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bugeye1257 · 06-23-2010, 06:33 PM

damn those look pretty big for 255's but not bad though

some of should look at this thread if you think i t wont work...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=meaty+tire

evomike · 06-23-2010, 06:41 PM

There is too much poke Itll need camber and a huge pull that's all I'm saying, and to pull the rear you gotta take those moldings off.

Whitekryptonit3 · 06-23-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jspek

i bet it rubs first hard corner he takes. i dont like it. looks bad imo.

wow dude. wow.

Yeah sorry spelling errors. That's what usually happens between the market falling again and investors on the phone asking why shares drop 8 %.

Anyway, getting the fenders rolled will help will it not? He could also get fender flares.

evomike · 06-23-2010, 07:11 PM

It's more than a roll

99blazer · 06-23-2010, 07:13 PM

Monster Truck!

jspek · 06-23-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitekryptonit3

Anyway, getting the fenders rolled will help will it not? He could also get fender flares.

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Originally Posted by evomike

It's more than a roll

this.

Whitekryptonit3 · 06-23-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by evomike

It's more than a roll

Ok, so cut the fenders and do a wide-body?

evomike · 06-23-2010, 07:21 PM

That's the expensive way the real way and the way most everyone does it, get a suspension and tires that fit.

Whitekryptonit3 · 06-23-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by evomike

That's the expensive way the real way and the way most everyone does it, get a suspension and tires that fit.

We are all making assumptions here. The OP never went into detail on his future plans. For all we know he might already have ideas for body work.

Whitekryptonit3 · 06-23-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bugeye1257

damn those look pretty big for 255's but not bad though

some of should look at this thread if you think i t wont work...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=meaty+tire

Thanks for posting this.....

Look at this example it works doesn't it?

evomike · 06-23-2010, 07:34 PM

There is easily a quarter of an inch if not more poke on the car in this thread.

Ej6Mike · 06-23-2010, 07:58 PM

looks badass!

sean3 · 06-23-2010, 08:06 PM

I'm busy looking like a dumbass over here, didn't realize they're 18s. 1" taller than stock. Woops.

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

1. Narrower tire, not skinny, but realistically a 255 radial all around is a bit silly for a street car, you'll be hard-pressed to get those tires hot enough to really work at 100% potential on the street anyway, and if you try to meet that mark, you'll be going extremely and unsafely fast.

How is 255 too big? It's rather small for a performance vehicle with the weight of an STI. There are plenty of cars coming with 255+ width tires. I'd be sticking 315s on all four corners of my car if I had the money.

JB'sLGT · 06-23-2010, 08:25 PM

wow that looks like something from mad max

hopefully you can get them fitted with out too much issue

jgartland · 06-23-2010, 09:50 PM

more frush wahh moaaarrr

who cares. i love the meaty tires. it means more grip, and actual use of the tires

ive been getting tired of imprezas lately, seeming as everything has been done, but your car is still hot man. kudos

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

1. Narrower tire, not skinny, but realistically a 255 radial all around is a bit silly for a street car, you'll be hard-pressed to get those tires hot enough to really work at 100% potential on the street anyway, and if you try to meet that mark, you'll be going extremely and unsafely fast.

CN i have 255s all the way around the forester and they arent too big at all. i definitely use them to their full potential and i could go bigger if i wanted a bigger rim. youre just into the sexyness of super stretched donut tires on 12 inch wide rims

Chopper17 · 06-23-2010, 10:12 PM

I really like it and looks pretty mean. But needs something so there is a little less poke. Meater tires with big pokes are made for lifted trucks with wide tires.

PunkboySL2 · 06-23-2010, 10:26 PM

I'm not sure if I like it or not haha

CleanNeon98 · 06-24-2010, 12:02 AM

But to "serve a purpose" and be "functional" that won't work. Needs more negative camber at the least, 255 would work easy if the wheels had just a bit more positive offset, that just looks like trouble.

05suby · 06-24-2010, 01:10 PM

i got nothing against meatier tires but poking out this much looks awkward to me with 255s. imo poke looks better with more stretch and smaller tires. you running spacers?

stover · 06-24-2010, 04:00 PM

looks stupid to me, either the wheels need to be sunken in more with more low or some camber and a little tire stretch with more low, looks like a monster truck now

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06-23-2010, 10:12 PM	#56
Chopper17 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Connecticut Member #7860 My Ride: If it dont smoke black bring it back! iTrader: (0)	I really like it and looks pretty mean. But needs something so there is a little less poke. Meater tires with big pokes are made for lifted trucks with wide tires. __________________ Fun Vehicle - Yamaha Warrior 102ci Cobra pipes, Power Commander and Drag Bars Daily Driver for rainy days/winter - 2001 ECLB 6spd 7.3l Flatbed, 4" TB, Edge evo, Dick Cepek 35" MT's, AFE intake Off Road Vehicle - 2011 Polaris Sportsman 550XP Limited Edition in Pearl White

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06-24-2010, 12:02 AM	#58
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	But to "serve a purpose" and be "functional" that won't work. Needs more negative camber at the least, 255 would work easy if the wheels had just a bit more positive offset, that just looks like trouble. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

06-23-2010, 06:33 PM	#41
bugeye1257 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ivyland, pa Member #8105 My Ride: 2002 subaru wrx/holset power ;) iTrader: (0)	damn those look pretty big for 255's but not bad though some of should look at this thread if you think i t wont work... http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=meaty+tire

06-23-2010, 06:41 PM	#42
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	There is too much poke Itll need camber and a huge pull that's all I'm saying, and to pull the rear you gotta take those moldings off.

06-23-2010, 07:11 PM	#44
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	It's more than a roll

06-23-2010, 07:13 PM	#45
99blazer Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shamong nj Member #6952 My Ride: 99 blazer iTrader: (0)	Monster Truck!

06-23-2010, 07:21 PM	#48
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	That's the expensive way the real way and the way most everyone does it, get a suspension and tires that fit.

06-23-2010, 07:34 PM	#51
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	There is easily a quarter of an inch if not more poke on the car in this thread.

06-24-2010, 01:10 PM	#59
05suby Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aston Member #5738 My Ride: 2005 WRX iTrader: (1)	i got nothing against meatier tires but poking out this much looks awkward to me with 255s. imo poke looks better with more stretch and smaller tires. you running spacers? __________________ WFCrew #231 Form > Function Static > Bagged To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ....GO R.I.P. Sherwood "No Home"

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