Need help regarding tires

[AlpineRaven]

Spacers will help, but its not good for the bearings because it causes more stress because the tyres are going outer more instead of being inner- like this---> /-\

But you will come into another problem.. you will have to roll the guards because the tyres will pluck the guards like this photo below...


These model Foresters are suppose to have 215/65 16", or you could have gone to 205/70 16" you wont have a problem...

Cheers
AP

[phrostbyte]

Originally Posted by eden

yeah let us know. im interested myself as my next tyres will be the same size as yours. BTW they look awesome

Thanks. I'm thinking about painting the wheels black, but I'm not sure how well the paint will hold up to the offroad abuse.

Originally Posted by AlpineRaven

Spacers will help, but its not good for the bearings because it causes more stress because the tyres are going outer more instead of being inner- like this---> /-\

But you will come into another problem.. you will have to roll the guards because the tyres will pluck the guards like this photo below...


These model Foresters are suppose to have 215/65 16", or you could have gone to 205/70 16" you wont have a problem...

Cheers
AP

Thanks for the info AP. I ordered a set of 9mm spacers just to test. The stock offset is +48mm on my foz, and the WRX rims that I'm running put me at +55mm. So with the 9mm spacers, that will put me at +46mm. I'm hoping that should give it enough clearance without casuing too much stress to the wheel bearings. Also at +46mm I don't think I'll have to roll the fenders.

I guess all I can do is wait for the spacers to be delivered and see if they work. I'll keep you guys updated.

[phrostbyte]

Just an update. The 9mm wheel spacers did not give enough clearance for the tires to fit. I tried stacking the spacers for an 18mm spacer, but it made the stud too long and I could not screw on the lugnut. So now I guess I have to look for some used SG struts.

I was also told by someone to try camber bolts. Any thoughts on this?

[eden]

Originally Posted by phrostbyte

Just an update. The 9mm wheel spacers did not give enough clearance for the tires to fit. I tried stacking the spacers for an 18mm spacer, but it made the stud too long and I could not screw on the lugnut.

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