Time to start thinking about tires. - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2008-12-06, 01:26 PM

H&R Spacers!

Dewey · 2008-12-06, 02:04 PM

Sweet. so i shouldnt be too worried about not being able to get them to fit? cause im starting to see that i wont be able to afford some 17s before next season. especially if i want to get some coils.

Kevin M · 2008-12-06, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

H&R Spacers!

More specifically, the high quality extended lug studs that come with them are pretty sweet. High on my priority list with my next autocross car to give me more wheel choice flexibility.

Emboyoyo · 2008-12-08, 09:29 AM

Anybody know a cheap place to get tires mounted and balanced?? It's $80 at Les Schwab....And I need them mounted this week

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-12-08, 09:43 AM

Walmart has always done a good job for me and they have screwed my wheels 100% less than Les Schwab has. I would only take factory size wheels to them though.

Emboyoyo · 2008-12-08, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Walmart has always done a good job for me and they have screwed my wheels 100% less than Les Schwab has. I would only take factory size wheels to them though.

Okay...I'll have to check there...Thanks!

cody · 2008-12-08, 09:47 AM

Last time I checked, Nissan of Reno only charges $75 and you can request that Cory do them.

sperry · 2008-12-08, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Last time I checked, Nissan of Reno only charges $75 and you can request that Cory do them.

It's over $100 now.

Emboyoyo · 2008-12-08, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

It's over $100 now.

Yeah...I already talked to Cory...That's a little too high for me

Dean · 2008-12-08, 10:11 AM

Walmart was under $10/tire for mount and 1 time balance and slightly higher for "lifetime" balance when I checked at Mae Ann store last month.

cody · 2008-12-08, 11:04 AM

Big-O has been advertising for a while now that they will mount and balance your "snow tires" for $50 and they throw in 4 plastic bags for the tires that come off.

Dewey · 2008-12-08, 11:40 AM

Holy hell that is expensive for a 4m + b... Chevron only charges 60 bucks and I thought that was expensive.

A1337STI · 2008-12-08, 02:52 PM

MR Hubcap on E.Glendale and 395.

great prices.

dewmudgeon, WHY WHY WHY are you looking for 17's?

(or why does anyone who can fit 16's over their brakes look for 17s?)

do you want to optimize your cars Go fast potential? or do you want the cool look of big rims?

Moment of Inertia is I = k * M * R^2
constant K = 1 solid ring

so there for decreasing the mass of a 22.5 pound rim by 2.5 pounds has the same affect on our moment of inertia as going down to a 16". those rims i listed actually weight 13.5 lbs so to beat their moment of inertia you'll need to find a 17 that weights less then 12 pounds.

https://www.bigwheels.net/index.php?...20Flat%20Black 16X8 $688 48 offset.

BTW did you know you can fit 14" rims over rear 2003 WRX brakes?

[think 13's might fit, but haven't checked]

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-12-08, 03:06 PM

14" rims are gay as hell. IEO

sperry · 2008-12-08, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1337STI

MR Hubcap on E.Glendale and 395.

great prices.

dewmudgeon, WHY WHY WHY are you looking for 17's?

(or why does anyone who can fit 16's over their brakes look for 17s?)

do you want to optimize your cars Go fast potential? or do you want the cool look of big rims?

Moment of Inertia is I = k * M * R^2
constant K = 1 solid ring

so there for decreasing the mass of a 22.5 pound rim by 2.5 pounds has the same affect on our moment of inertia as going down to a 16". those rims i listed actually weight 13.5 lbs so to beat their moment of inertia you'll need to find a 17 that weights less then 12 pounds.

https://www.bigwheels.net/index.php?...20Flat%20Black 16X8 $688 48 offset.

BTW did you know you can fit 14" rims over rear 2003 WRX brakes?

[think 13's might fit, but haven't checked]

Lot's of good wide summer performance tires only come in 17"+ sizes. As soon as Bridgestone makes an RE01R in 285/50/15, the autocrossers will be all over smaller rims.

cody · 2008-12-08, 04:08 PM

Yah, I tried looking for tires for 16X8's and this is all I could find:

Hankook Ventus R-S2
(Extreme Performance Summer)
Size: 245/45ZR16
Serv. Desc: 94W Load Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) UTQG: Treadwear: 200
Traction: AA
Temperature: A200 AA A
Price: $113.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=1&RunFlat=All

Dean · 2008-12-08, 04:27 PM

What Scott said... Find a 255, 275, 305+++ width in a <50 series tire in a 14-16" and the race/solo community will beat a path to your door.

And actually, for the same level of stiffness, rubber probably weighs more than aluminum...

17s remain one of the best bang for your buck wheel/tire combination form both a cost and performance perspective for 3000+ lb. street cars. Miatas are another topic...

MPREZIV · 2008-12-09, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

It's over $100 now.

Yeah, used to be just over $50. They doubled it. And the AWESOME part is that they cut the labor by 60%, so I now make LESS THAN HALF of what I used to actually doing the work... Making sure Taylor Wondries stays rich, and I stay poor...

Dewey · 2008-12-09, 03:50 PM

I want 17's because of tire selection and i plan on upgrading to bigger brakes in the future.

A1337STI · 2008-12-10, 09:42 AM

Oh damn,
Didn't realize there are basically only Hoosiers and VictoRacers for 16" tires wider then 235. I was really thinking there would be more wide tires for 16's.

255/50ZR16 A6 Hoosiers Would make your car have silly amounts of tire grip though.
I've seen Allon run 275/40/17 on a 17X8 so i would imagine that 265/45ZR16 would fit on a 16X8 OMFG but its Price: $221.00 (each)

Brakes are cool to have, Cory has an awesome brake package!

sperry · 2008-12-10, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1337STI

Oh damn,
Didn't realize there are basically only Hoosiers and VictoRacers for 16" tires wider then 235. I was really thinking there would be more wide tires for 16's.

255/50ZR16 A6 Hoosiers Would make your car have silly amounts of tire grip though.
I've seen Allon run 275/40/17 on a 17X8 so i would imagine that 265/45ZR16 would fit on a 16X8 OMFG but its Price: $221.00 (each)

Brakes are cool to have, Cory has an awesome brake package!

On that note, if you're willing to go to true race slicks (non autocross legal), you can find all sorts of crazy sticky/crazy expensive tires for small/wide rims.

You know, like a 12x12...

zpeed · 2008-12-10, 10:20 PM

Reno Costco less than $50 for all 4 to mount & balance. They also use Nitrogen to filled the tires.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-12-10, 10:28 PM

^Is that the price if you buy their tires?

Kevin M · 2008-12-11, 10:11 AM

Last I checked Costco will not mount tires you didn't buy there.

Dewey · 2008-12-11, 11:19 AM

drive up to incline and have chevron mount them.
60 dollars for mount and balance

2008-12-06, 01:26 PM	#26
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	H&R Spacers! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-12-06, 02:04 PM	#27
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	Sweet. so i shouldnt be too worried about not being able to get them to fit? cause im starting to see that i wont be able to afford some 17s before next season. especially if i want to get some coils. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-12-08, 09:43 AM	#30
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Walmart has always done a good job for me and they have screwed my wheels 100% less than Les Schwab has. I would only take factory size wheels to them though. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-12-08, 09:47 AM	#32
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Last time I checked, Nissan of Reno only charges $75 and you can request that Cory do them. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-12-08, 10:11 AM	#35
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Walmart was under $10/tire for mount and 1 time balance and slightly higher for "lifetime" balance when I checked at Mae Ann store last month. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-12-08, 09:29 AM	#29
Emboyoyo EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 259 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Class: Novice	Anybody know a cheap place to get tires mounted and balanced?? It's $80 at Les Schwab....And I need them mounted this week

2008-12-08, 11:04 AM	#36
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Big-O has been advertising for a while now that they will mount and balance your "snow tires" for $50 and they throw in 4 plastic bags for the tires that come off. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-12-08, 11:40 AM	#37
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	Holy hell that is expensive for a 4m + b... Chevron only charges 60 bucks and I thought that was expensive. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-12-08, 02:52 PM	#38
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	MR Hubcap on E.Glendale and 395. great prices. dewmudgeon, WHY WHY WHY are you looking for 17's? (or why does anyone who can fit 16's over their brakes look for 17s?) do you want to optimize your cars Go fast potential? or do you want the cool look of big rims? Moment of Inertia is I = k * M * R^2 constant K = 1 solid ring so there for decreasing the mass of a 22.5 pound rim by 2.5 pounds has the same affect on our moment of inertia as going down to a 16". those rims i listed actually weight 13.5 lbs so to beat their moment of inertia you'll need to find a 17 that weights less then 12 pounds. https://www.bigwheels.net/index.php?...20Flat%20Black 16X8 $688 48 offset. BTW did you know you can fit 14" rims over rear 2003 WRX brakes? [think 13's might fit, but haven't checked] __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2008-12-08, 03:06 PM	#39
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	14" rims are gay as hell. IEO __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-12-08, 04:08 PM	#41
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yah, I tried looking for tires for 16X8's and this is all I could find: Hankook Ventus R-S2 (Extreme Performance Summer) Size: 245/45ZR16 Serv. Desc: 94W Load Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) UTQG: Treadwear: 200 Traction: AA Temperature: A200 AA A Price: $113.00 (each) Estimated Availability: In Stock http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=1&RunFlat=All __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-12-08, 04:27 PM	#42
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	What Scott said... Find a 255, 275, 305+++ width in a <50 series tire in a 14-16" and the race/solo community will beat a path to your door. And actually, for the same level of stiffness, rubber probably weighs more than aluminum... 17s remain one of the best bang for your buck wheel/tire combination form both a cost and performance perspective for 3000+ lb. street cars. Miatas are another topic... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-12-09, 03:50 PM	#44
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	I want 17's because of tire selection and i plan on upgrading to bigger brakes in the future. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-12-10, 09:42 AM	#45
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Oh damn, Didn't realize there are basically only Hoosiers and VictoRacers for 16" tires wider then 235. I was really thinking there would be more wide tires for 16's. 255/50ZR16 A6 Hoosiers Would make your car have silly amounts of tire grip though. I've seen Allon run 275/40/17 on a 17X8 so i would imagine that 265/45ZR16 would fit on a 16X8 OMFG but its Price: $221.00 (each) Brakes are cool to have, Cory has an awesome brake package! __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2008-12-10, 10:20 PM	#47
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Reno Costco less than $50 for all 4 to mount & balance. They also use Nitrogen to filled the tires.

2008-12-10, 10:28 PM	#48
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	^Is that the price if you buy their tires? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-12-11, 10:11 AM	#49
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Last I checked Costco will not mount tires you didn't buy there. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-12-11, 11:19 AM	#50
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	drive up to incline and have chevron mount them. 60 dollars for mount and balance __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

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