Anyone able to tell me what the biggest wheel tyre combo I could fit under my gen 3 liberty wagon is, hoping for about a 17-18 inch rim with the widest possible tyres.... 255 maybe?
Suspension wise ill probably end up with bc v1 coil overs set so the tyres are just above the guards.
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Started by Hendrix1983, Aug 29 2013 05:35 AM
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:55 AM
It depends on what you are willing to do to make them fit.
At the moment I've got 18x8.5 +44 with 225/40/18 tyres so they are slightly strecthed, -2 camber up front and -1.5 rear.
With the guards just above the tyres and the rear guards rolled it will only rub the front fender lining if I hit a bump whilst cornering hard.
I'm going to be getting 245/35/18 tyres and get the rear guards pulled and the fronts rolled and pulled.
The sidewall is slightly smaller with this size so it should fit fairly easily.
Hope this helps you out.
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 10:30 AM
As above, depends on width, offset and how low the car is.
Could get 235 fairly easy.
255 will be a lot of work.
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 12:31 PM
surely 255's would stress the steering rack somewhat???
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 01:05 PM
I'm happy to run 225's on the front, hoping to get 255's under the arse yhough
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 01:24 PM
why bother? its a na wagon not a racecar. a 255 tyre will do nothing more or give no advantage over a 235.
i also wouldn't run different profile tyres front and rear
i also wouldn't run different profile tyres front and rear
Have you put any more thought into squeezing some more power out of the engine. Like strapping on one of those intake fans
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 03:49 PM
i also wouldn't run different profile tyres front and rear
+1 to this. Unless no fucks are given to the centre diff.
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 05:56 PM
Cameron, why do anything? Why be so negative, I'm just asking questions. This is the first subaru I've owned and I'm trying to gather as much info as I can. And it's not going to be na forever.
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:20 PM
Why stop at 255? Some Subaru boys are up at 295 or more!
As soon as i mentioned 300kw I was in trouble
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:37 PM
Put 295/35's on it and post photos after you go driving for the first time...
Needs more wheel specs, More guard work plans, More possible wheels and tyre brands.
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:42 PM
Cameron, why do anything? Why be so negative, I'm just asking questions. This is the first subaru I've owned and I'm trying to gather as much info as I can. And it's not going to be na forever.
what do you have to achieve from going a 255 tyre? so much pain for so little gain. not being negative just saying it how it is.
Have you put any more thought into squeezing some more power out of the engine. Like strapping on one of those intake fans
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 07:11 PM
I run 18" on my GEN3 Lib wrapped in 225/35 it's saaaaaah geewd.
Check this out..
http://www.1010tires...40R18/245-35R18
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 08:49 PM
A past member had a set of 18x10 +22 wheels with a 215-40 tyre on his gen3 but had like 6' neg in the rear with pulled, pumped and full roll. The thing was slamed to 2mm off the tyre.
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Posted 30 August 2013 - 03:07 PM
I'm happy to run 225's on the front, hoping to get 255's under the arse yhough
Clearly no idea about AWD and tyres...
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Posted 30 August 2013 - 03:38 PM
shit go bang. Keep it easy for him.
Clearly no idea about AWD and tyres...
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Posted 30 August 2013 - 06:40 PM
Just to make sure he understands...
Changing the Width of a tyre DOES! affect the rolling diameter!
it is not just a case of changing the Width only changes the width.. it affects the whole lot
Running a different rolling diameter tire front to back or side to side will put extra stress and load on the centre and/or front/read diff
Ultimately causing it to go bang.
read the manual.. it specifically says not to run different tires and only use other tyres such as a spare for short emergency use.
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Posted 30 August 2013 - 11:32 PM
Clearly no idea about AWD and tyres...
Clearly..... Thanks for clearing that up Einstein. Praise god for superior beings like you sharing your infinite wisdom with us, mere mortals of earth.
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Posted 31 August 2013 - 06:54 AM
Clearly..... Thanks for clearing that up Einstein. Praise god for superior beings like you sharing your infinite wisdom with us, mere mortals of earth.
Hahahahaha. Thas farkin gold!!!! Seems you'll fit in nicely here.
The most you will get will be 225 or 235 before needing serious mods like pumped and pulled guards, fender flares, as well as all the suspension to make it work.
As soon as i mentioned 300kw I was in trouble
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Posted 31 August 2013 - 07:04 PM
^^^ that's all I needed to hear cheers. Ill stick with the 235s then.
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