASIOC they run wide.

danthedirt · 11-16-2012, 12:17 PM

Looking at running a similar setup with the same rubber. Would love to hear the thoughts of the wheel gurus here. Subbed.

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