225/45/17 on GT wagon?

[bemani]

Will it rub?

[Drift Monkey]

I wouldn't think so, unless you are just flat out SLAMMED.

Mods: This should be in the suspension forums.

[*Jedimaster*]

Fits my WRX wagon, so I'm sure it'll be fine on a Legacy.

[goneskiian]

n00b warning!

Is the issue on 225's fitting the width or the height?

Thanks,
-Ian

[gtguy]

The width, Ian. The other concern is the wheel width. Generally, 225s feel "better" on a 7.5 or even an 8" wheel, because more of the tire is supported by rim.

Part of why my (now gone) Blizzaks felt better on the 16x7 vs 16x6.5 is precisely that...more rim support for the tire, which presents a squarer, less-squirmy cross-section to the road.

Someone asked earlier why Subaru always uses such narrow wheels, but I imagine that, thinking like this (as manufacturers do for liability's sake), they would need to go to a 17x8 (17x7.5 is weird..) wheel for the Legacy, which is suddenly bigger, heavier and more expensive.

Kevin

[Eclipse]

225 is a bit narrow for a 8" wheel IMO. The sidewall is usually vertical yes, but it does nothing to protect the wheel at all. This makes the wheel more susceptible to both cosmetic and physical damage.

Scott

[gtguy]

225 is a bit narrow for a 8" wheel IMO. The sidewall is usually vertical yes, but it does nothing to protect the wheel at all. This makes the wheel more susceptible to both cosmetic and physical damage.

Scott

Sidewall verticality is why I mention the 17x8 being ideal for the 225, speaking strictly from a rim support perspective. I didn't take protection into question. I figure that's the driver's responsibility.

Kevin

[7stars]

you'll probably find a lot more wheel choices in 17x7.5 than 17x8. what size does the GT come with? the stock 17x7 will support a 225 no problem, and no it doesn't bulge out. that's what i use now on my toyota. if you want better performance, then you'll want to go wider on the wheel. but when you do that, you'll lose acceleration due to extra weight.

[SUBE555]

With the power of this car, I wouldn't be so concerned with the loss in acceleration due to maybe 1/2 pound of extra material. A drag car, that's one thing, average street car, even weekend racer, not that big of a deal.

I agree with Kevin on the use, I'd like a somewhat wider wheel (either 7.5 or 8") to better support 225 width rubber.

And we thought Kevin was the devils advocate! :woowoo:

[gtguy]

I agree with Kevin on the use, I'd like a somewhat wider wheel (either 7.5 or 8") to better support 225 width rubber.

And we thought Kevin was the devils advocate! :woowoo:

First Drift Monkey, now you...what is this world coming to? :lol:

Kevin

[turboliberty]

Considering the stock size is 215/45ZR17 tire on 17 x 7 rim, I'd probably opt for a 17 x 7.5 rim for the 225 width tires. The 225 will fit but IMO, I think it's too much on a 7" wide rim.

[Drift Monkey]

with 17x8, I'd likely run 235. :twsited:

[eavr4]

Will it rub?


Dun worry bro..! Am running stock rims with 16mm customed spacers so as to clear my brembos front & rear yet with 225/45/17 tyres....confirm clear and it looks stunning!

EA

[SC GT]

I had 225/45/17 Pzero Neros on 17" UK OEM rims on my WRX wagon with SPT suspension and had no rubbing at all. If and when I get a Leg GT, I plan on keeping the stock rims and upgrading to some good 225/45/17s.

[nicd]

I do not know if this helps at all, but the Outback fits 225/55/17 on a 48mm offset rim 17*7. I am no expert but it you should be to fit a 225 tire in the GT wheel well . At least on a stock suspension.

[WRXTom]

225s on a 7.5" width is just fine. Actually, 215s work okey dokey as well. There doesn't appear to be a great deal of room (just eyeballed it, didn't measure) in the wheel wells so as long as you don't lower excessively you should be OK with a 225 width...similar to the WRX. I like the stock ride height for practicality.

Tom

[gtguy]

A member just put some of the STi BBS wheels on his silver GT sedan, and they fit fine, look great. The specs are 17x7.5, +53ET, 225-45-17 tire size.

Kevin

[MtnSub]

I read in one of these posts that Subaru has moved to a new hub and maybe pattern on other models and woudl likely do same for Legacy over the next year to standarize parts.

So we buy new wheels for our Leg GTs today and we cannot use those expensive wheels on a new Leg GT 2-3 years from now?

Looking for guidance on the mechanical part of question. Not sure anyone knows for sure that Legs will get new hub etc.

[SUBE555]

They may, but nothing is for certain until they do it. As of right now, it's only for the STi. The hub specs that is.

[nicd]

Yeah I can confirm that it does fit on the regular ride height.
But if you want to fit 235 you will have to go with a higher offset rim.

The alignment will also play an important role. I will be looking at this more closely as I live with the car.

[bemani]

Cool. I'm going to put 225 Toyo T1S on. I bought them for my WRX but I think I'm going to put RA1 on it instead.

[sube151]

225/45/17's fit fine. I'm running some gun metal gray prodrive P7's on my car (17x7). 225's will work just fine on that wheel. Using Bridgestone RE070's...

-Vic

[IwannaSportSedan]

I do not know if this helps at all, but the Outback fits 225/55/17 on a 48mm offset rim 17*7. I am no expert but it you should be to fit a 225 tire in the GT wheel well . At least on a stock suspension.\

Again, the key is the middle number.

A 55 series of a 225 (55% of 225 is 123.75) tire is much taller than a 45 series of a 215 size tire. (45% of 215 is 96.75, 27mm shorter, which is a fraction over an inch.)

With the taller sidewalls, tire square-ness is less of an issue, because the sidewall will bulge and flex anyway.

there is much more to tires than just their section width and rim size. :wink:

[nicd]

Well to date the Azenis 225/45/17 on the GC-06D 17*7.5 rim is a great fit no rubbing under anyload (driving load ;-) ) or from lock to lock.

Tire is noisier than most regular performance tire and ride is a little stiffer but grip is A1. Just do not us the tire for long distances keep your RE92s for that on your stock mags.

[JohnSoPA]

Does anyone have pictures of 225/45-17's on the stock 7"x17" rims for an '05 GT?

Thanks,

John

[aikibob1]

I had my dealer swap stock GT Ltd wheels and tires for my WRX BBS (17x7) and 225 Michelins. Offset was fine, wheel/tire combo fits fine and performs well. The initial wheel/tire match was a Tire rack selection. Pictures posted on Regal Blue Pictures thread.

[GranTourer]

For you guys running 225 tires with no rubbing, what offset are your wheels?

Thanks,

George

[nicd]

Confirmed offsets on 225 rubber is from +48-+55.

[omahasubaru]

It all depends on which tire you buy and what offset your wheels are.

If running on the stock wheel, no issue. If running a 7.5" wide wheel in +50 range even likely +48 no problem. Go lower in offset than that with a wide tire and you could have problems

Do you research on section and tread widths so you know as some 225/45-17's are wider than others.

That said, on my WRX wagon I run 225/45-17 Falken Azenis sports, they are the widest street tire in this size I've found. They don't rub with the camber I'm running (1.5 degrees negative) and my car is lowered. If they fit my car, the Legacy GT wagon has more room and should be a non-issue.

Remember wheel size + offset
Remember tire section and tread width.

Be mindful of what you're getting and you can run 245/40-17 tires if you want.

[nicd]

I have Azenis on the car in 225/45/17 on a +48 offset and it is the max you can go more than this in either offset or tire width and you will be looking at problems.

[GranTourer]

Thanks for all the info nicd and omahasubaru! They should sticky your posts just incase a lot of noobs like me keep asking "Hey, guys what fits?" :D

[SUBE555]

General wheel fittment can be found in the tech reference at the top of the thread listing. :)

[SUBE555]

General wheel fittment can be found in the tech reference at the top of the thread listing in suspension and also the GT sections. (I haven't added one here yet.) :)