kouroshb26

Hey guys,

I have a stock 2005 RA. I was wondering if tires that are 215 50 r17 would fit in the car and would not rub.

I have seen in the threads that 215 45 r17 does fit.
Thanks

CrAnSwIcK

iTrader: (5)

that's pretty tall...my winter tires are 195 65 r15, which is a half inch smaller in diameter than the 215/50/r17 you're asking about, and mine rub like crazy with Tein S-Techs...I don't think offset would make any difference cause they rub on the front and back of the inner wheel well splash guards. 17" rims without lowering would probably look weird as **** too, I would go to a 45 profile if I were to run 215's on 17's.

kouroshb26

Does your back wheel rub more or your front. My front seems to have a big gap. My back is not as much. I just wanna know if you observed the same thing.

CrAnSwIcK

iTrader: (5)

it only rubs when turning, or bottoming out...

kouroshb26

How about 225 45 17

kouroshb26

I am buying 17 by 8 inch rims. Apparently it came off a saburu.

2006_RA

iTrader: (1)

Yes 215/50/17 rubs, and they rub all the time. Even if you just sneeze. See my posts and pictures in the aggressive wheel thread, also see my posts about 215/45/17 in the same thread.

kouroshb26

Hey man i looked at the thread. Greatly helped. It is just unclear still if itis better to go with 215/40/17 or 215/45/17. Again my car is not lowered so I am unsure if the 45s would fit. Also any clue on the ofset. I have heard +40 is good. Also any clue on spacers, because I have no clue if I would need them.

2006_RA

iTrader: (1)

If the car is not lowered and you never plan to lower 215/45/17 will be good. I have 215/45/17, I'm lowered on Swift Sports and I need to pull front and rear fenders. It rubs slightly but infrequently. Regarding offset, oem rims are 46, I am on 38 now.

Keep in mind that on 215 45 17 I noticed the loss of acceleration compared to stock. But the increase in grip is orgasmic

kouroshb26

Do you think offset will effect fitment of the wheels?

CrAnSwIcK

iTrader: (5)

make sure the bolt pattern is correct, some Subaru models use a 5x100 bolt pattern...

offset will always affect fitment...