new wheels, tire fitment question.

[JakeyPoo]

Hi guys, so I went out and bought some 17x8 et 38 rota grids for my 2004 wrx wagon. Im currently stock height and plan at staying stock height, maybe a 1" drop with stiffer springs, whats the widest tire I can run on my wagon? and how agressive of a roll will I need?

basically how screwed am I on trying to shove these wheels under my wagon?

 

[blmpkn]

I think matt has 17x8s on his gc rs, and im relatively sure its lowered too. Hed be the guy to ask, mabey hell chime in

 

[Matt]

Yep. 17x8 rota torques on mine and I'm lowered prob 2-3 Inchs. I rub barely on big bumps. My tire is right up against the strut so I couldn't go wider unless I had a diff offset.

 

[JakeyPoo]

Cool, thanks for the imput guys, what size tire are you running?

 

[GClark]

17x8 on stock suspension will be perfectly fine. Youll probably have too much wheel gap... Check out this thread for ideas on how different size tires(and wheels) will fit http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1991619.

 

[JakeyPoo]

alright thanks man.

 

[Matt]

I'm running 225/45/17. I could prob jump to a 235 with some fender pull.

 

[Nigel Prodrive]

Clearance to fenders = 235s mebbe 245s w/a lil roll

Clearance to struts = you wont know till you try and if things are tight, it means spacers to make it work = probs w/bump steer and weird suspension geometry, wheel bearing wear, etc

Short answer = if a little wider is better, a lot wider probly isn't.

Anything wider than 225 may drive u crazy as front end hunts all over crown of the road. Wide tires expose any/every prob with front end wear and alignment. BTDT.

 

[JakeyPoo]

Being a GD wagon tho wont I need to roll the fenders even at stock height?

 

[drvsdwz]

i think with 225/45-17's you should be set, just means that the tire will be about flush with the edge of the rim is all, more chance of curb rash

 

[Meyagi]

you will need a roll. that offset is about 15mm lower then stock and the wheel is wider. i can probably make 245's fit, 235's would be easier. all depends on how much fender work you want to have done

 

[STi Chad]

I have 18x9's with 245's on my 02 wagon.....

 

[JakeyPoo]

good to know thanks guys, know anyone who can do a proper roll?

 

[GClark]

Meyagi

 

[JakeyPoo]

Perfect.