Will 245/45/19 with +45 offset fit 5th Gen GT?

Will 245/45/19 with +45 offset fit 5th Gen GT?

 

Stock GT setup, will it fit?, going tomorrow to pick them up with the money!

Check out willtheyfit.com to compare. The USDM GT came with 225/45R18 on 18x7.5 with +55 offset.

245/40R19 will fit with no issues (basically the same as the 245/45R18 I'm running), but I couldn't say on the 245/45R19. What's the width on those wheels?

8.5 XD, I just bought some 5mm spacers, hopfully it's allgood, 10mm spacers would be my limit

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New is green ,old is 225/45/18

Holy Daymn, they are on, I bought 5mm spacers but not even sure they are needed/ wanted? , The back scrapes over bumps, but maybe if I remove the spacers that will stop?

 

Any tricks to stop the back scraping?

 

These are definitely the max u wanna go on stock, I almost feel like i'm in a outback which I kinda like, feel quite a bit higher. No more wheel arch gap!

That filled the gap nicely!

 

Try it without the spacers?

Oh yes I like that. +40 (with 5mm spacer) is too low I think.

Edit : so yea just to confirm it's 45 offset + 5mm offset that results In 40 offset.

 

Yea I will definatly experiment with the rear, I found that it's actually rubbing when going over bumps inside the middle of the wheel well, any tips or advice to anyone who has pushing in thier wheel well?, I see a few cables underneath a layer of plastic in the wheel well, so I'm a little bit scared to blast it with a heat gun, hmmm.

 

Is it even possible to push the wheel well up with heating?

 

Thanks guys, will keep this thread updated with updates loving the size, and the comfort of 45 profile tyres on 19 inch rims.

Edited July 3, 2019 by 2010 5EAT Legacy GT

So tight, but on another topic: Where in the world are you that you’ve got that kind of road spray right now? I want to visit you with buckets and soap and wax...

Haha, yea my car is very dirty at the moment, its clay/dried mud from a trip in some wet non-tarmac conditions!

 

Just noticed something kinda weird. Inside the wheel lining there are a few grommets and what looks like a cable or something underneath a layer of plastic in the rear wheel wells.

 

Has anyone taken off their rear wheel lining?, I want to reshape it with a heat gun, but if there is electronic cabling running along in the wheel well, i'm not to sure that's a good idea!.

 

scrapes in the back because the stock suspension is sloppy and weak. Get stiffer suspension and she wont rub

So tight, but on another topic: Where in the world are you that you’ve got that kind of road spray right now? I want to visit you with buckets and soap and wax...

 

He's in Australia, where everything wants to kill you, including the road lol

OP, put some shock bump stops to keep from bottoming out. Those hard foam/rubber thingies that slide over the shaft and limit travel. Just add a section or 2 to limit travel a bit less than stock.

Thanks all, I removed my 5mm spacers on the back and plan to buy 0.5 inch strut spacers to compensate for my sag, will then look into bump stops! I found removing my spare tyres stops rubbing over bumps in the meantime XD haha

Holy Daymn, they are on, I bought 5mm spacers but not even sure they are needed/ wanted? , The back scrapes over bumps, but maybe if I remove the spacers that will stop?

 

Any tricks to stop the back scraping?

 

These are definitely the max u wanna go on stock, I almost feel like i'm in a outback which I kinda like, feel quite a bit higher. No more wheel arch gap!

 

Bro...the car looks great with the new 19" Wheels....I'll be purchasing some 19" pretty soon. So I'll keep you guys posted. I do intend to get 245 / 45 / 19" also

Thanks all, I removed my 5mm spacers on the back and plan to buy 0.5 inch strut spacers to compensate for my sag, will then look into bump stops! I found removing my spare tyres stops rubbing over bumps in the meantime XD haha

 

Calipers Upgrade for me...what do you think....

Oh wow what calipers are those on the front? they look awesome.

Those are from 01-up WRX's.

 

Those 4 piston calipers bolt on to our hubs, but you will need to replace your rotors with smaller ones.

 

Opinions vary on whether it is an upgrade or downgrade though.

 

But yeah they look nice, I had them on my previous Forester SG9.

Update: just got a new Scooop from japan parts.

 

Edited September 3, 2019 by 2010 5EAT Legacy GT

Installed a EZ Lip. Got rear fenders rolled, probably not necessary for everyone but I have a high positive camber on the rear, and it was slightly cutting into the tyre side wall when going over speed bumps etc.

 

I did the oversized tire thing for a couple years. (235 50 18). looked great, but the rears would rub if I had people in the back seats. I went back to stock size once I realized it was throwing off my odometer reading. it was probably off by about 1500 miles over a 2 year period.

 

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Update: just got a new Scooop from japan parts.

 

 

I'm liking the line on that scoop, which brand is that?

I'm liking the line on that scoop, which brand is that?

 

I wonder the same thing. I can't tell if it's actually part of the hood itself, or put on top of the hood