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Tommio RS
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Stock rim max width

Post by Tommio RS »

Hi there. I was wondering how wide of a tire can i stick on the stock rims of my 1993 legacy turbo. Stock is 195/60/15. Can i run a 215 or maybe a 225??

Im asking such a dumb sounding question because i want my car to look as stock as humanly possiable. Plus its going to be running some good power soon so im going to try to surprise some WRX's in my area.

Thanks!
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Post by Legacy777 »

I think others have run 215's. From my experience you will probably experience some form of rubbing at that level though.

I'd suggest searching or hopefully someone else will chime in as well.
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Post by Tommio RS »

Hmmm 215's are not bad at all. The answer that i dont know tho is how wide is the stock rim??? They got 195's on them. So Legacy777 your sayin that i can run maybe a 215 on the stock 15's.

Anyone else to give an input???
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Post by Legacy777 »

Umm...no. I misunderstood your question. I thought you were asking what was the max width that would fit on these cars.

The stock 15's are only 6" wide. 205 is probably the widest thing you can get on there.
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Post by Tommio RS »

Aaaa. No problem. I found some sick tires on tire rack!

Bridgestone Potenza RE-11
Kumho Ecsta XS
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08

That should be enough sticking power to hold my mods.

There is only one way i would upgrade my rims. If i can find some 05-09 legacy GT 5 spokes..... And they are NOT cheap to buy new!
93 Legacy Turbo AT Sliver Stock, Ultra Rotty Body
93 Legacy Turbo MT Silver Rob Tune 550cc Lowered GT28 AWIC 4.11 05 Leg GT rims Mint body
95 Chevy Corvette MT ZR-1 Black X Brace Chipped
94 Legacy Turbo AT Blue Stock SOLD
06 Pontiac G6 AT Green Stock SOLD
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