[RobotRyan]

After 3 years and 40k miles, our 2020 Ascent Limited got some new wheels and tires.

• Niche Gamma 18x8 ET+40 (Matte Black, 1800lbs Load Rating)
• Geolandar A/T G015 245/60R18

@Dante How are you liking the G015? It looks like it has been over a year now? I ran G015 on my Outback for 100,000mi (EDIT: Multiple sets) and was REALLY happy with them. I am now looking to get them for the Ascent... I like the wheels as well! Are you still happy with the combo 17/18 months on?

 

[Discount Tire]

Would love to see more forum member pics of upgraded wheels and tires. Summer is coming and it's time to dress up those Subi's.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Sadly, going to Discount Tire to get my tires and wheels mounted and balanced isn't easy, since the closest is a half day away, so, my friends at AZP Installs does the mounting and balancing...

BUT, it's @Discount Tire where I've bought all but one set of test tires from Falken when I was testing the AT3W's for the community, from our friends over at Discount Tire's Direct division, and they've shipped my needs either to me, or directly to my friends at AZP Installs (they're also the company that helped us test fit the first nine 17" wheels for the Ascent, entirely at THEIR cost, plus assisted me in ruling out literally dozens more that were too small inside the "barrel" or not load rated high enough).

Seriously, since 2013 starting with my 2010 Outback Premium 6MT, Discount Tire is the only place I've bought tires and wheels from.
And accessories, and extra lug nuts, and TPMS sensors, etc...

Here's some of the tires DTD has helped me get for my Ascent, on the 17" wheels DTD helped me select - the very first ever 17" wheel set to go on an Ascent, and the very first one on the "it fits" list!

(all are 245/65R17)

Nitto Ridge Grappler Hybrid Mud/All Terrains
I cannot tell you how much I love these tires in mud and mush!!! And they're pretty comfy on the road, too!

Falken Wildpeak AT3W's
(the original set was the test set from Falken, two of which I destroyed on the trail due to slipped toe bolts - Discount Tire came to the rescue with two matching replacements!!!)

BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2's
(NOT recommended - get the Falken AT4W's or AT3W's- these things stop the worst of any all terrain tire I have ever used when it's wet, muddy, sandy, snowy or icy).
They're also way too heavy for what they do.

NOTE: There's a new KO3 out now that addresses all of those complaints, like their HORRIBLE stopping distance (20-40 feet farther than all of the comparable competition)

But they do look pretty.

Seriously, this day I might as well have been on ice....

Kumho Road Venture AT51's
These tires were surprisingly amazing in almost every respect - and the new AT52's are supposed to be even better.

LET'S SEE MORE!!!
For one thing, I love looking at other Ascents. For another, I am considering my next set of wheels.
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[Hev0071]

Gear off road 758 sector c wheels
General grabber APT tires

 

[Discount Tire]

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View attachment 24514 Gear off road 758 sector c wheels
General grabber APT tires

Nice pics and great looking Subi! Love the red and black and a little tan.

 

[DirtDiver]

I'd love to find a fitment to close the wheel gap. Any tuner's out there prefer more of the street performance mods, maybe running a 22" with a 35 tire fitment?

 

[Robert.Mauro]

I'd love to find a fitment to close the wheel gap. Any tuner's out there prefer more of the street performance mods, maybe running a 22" with a 35 tire fitment?

Won't work. 😔 Anything bigger than 1/2" more than our tires will rub.

 

[DirtDiver]

You don't think I could get away with a 265/35R22?

 

[Discount Tire]

You don't think I could get away with a 265/35R22?

A 255/40R22 looks to be a solid fit.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

You don't think I could get away with a 265/35R22?

A 255/40R22 looks to be a solid fit.

Yep, both will fit, with the 265/35R22 option being closer to OEM size (1/4" off) and the 255/40 option being about 1/2" larger.

1/2" is the max size difference before the tire will rub (under certain conditions).

 

[DirtDiver]

Yep, both will fit, with the 265/35R22 option being closer to OEM size (1/4" off) and the 255/40 option being about 1/2" larger.

1/2" is the max size difference before the tire will rub (under certain conditions).

255/40R22 sounds close to what I was going for. I like the 40 sidewall over the 35 on a vehicle like this. And a 1/2" less wheel gap would make me happy. lol

 

[Wurldwidewes]

After getting some feedback from here and the facebook group, I finally pulled the trigger on some Falken Wildpeak at3w 265/60r18 with no lift. Man makes the car look so much meaner haha. View attachment 6274 View attachment 6275 View attachment 6276

Hey just wanted to ask…. Did you have to anything special in order to make that tire size fit?

 

[Wurldwidewes]

SOOOO many OEM sized options now. When the Ascent first came out, some of our choices were limited. lol. Look for good 102H rated (or higher, eg: 105H) 20" tires that match the stock size of 245/50R20 and you're all set. Blizzaks and the Nokian line seem to be favorites.

Alternatively, there's now decently snow rated all terrains that come in OEM 245/50R20 size, which give you a few other options to consider.

Hi Robert. You seem to be the expert here. I just seen a post in this thread of a guy running 265 60R18 with no lift. Would you say this would be ok to run without anything rubbing or anything like that?

 

[Jim_in_PA]

Hi Robert. You seem to be the expert here. I just seen a post in this thread of a guy running 265 60R18 with no lift. Would you say this would be ok to run without anything rubbing or anything like that?

A lift will not materially change the tire size limitations on a Unibody vehilcle like the Ascent. "In general", lifts for these vehicles just stretch the suspension. It gives a little more ground clearance, but it's not really changing the relationship relative to the body like a lift on a body-on-frame vehicle.

 

[TSiWRX]

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Falken Wildpeak AT3W's
(the original set was the test set from Falken, two of which I destroyed on the trail due to slipped toe bolts - Discount Tire came to the rescue with two matching replacements!!!)

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BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2's
(NOT recommended - get the Falken AT4W's or AT3W's- these things stop the worst of any all terrain tire I have ever used when it's wet, muddy, sandy, snowy or icy).
They're also way too heavy for what they do.

NOTE: There's a new KO3 out now that addresses all of those complaints, like their HORRIBLE stopping distance (20-40 feet farther than all of the comparable competition)

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Subjective takes (without winter performance) from various sources are starting to come out, with respect to the KO3 and AT4W -

I'm honestly not sure how they were able to assess winter performance of these two tires. I'm not sure I can get behind this YT Channel at all, but it does start off the discussion (note its upload date of about a month ago).

Note that the presenter is very careful to note that what he lays out in the video is totally subjective.
- This was a US-based (Utah) assessment.

Not debating performance at this point. 😝 Just wanted folks to know to keep their eyes peeled for coming tests, since it's about that season.

 

[FlyingAvocado]

18” Sparco Gravel wheel with pirelli scorpion AT tires-

this looks like a great wheel, no clearance issues, load rated at over 1900lbs. Discount tire said it would fit, (they were out of stock) tire rack said they wouldn’t fit - searched here to see if anyone was running them and couldn’t find anyone mentioning it. So I took a chance and love it

I just picked up a MY23 Ascent Limited and am looking at getting these wheels. I know you posted this a long while ago, but I just wanted to see if you have any updates since then. Any issues with rubbing or caliper clearance? Did the tire selection have anything to do with the wheels you chose, or just the tires you wanted? Is there anything else I might want to know before I pull the trigger on this major purchase?

Thanks!

 

[ScoopScoop]

I'm planning to buy aftermarket wheels for a winter setup for my new 2025 Touring, but I'm running into a problem where none of the websites seem to have the 2025 listed in their model selectors. According to the rep at tire rack I talked to, if I build a wheel and tire package pretending I have a 2024 and the wheels get here and don't fit right, that's on me and their fitment guarantee doesn't apply. He wasn't sure when they would get their hands on a 2025 to make whatever measurements they need to make. Does anyone know if there were any changes to the brake system or anything else that could effect wheel fitment for a 2025 vs 2024?

I'm planning to go with MSW type 77 with 245/60R18 blizzak dm-v2. Load rating for those wheels is 1929lb.

Am I correct in my understanding that the vehicle will just recognize the new tpms sensors on the new wheels after I install and drive them for a bit? No need for a tool to register/link them?

Thanks in advance

 

[Jim_in_PA]

I'm planning to buy aftermarket wheels for a winter setup for my new 2025 Touring, but I'm running into a problem where none of the websites seem to have the 2025 listed in their model selectors.

There are no meaningful differences between MY25 and previous model years...same vehicle generation.

 

[albertocasares]

Did you have to trim anything or was it a perfect fit? No rubbing?

 

[ScoopScoop]

I'm planning to buy aftermarket wheels for a winter setup for my new 2025 Touring, but I'm running into a problem where none of the websites seem to have the 2025 listed in their model selectors. According to the rep at tire rack I talked to, if I build a wheel and tire package pretending I have a 2024 and the wheels get here and don't fit right, that's on me and their fitment guarantee doesn't apply. He wasn't sure when they would get their hands on a 2025 to make whatever measurements they need to make. Does anyone know if there were any changes to the brake system or anything else that could effect wheel fitment for a 2025 vs 2024?

I'm planning to go with MSW type 77 with 245/60R18 blizzak dm-v2. Load rating for those wheels is 1929lb.

Am I correct in my understanding that the vehicle will just recognize the new tpms sensors on the new wheels after I install and drive them for a bit? No need for a tool to register/link them?

Thanks in advance

Follow up on my post. I went ahead and bought the above wheel/tire combo (18x8 msw type 77 with blizzak dm-v2 size 245/60R18) and everything fits fine.

I did have to buy a cheap tpms tool to "wake up" the new tpms sensors before the car would recognize them and link up automatically. I haven't switched back to the summer set to see if it's needed each tire rotation or not. I wish tire rack would have woken them up before shipping to me.