Will this fit? (width, offset and tire size Qs) - Page 54 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mitch · 12-29-2012, 11:26 AM

I've got 255/40/17s back there on a 17x8+45 lowered without issue.

Just curious, why do you want to stagger your tires?

ModBargains.com · 12-29-2012, 11:30 AM

255 is the widest I've seen without modifying fenders

JesseE · 12-29-2012, 12:06 PM

I have similar wheel setup 18x9+35... I have 235/40/18 but could easily fit 265/30/18 on stock fenders tons of room, next set of wheels I will get I will probably do +25 for the rear instead of 35 or do a 35 offset with x10 width

fatoni · 12-29-2012, 12:08 PM

it might depend on the diameter of your springs so figure that out first. also, i would advise against the stagger as it will provide zero benefit (at least nothing i can think of) but will give a host of disadvantages.

also, if youre looking for grip, i would suggest you try to use tire compound over size to achieve your goals. what are your goals?

stanm · 12-29-2012, 03:24 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25171

Post #9, that one has 265/35/18

Silp3 · 12-29-2012, 04:35 PM

Hi all,

I have an opportunity to purchase snow tires very cheaply. I have searched google, other forums, as well as here on FT86.

The tire in questions are brand new General Altimax with steel wheels off of an Outback. They are being offered for 100$ and I am sweating trying to make sure they will fit.

My only concern is the height of the tires. They are 215/60/16. The 60 scares me especially because I am unaware of the offset. The Miata tire calculator suggests they will be 1.3 inches taller, and the radius will increase by .08 inches.

Does anyone think I may rub with a tire this tall? I know the handling and the speedometer will suffer, however, for my use, the added tire height will serve me well in mud season as well as snow season up in Maine.

Last note: I posted this in the General Forum Because more eyes will see and I can get a quicker response. This offer ends at 6pm. But here is a picture to alleviate the wrong forum posting

Silp3 · 12-29-2012, 04:41 PM

Hi all,

I have an opportunity to purchase snow tires very cheaply. I have searched google, other forums, as well as here on FT86.

The tire in questions are brand new General Altimax with steel wheels off of an Outback. They are being offered for 100$ and I am sweating trying to make sure they will fit.

My only concern is the height of the tires. They are 215/60/16. The 60 scares me especially because I am unaware of the offset. The Miata tire calculator suggests they will be 1.3 inches taller, and the radius will increase by .08 inches.

Does anyone think I may rub with a tire this tall? I know the handling and the speedometer will suffer, however, for my use, the added tire height will serve me well in mud season as well as snow season up in Maine.

Here is a picture for the spank bank

BlaineWasHere · 12-29-2012, 04:48 PM

If you are stock height they should fit despite the extra sidewall height. Keep in mind that 1.3" is split by the rim. Also if the wheels have proper offset for a Leggy it should be just fine on the FR-S.

Worse case if they don't fit they are still sell-able.

mashal · 12-29-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Worse case if they don't fit they are still sell-able.

Word

Flat Black VW · 12-29-2012, 04:50 PM

Should fit fine. I have the same tires (different size), they rock in the snow.

Draco-REX · 12-29-2012, 05:22 PM

You will possibly rub when the wheel is turned. As for speed, at highway speeds you'll be going about 4mph faster than your speedo reads.

Will the person let you bolt them up before buying?

white_knight · 12-29-2012, 05:25 PM

Thanks, guys.

Im going for the staggered option purely for looks. Originally, i wanted the rims to be staggered, but i was advised that the rear rims would be too large to fit without modding the fenders. So I've opted for wider tyres instead.

Mitch · 12-29-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_knight

Thanks, guys.

Im going for the staggered option purely for looks. Originally, i wanted the rims to be staggered, but i was advised that the rear rims would be too large to fit without modding the fenders. So I've opted for wider tyres instead.

Aesthetically there's not much difference when just staggering tires on same-width wheels. One tire will just look a little stretched compared to the other. Meanwhile this can have a profound affect on how your car handles at the limit. You're basically just building in understeer.

Edit: you're also sacrificing the ability to do any sort of tire rotation without paying mounting fees to swap tires side to side.

white_knight · 12-29-2012, 08:07 PM

Thanks Mitch

Food for thought. I may as well go the full nine yards -- roll the guards, and get the staggered rims.

12-29-2012, 04:35 PM	#748
Silp3 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 87 Thanks: 46 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tires Hi all, I have an opportunity to purchase snow tires very cheaply. I have searched google, other forums, as well as here on FT86. The tire in questions are brand new General Altimax with steel wheels off of an Outback. They are being offered for 100$ and I am sweating trying to make sure they will fit. My only concern is the height of the tires. They are 215/60/16. The 60 scares me especially because I am unaware of the offset. The Miata tire calculator suggests they will be 1.3 inches taller, and the radius will increase by .08 inches. Does anyone think I may rub with a tire this tall? I know the handling and the speedometer will suffer, however, for my use, the added tire height will serve me well in mud season as well as snow season up in Maine. Last note: I posted this in the General Forum Because more eyes will see and I can get a quicker response. This offer ends at 6pm. But here is a picture to alleviate the wrong forum posting

12-29-2012, 04:41 PM	#749
Silp3 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 87 Thanks: 46 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quick tire question Hi all, I have an opportunity to purchase snow tires very cheaply. I have searched google, other forums, as well as here on FT86. The tire in questions are brand new General Altimax with steel wheels off of an Outback. They are being offered for 100$ and I am sweating trying to make sure they will fit. My only concern is the height of the tires. They are 215/60/16. The 60 scares me especially because I am unaware of the offset. The Miata tire calculator suggests they will be 1.3 inches taller, and the radius will increase by .08 inches. Does anyone think I may rub with a tire this tall? I know the handling and the speedometer will suffer, however, for my use, the added tire height will serve me well in mud season as well as snow season up in Maine. Here is a picture for the spank bank

12-29-2012, 04:48 PM	#750
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If you are stock height they should fit despite the extra sidewall height. Keep in mind that 1.3" is split by the rim. Also if the wheels have proper offset for a Leggy it should be just fine on the FR-S. Worse case if they don't fit they are still sell-able. __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

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Mitch form follows function Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: RIP '13 BRZ Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 688 Thanks: 42 Thanked 234 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got 255/40/17s back there on a 17x8+45 lowered without issue. Just curious, why do you want to stagger your tires?

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ModBargains.com Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 88 Thanked 416 Times in 274 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	255 is the widest I've seen without modifying fenders

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JesseE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: LS Swapped BRZ Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 419 Thanks: 65 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have similar wheel setup 18x9+35... I have 235/40/18 but could easily fit 265/30/18 on stock fenders tons of room, next set of wheels I will get I will probably do +25 for the rear instead of 35 or do a 35 offset with x10 width

12-29-2012, 12:08 PM	#746
fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,442 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it might depend on the diameter of your springs so figure that out first. also, i would advise against the stagger as it will provide zero benefit (at least nothing i can think of) but will give a host of disadvantages. also, if youre looking for grip, i would suggest you try to use tire compound over size to achieve your goals. what are your goals?

12-29-2012, 03:24 PM	#747
stanm Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S 6MT Location: Vancouver, BC / Point Roberts, WA Posts: 221 Thanks: 121 Thanked 65 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25171 Post #9, that one has 265/35/18

12-29-2012, 04:50 PM	#752
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Should fit fine. I have the same tires (different size), they rock in the snow.

12-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#753
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12-29-2012, 05:25 PM	#754
white_knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 86 GTS - Pegasus White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 237 Thanks: 88 Thanked 103 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, guys. Im going for the staggered option purely for looks. Originally, i wanted the rims to be staggered, but i was advised that the rear rims would be too large to fit without modding the fenders. So I've opted for wider tyres instead.

12-29-2012, 08:07 PM	#756
white_knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 86 GTS - Pegasus White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 237 Thanks: 88 Thanked 103 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Mitch Food for thought. I may as well go the full nine yards -- roll the guards, and get the staggered rims.

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