Largest Tire on '11 STI Limited?

[rubencillopc]

Hi,

Has anyone tried some snow tires a bit over OEM size?

Thanks,

[dunkinuts]

you are limited to a 27" tall tire so whatever size fits in that.

[SnakeFart]

the smallest wheels are 17" right? Because of the bigger brakes? If you can put a 16 on it. Let me know. Then I can look for some STi brakes!

[rubencillopc]

Thanks dunkin.. what about the width? are you sure about the 27" overall without rubbing issues? Doing some math OEM is 245/40-18 == 25.72" overall...

Keeping the same width means you can go to 245/45-18 == 26.72" without risks if you are correct..

I'd really like to go with something wider to save the wheels when off roading and was thinking 255/45-18 which comes out to 27.03" overall height... might be risky but has anyone tried it?

Finally, best solution would be to use a smaller wheel but haven't test fitted anything. I had an '07 STI with same size brakes (I think) that ran 17" wheels.. Not sure about the 16" clearing the Brembos..

[Lamby]

i ran 225/50/18 blizzaks on a 99 obs. it didnt fit by VERY little. maybe cause my car was lowered. i might try to put them on when i get outback struts and springs or willing to sell if your interested

[dunkinuts]

Thanks dunkin.. what about the width? are you sure about the 27" overall without rubbing issues? Doing some math OEM is 245/40-18 == 25.72" overall...

Keeping the same width means you can go to 245/45-18 == 26.72" without risks if you are correct..

I'd really like to go with something wider to save the wheels when off roading and was thinking 255/45-18 which comes out to 27.03" overall height... might be risky but has anyone tried it?

Finally, best solution would be to use a smaller wheel but haven't test fitted anything. I had an '07 STI with same size brakes (I think) that ran 17" wheels.. Not sure about the 16" clearing the Brembos..

I have done some measuring when I installed my spacer. I would say 27" is the max. but read here for width talk. Also the brembos wont go down to a 16" wheel, 17" is the smallest.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13286&page=8

[Tarmac_GR_STI]

I'm going to run 17" bbs wheels with 225/50/17 tires on them.