Numbchux Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 yea yea, i know everybody asks about tires. but i want to hear what everybody's running. (maybe a good sticky) just what year/engine, lift size, tire dimensions (standard AND metric if possible), stock springs or not (accord, RX, ?), adjustable suspension?, trimmed fenders?, wheels, and anything else that might be relevant. so those of us putting tires on a lifted rig for the first time can have a bigger "square 1" from which to start. I like this write-up: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=198832&posted=1#post198832 but want more info about sizes. I've ordered a 4" Allied Armament lift, have 15" pug alloys, and adj. suspension, just need tires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I run a 4inch lift, 215/75/15 's on mine. I could of went bigger but didnt want to trim much of my fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 soobmater, what else is in the car (see what Numbchux ask, try and answer that too) When you ask questions, you only ever get half answers. I run 2" lift on my brat (ea81 of cause) replacment suspention (dunno if its special) rear torsion bars cranked to full high adjustment, fronts to go up another 1" when I get the spring compressors back form my bro, fenders not trimed yet, but planning to soon (when I get bigger tires) 14"/6" white sunraysia's, And with all that... I have 185/60/R14's......... Yeah, I'm looking at getting 195/85/r14 or 215/75/r14's I'll have to trim back a couple of inchs for them tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Sorry about that. It is a 85GL wagon. Ea82 standard engine. Tires measure up to about 27 1/2 inches. 15" pug alloys. Stock springs. The tires are hankooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenTBK Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 30x9.50x15 Goodyear Wrangler A/Ts on 15x7 Yota 6 lugs 84 Brat 6" lift EA82 rear coilovers Lightly massaged front fenderwells Right now theres only a slight rub at 1/2 turn when the suspension flexes. I'm going to "massage" them some more here soon when I get the money to order up and tack on 31x13.50 TSLs, which should fit nicely in there and only rub about as much as the Goodyears do now. a couple pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 185/70/14 (appx. 24.2x7.3x14) Yokohama Guardex K2 F720 snow tires on 14" Pug alloys. Vehicle is a '93 Loyale 4WD with stock suspension. Only rubs on very large bumps when fully-loaded. With steels, it would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 86 wagon, slightly modded SPFI EA82, 3" BYB lift, Accord rear springs, RX front springs, running 27" by I can't remember if it's 8" or 8.5" BF Goodrich A/T's on 14" Pug steelies. Had to cut and pound on the front fenders a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 84 GL hatch with PKD 3" lift. 27" Kumho MTs on 14" Pugs with the stock suspension cranked all the way down. Trimmed fenders, but nothing too drastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 4" ByB Lift, 28x8.5 Super Swamper TSL's on 6 lug chrome US Wheel 75 series wheels. Lots of trimmin! Here's my writeup of it: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/article.php?a=55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Awesome...keep 'em coming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 86 brat,4 inch byb lift ,rancho shocks in rear(special mount),kyb struts coupled with rx springs in front,14x6 pug steelies wrapped with 225/75/14 libs,fenders in front slightly massaged for turning radius whereever it needed it to avoid rubbing,i hate rubbing.rear disc brakes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 235/75 R15 (28.9"x8.5") Liberator AT, 3" BYB lift, stock EA82 SPFI (I can still go 80mph and hit 85mph down hill ), stock clutch (no it doesnt slip and yes I can lite the tires up on dry pavement), stock nonadjustable suspension, front fenders cut in half, rear fenders trimmed just enough, front wheel wells beat to snot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superu Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 205x75x14 (give + 1 inch lift) outback struts (give +2 inch lift) custom alum rims 2.25 cat back exhaust thru a magnaflow engine stock with K&N box filter w/ intake crap removed from finder Some loss in 5th gear, but still goes 90 + mph, intake and exhaust fixed big tire weight around town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 83 Brat 3" BYB lift via PKD 205/75/14 Cooper STT's on 14' Pug steelies 5spd d/r tranny w/ Bratsrus1 shifter conversion 1995 Legacy seats LSD Sony c/d player, and 6 x 9 boxes behind the seat with Sony xploid speakers in the dash EA82 dome light Accell superstock coil and wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 31x10.5x15 General Grabber MTs on 15x6 or 15x7 (depends on how you measure) early toyota 6-bolt rims. Measuring about 30.25" actual dia. On a 6" lifted ea82 wagon. Expect cutting/pounding with this combo even with 6" lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 88 Gl wagon 6" SJR Lift 215/75-15 M+S Snow tires (27") stock 6 bolt steel 15"Toyota rims stock dual-range Transaxle no trimming or banging required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 88 Gl wagon 6" SJR Lift 215/75-15 M+S Snow tires (27") stock 6 bolt steel 15"Toyota rims stock dual-range Transaxle no trimming or banging required 6" lift and 27"s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Morgan, you have bigger tires than him with only a three inch lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooinater Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 31" BFGoodrich MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Kumho 27/8.50/14 on an impreza OBS. They barely rub on the rear when going thru a big dip in the road. The fronts rub a little on the plastic mud guard when in reverse. (new wheel bearings on the driver's side might fix that) 88 Gl wagon 6" SJR Lift 215/75-15 M+S Snow tires (27") stock 6 bolt steel 15"Toyota rims stock dual-range Transaxle no trimming or banging required Without a tranasfer case, your tranny will love you long time for not choosing bigger tires than 27s. And to anybody who might think it looks funny to have a tall lift and not so big tires. . . check this out. How about a 12 inch lift and 13's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diluded000 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Big-O Snow King P235 75-R15 studded snow tires on drilled 6-lug 139.5 mm rims from a Nissan Hardbody style truck. Bashed first, then fabricated a 3"-front 2"-rear lift from a block of 3"x2" aluminum stock and some steel. Might not have needed to bash with the lift, just tried to do it with a sledge first. All new brake pads, turned rear rotors, new China front rotors, shocks, struts, tie-rod ends, ball joints, and about half of the bushings. Limited slip diff conversion, braided stainless flex brake lines all around with an as yet untested rear disk brake conversion (tonite). Rides smooth and tracks well, but the carb with 5-speed pushbutton 4wd really lacks power over 6K feet and on hills. Tires provide excellent traction on ice and snowpack, do OK in deep snow, and do OK offroad, but really need thicker tread for protection from rocks. - James B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 6" lift and 27"s ? This is a daily driver I was looking for reliability ,Gas mileage ,drivability on long trips. Plans for bigger tires and a transfercase will probably be on the next wagon converted to a Brat style Truck for more extreame wheelin:brow: SJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 This is a daily driver I was looking for reliability ,Gas mileage ,drivability on long trips. Plans for bigger tires and a transfercase will probably be on the next wagon converted to a Brat style Truck for more extreame wheelin:brow: SJR Ah that explains it. Can't wait to see the Brat with your 6" lift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4mudrat Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 USMB newbie, Ausubaru old old oldie: 215/75/15 BFGoodrich MT on custom-made 15 x 6 rims. 4" body, 1" suspension lifted 1987 GL Sedan, EJ20 conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundeye Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 1987 GL D/R 4WD with 4" OZified lift. 215/75/15 tires on Toyota 4X4 Truck rims (early 90's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.