17x8 +35, will it rub? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

switchlanez · 07-29-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm thinking of getting Enkei SC03 17x8 +35, 225/45 tires all around, 20mm drop, cambered for even tread wear. Will it rub?

OrbitalEllipses · 07-29-2012, 10:51 PM

No. You lose NO inner clearance to the strut. You're extended from the stock position by about 26mm so you could run into problems with the fender if you're lowered aggressively.

switchlanez · 07-29-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

No. You lose NO inner clearance to the strut. You're extended from the stock position by about 26mm so you could run into problems with the fender if you're lowered aggressively.

Thanks. So if I'm lowered 1" there's a chance I'll hit the fender on some dips/bumps?

I'm also trying to grasp why TRD and STI keep their wheels at 7.5" width +46mm or +48mm offset. Is it because more aggressive offsets cause asphalt/rocks to kick up against the body panels?

OrbitalEllipses · 07-30-2012, 12:44 AM

Speaking for STI: So that their product fits multiple Subaru models, maximizing sales.

I'm not sure if you'll hit bumps, it's something to keep in mind. Your sidewall height is actually LOWER versus stock (1/4 inch total diameter difference). I doubt you'll run into problems.

EDIT: Do you mean 225/45? I can't find anything aside from some Hoosier racing tires in 225/40. 225/45 is a tad bit taller than 215/45, but I still doubt you'll run into problems with fender clearance.

D1cker · 07-30-2012, 01:05 AM

225/45/17 square and that will fit fine.

switchlanez · 07-30-2012, 01:12 AM

Thanks for all the input, I meant 225/45. I used a ruler to eyeball the clearance between the front fender and tire sidewall (offset-wise) and it looks around 24 mm (then again that's rough eyeballing). I like how these wheels look but it seems too close for comfort.

When I look up wheels that fit this car (on tirerack, for instance) I don't see any +35 offset wheels regardless of width. Is anyone out there actually running something like this?

OrbitalEllipses · 07-30-2012, 01:31 AM

I've seen one or two people on the forum running +35, can't recall if they're lowered or not. I'll be running 17x8 +38 when I get the car and that seems to be a good number for the "low" offset crowd. You typically don't see mass-market low-offset Subaru wheels, hence your difficulty in finding any. For reference, I have to special order my wheels because while they ARE offered in +38, they simply keep no stock of that offset.

ill86 · 07-30-2012, 01:49 AM

I'm running 17x8 +34 with 245/40 tires. No rub. I plan on a 20-30mm drop and don't expect any rubbing.

Jade 86 · 07-31-2012, 04:26 AM

no it will not rub..

07-29-2012, 10:48 PM	#1
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17x8 +35, will it rub? I'm thinking of getting Enkei SC03 17x8 +35, 225/45 tires all around, 20mm drop, cambered for even tread wear. Will it rub? Attached Images __________________ << BUILD THREAD >> Last edited by switchlanez; 07-30-2012 at 01:32 AM.

07-30-2012, 01:12 AM	#6
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the input, I meant 225/45. I used a ruler to eyeball the clearance between the front fender and tire sidewall (offset-wise) and it looks around 24 mm (then again that's rough eyeballing). I like how these wheels look but it seems too close for comfort. When I look up wheels that fit this car (on tirerack, for instance) I don't see any +35 offset wheels regardless of width. Is anyone out there actually running something like this? __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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07-29-2012, 10:51 PM	#2
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	No. You lose NO inner clearance to the strut. You're extended from the stock position by about 26mm so you could run into problems with the fender if you're lowered aggressively.

07-30-2012, 12:44 AM	#4
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Speaking for STI: So that their product fits multiple Subaru models, maximizing sales. I'm not sure if you'll hit bumps, it's something to keep in mind. Your sidewall height is actually LOWER versus stock (1/4 inch total diameter difference). I doubt you'll run into problems. EDIT: Do you mean 225/45? I can't find anything aside from some Hoosier racing tires in 225/40. 225/45 is a tad bit taller than 215/45, but I still doubt you'll run into problems with fender clearance.

07-30-2012, 01:05 AM	#5
D1cker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: B9 S4/ND2 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 522 Thanks: 190 Thanked 182 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	225/45/17 square and that will fit fine.

07-30-2012, 01:31 AM	#7
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I've seen one or two people on the forum running +35, can't recall if they're lowered or not. I'll be running 17x8 +38 when I get the car and that seems to be a good number for the "low" offset crowd. You typically don't see mass-market low-offset Subaru wheels, hence your difficulty in finding any. For reference, I have to special order my wheels because while they ARE offered in +38, they simply keep no stock of that offset.

07-30-2012, 01:49 AM	#8
ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm running 17x8 +34 with 245/40 tires. No rub. I plan on a 20-30mm drop and don't expect any rubbing.

07-31-2012, 04:26 AM	#9
Jade 86 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: EVO X & FRS Location: Socal Posts: 66 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	no it will not rub..

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