Will this fit? (width, offset and tire size Qs) - Page 31 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

empower-auto · 11-22-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

why would you do this... 2 inches of stretch...

assuming OP wants to cut costs.

not a great area to do it but .. oh well I've seen worse

D1cker · 11-22-2012, 02:50 PM

I tried it on my 17x9 RPF1's and I couldn't get them to bead, and I'm used to running stretched tires (205's on 9.5's etc)

SkAsphalt · 11-22-2012, 03:39 PM

mm just does not seem like the safest option, nor the most effective. Cost saving tho yes

BigJyoungblood · 11-22-2012, 03:41 PM

Thanks fellas. Looks like skinnier wheels for now.
Reason was to save cost. The Michelines are rated up to 8" so I figured it wouldn't stretch TOO bad and still be fine till a new set of tires.

ayau · 11-25-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikdrt1

Im looking at the Enkei PF's -- in as close as stock as i can get --

I noticed that tirerack says to move up to 225/45/17 for this size... but is that the widest it can take safely ?

what happens or is it recommended to use the 215/45's - on a rim size that is bigger than the stock 7" ?

or does that strectch the tire ? - ive heard that term but not sure what that means ---

215 will take 7.5" wheels just fine. In fact, some 215 tires can accept 8" wheels and it won't look stretched. The stretched look will depend on the tire brand/model. Even though the tires are both 215, they're not necessarily the same width.

dabocx · 11-25-2012, 12:40 AM

Should be ok, im putting the stock 215s on 8inch wide wheels for a while.

DanoFA20 · 11-25-2012, 12:42 AM

do you need spacers for an 8 inch wide wheel? with the same offset or do you need to change that ?

Hanakuso · 11-25-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DanoFA20

do you need spacers for an 8 inch wide wheel? with the same offset or do you need to change that ?

What do you mean? For clearance for rubbing you will be fine. Most likely brake clearance will be fine but each wheel has different clearance for brakes and you cannot tell just by looking at offset and wheel size but 8 inch width is generally safe. I actually haven't heard it at all being a problem for the BRZ/FRS

Grip Ronin · 11-25-2012, 01:33 AM

my nissan has 205/45 17 on a 9in wide wheel you will be a fine.alittle stretch stiffens the sidewalls for better handling response

Grip Ronin · 11-25-2012, 01:37 AM

there is a risk to streching but a 215 45 on a 8 isnt bearly noticable as a stretch. it would seat just fine at a normal tire shop

whitefrs · 11-25-2012, 02:44 AM

here are mines
17x9 et35 on michelin stock 215/45

BRZfan · 11-25-2012, 12:23 PM

It would be best for you to stop in and talk with the Tire Rack people. They are the professionals, day in and day out.

Grip Ronin · 11-25-2012, 11:29 PM

looks good^

whitefrs · 11-25-2012, 11:30 PM

Thx

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11-25-2012, 01:37 AM	#430
Grip Ronin The Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Civic Turbo,FR-S Location: NJ Posts: 928 Thanks: 130 Thanked 171 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	there is a risk to streching but a 215 45 on a 8 isnt bearly noticable as a stretch. it would seat just fine at a normal tire shop __________________ IG-Joey_Soul Progress Thread Ported billet 20G

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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)	I tried it on my 17x9 RPF1's and I couldn't get them to bead, and I'm used to running stretched tires (205's on 9.5's etc)

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dabocx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: United States Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 564 Thanked 261 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Should be ok, im putting the stock 215s on 8inch wide wheels for a while.

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