mcbrat Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 trying to decide what size tires to put on my 86... I sort of like the looks of this size.... I can go bigger, but not sure I want to..... and the answer is..... before http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gallery/86brat/before.jpg after http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gallery/86brat/after.jpg after lightening up the image to see the tires better http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gallery/86brat/after2.jpg I ended up going with 205/70r14 Dayton Quadra SE's for the tread pattern..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Mick, I think it looks nice as it is. I wouldn't go much bigger than that if you are gonna do it at all. With that type of rim It wouldn't look right with big knarly tires. It has that look that let's everyone know it is 4wd but with some class. Nice lookin BRAT. BTW, Where'd this one come from. I don't recall you having this one unless it's the turbo BRAT and you took the stickers off and waxed it up/painted it real nice. Boz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 MT Baja Belted at 27x9.5, sweeeeeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 As in poker - go big, or stay home. If those are the rims, those tires are fine. If you're using different rims, go bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 6, 2004 Author Share Posted May 6, 2004 Boz, that's my 86 (86k miles too ) I've had it since '99 the wheels on it (14s) are not the ones that it will have. I have a set of Subaru Chrome 14" alloys that will go on it. This is my 'baby' that stays in a storage garage over the winter to keep rust away. it only gets driven about 2-3k miles a year (11k since I bought it in Oct. '99). I have my 82 for off-roading, so not interested in going real big. I had 205/65R15's on it previously (now with Archemitis). theones in the pic ar 195/70R14s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W. Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I really liked the wheels you used to have on it (however they do look sweet on Archemitis' Hatch!). If it were mine, I'd go up a size....Just my .02. Cheers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I would go with 205-70-14 snow tires with out the studs, should look just right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I like the rims, and I think you should go up in size. how much I'm not sure but a little atleast it looks odd with the fender gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 6, 2004 Author Share Posted May 6, 2004 I've been leaning towards the 205's too... so what does european styleing on the tires mean? one of the sets I'm looking at list that as a bullet point...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 so what does european styleing on the tires mean? one of the sets I'm looking at list that as a bullet point...... That they can charge $19.99 a tire more for a trumped up idea. Seriously, I don't know, but it just sounds like another advertising ploy. I put 205/75/14's on mine - made by Dayton Rubber Co. (an off brand), but they were $150 mounted and balanced. I thought I'd run these to get any bugs in alignment and rub on wheel wells figured out before I put on some serious meats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 6, 2004 Author Share Posted May 6, 2004 Daytons were what was on it before. it's either gonna be another set of those or some Cheap Kelly Metrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Looks like a skate board Mick. 205/75s at least. Sure is pretty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 The rims are sweet! Honestly it looks a little funny sitting that high with such small tires. I would consider either lowering it a bit or going with taller tires. Since it's just for scooting around the street and sitting in a garage I see why you dont want big tires. Is the suspension cranked up? Maybe you could drop it a bit there. Just my humble opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 6, 2004 Author Share Posted May 6, 2004 the susp is up maybe .5" in front is all. it's a 3" BYB lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesore Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Personally, I like the smaller tires on it. Makes it look lifted more than it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Daytons were what was on it before. it's either gonna be another set of those or some Cheap Kelly Metrics. I sold those Kelly Metrics when I worked @ a tire shop, they actuly are not bad tires. Just keep them inflated right (22PSI or better) and they will hold up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 9, 2004 Author Share Posted May 9, 2004 and the answer is..... before http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gallery/86brat/before.jpg after http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gallery/86brat/after.jpg after lightening up the image to see the tires better http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gallery/86brat/after2.jpg I ended up going with 205/70r14 Dayton Quadra SE's for the tread pattern..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Goog choice, Mick. Nowget that thing out of the garage and show it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 it's sitting in the street right now. I really like those wheels on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 got the centercaps on today. the SUBARU name area was blank, so I created a dual layer vinyl name insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Thosa are sweet. So you say it sits on thew street? Overnight? What time do you go to sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 much better! that distance pic doesnt do the rims justice. cant tell they have a mirror finish untill you look at the close up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W. Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Very nice , did you say those were Subaru wheels? Cheers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 11, 2004 Author Share Posted May 11, 2004 yes, Subaru wheels... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/wheels2/14-subaru-rally-alloys-chrome-closeup.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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