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SilentRacer
03-31-2007, 04:56 PM
Ok so i went to the shop to install the new 225/50/17, they fit on the back fine but in the front they hit the springs, mechanic said with a 5mm spacer I should be able to fit them....so where do I get spacers?
JMoney
03-31-2007, 06:18 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/wheel-sp ... 0095930944 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/wheel-spacers-4-5-lug-4x98-120-5x100-115-5mm-4-pcs_W0QQitemZ170095930944QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170095930944)
ivwarrior
03-31-2007, 06:29 PM
A better option would be 225/45/17 tires, as they're much closer to stock diameter, so your speedo will still be accurate, and they shouldn't rub. Without the need for spacers, which will likely put stress on your wheel bearings, probably require longer wheel studs, and push your wheel out from the hub which centers the wheel/transfers the weight of the car to the wheel.
SilentRacer
03-31-2007, 06:47 PM
thanks j, going with smaller tires isn't an option at this point.
Reason
03-31-2007, 08:25 PM
I had 225/45/17 on my BD. Why didn't they tell you they wouldn't fit?
SilentRacer
03-31-2007, 10:06 PM
I had 225/45/17 on my BD. Why didn't they tell you they wouldn't fit?

The 225/45/17 do fit, which is what I had before. Thats why I was surprised that these don't. The 225/50 hits the tophat of the shock.
Reason
03-31-2007, 10:12 PM
I had 225/45/17 on my BD. Why didn't they tell you they wouldn't fit?

The 225/45/17 do fit, which is what I had before. Thats why I was surprised that these don't. The 225/50 hits the tophat of the shock.

Because it has a 50 side wall. with the 225/45/ 17 you can barely put your finger between the tire and perch.
Wiscon_Mark
03-31-2007, 10:52 PM
That's because he's silly and wanted more sideway for crappy New York streets, but wanted to keep 17s...

Hope the spacers work for ya dude!
rougeben83
04-01-2007, 03:39 AM
IIRC, 5mm is the max that is suggested by the wheel gurus on NASIOC. Being that BE's pretty much have the same front end as all the other Subaru's, I think you can apply that rule to yours as well.
SilentRacer
04-01-2007, 10:13 AM
That's because he's silly and wanted more sideway for crappy New York streets, but wanted to keep 17s...


Its cause I gotta get all that powa to the ground fool :banghead:
adw_terror
04-06-2007, 04:09 AM
just a thought- i have 4 5mm spacers if you want them... $20 for all 4 or $10 for 2 plus shipping... let me know
-Josh
SilentRacer
04-08-2007, 10:12 AM
My luck keeps getting worse. With the spacers the tires do fit but the left front is rubbing......I dunno, eather alignment issues or fallout from the accident. I give up. :smt022 ..... I'd like to keep the back tires, what size do I need on the front to have the least strain on the awd.
d1giPhux
04-08-2007, 10:21 AM
Might be time to revert to option 2 and sell those tires to at least make some of your money back and get some proper ones. I bet someone on nasioc or rs25 would buy them maybe? If not.. shit, its still a brand new set of tires.. you should at least be able to get what you paid for them. :-? You could also get your fenders rolled.. but eh, seems like a bit of a waste of $ to me.
SilentRacer
04-08-2007, 01:57 PM
and on that note is there a way to raise the perch?
dplacencia
04-08-2007, 02:24 PM
and on that note is there a way to raise the perch?

Coilovers will solve your problem. I'm having problems with my 18" rims too. But they will be solved before the meet.
Wiscon_Mark
04-08-2007, 02:26 PM
Mismatched tires are a 'no-no' no matter what. Even if they're the same size, and brand new...enh, it's not a good idea.

Look, you should really just go back to 16s or live with the bumpy ride on the 17s.
rougeben83
04-08-2007, 04:40 PM
Get coilovers to clear them. But then you're going to be stuck back to square one because you'll end up with a stiff ride :lol:
SilentRacer
04-08-2007, 05:18 PM
At least I'll have monster truck tires :grin:
llaprad1
04-12-2007, 07:44 PM
How about OB struts and lowering springs?

That's the only way I know to "raise" the perch.
SilentRacer
04-12-2007, 07:54 PM
I'm looking for the cheapest solution here, and thats not it. Swapping tires is all I can do :-(
d1giPhux
04-12-2007, 10:22 PM
I'm looking for the cheapest solution here, and thats not it. Swapping tires is all I can do :-(

Yea man, id say just sell them / trade them.. i mean, they are brand new.. someone will buy them close to what u bought them for! I hope u can get this settled without too much ha$$le.