~DrEaM~

okay...

will be getting some 18 X 8J BBS RE wheels... but really want to fit some 235 tyres... been told by some it wont rub.. but will it ?? as i am not sure...
i need to know urgent as i need the tyres by friday

thanks
kevin

weemac2000

i have 245/35 18s on my 02 wrx. this is the biggest you can get on an 8" rim.
235/40s would have a 1.7% bigger radius, but should be ok

MikeWood

Kevin

They will catch on bump with a small amount of lock on.

Mike

alex_00s

iTrader: (18)

235/40 will fit, but you may need some arch rolling just to make sure that on 'bump' it wont catch... full lock is another story (spacers?)

V5-APS

iTrader: (1)

Where do they catch ??

alex_00s

iTrader: (18)

Lip under the rear arch (possibly)

frayz

iTrader: (7)

Mine are on 18 x 8 Speedline turinis ET48 with 235 40 18 Vredestein Ultracs and dont rub anywher at all.

The car is also lowered on whiteline flatout springs (02 STI)

mr incredible

8.5x18 and 235/40/18 on my STI8 and no problems!!!!!
mark.

mid_life_crisis

I have 8.5 x 18 + 235/40/18 on a 2005 STi with heaps of room, not sure if that helps for the 03 though...

mr incredible

Are you following me Mid life!!!!!!
Mark.

alex_00s

iTrader: (18)

What would you all say to 235/35 r19???

I've got 215/35 at the mo on MY02, but need more rubber... 235 wouldnt rub would they?? ...Or would they?

mid_life_crisis

Depends who got 8.5 x 18" first

PPPRob

Dunno if this is still relevant to anyone now but I'm running 235/35/19s on OZ superleggeras on MY04 STI.

Its also on eibachs and hasn't rubbed so far (1000 miles or so)

Maybe thats of some use to you all

Neilo

why are people saying that 245s are the max you can put on an 8.5" rim? given that i have had 235s on a 7.5" this year with no issue on track.

I would have thought you could get 265s on there.

They would rub then though for sure so youd need some arch work.