andyamf

Hey guys,
just checking,
classic uk turbo on sti wheels 7.5x17
215/45 17 tyres will fit ok and not rub on anything wont they?
i have searched and have found conflicting opinions.
thanks

bgood

iTrader: (2)

Yep they'll fit and no issues with rubbing but as far as I know the correct size is 215/40/17 so if you fit 45's you're speedo will become a few mph more accurate or possibly under read depending on how accurate it is at the minute.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

its the wrong tyre size, it can make your speedo under read (which is illegal), you need 205/45/17 (the correct size for a classic on 17's) or the more preferred tyre size due to a greater choice is 215/40/17.

Tony

chtpcpo

iTrader: (11)

And they can rub under fast road conditions and bumpy roads

andyamf

i did think about the speedo error, which works out at 2.3%
when i compare the speedo to the gps it is 5% out anyway so the speedo will be more accurate.

midnight

iTrader: (10)

When subaru released the classic, the uk cars had 15' wheels which had 195/55/15 tyres on them as std fitment.My understanding of tyre profile is to keep the speedo correct you go up a tyre size,down a profile,and up a rim size.So when subaru started fitting 16' wheels as std like on my 99 uk turbo it had 205/50/16 tyres.
So 17' wheels by right should be 215/45/17 which is exactly what they fitted on the newage cars,although a lot of classic owners like to opt for 215/40/17.

I have 225/45/17 goodyear F1's on my MY2000 uk wagon and they only rub on extreme cornering

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Nah, the correct size would be 205/45/17 (as per the P1 and RB5 )
Also they would have adjusted the speedo's for the larger profile tyres and wheels.

Tony

Classic_Marc

I have 215/40/17 on my99 turbo and experience no rubbing at all.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Ditto, it's the size that the tyre calculator gave me

BLU

iTrader: (27)

Op, you'll be fine with that size tyre, my missus has them on her classic.

andyamf

thanks for the help guys,
one other thing, will these sti wheels be ok with the original wheel nuts or are they different?

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

As long as they are the 100 pcd you will be ok (though on the 215/45/17 you will get rubbing with people in the back/hard cornering )

Tony

andyamf

final note, anyone know the paint code/colour of sti wheels in brushed silver?