Tire Size? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:41 PM

Got the 18x7.5 5x100 rims. I would like some nice rubber for street. I wouldlike good performance, but none extreme since these will not be used for racing (maybe track day).

Suggestions?

What size should I use also?

MattR · 2004-08-23, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Got the 18x7.5 5x100 rims. I would like some nice rubber for street. I wouldlike good performance, but none extreme since these will not be used for racing (maybe track day).

Suggestions?

What size should I use also?

Oh dude...Eric has a brand new set of Pirelli P Zeros in his garage that he needs to sell...I had them on my 18 x 8.5's, and they were too narrow, but they are a perfect fit on a wagon with a 7.5 inch rim. I know he'll make you a great deal on them, and they're sweet tires, I wish they would have worked out for me...I'll talk to Eric tomorrow if you're intersted.

BTW, for your wagon on those rims, you want a 225x 40 18.

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:49 PM

Is that what his tires are? 225x40x18?

I am interested.

Dean · 2004-08-23, 10:49 PM

For the WRX, right?

225/40-18

Winter use?

If summer only...

Assuming price is also a consideration...

Kumho Ecsta 711 HP Summer, $75 ea.
Kumho Ecsta 712 UHP Summer, $95 ea.

MattR · 2004-08-23, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Is that what his tires are? 225x40x18?

I am interested.

yes, that's the size...Seriously, it's a great tire..

Dean · 2004-08-23, 10:53 PM

If the P-Zero neros are the right size, go for it... Great tire... Retail on those new is about $170, maybe $150 with the "Khailgen" discount...)

MattR · 2004-08-23, 10:53 PM

Here they are on tirerack...check it out

tysonK · 2004-08-23, 10:54 PM

Art you should jump all over these

MattR · 2004-08-23, 10:57 PM

Eric is working tonight, but I'll contact him tomorrow.

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 11:00 PM

Is M+S....a winter tire?

I will be using the stockers for winter

Kuhmo are always a good price.

tysonK · 2004-08-23, 11:20 PM

mud + snow rated

and

http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/severe.html

MattR · 2004-08-24, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Is M+S....a winter tire?

I will be using the stockers for winter

Kuhmo are always a good price.

Yes they are M+S, but they are defiantely more of a summer tire IMO. Mud and snow means simply that they are safe to operate in weather that a straight summer tire is not.

Dean · 2004-08-24, 07:05 AM

M+S or not, they are not a snow tire. They rock in the wet, but snow is out of their league by a bit. Been there, done that in the A4 with 225-17 Rossos. RE92s are better in the snow IMHO.

ArthurS · 2004-08-24, 07:09 AM

Cool. If you talk to Eric, tell him I may be interested.

khail19 · 2004-08-24, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

If the P-Zero neros are the right size, go for it... Great tire... Retail on those new is about $170, maybe $150 with the "Khailgen" discount...)

Actually the Neros are only $118 each for 225/40/18, but they are on backorder in that size. Could be a week or a month, there's no way to tell. Kumho MX are the same price and in stock, those are a great tire, but won't last as long as the Neros or the Falken ST-115s. Which are $107 each. I don't think you could go wrong with any of these tires, so if you can get a good deal on the Pirellis, then go for it. They should be a bit better in the rain, but I doubt if they are as quiet as the Falkens. The MXs will be the grippiest for sure, but they will be noisier and shorter lived than the other two.

ArthurS · 2004-09-03, 06:01 PM

225 will rub. I need 215/ 40 or 45 / 18

Subydude's article

khail19 · 2004-09-03, 09:52 PM

I PM'd you Art. I think that's a typo from subydude, cause there's only like 5 tires made in that size and they're all bank. 215/40/18 seems to be the wagon's popular size, and it's much closer to the stock diameter 205/55/16.

Kostamojen · 2004-09-05, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

225 will rub. I need 215/ 40 or 45 / 18

Subydude's article

Roll the fenders. No biggie. Call aaron, he wills surely do it for you

sybir · 2004-09-05, 12:52 AM

Haha, sure will. I'm running 225/45/17 RE070's (STi tires) on my wagon, which has considerably less clearance than a WRX wagon. You should be able to clear most normal 225's with no problem, or just pulling off the black rubber fender lip (it's filled with metal) will give you another 3-4mm, which will fix most light rubbing issues. Ask any of the SECCS guys about my wagon, I can make anything clear

qksubi · 2004-09-06, 10:24 AM

Hey Art these tires are 225/40/18 not a 45 if you put a 215/45/18 it will rub
Do you have after market spings or ciol-overs on the car you will need a
215/40/18

MattR · 2004-09-06, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qksubi

Hey Art these tires are 225/40/18 not a 45 if you put a 215/45/18 it will rub
Do you have after market spings or ciol-overs on the car you will need a
215/40/18

Yeah, the 225/40-18's eric has wont rub. Those are the perfect size tires for a wagon.

ArthurS · 2004-09-07, 08:30 AM

Eric,

I'll talk to you this week. Whenever is a good time for you I'll go take a look.

MikeSTI · 2004-09-07, 08:42 AM

I dont think I ever have seen someone let a set of wheels sit for so long in the closet

Art get these tires and get them rollin

ArthurS · 2004-09-07, 08:54 AM

Just been lazy. The rest of the exhaust will be in before Friday, so that will give me the push to finish it all.

2004-08-23, 10:41 PM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Tire Size? Got the 18x7.5 5x100 rims. I would like some nice rubber for street. I wouldlike good performance, but none extreme since these will not be used for racing (maybe track day). Suggestions? What size should I use also? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 10:49 PM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Is that what his tires are? 225x40x18? I am interested. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 10:49 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	For the WRX, right? 225/40-18 Winter use? If summer only... Assuming price is also a consideration... Kumho Ecsta 711 HP Summer, $75 ea. Kumho Ecsta 712 UHP Summer, $95 ea. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-08-23, 10:53 PM	#6
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	If the P-Zero neros are the right size, go for it... Great tire... Retail on those new is about $170, maybe $150 with the "Khailgen" discount...) __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-08-23, 10:53 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Here they are on tirerack...check it out __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-23, 10:54 PM	#8
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Art you should jump all over these __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-08-23, 10:57 PM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Eric is working tonight, but I'll contact him tomorrow. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-23, 11:00 PM	#10
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Is M+S....a winter tire? I will be using the stockers for winter Kuhmo are always a good price. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 11:20 PM	#11
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	mud + snow rated and http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/severe.html __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-08-24, 07:05 AM	#13
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	M+S or not, they are not a snow tire. They rock in the wet, but snow is out of their league by a bit. Been there, done that in the A4 with 225-17 Rossos. RE92s are better in the snow IMHO. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-08-24, 07:09 AM	#14
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Cool. If you talk to Eric, tell him I may be interested. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-03, 06:01 PM	#16
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	225 will rub. I need 215/ 40 or 45 / 18 Subydude's article __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-03, 09:52 PM	#17
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I PM'd you Art. I think that's a typo from subydude, cause there's only like 5 tires made in that size and they're all bank. 215/40/18 seems to be the wagon's popular size, and it's much closer to the stock diameter 205/55/16.

2004-09-05, 12:52 AM	#19
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Haha, sure will. I'm running 225/45/17 RE070's (STi tires) on my wagon, which has considerably less clearance than a WRX wagon. You should be able to clear most normal 225's with no problem, or just pulling off the black rubber fender lip (it's filled with metal) will give you another 3-4mm, which will fix most light rubbing issues. Ask any of the SECCS guys about my wagon, I can make anything clear __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-09-06, 10:24 AM	#20
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	Hey Art these tires are 225/40/18 not a 45 if you put a 215/45/18 it will rub Do you have after market spings or ciol-overs on the car you will need a 215/40/18

2004-09-07, 08:30 AM	#22
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Eric, I'll talk to you this week. Whenever is a good time for you I'll go take a look. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-07, 08:42 AM	#23
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I dont think I ever have seen someone let a set of wheels sit for so long in the closet Art get these tires and get them rollin __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-07, 08:54 AM	#24
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Just been lazy. The rest of the exhaust will be in before Friday, so that will give me the push to finish it all. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

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