Wheels that fit the SVX - Page 29

svxhunter · #**421** 11-06-2011, 03:26 PM

Anybody try 17" x 8.5"?

I've got a good lead on a set of Rotas with a +48mm offset from an '05 STI.

svxfiles · #**422** 11-06-2011, 03:44 PM

The Hunter had a set of these;
Gold Axis Se7en 18" rims, 18" Pirelli P-zero systems

Alcyone Lunacy · #**423** 11-06-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. I may just wait till I get all else done (mech, suspension, and body) then do the rims last. That would be like icing the cake, you gotta bake it first!

Tom, I will be emailing you for an appointment soon!

wolfboy · #**424** 12-05-2011, 09:05 PM

Hey guys I just picked up a set of momo 17x8 I think are +38 offset wrapped in 215/45/17's. Will the +38 on 17x8 be an issue?

Nemesis Destiny · #**425** 12-05-2011, 09:42 PM

I doubt it. Especially not with those pizza cutters you got with them.

wolfboy · #**426** 12-05-2011, 09:56 PM

Thanks! I know 225's would be a better fit, but for $300 for the wheels and tires I figured I can live with it

Nemesis Destiny · #**427** 12-05-2011, 10:04 PM

Yeah, sounds like you got a decent deal. Post some pics when you get them installed

Jvan · #**428** 12-11-2011, 07:42 PM

When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

svxfiles · #**429** 12-11-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvan

When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

The stock tires for a 2007 Tribeca are 255/55/18s.
They are they 16.8% taller numerically,
so they are MUCH, MUCH harder on your transmission!
They are about 5" taller,
and weigh about twice as much.

1986nate · #**430** 12-11-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svxfiles

The stock tires for a 2007 Tribeca are 255/55/18s.
They are they 16.8% taller numerically,
so they are MUCH, MUCH harder on your transmission!
They are about 5" taller,
and weigh about twice as much.

They also won't fit in the wheel wells, and i'd take a guess possibly the spring perches as well

icingdeath88 · #**431** 12-11-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvan

When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

A quick check at tirerack.com shows the 07 tribeca tires as 255/55-18 size. So, uhh, big. Stock SVX tires are 225/50-16. The tribeca tires are 4 inches higher. Speedo would be off by 17%, and the trans would have to work 17% harder to move the car (I think. Right?). Anyways, not even close, you'd need to get different tires. Those tribeca rims look nice on an SVX though...

Post some pics of the STI rims on the SVX

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Green1995SVX · #**432** 12-11-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvan

When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

I hope you're not intending on, uhh.. turning. Or moving, really.

Jvan · #**433** 12-11-2011, 10:02 PM

I'm anticipating when I take off the snow tires in the Spring. I will need to replace the Potenza's that are coming off for the winter because their shot. I can get the Tribecca's w/ almost new takeoffs and I'll sell the tires to help purchase new tires. I'm looking for suggestions for replacements tires and size to fit on the Tribecca rims and fit the SVX.

Nemesis Destiny · #**434** 12-12-2011, 12:10 AM

A 245/35R18 will be less than .5% out (slightly smaller than stock), while a 225/40R18 will be ever so slightly larger (not quite 1%). I don't know if the 245 will fit without rubbing. Probably depends on the condition of your suspension.

Tapani · #**435** 12-12-2011, 08:09 PM

I have the (-08?) STi 8x17 53mm ET wheels with 225/50-17 studded Nokian tires installed..... seems to work well.

What are the correct nuts for these wheels on an SVX? They have cones, but the Forester nuts I put in seem just a tad too small in outer diameter (cone part).

Do I have to get OEM STi nuts?

Thanks,

Tapani