The Rig

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Been informed in wheels/tyres section these cause problems (cheers for the help guys)

anyway,anyone have this tyre setup and any problems you can tell me ?

the package of this setup is very very good so im tempted but since ive heard maybe an issue with this setup

cheers all

Sonic'

I have had these on my scoob (MY00) and not really had any problems

They were on Compomotive MO's and with the car fully laden (me, missus, 3 kids, boot full) then on reasonable size dips in the road you get the occasional rub on the arches

On my own in the car, it was fine

s5ooob

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I have a friend who's recently fitted this size to his MY00 classic.

The car has optional factory fit bilstein suspension, so rides at a similar height as a v5 sti. The only issue he's reported is, on just one occasion, hearing slight tyre rub, on one side at the rear, when fully loaded with 4 adults.

I currently run with 215/40 17s on my v5 type r but had planned to fit 45s in the future as I think they would give more compliant handling on our shoddy road surfaces.

The Rig

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cheers guys for the input

DeanF

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MY98 , No probs what so ever, Im sure if you went very low , then yes they would cause issues.

Dean

siborg

i have this size on my car and never ever rubbed and they fill the wheel arches more than 40s

movi-star

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I have this size as well, no probs so far, I choose this size as Goodyear do the 91Y reinforced sidewall Eagle F1. Make sure your offset is around 48, then they should'nt stick out too far.

The Rig

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Cheers again.
The offset is 45 and the width of the wheel is 6.5 not the usual 7

StickyMicky

i had them on my legacy wheels when i bought them

had no issues

uk cars have an extra rear rubber lip thing that might catch?

scoobyDAZZA

215/45/17 toyo 888s on mine
with 17x7 inovits 48mm offset
lowered on eibachs

fill the arches perfect IMO

rigga

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I run these size tyres on my my00 wrx wagon with a mates 06 wrx wheels and tyres... no problems at all.......... though have sti pink suspension fitted if that alters it at all.

scoobyDAZZA

i've just bought some 02 wrx 17s with 215/45s fitted
gonna stick them on my 95 wagon

CupraDave

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No problems to report here either

The Rig

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So 225/45/17 tyres are a no no then ?

rossyboy

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I do have problems, but my offset is pretty extreme and the suspension has seen better days. Lowered about 35 mm. Tyres Rub with just one in the back.

Edit: just noticed date of original post

Spyd

I've never suffered from any problems running this setup!

stringostar

i run 205/45/17 prodrives, and they dont pose any problems. i run toyo proxies and they seem to be fine

Tired Old Dad

I have got 215/45w17 on Prodrive Wheels, do have some rubbing issues, but this is on the mudflaps that have been fitted rather than the wheel arch.

Wurzel

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I have 215/40/17s on STi 7 wheels on my classic with KW coilovers lowered 40mm front 35mm rear and 45s would not fit in the arches. 40s fit fine and no rubbing even on hard cornering.

SetoN

Yes, 215 max. My mate got stung importing some 225 width alloys from Ireland for his classic 2000 UK. The guy said they would fit, so purchased for nearly a grand, then nearly destroyed the wheel arch, and the tyres. The guy from Ireland could not be contacted again. So tried fitting hardend shocks at the back with no luck, still rubbed. Ended up selling the rims for £600 as a wide arch kit was looking too expensive.

SetoN

Kit B

No problem here either on a standard MY99 wagon

WRX marv

just looked what my size were,,,i have 205 on the front & 215 on the rear not had any probs even with 2 teenage kids & a baby in the back