[hernilious]

Is anyone running this wheel size on a 2017/2018 WRX? If so, how's clearance w/ stock height (is there room for 1-2 inch drop without losing practical driving capability) and do you have any tire recommendations apart from stock (245/40 R18)?

Thanks in advance!
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[Aaron S_]

im running 18x9.5 with a +40. Im running stock suspension and i think our measurements are similar enough where i can say running 1 or 2 inches lower is safe. In terms of tires im running 255/35/r18 and it looks fine

 

[hernilious]

I've actually shifted my interest to your sizing. I did some additional research, and just as you said, there is enough room for a drop with enough clearance to prevent rub. I'm also worried that 19's will cause unnecessary TPMS warnings. What kind of wheels you running? I'm thinking about getting Klutch sl14's or M220's, and some Eibach lowering springs.

 

[Aaron S_]

my wheels are TSW nurburgrings. i had the guys who did the installation just transfer my stock TPMSs over to the new wheels. Idk about putting 19s on just cause 18s generally look pretty good.

 

[ChristopherWRX]

There's something about the WRX's wheel arches that scream for 19's. IMHO.

 

[Sasquatch]

There's something about the WRX's wheel arches that scream for 19's. IMHO.

... or not. Have a look at the sticky above: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspe...wheels-tires-tested-tech-dept-car-driver.html

Lighter is better. Unless all you are after is looks. Performance over looks any day.

 

[SammichTheStout]

I don't know what the stock wheels weigh, but its probably at least 26 pounds per wheel. There are plenty of 19x9" wheels which weigh in at 22 pounds or less. You can have your cake and eat it too.

 

[Sasquatch]

Larger diameter tires also weigh more. That thread I posted was pretty well received at first, so it got stuck.

I understand big is popular aesthetically. Go for it - they are your cars. My goal was always performance.

 

[XJman]

Larger diameter tires also weigh more. That thread I posted was pretty well received at first, so it got stuck.

I understand big is popular aesthetically. Go for it - they are your cars. My goal was always performance.

18 is about the biggest I would ever go on my 2011. Enough side wall to absorb impact and help grip, little enough to give a little more steering response.

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[m3incorp]

I've actually shifted my interest to your sizing. I did some additional research, and just as you said, there is enough room for a drop with enough clearance to prevent rub. I'm also worried that 19's will cause unnecessary TPMS warnings. What kind of wheels you running? I'm thinking about getting Klutch sl14's or M220's, and some Eibach lowering springs.

Going to a 19" will not cause any TPMS warnings.......For some the harsher ride on the shorter sidewalls of a 19" may cause them to prefer an 18".