Happy New Year and Thanks!!!

[Motostar Performance.com]

Civic Si HB,
I agree with the 245/35R18 size being the best choice for the proper sized non stretched tire. Tho for the fall I ran a 225/40R18 on the 18x8.5 rim and the stretch was minimal. You could also try a 235/40R18 to split the difference if after the test fit it looks like the 245 would be too wide. As I recall you car looked like it had a decent amount of room to begin with, but I think the best bet would be to do another test fit to see where we needed to be. Hopefully the fit is pretty good and the fender roll will give you that little bit of extra room necessary to clear without rubbing.

[Motostar Performance.com]

Boosted Euro,
The stock width of the 16" wheel on the 04 Forester XT is 6.5. I have a customer in MA that specializes in Legacy GT's, and they often run the 235/40R18 tire size on the XXR 522's 18x8.5 without rolling the fenders on stock height, and with rolling on slightly lowered suspension. If at any time you need tire dimension calculations let me know and I will provide you guys with that info.

[Boosted Euro]

Hey Gene.. can I get a .price on the 521 and 522 in the +38 18x8.5 I believe that is about the right size for what I want .

here is how I want the wheels and tires to fit.

THESE ARE -17”x9" Drag DR-31 et 38 ON A 04 forester











18x8.5 will be a little less aggressive but I was thinking I would rather play it safe with less "poke" and then run small spacers if I need to.

[Boosted Euro]

Bump? Actually .. do either one of those come 18x9 with +38

[Motostar Performance.com]

The XXR 521 is made in a 18x8.5 +40mm 5x100/114.3 Flat Black with Chrome faux rivets $152.00/wheel shipped.

The XXR 522 is made in a 18x8.5 +48mm 5x100/114.3 Flat Black, Chromium Black, or Gold. $147.00/wheel shipped.

The XXR 522 is also made in a 18x9.5 +38mm 5x100/114.3 in the same colors listed in the 18x8.5 above. $150.00/wheel shipped.

You will also need a new lug nut kit, I have 2 brands available, Gorilla Blk Chrome or Topline standard shiny chrome finish.

Gorilla Black Chrome 12mm x 1.25 with key $40.00/kit.
Topline Chrome 12mm x 1.25 with key $30.00/kit.

[Motostar Performance.com]

The XXR 521 18x8.5 +40mm Flat Black - available with good stock. XXR also has the alternate color rivets available in red and blue for an additional $50.00, no Gold rivets at this time.

The XXR 522 18x8.5 +48mm - 5 left in the country on the Chromium Black, no Gold and no Flat Black at this time.

XXR 522 18x9.5 +38mm - low availability on the Flat Black, and Chromium Black, no availability on the Gold at this time.

[g20sleeperjdm]

i that car

[Boosted Euro]

i that car

Me too... almost makes me want to do 17's instead but 18with a 45 will have almost the same rolling diameter as stock 16's on 65's. 1.? Difference. So speedo will be close.

Thank you Gene!

I think I'm leaning towards the 522 18x9.5 then I run a 225/45/18

Other question is color.. chrome black or flat black.. ?

[Motostar Performance.com]

Plan on rolling your fenders if it hasn't been done yet, you will need the room regardless of the wheel/tire combo you select. Will this car be lowered like the example picture you provided?

[Boosted Euro]

More then likely... I'm still working out the suspension options at the moment. Will be doing that before pulling the trigger on the wheels. Rolling of the fenders will be done, my buddy has a roller I can use.

[civic si hb]

Me too... almost makes me want to do 17's instead but 18with a 45 will have almost the same rolling diameter as stock 16's on 65's. 1.? Difference. So speedo will be close.

Thank you Gene!

I think I'm leaning towards the 522 18x9.5 then I run a 225/45/18

Other question is color.. chrome black or flat black.. ?

Same wheels I have except in 17's

The wife is taking my 17's though and I'll be going 18's at some time this summer.

[Boosted Euro]

Mmmm... just found this

XXR 522 18x9.5 +38

Now look at these.... now these are the same wheels only different specs .

These are 18x8.5 +48 , top pic is 18x9.5 +38, see how much better the top wheels look..

[Matt Musto]

Me too... almost makes me want to do 17's instead but 18with a 45 will have almost the same rolling diameter as stock 16's on 65's. 1.? Difference. So speedo will be close.

Thank you Gene!

I think I'm leaning towards the 522 18x9.5 then I run a 225/45/18

Other question is color.. chrome black or flat black.. ?

A 9.5 rim should have a 255 - 275 mm tire.

225 will be hella vw stretch on a 9.5 and will be gayer than aids on a suby and rape handling and even straight line performance to a degree

[Boosted Euro]

A 9.5 rim should have a 255 - 275 mm tire.

225 will be hella vw stretch on a 9.5 and will be gayer than aids on a suby and rape handling and even straight line performance to a degree

I wasn't sure on the tire size but now I know I have made the right decision ... . Lol

[Matt Musto]

Lol...