I have a 2000 V Impreza Turbo, with standard 16" Subaru alloys.
I want to upgrade them to 17" Impreza alloys with 215/45 ZR17 87W tyres.
Does anyone know if these will these fit the car or will they be too big.
Also, any idea by how much this will affect the insurance?

Thanks.

 

Ive got 215/45/17's on my MY99, so they'll deffo fit with no rubbing at all. Insurance??? Not too sure. May go up a little

 

I've the same on MY97 with no probs, no change in my insurance


Nikki

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Technically the correct size is 205/45/17 (recommended by Prodrive IIRC), or 215/40/17 which is the more widely available alternative.

215/45/17 is the size for the newage car, which is slightly bigger and will result in a change in both gearing and speedo accuracy if you fit it to a classic. If you're fitting the wheels off a newage car too, check the offset - it's different, and you may find that the combination of incorrect offset and tyre size does cause rubbing sometimes. Be especially careful if you've lowered the car at all.

Finally, even though the size marking is the same, be aware that some makes of tyres can rub while others don't.

I'd stick to the recommended size myself, or at least find someone with exactly the same wheel & tyre combination to check first.

 

I've run new age WRX 17" alloys for a couple of years on my lowered Classic with no probs.

I took the safe option and went for the recommended 215/40x17 though.

 

Got 215/40/17 on my factory fitted ST2's (MY99)