What is the widest size wheel/tires that a SVX can handle without rubbing?

[BATMAN]

front and back?

[Chiketkd]

Using the RX-7 16x8" rims (make a great cross-over wheel for the SVX) you'll be able to fit 245/40 rubber without rubbing issues.

That's the largest set-up I know of that works with no problems. However, they are dished rims available in teh aftermarket, that push the edge of the wheel outwards of the wheel-wells allowing people to run much larger tires.

-Chike

[GreenMarine]

Originally posted by BATMAN
front and back?

Ya really need to run the same size on the front as the back... Diffrences in rotational speeds are a big deal on Subaru's...... AWD can ruin your style sometimes, but ya can't beat it on a mountian road :):)

[Bwana]

I remember a guy running 265's in the back, and 245's in front.
I think he was in the UK. I'll go try a search.

[Chiketkd]

I also think there was a guy 'down under' who had a similar set-up...

-Chike
Originally posted by Bwana
I remember a guy running 265's in the back, and 245's in front.
I think he was in the UK. I'll go try a search.

[Chiketkd]

This is the guy - grnsvx96. He has like 245's front and 275's rear I think...

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/grnSVX96/16373.JPG

-Chike

[Bwana]

Found a thread from the guy in Australia ASKING about 265's...but I know there was a guy who had them. I specifically remember it was staggered front/back.

I think it was a red car, and the rims were the BBS mesh style.

Cant find anything with a search. :(

[Bwana]

Originally posted by Chiketkd
This is the guy - grnsvx96. He has like 245's front and 275's rear I think...

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/grnSVX96/16373.JPG

-Chike

There we go!

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally posted by Chiketkd
Using the RX-7 16x8" rims (make a great cross-over wheel for the SVX) you'll be able to fit 245/40 rubber without rubbing issues.

That's the largest set-up I know of that works with no problems. However, they are dished rims available in teh aftermarket, that push the edge of the wheel outwards of the wheel-wells allowing people to run much larger tires.

-Chike

I saw 245/50/16 on stock wheels at Subaru service a few years back. I remember looking and thinking, what is that, then taking a closer look.

[Chiketkd]

I've heard of some people stuffing 245's on 7.5" wide rims, but that's dangerous. I guess the taller sidewall (compared to the 245/40) would allow the tire to curve and fit the narrower wheel better, but the rolling circumference of your tires must increase by a lot! :eek:

-Chike
Originally posted by NeedForSpeed
I saw 245/50/16 on stock wheels at Subaru service a few years back. I remember looking and thinking, what is that, then taking a closer look.

[GreenMarine]

I saw 245/50/16 on stock wheels at Subaru service a few years back. I remember looking and thinking, what is that, then taking a closer look.

I am about to give up on looking for RX-7 wheels... Thinking about just going back to stock wheels. But I will be getting a set of Ultra High performance tires that I can use at AutoX... Does anyone know if 245/50's will fit on the stock SVX wheels without a problem?? after using the tire calculator, I found that they would have almost the same circumfrence as stock 225/55's... THe only gain would be that they are wider (exactly what I need)...

Bill, What tire size do you think I could run on the Stock wheels without any issues since I have the Koni/GC suspension...

Thanks :)

[Earthworm]

You would want 245/45-16's to more closely match circumference with 225/50-16's.

[GreenMarine]

Also, lets just say that I know someone that has a set of RX-7 wheels that are in excellent shape and have tires... $400 is what he is asking... would that be too much??

[PDSides]

If your SVX is AWD, don't mix tire sizes. FWD offers many more options, but not necessarily on stock wheels. I know someone who had no issues going with 235/50-16 on stock wheels, but those tires are rare. If you are going to a 245 or larger, or going to a 45 aspect ratio you really need a wider wheel. Check with a reputable tire dealer; most will test fit tires to your car and help you select the right tire-wheel combination. Best wishes.
Preston

[GreenMarine]

If your SVX is AWD, don't mix tire sizes. FWD offers many more options, but not necessarily on stock wheels. I know someone who had no issues going with 235/50-16 on stock wheels, but those tires are rare. If you are going to a 245 or larger, or going to a 45 aspect ratio you really need a wider wheel. Check with a reputable tire dealer; most will test fit tires to your car and help you select the right tire-wheel combination. Best wishes.
Preston

Dude, I know all about AWD and the effects of diffrent tire sizes... The question that I was origionally asking was what the widest tire is that will fit on the SVX wheel... My sexond question was if $400 is a decient deal on a set of excellent condition RX-7 wheels and tires... Also, How do ya tell if the RX-7 wheels are the reenforced ones or the unreenforced ones?

Thanks though

[Earthworm]

Dude, I know all about AWD and the effects of diffrent tire sizes... The question that I was origionally asking was what the widest tire is that will fit on the SVX wheel... My sexond question was if $400 is a decient deal on a set of excellent condition RX-7 wheels and tires... Also, How do ya tell if the RX-7 wheels are the reenforced ones or the unreenforced ones?

Thanks thoughLAN has 255's on his SVX but you need rims with precise offset!

Check e-bay on RX7 rim prices. You'll never buy them new for that price.

Weigh them to determine which ones they are.

[michael]

The stronger ones have a bell shape in between the bolt holes on the mounting surface. The lighter ones have squares.

[immortal_suby]

The stronger ones have a bell shape in between the bolt holes on the mounting surface. The lighter ones have squares.

also the weight is different
see this thread
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28390&highlight=rx7+strong

[SVXRide]

Chris,
The earlier, lighter 3rd Gen RX-7 rims weigh ~12# each, while the later versions weigh ~15# each. I have a set of each and wouldn't even think about autoXing with the 12# version. They will easily handle 245/45 tires and not rub (well, at least not with at least .5 deg of neg camber). I'm in the process of figuring out what it takes to fit 275/45s on all four corners (hot on the heels of Ben&Dave - except they've got the 275/45s mounted on stock rims with 1" spacers).
-Bill
p.s. $400 is a little high, think I picked up my 15# set for around $300 and the 12# set for $250 (they're chrome and the chrome is bad on two of them....)

[PDSides]

front and back?
Sorry Green Marine - I was responding to the original question in this thread, not your inquiry about RX7 wheels.
Preston

[mbtoloczko]

The widest tire that can fit on a given rim width is usually not the best solution. Tires are designed for specific rim diameters and widths. Stuffing a really wide tire on a stock SVX rim will cause vague turn-in response due to the pulled-in sidewalls, and maximum traction for that tire diameter will not be available because the cross section will not have the proper shape. For a 16x7.5" rim, the optimum tire size for good turn-in response and traction is probably either the stock size or maybe a 235/50-16 or 235/45-16.