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02RSRicer · 06-13-2010, 01:42 PM

So i just got 18x8 Rota Tarmac 3 rims i have an 02 impreza thats got like a 1 inch drop what tires have you guiys been able to fit on 18s without rubbing the strut or the fender

**chRS** · 06-13-2010, 01:44 PM

Whats the offset? You should be fine with atleast a 225/40/18

02RSRicer · 06-13-2010, 01:46 PM

48 mm Offset You think 235 40's will fit?

**SpamMansXe** · 06-13-2010, 08:25 PM

Probably be ok, might need a slight roll.

**chRS** · 06-13-2010, 09:03 PM

48mm is not too far out but then again thats 235 you're running. you might have to roll like spamman already pointed out, but there are a few times that the tire itself has different designs (wider or narrower contact patch) so depending on the brand you get, fender rolling may or may not be an option.

1 inch drop is not much at all, but depending on the travel of your suspension if it drops down a lot during braking/accel/bumps then you'll know. if you get coilovers, you don't have to worry about that, coz it will be stiff.

**SpamMansXe** · 06-13-2010, 09:08 PM

Are you running springs or what? You might be fine, guess and check!

**NW OBS** · 06-13-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02RSRicer

48 mm Offset You think 235 40's will fit?

Your N/A right? Why in God's name would you want all that 'unsprung weight?
Just throw 200lbs of lead in your car and get the same results!

**SpamMansXe** · 06-13-2010, 09:42 PM

Because tires are cheaper than 200lbs of lead.

02RSRicer · 06-14-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpamMansXe

Because tires are cheaper than 200lbs of lead.

Exactly >.> Lol Im in the Process of doing everything to it Havent decided on swapping the motor or building it and turboing it yet though

And I have tokico struts with eibach pro street springs

06-13-2010, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
02RSRicer 2.0L Car: 2002 2.5rs Fav Mod: 12k Hid kit My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NH Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 85	Wheel fitment question So i just got 18x8 Rota Tarmac 3 rims i have an 02 impreza thats got like a 1 inch drop what tires have you guiys been able to fit on 18s without rubbing the strut or the fender

06-13-2010, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
chRS i need a swap. stat. Car: 2000 RS STM Fav Mod: downgrading everything. My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jersey Shitty, New Jersey Trader Rating: (18) Posts: 948	Whats the offset? You should be fine with atleast a 225/40/18 __________________ Buy my parts!!

06-13-2010, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpamMansXe wonk Car: 99 White Widebodied JDM RSTi Fav Mod: unamused smiley My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver CO Trader Rating: (7) Posts: 1,712	Probably be ok, might need a slight roll. __________________ Indian Steve

06-13-2010, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
chRS i need a swap. stat. Car: 2000 RS STM Fav Mod: downgrading everything. My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jersey Shitty, New Jersey Trader Rating: (18) Posts: 948	48mm is not too far out but then again thats 235 you're running. you might have to roll like spamman already pointed out, but there are a few times that the tire itself has different designs (wider or narrower contact patch) so depending on the brand you get, fender rolling may or may not be an option. 1 inch drop is not much at all, but depending on the travel of your suspension if it drops down a lot during braking/accel/bumps then you'll know. if you get coilovers, you don't have to worry about that, coz it will be stiff. __________________ Buy my parts!!

06-13-2010, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
SpamMansXe wonk Car: 99 White Widebodied JDM RSTi Fav Mod: unamused smiley My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver CO Trader Rating: (7) Posts: 1,712	Are you running springs or what? You might be fine, guess and check! __________________ Indian Steve

06-13-2010, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
02RSRicer 2.0L Car: 2002 2.5rs Fav Mod: 12k Hid kit My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NH Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 85	48 mm Offset You think 235 40's will fit?

06-13-2010, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
SpamMansXe wonk Car: 99 White Widebodied JDM RSTi Fav Mod: unamused smiley My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver CO Trader Rating: (7) Posts: 1,712	Because tires are cheaper than 200lbs of lead. __________________ Indian Steve

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