205/75/15 General Grabbers on 2002 WRX!

[sleepersoob02]

I have been doing my research on here for quite a while and got alot of great help from you guys:D. I ordered up my tires and rims and they finally came, and I was able to mount them. I had to grind about 1/8" off of the outter rim side of the front callipers so they would fit without rubbing. I will get some pictures of this grinding soon.

I got 15X6.5 +42 offset wheels and 205/75/15 General Grabber Tires. These things fit perfectly with NO lift! I will get some better photos in a few days when I take it out ice fishing. Let me know if you hate it or love it:thumbsup:http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs077.snc6/168792_10150111409403905_500318904_6079746_703382_ n.jpg
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[upstate2.5i]

So awesome!

[upstate2.5i]

And you are the man for using that size, Wow a huge money savings by going with the 15". Nicely done

[Gancherov]

Wow, this really doesn't rub? I just can't believe that.

[sleepersoob02]

Wow, this really doesn't rub? I just can't believe that.

No sir it does not rub at all. At least under semi normal driving conditions. I will give it a good test Saturday and have some videos :rally-driver:

[wagonryan]

who could hate such a beautiful thing????!

[sleepersoob02]

Took some pictures and some video of the Subaru today on the lake:eek:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mzMkS6NtkI&feature=player_detailpage

[GreenMtnMan]

NO LIFT? Outstanding! Must be the +42 offset. Looks great.

[sherbysuby]

Nice job man!!do the lift,this is the Best thing i done to my car so far ...

[sleepersoob02]

NO LIFT? Outstanding! Must be the +42 offset. Looks great.
Nope no lift. Yah I believe the offset is perfect with these tires they clear everything!

Nice job man!!do the lift,this is the Best thing i done to my car so far ...

Thank you:) Im still leaning towards the lift. If I can get it stuck this spring I will be lifting it :thumbsup:

[GClark]

Looks great!

[greaser]

those look great nice choice in rims also.

[bucky685]

Would I have to grind my calipers on my '06 OBS with 16". Or is it just the WRX calipers that would hit.

BTW, that looks awesome!!!

[AlliRae]

that looks so sexy... did you run into any rubbing issues when you were out testing it?

[go1d1e]

I am assuming stock suspension setup?

[sleepersoob02]

Would I have to grind my calipers on my '06 OBS with 16". Or is it just the WRX calipers that would hit.

BTW, that looks awesome!!!

I think its only WRX callipers, but im not sure on that one.

[sleepersoob02]

that looks so sexy... did you run into any rubbing issues when you were out testing it?

Nope no rubbing at all :thumbsup: I have even had it in 2 ice rallies, one track had a few ice shoves and I got a little air :rally-driver:

[cantpee]

What wheels are those? They look great!

[sleepersoob02]

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rims/DRIFZ-207B%20_%20FX-Black%20w%7C%20Stripe.html

Thanks!

[winski357]

dude. f*cking awesome! i'm so glad you decided to put the white logos facing out, it looks mean.

i'm definitely going to steal your idea and go with this size tire on my wagon because they look so meaty! how is the sidewall flex on the road?

[winski357]

one could assume then, that 205/70-15's would also fit?

[sleepersoob02]

Thanks! The sidewall flex isent too bad actually, I can still corner fairly well considering. Yah I bet the 70's would fit for sure, not so sure if they make that size though. Also I have had these tires on the car for almost 10K now and they have been amazing the whole way. Just ordered a 1" lift for the car a few days ago!

[sleepersoob02]

Nice job man!!do the lift,this is the Best thing i done to my car so far ...

Took your advice, im finally doing a lift :mrgreen:

[winski357]

well i'm looking at iPikes because 205/70-15 is only $100 at discout tire and they have 100 off a set of 4 tires until saturday so i think i'm gonna go for it

[sleepersoob02]

You end up getting those tires yet?

[winski357]

yeah they are awesome! they are on in the pic in my signature. also in my project thread there are better pics

[98sob]

wow. your subie is perfect haha. i dont know if you had already answered this but are you running stock suspension and springs with those bad boys?

[mcb956]

pics with the lift? I already have the lift and was looking at these same tires today. its looking like i will have these on a forth set of wheels come spring time...:drooling:

[Team Illuminata]

Looks awesome man but grinding calipers? No thank you. We sell 15" wheels that actually fit over WRX brakes wthout drastic modifications to safety equipment like brakes. Yes, they do exist despite much forum-lore to the contrary.

[COR 250]

Post some pics with the lift please!!!

[sleepersoob02]

Looks awesome man but grinding calipers? No thank you. We sell 15" wheels that actually fit over WRX brakes wthout drastic modifications to safety equipment like brakes. Yes, they do exist despite much forum-lore to the contrary.

Meh it was just the outside diameter of the front calipers, its not goingto affect breaking at all. Plus im still alive after driving it for 10k like that :mrgreen:

[sleepersoob02]

Sorry never put the lift on herehttp://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316071_10150361477438905_500318904_8017866_1907211 901_n.jpghttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312626_10150369555103905_500318904_8061883_5056997 77_n.jpg. These pics are not the best but hopefully good for now.

[sleepersoob02]

ooh I have more! http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312626_10150369555063905_500318904_8061880_1758172 072_n.jpg
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[winski357]

sick man, i love your wagon

[Herger]

Plus im still alive after driving it for 10k like that :mrgreen:

Yeah, but how many people have you killed :rofl: ? JK.

Your wagon looks good, I'm hoping mine will look just as good when I put the Grabers on as well (it's silver too but will have white wheels).

Steve

[sleepersoob02]

Yeah, but how many people have you killed :rofl: ? JK.

Your wagon looks good, I'm hoping mine will look just as good when I put the Grabers on as well (it's silver too but will have white wheels).

Steve

Thanks! What size grabbers?

[Herger]

Thanks! What size grabbers?

205/75R15; I can't wait

[sleepersoob02]

Good choice!

[captain awesome]

I really need to get around to lifting my wagon. This looks great.

[sleepersoob02]

Lifted Bugeye wagons=AWESOMONESS!! Good luck with the lift sir

I think I need longer mud flaps, hmmm going to have to make some

[COR 250]

my wagon is quickly on its way to looking like this. I had some questions if you dont mind. I have some Oem 15" wheels with a +55 offset and was planning to use a 15MM spacer to get around a +40mm total offset with the same size tires you have.

I was curious how much space you had between the tire and fender?
Also how much space between the tire and strut/spring perch?

[sleepersoob02]

You mean from the tire rubbing against the inside edge of the fender? I would say 1/2"
I have about an inch of clearance there maybe a little less.

[Soupastud]

looks good how much is your speedometer off

[sleepersoob02]

8 mph at 70

[keif]

I'm thinking about running enkei rc-g4s with either this tire or the geolander 205/70. Only problem is they are +50 but i love the styling. Do you have an idea if they would rub the struts at that offset?

[Team Illuminata]

I'm thinking about running enkei rc-g4s with either this tire or the geolander 205/70. Only problem is they are +50 but i love the styling. Do you have an idea if they would rub the struts at that offset?

Why would you run those rather than "The Last Wheels You'll Ever Need" :bow:

http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetsse.gif (http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetsseb.jpg)http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetacropolissmall.gif (http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetacropolisb.jpg)

[sleepersoob02]

I'm thinking about running enkei rc-g4s with either this tire or the geolander 205/70. Only problem is they are +50 but i love the styling. Do you have an idea if they would rub the struts at that offset?

It would be really close. I wish I could tell you a deffinate answer.

[keif]

Why would you run those rather than "The Last Wheels You'll Ever Need" :bow:

http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetsse.gif (http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetsseb.jpg)http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetacropolissmall.gif (http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Braid/winracetacropolisb.jpg)

I was looking at those too. The car is just a daily driver though. I may do an occasional snow/rally-x and some trail riding. The RC-G4 should hold up fine here, right?

Although i see on the website offsets range from +12 to +49. How does that work? Does it cost extra to get a custom offset?

It would be really close. I wish I could tell you a deffinate answer.

Ok, thanks. I have extended studs on the front so running a spacer up there is no problem. No studs on the rear and i really don't want to install any...sounds like a pain. I think we can run 5mm spacers on the rear without studs which would put me at +45.

[Team Illuminata]

I was looking at those too. The car is just a daily driver though. I may do an occasional snow/rally-x and some trail riding. The RC-G4 should hold up fine here, right?

Although i see on the website offsets range from +12 to +49. How does that work? Does it cost extra to get a custom offset?

Aesthetically they are very similar. The RC-G4 would hold up fine but the BRAIDS are probably stronger, AND CHEAPER, even though TR are discounting the Enkeis because they are not selling well.

The offsets listed are those that can be made at no extra charge. Actually it's 12 to 55. Outside this range costs a little more. We stock them for Subarus in +50, +49 and +45 so you could be driving round on some next week.

[Team Illuminata]

Aesthetically they are very similar. The RC-G4 would hold up fine but the BRAIDS are probably stronger, AND CHEAPER, even though TR are discounting the Enkeis because they are not selling well.

The offsets listed are those that can be made at no extra charge. Actually it's 12 to 55. Outside this range costs a little more. We stock them for Subarus in +50, +49 and +45 so you could be driving round on some next week.


And look how thin the mouting flange is on the Enkei. No steel bolt seats either:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/enkei_racing/swap/enkeir_rcg4_gld_ci1_l.jpg

[keif]

Awesome. Thanks, Paul.

I'm just trying to figure out what i want to do so it may be a while until i get in touch. I live in Michigan too, so i'll be glad to support you guys.:headbang:

[Team Illuminata]

Awesome. Thanks, Paul.

I'm just trying to figure out what i want to do so it may be a while until i get in touch. I live in Michigan too, so i'll be glad to support you guys.:headbang:

Awesome. Where?

I assume you will be going to Sno*Drift then? We will have 4 sponsored cars in the event and one of the 000 cars will be our Jeep Cherokee. Should be many other BRAID shod cars both in and around it and we will have displays at race HQ, Lewiston and Atlanta service areas. Hope to see you there.

[sleepersoob02]

Oooh snow drift, I would love to come to that but it is a crazy long drive for me.

[keif]

Awesome. Where?

I assume you will be going to Sno*Drift then? We will have 4 sponsored cars in the event and one of the 000 cars will be our Jeep Cherokee. Should be many other BRAID shod cars both in and around it and we will have displays at race HQ, Lewiston and Atlanta service areas. Hope to see you there.

Midland.

I still haven't been to sno*drift and most likely i won't be there this year.:-( Good luck! :rally-driver:

[Team Illuminata]

Midland.

I still haven't been to sno*drift and most likely i won't be there this year.:-( Good luck! :rally-driver:


Sooooo close :-(