Deadrick20 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I am currently looking at changing my wheel and tire setup to something a bit more meaty. Currently running Swift spring, stock struts, and 19x8.5 et35 255/35. I just ordered ISC coils and whiteline LCA. I would like to run either 18x9.5 285/35 or 19x9 285/35. Anyone on here running meaty tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutchard Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Meatiest setup I ran was 275/40/17 on a 17x9 et42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 If you want a bigger contact patch I would think a thicker sidewall would get more tire on the ground, but that is just IMO. Try http://www.willtheyfit.com I seem to recall there being an issue with strut clearance on such a wide tire. Gteaser probably has a better idea of who is running 19s and what size tire will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadrick20 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Lol, I've been living on willtheyfit.com for the past few weeks. Yeah I also thought about going with a thicker sidewall but wanted to see if anyone had any experiences. If you want a bigger contact patch I would think a thicker sidewall would get more tire on the ground, but that is just IMO. Try www.willtheyfit.com I seem to recall there being an issue with strut clearance on such a wide tire. Gteaser probably has a better idea of who is running 19s and what size tire will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 285 wide seems excessive on a 9" (most I've ran was 265). What about 'chunky' tread pattern, e.g. Nitto NT-05? Looking forward to some meaty pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadrick20 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Lol, thats the point. Meaty is excessive. Opposite of stretched tires. 285 wide seems excessive on a 9" (most I've ran was 265). What about 'chunky' tread pattern, e.g. Nitto NT-05? Looking forward to some meaty pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I believe Fredrik94087 ran 275/40-17 on a 17x9+45 with coilovers. And I think that ebo03 is running 275/35-19 on 19x9.5+45 wheels with coilovers. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutchard Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I wish I had more pics of my meaty tire setup, but these are all I could find with my car next to Blizzard's. Mine is the grey one on non-stock wheels, lol http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/Rutch/CarPics/LegacyGT/5834382971_b400276cf0_b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/Rutch/CarPics/LegacyGT/5834935548_7163e3182c_b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/Rutch/CarPics/LegacyGT/5834383809_3f8027f995_b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/Rutch/CarPics/LegacyGT/5834384483_d3652f6e86_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadrick20 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Those are grade A meats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 When 17's look good on the 5th Gen. That setup is badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Bonus! Harder to gutter rash your wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I knew 17's with meaty tires would look good. Rutchard what was your suspension setup? I assume you were on coilovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Did you guys forget about Shrek? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fredrik94087-2013-3-6r-build-list-220862.html GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutchard Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I knew 17's with meaty tires would look good. Rutchard what was your suspension setup? I assume you were on coilovers? Yeah, I was on RCE T2's. But I had those wheels with 255/45/17 on the stock suspension and they weren't too close. I have a feeling the 275's would've fit, though they would've looked goofy with no drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrstacy Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Can someone explain the difference in handling between a 19" and 17" wheel with tires to make same diameter and width. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Bigger sidewall = more flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 More flex = better contact patch for more grip, more predictable and forgiving when slipping/sliding at the limit. Tires with a lower aspect ratio (read: 19") have a more abrupt loss of traction when at the limit because less flexing of the tire. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 RCE Tarmac Zeros allow me to run a 275/35/19 Continental DW. For the rear only, LCAs for camber adjustment and minor fender roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 ^^ And that's on an 19x9.5+45 wheel, correct? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 ^^ And that's on an 19x9.5+45 wheel, correct? Yes 19x9.5, but +43. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 ^^ You may want to correct that in your build thread. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 OP, do not go wider than 275. It just becomes impossible. The fender well rubbing.... And, all the metal trimming and rolling you need to do. I get it. I wish I could have gone wider, but, in all honesty, sticky 275 tires are plenty for this car. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 ^^ You may want to correct that in your build thread. Good catch. Fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadrick20 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Lol, dually noted. OP, do not go wider than 275. It just becomes impossible. The fender well rubbing.... And, all the metal trimming and rolling you need to do. I get it. I wish I could have gone wider, but, in all honesty, sticky 275 tires are plenty for this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstorr Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I need to roll the rears a bit but 265s fit nicely!! Sent from my Pixel C using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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