What is the widest size wheel/tires that a SVX can handle without rubbing?

#1 07-16-2004, 01:32 AM

front and back?

Chiketkd · #2 07-16-2004, 08:15 AM

Using the RX-7 16x8" rims (make a great cross-over wheel for the SVX) you'll be able to fit 245/40 rubber without rubbing issues.

That's the largest set-up I know of that works with no problems. However, they are dished rims available in teh aftermarket, that push the edge of the wheel outwards of the wheel-wells allowing people to run much larger tires.

-Chike

GreenMarine · #3 07-16-2004, 08:53 AM

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Originally posted by BATMAN
front and back?

Ya really need to run the same size on the front as the back... Diffrences in rotational speeds are a big deal on Subaru's...... AWD can ruin your style sometimes, but ya can't beat it on a mountian road

Bwana · #4 07-16-2004, 01:26 PM

I remember a guy running 265's in the back, and 245's in front.
I think he was in the UK. I'll go try a search.

Chiketkd · #5 07-16-2004, 01:27 PM

I also think there was a guy 'down under' who had a similar set-up...

-Chike

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Originally posted by Bwana
I remember a guy running 265's in the back, and 245's in front.
I think he was in the UK. I'll go try a search.

Chiketkd · #6 07-16-2004, 01:30 PM

This is the guy - grnsvx96. He has like 245's front and 275's rear I think...

-Chike

Bwana · #7 07-16-2004, 01:30 PM

Found a thread from the guy in Australia ASKING about 265's...but I know there was a guy who had them. I specifically remember it was staggered front/back.

I think it was a red car, and the rims were the BBS mesh style.

Cant find anything with a search.

Bwana · #8 07-16-2004, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Chiketkd
This is the guy - grnsvx96. He has like 245's front and 275's rear I think...

-Chike

There we go!

NeedForSpeed · #9 07-16-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by Chiketkd
Using the RX-7 16x8" rims (make a great cross-over wheel for the SVX) you'll be able to fit 245/40 rubber without rubbing issues.

That's the largest set-up I know of that works with no problems. However, they are dished rims available in teh aftermarket, that push the edge of the wheel outwards of the wheel-wells allowing people to run much larger tires.

-Chike

I saw 245/50/16 on stock wheels at Subaru service a few years back. I remember looking and thinking, what is that, then taking a closer look.

Chiketkd · #10 07-16-2004, 09:30 PM

I've heard of some people stuffing 245's on 7.5" wide rims, but that's dangerous. I guess the taller sidewall (compared to the 245/40) would allow the tire to curve and fit the narrower wheel better, but the rolling circumference of your tires must increase by a lot!

-Chike

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Originally posted by NeedForSpeed
I saw 245/50/16 on stock wheels at Subaru service a few years back. I remember looking and thinking, what is that, then taking a closer look.

GreenMarine · #11 07-16-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

I saw 245/50/16 on stock wheels at Subaru service a few years back. I remember looking and thinking, what is that, then taking a closer look.

I am about to give up on looking for RX-7 wheels... Thinking about just going back to stock wheels. But I will be getting a set of Ultra High performance tires that I can use at AutoX... Does anyone know if 245/50's will fit on the stock SVX wheels without a problem?? after using the tire calculator, I found that they would have almost the same circumfrence as stock 225/55's... THe only gain would be that they are wider (exactly what I need)...

Bill, What tire size do you think I could run on the Stock wheels without any issues since I have the Koni/GC suspension...

Thanks

Earthworm · #12 07-17-2006, 01:46 PM

You would want 245/45-16's to more closely match circumference with 225/50-16's.

GreenMarine · #13 07-17-2006, 04:13 PM

Also, lets just say that I know someone that has a set of RX-7 wheels that are in excellent shape and have tires... $400 is what he is asking... would that be too much??

PDSides · #14 07-17-2006, 04:29 PM

If your SVX is AWD, don't mix tire sizes. FWD offers many more options, but not necessarily on stock wheels. I know someone who had no issues going with 235/50-16 on stock wheels, but those tires are rare. If you are going to a 245 or larger, or going to a 45 aspect ratio you really need a wider wheel. Check with a reputable tire dealer; most will test fit tires to your car and help you select the right tire-wheel combination. Best wishes.
Preston

GreenMarine · #15 07-17-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PDSides

If your SVX is AWD, don't mix tire sizes. FWD offers many more options, but not necessarily on stock wheels. I know someone who had no issues going with 235/50-16 on stock wheels, but those tires are rare. If you are going to a 245 or larger, or going to a 45 aspect ratio you really need a wider wheel. Check with a reputable tire dealer; most will test fit tires to your car and help you select the right tire-wheel combination. Best wishes.
Preston

Dude, I know all about AWD and the effects of diffrent tire sizes... The question that I was origionally asking was what the widest tire is that will fit on the SVX wheel... My sexond question was if $400 is a decient deal on a set of excellent condition RX-7 wheels and tires... Also, How do ya tell if the RX-7 wheels are the reenforced ones or the unreenforced ones?

Thanks though