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#802 ·
LXDaps said:
Does anyone have a reference for the load rating on the Sparco Terra 17x7.5 5x114.3 45os? I cannot find it anywhere online.
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This site shows it has a load rating of 675kg, which is about 1488lbs. Each wheel weights 10.62kg, or about 23.47lbs.

For comparison, Motegi MR118 has a max load of 1580lbs, but lighter at 21.87lbs ea (17x8)
 
#803 ·
digo said:

Get your Sparco Terra Wheels in 17x7.5" 5x114.3 ET45, White From Official Distributor DriftShop.com

Free shipping on all wheels Sparco Terra 17x7.5" 5x114.3 ET45, White ! Quick availability, Italian design and perfect finish for your car. Official dealer.
www.driftshop.com www.driftshop.com
This site shows it has a load rating of 675kg, which is about 1488lbs. Each wheel weights 10.62kg, or about 23.47lbs.

For comparison, Motegi MR118 has a max load of 1580lbs, but lighter at 21.87lbs ea (17x8)
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Yeah that kind of makes it a better wheel in most regards. I'm not interested in moving up to 8 inches because I'm only gonna be running 225s on them and don't want to max it out. Plus I like the plate design. The 139 was a contender but I like that the +5mm offset on the Terras is closer to stock.
 
#804 ·
DallasWilderness said:
So here is the latest in my tire saga. The dealer is going to replace my 235 AT3's with the 245's. At the end of the day, vanity got me. I just think the Wilderness looks amazing with 245 AT3's. I'm not the type of driver that would drive for weeks on a mismatched spare. I would get a new one ASAP, but I don't want to damage anything on the OBW if I were to have to run it for 50 miles or so. The apparent difference in height is .4" and only .1" in width according to Falken website. My biggest question is would it be ok to just keep my 235 spare as an "emergency only" spare since it fits in the spare tire well? Or is there any chance of a completely deflated 245 fitting in the spare tire well? Probably not since the 235 barely fit after I added some sound deadening.

I would like to avoid getting a rear tire carrier even though they look super cool. Dang it, maybe I will just get a rear tire carrier.
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Be sure and post pics of the 245s when you get them mounted. (y)
 
#805 ·
So….. finally pulled the plug and bought 245/55 r18 Michelin CrossClimate2’s and installed on my new RWC SB1012 18x8, ET48 wheels (Anthracite colour) Fills out wheel wells very nicely - no rubbing anywhere (tires still have 9 or 10 mm spacing from front struts).
The RWC’s are 25 lb (same as OEM wheels) and have hubcentric fit for OB’s and have a load rating of 750kg (1650 lb), higher than many lightweight wheels which I wanted for loading up. The small OEM Subaru hubs also fit on these wheels which is a nice touch.
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The 18” wheel/tire combo adds 4 lbs per corner over the OEM 225/65r17’s. Only had it out once so far today and it’s noticeably quieter than the OEM setup - go figure……. The the CC2’s are 29 lb - the lightest 245’s I saw in my searches. This setup makes the car feel a bit heavier, but smoothes out acceleration from standing start (with barely noticeable impact on acceleration). However, accelerating and merging onto the highway (at higher revs) doesn’t appear to have been impacted at all and seems smoother.
Will report on mileage impacts next ………
 
#808 · (Edited by Moderator)
Thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. It's been very helpful.

What I need some insight on is 225 vs 235 for an 18" x 8" rim.

I tried to find an 18" x 7.5" that I liked (to stay closer to stock) but failed.

I have a 2020 Onyx XT and would like to stay close to stock (don't want to affect gas mileage too much or speedometer accuracy).

So if I go with an 18" x 8" rim and wildpeaks while staying close to stock weight...

I'm considering Enkei TSR-6 18" x 8" w/ +40mm offset...

Pros and cons of 235/60R18 vs. 225/60R18 tires?
 
#809 ·
Welcome to the forums @asparu,

Easiest option is staying with OEM sizing as it keeps your full size spare into play. And you won't have to worry about the negligible speedometer +/- error with the larger size tires.

C.
 
#810 ·
asparu said:
Thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. It's been very helpful.

What I need some insight on is 225 vs 235 for an 18" x 8" rim.

I tried to find an 18" x 7.5" that I liked (to stay closer to stock) but failed.

I have a 2020 Onyx XT and would like to stay close to stock (don't want to affect gas mileage too much or speedometer accuracy).

So if I go with an 18" x 8" rim and wildpeaks while staying close to stock weight...

I'm considering Enkei TSR-6 18" x 8" w/ +40mm offset...

Pros and cons of 235/60R18 vs. 225/60R18 tires?
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I'm going 225 to avoid any extra strain on the cvt and to keep the speedometer accuracy. Didn't want a 8 inch rim to stretch the tire to it's max contact patch width, so going 7.5 width.
 
#814 ·
I keep repeating this so apologies but the Falken Wildpeak in 225/60-18 at 7.8" tread width is significantly wider than other brand tires in that size, and is also wider than the 225/65-17 size (6.9"). It's an oddity but if you want a wider tire, the 225/60-18 Wildpeak A/T Trail has extra wide tread - almost an inch wider than other tires of the same size. It's even wider than the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W in 235/65-17 (7.3")

This is based off Tire Rack's measurements which are not manufacturer specs.

This is a strange situation where you can have a bigger tire (wider tread) and keep the stock size simultaneously.
 
#815 ·
SilverOnyx said:
I keep repeating this so apologies but the Falken Wildpeak in 225/60-18 at 7.8" tread width is significantly wider than other brand tires in that size, and is also wider than the 225/65-17 size (6.9"). It's an oddity but if you want a wider tire, the 225/60-18 Wildpeak A/T Trail has extra wide tread - almost an inch wider than other tires of the same size. It's even wider than the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W in 235/65-17 (7.3")

This is based off Tire Rack's measurements which are not manufacturer specs.

This is a strange situation where you can have a bigger tire (wider tread) and keep the stock size simultaneously.
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Thanks, I will check this out. And sorry, I've been reading a lot of your posts, but I must have missed that. ;/
 
#817 ·
asparu said:
I guess I could always go down to 17". I think I've seen a few 17" x 7.5" that I like.
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Yeah I'm not sure how big a difference it makes. I'm going 17" to give me some more sidewall for dirt or gravel roads.

In other consideration, does anyone know the best coating to put on the rims? Is 9H ceramic hard enough to stop rock chips? I'm trying to decide if I can run these rims in the winter but I live in one of the worst places for humid winters and road salting. Ceramic is hydrophobic but I'm concerned any chips will expose the alloy to oxidation. I could run the steels for winter as well. Anybody have experience with this?
 
#818 ·
@asparu Many people run stock size with 18x8 with no complaints but there are 18x7.5 options - but they might not be the look you want. I got the OZ Hyper GT HLT in 18x7.5 but I'm not an off-roader.

@LXDaps the 9H coating is 9H on the pencil scale, but they trick you into thinking it's the MOHS scale. It's not hard as glass, ceramic, or diamond. A ceramic coating 9H or 10H is about as hard as a fingernail. It's an ultra thin coating. Even actual glass if it were that thin would not protect against rock chips. Your cured clear coat is harder than "ceramic coating". It will not prevent rock chips whatsoever and they caution you to be careful washing with your "ceramic coating". Are they good? Yes - repels dirt and stays cleaner and lasts longer than ordinary waxes or sealants, but it's still a sacrificial layer coating and it won't last long off roading. If you're going to DIY a coating prep is the key and if you have it professionally done read the fine print of the warranty - it may require you to pay out of pocket for annual inspections and pay out of pocket for top coatings.
 
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#820 ·
Doucer said:
Decided to swap the stock rims on my Wilderness and use them for my winter tires. Here are the new rims. They are RSSW Mayfairs.

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Just curious, did you turn the white lettering inside?
I want to either keep the OEM Geolanders with Motegi rims (and hide the white lettering as quick as possible), or upgrade to 235/17's with a similar rim.
 
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