Will 17x8 offset 47 work on GC8??
07-15-2004, 01:36 PM
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Proper 17" tire size is either 215/45R17 or 225/40R17 or 225/45R17, depending on the width of the tire. Since that's as large as you can run without serious fender surgery, you're really wasting the extra width of your wheels. 7 or 7.5" wide is actually better. But, 8" will be fine. If you already have them run them. But if you're considering acquiring them, then just stick to 17x7.5".
07-16-2004, 04:20 PM
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You would probably have some rubbing with 225/45s unless you have significant camber. 215/45R17 will be just fine though, and that's the best size for the car anyway.
07-21-2004, 12:01 PM
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It depends on whether or not you're willing to roll your rear inner fender lip a little bit. If you are, I'd say go with 215/45ZR17 Potenza S-03s. The Dunlop FM901s may even fit in 225/45R17, but I'm almost 100% sure they would be rub-free in 215/45R17, and again that's the best size for the car.
07-21-2004, 12:09 PM
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I have a GC and I will be installing 17x7.5 rota subzeros with 22545R17. Mine is lowered and the guy at the wheel shop said it wont rub. I am having doubts on this since 225/45 is a bit bigger. but Im hoping for the best. told him it should be 215/45 or 225/40. well see
07-21-2004, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by flvimpreza
I have a GC and I will be installing 17x7.5 rota subzeros with 22545R17. Mine is lowered and the guy at the wheel shop said it wont rub. I am having doubts on this since 225/45 is a bit bigger. but Im hoping for the best. told him it should be 215/45 or 225/40. well see
07-21-2004, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by flvimpreza
I have a GC and I will be installing 17x7.5 rota subzeros with 22545R17. Mine is lowered and the guy at the wheel shop said it wont rub. I am having doubts on this since 225/45 is a bit bigger. but Im hoping for the best. told him it should be 215/45 or 225/40. well see
07-26-2004, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MO REX
I have Rota downshifts (same size and offset) on my 02 WRX with 225/45/17 so3's and the car is lowerd 1.2" in the rear with 1 degree of -camber and they rub when I am pushing hard in corners. Im prety sure there is more room in the fender of a WRX than a GC8 so if I were you I would take Ban's advise and go with a 215.