fcuk1_6

I'm looking like getting a set of 18x9.5" wheels for my Blob WRX, it's currently just on prodrive springs but I hope to get coilovers (and arches rolled) in the not too distant future. I was wondering what would be the best tyre size as I've seen loads of 235/40s on them but also 245/40s, 225/40s (think this is too extreme) and 255/35s, the car is my daily driver.

wrx9181

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At mo I'm on 225 s
But I'm going 255/35
If you can do that but actual correct size is 265

M444GY

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to get them umder the arches 225,40,18 would be the right size , they will be stretched , you may be able to get 235s on but you will need arch rolling and camber bolts at the rear etc

mags

fcuk1_6

That's pretty handy as I'm running 225/40s that still have 3-4mm tread at the mo that I could just swap over then save up for 255/35s to get a bit more tread on the road.

Could I get away with both these set ups without arch rolling and camber bolts?

fcuk1_6

Do you have a pic of your current set up and what suspension are you running?

wrx9181

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I've modded my archers mate
Bc coilovers off here around 600 from memory
Picy for 225/40/18 on 18x9.5

Remember though I've had major arch work

fcuk1_6

that looks the business, same wheels as I'm looking at too. Is that an off the shelf kit for the arches you've got or custom work? I've been advised by my mechanic mate that its not worth transfering my tyres at 3mm odd so think I'll look at the 255/35s and worry about rolling arches when I can afford coilovers.

wrx9181

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Yeah best way mate
Mine rubbed on 225 s but the offset is different

wrx9181

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I've found a before pic but on slopping drive

Crap quality pic but gives you idea

fcuk1_6

Just to clarify do the 255s need major mods to the arches and camber bolts with the normal offset of the Rota Grid Drifts or are they similar to the 225s so only require a bit of an arch roll when dropped on coilovers?
Also what 255/35s are you looking to go for, I'm shopping about at the moment.

M444GY

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255s wont fit without arch extenders or the same kit as above

fcuk1_6

Riiiiittttteeeee, 225/40s it is then, lol. Just out of interest what kit is it you have, rear arches look like EVO 6 almost?

madmerlin

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When you say Major Arch work, what does that entail please, as this is Exactly the look i want... looks awesome chap

I take it the rear bumper would also have to be moded, is there someone out there that can do this as a kit do you know?

wrx9181

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Yes mate
I had this done by scoobyclinic talk to the gaffer their Kev saying you want same as mick Gavin (me) I'm sure he'll sort you out as Steve @ scoobyclinic is a genius mate .
Yes unless your 05 plus sti rear bumper needs work so they may do an exchange rear bumper for rear .... But your better off talking to Kev
Hope this helps
Any help needed just let me no

fcuk1_6

225/40 R18s ordered

fcuk1_6

Arches getting rolled this afternoon

M444GY

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looks good , needs lowering though