What tyre size? Track days.
10 January 2013, 05:54 PM
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What tyre size? Track days.
Hi just bought some prodrive alloys for my 2010 sti saloon to use for track days, what size tyres should i fit to the 18" x 7.5 " alloys.
The exisiting wheels have 245 x 40 x 18 - should i stick to these sizes or can i go narrower?
And also what is a good trackday tyre for my scooby?
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The exisiting wheels have 245 x 40 x 18 - should i stick to these sizes or can i go narrower?
And also what is a good trackday tyre for my scooby?
thanks for listening!
10 January 2013, 07:05 PM
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I thought that Prodrive alloys that are made for your particular PCD were only made in 8J, I could be wrong though it has been known
I know my Prodrive alloys for an 03 WRX I had were 7.5j, but the ones I bought for an 05 STI were 8j.
Aaron
I know my Prodrive alloys for an 03 WRX I had were 7.5j, but the ones I bought for an 05 STI were 8j.
Aaron
10 January 2013, 07:09 PM
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the seller said they would be fine for sti's from 2005 to 2012 models . with a 45 offset! Is he right? will they fit or shall i take them back?
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10 January 2013, 08:14 PM
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I'm not sure, have you tried to fit one to see if it will fit? Post a picture up of the wheels so we can see what you have. Are they PFF7's?
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11 January 2013, 07:53 AM
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Advert reads as -
Set Of Brand New Prodrive Style Alloy Wheels Only
7.5x18" 5x114 ET45 - Gunmetal
RRP: £600.00
NOW ONLY: £349.00
1 Set Only at this amazing price!!!!!
Spec:
7.5x18" 5x114 ET45
Colour:
Gunmetal
Fits the following models:
Subaru Impreza STI - 2005-2012 models only (Cars with DCCD Adjustable diff)
So is the advert correct?
Set Of Brand New Prodrive Style Alloy Wheels Only
7.5x18" 5x114 ET45 - Gunmetal
RRP: £600.00
NOW ONLY: £349.00
1 Set Only at this amazing price!!!!!
Spec:
7.5x18" 5x114 ET45
Colour:
Gunmetal
Fits the following models:
Subaru Impreza STI - 2005-2012 models only (Cars with DCCD Adjustable diff)
So is the advert correct?
11 January 2013, 07:55 AM
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11 January 2013, 08:06 AM
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Prodrive PFF7 copy's.
They will fit fine on a Blobeye and a Hawkeye, not sure about the Hatch and Saloon models. The PCD and offset say they will fit but if they actually will I don't know. Also I don't know how they'll look in the arches.
Personally I would try and get 8.5j wheels for your model as that is the size Prodrive make for them and you can stick with factory size tyres.
They might well fit fine and drive ok, but you can get issues with cheap alloys.
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They will fit fine on a Blobeye and a Hawkeye, not sure about the Hatch and Saloon models. The PCD and offset say they will fit but if they actually will I don't know. Also I don't know how they'll look in the arches.
Personally I would try and get 8.5j wheels for your model as that is the size Prodrive make for them and you can stick with factory size tyres.
They might well fit fine and drive ok, but you can get issues with cheap alloys.
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11 January 2013, 08:10 AM
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What about these, only £250 more and will IMO look a lot better?
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...Wheel_SACC2765
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...Wheel_SACC2765
11 January 2013, 10:11 AM
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What about these, only £250 more and will IMO look a lot better?
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...Wheel_SACC2765
http://www.subarupartsstore.co.uk/pr...Wheel_SACC2765
These are 19inch, i thought you said stick to factory settings?
What size tyres would i put on these?
11 January 2013, 10:33 AM
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I meant that I wouldn't go too much narrower than factory with wheels/tyres if I could help it, as said it might drive and be ok. You'd only be increasing the wheel diameter with the link i posted not the width of your tyres as you could use the same width tyres that are on your car at the moment.
Some people don't like 19" wheels though, although those were the first I came across and look a bargain.
Some people don't like 19" wheels though, although those were the first I came across and look a bargain.
11 January 2013, 11:17 AM
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I meant that I wouldn't go too much narrower than factory with wheels/tyres if I could help it, as said it might drive and be ok. You'd only be increasing the wheel diameter with the link i posted not the width of your tyres as you could use the same width tyres that are on your car at the moment.
Some people don't like 19" wheels though, although those were the first I came across and look a bargain.
Some people don't like 19" wheels though, although those were the first I came across and look a bargain.
They look good - but would this increase tyre costs going up a rim size - especially with trackday stuff?
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