Would you know if 17" x 8" wheels with a 44+ offset will clear the brembos? any Idea if it would rub with 215-45/17 tires? black volk le37t, just curious. I'm asking everyone I know, I'd hate to not be able to drive my car because of something sill like that, you know?

yes they will rub

werd... you're pretty much limited to 17x7.5s. :(

8" width wont fit on GCs?! What would be needed to accomidate a wheel that wide?

i've heard of alot of people using 8" width you just have to roll ur fenders and have some stiff suspension

17x8 +44 will fit with 225's, but like everyone says, you need to roll the fenders, mostly in the rear. I've ran 4 sets of rims that were 17x8. Two that were +44 and one that was+43 and one that was +38. The +38 ones fit decently well, surprisingly
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If your using 215s, why would you want 8" wide wheels?

If you have 8" wheels, then you should have 235s.

If you have 215s, then you should have 7.5" or maybe 7" wheels.


Hmmm, the 8" wheels are about as wide as the oem 205 tire and 215s are not much wider.

If your using 215s, why would you want 8" wide wheels?

If you have 8" wheels, then you should have 235s.

If you have 215s, then you should have 7.5" or maybe 7" wheels.


Hmmm, the 8" wheels are about as wide as the oem 205 tire and 215s are not much wider.

probably to clear brembos.

evo wheels?

hub conversion?

Your choice of rear suspension will also be important to know.

evo wheels?

hub conversion?

yes yes

i run 17x8 Tarmac's but i also am running -1.75 degrees camber on both rears and still had to roll the fenders

i run 17x8 Tarmac's but i also am running -1.75 degrees camber on both rears and still had to roll the fenders
it also depends on how you adjust camber. if through the lateral links, it'll push the rims out towards the fenders as well. I ran -3 in the front of the 17x8 +44 and it was able to tuck under the fenders. the rears had -2.5 via the lateral links and it looked like a weird rwd car

i should add my camber was adjusted with Ingall's Camber Bolts

Here's the current set up. GC kyb-agx springs with group-N top hats and H&R springs. going to get coilovers, one day, but not soon, unless needed. Whiteline 22mm rear sway bar, STI Pillow ball lateral links and trailing arms. 215 width tires are only around 8.5 inches wide, which should be fine on an 8" wide wheel to clear the brembo's, I hope. I'm replacing everything with ver. 8 components, but using the GC a-arms. R180 rear end.

Anyone have any more input?

I run 17x8 +48 wheels (rota torques) with 225/45/17's

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I'm also running AGX's with SPT springs, and I had to roll both the rear AND front fenders along with some fender liner trimming...

I no longer rub, minus extreme camber corners with a bump going 9/10th's +

Doesn't look very low, how much do the spt springs lower it?

Doesn't look very low, how much do the spt springs lower it?
~.5 inches, not much. If you want to run >215 tires, you either need to run really stuff suspension or run a higher ride height.

Would you know if 17" x 8" wheels with a 44+ offset will clear the brembos? any Idea if it would rub with 215-45/17 tires? black volk le37t, just curious. I'm asking everyone I know, I'd hate to not be able to drive my car because of something sill like that, you know?

I have 215/40 18's on my 97 with legacy sttruts stock brighton coils and kyb tops, the struts lift me about 2" which clears everywhere. The only problem is teh weak brighton coils let it bottom out on the fenders, just picked up 05 sti coils to hopefully fix the problem. But i do have a hijack question... How difficult is it to go from a rear drum to disc if i went oem replacemnt?

Okay, so it's crunch time. I have the wheels, not the black LE's but they are still 44+ offset, 17x8". I'm hoping to get a set of coilovers soon, but I don't have them on yet. Anyone else havew some input? I'm planning on getting some yokohama's, decent price, just need to get something to get it on the road. So if I understand correctly, they will rub, but only on the fenders, right? They should clear the suspension? How much more clearance will I get if/when I switch from the current setup(H&R/KYB-agx) to Tein coilovers?

actually you will get less with coilovers as you have to clear the spring and the strut where with the agx .. you only have to clear the strut

You can run 17x8's. Like the other guy posted above, I just purchased 17x8 +48 offset Rotas to clear the brembos. 215's should run, 225's will probally rub. Rolling the fenders will help with the rubbing on 225's... (I just ordered 215's to be safe, even though my rear fenders are rolled.

Ya, I'm getting 215's mounted on sat. we'll see how they fit.

215/45 17's on Volk 17x7.5's. just the rears rubbed. had to roll them

Well, got these wheels. 215/45/17 tires

http://site.e-autosports.com/Volk/DSC01424.jpg

I'll have pictures installed on monday! :disco:

Very nice.

i got +48 offset rota attacks 17"x7.5" with 215/45/17. I get rub on the rears only. KYB AGX's with Eibach Prokit

if you run on stiffer suspension setup, it will not rub. If you run on SPT/P1 springs or any that's lesser than that, expect some "rubbing."

Currently I'm running H&R springs with KYB-agx struts, Full pillow ball GC sti lateral links and trailing arms.
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I'm thinking of using some springs from a USDM 2004 STI since they're similar to the spec c spring rates, am I wrong? They should be stiffer than the H&R's, and I don't think they lower it as much. I may get a set of tein coilovers but I won't know until monday.

Is that an R180?

Is that an R180?
i dunno WTF it if but it looks to me like someone is gonna be running DCCD

i think John has too much money and should start sending me all of it :D

John your car is gonna be a monster when it's finally done...btw where did you find that rear diff cover?

Currently I'm running H&R springs with KYB-agx struts, Full pillow ball GC sti lateral links and trailing arms.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h78/john25rs/R180Rearendinstalled.jpg

I'm thinking of using some springs from a USDM 2004 STI since they're similar to the spec c spring rates, am I wrong? They should be stiffer than the H&R's, and I don't think they lower it as much. I may get a set of tein coilovers but I won't know until monday.
Suposely it was the STRUTs that where the pretty stuff. They were the PINK struts. The '05+ didn't have the PINK stuff anymore.

The springs should be like.....230lbs front and 200ish rear. I will eventually get STi Tarmacs for my setup in my '99 L with AGX struts (set to MAX). These run 286lbs front, 274lbs rear.

I'm suprised no one has mentioned the SYMS friggen diff cover!!!

17x8 +44 with 215/45/17 and coils should clear... you're rear fenders WILL have to be rolled. 225s might be possible as well.

My friend has 17x7.5 +43 with 225/45/17 Azenis on his GC

and on a side note... I think I need to get me a GD rear subframe :lol:

I have 17"x7.5" Tarmac II's w/ Potenza RE-01Rs 225/45/17, my rear fenders are cut and I still rub on sharp, hard turns.

I'm suprised no one has mentioned the SYMS friggen diff cover!!!

17x8 +44 with 215/45/17 and coils should clear... you're rear fenders WILL have to be rolled. 225s might be possible as well.

My friend has 17x7.5 +43 with 225/45/17 Azenis on his GC

and on a side note... I think I need to get me a GD rear subframe :lol:


is that right

I'm suprised no one has mentioned the SYMS friggen diff cover!!!

Thats why I asked if it was an R180 :p I havent seen any of those for R160 dif's...

one can acquire the syms rear diff cover from japanparts.com. Cost about 450. Nice choice on the rims:-)

Um yeah... I can think of many other things to do with $450 than buying a diff cover :lol: That's like 90% to a new turbo.

+1 to nice wheels btw... I'm looking for some 17x8 +44s now (maybe...probably...yeaah) :lol:

I'm thinking of using some springs from a USDM 2004 STI since they're similar to the spec c spring rates, am I wrong? They should be stiffer than the H&R's, and I don't think they lower it as much. I may get a set of tein coilovers but I won't know until monday.

I seem to recall that the 2004 springs were not doable on my swap because of some problem with the rear springs mating up with the GC tophats. Not 100% sure, but I know it was some kind if fitment issue. The 2004 inverted struts were a nice upgrade from the AGXs tho and they were combined with prodrive P1 springs, the stock tophats and group N topmounts. Great ride, handling and yes, it rubs.

hoping camber bolts will provide enough clearance.

those pink bits under your car are really cool, btw.

Well, I am going to get the fenders rolled, I think it looks good, doesn't look to bad as it sits. Yes, I'm going to be running dccd, and yes, it's an r180 rear! ;) I justified the rear diff cover by it's extra fluid(and cooling) capacity!
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Nice JIC! full ti or just ti-muffler?

Dude... I need 17x8s now :(

keith

Full Ti cat back, non-resonated.
I just need to get the twin scroll downpipe flange welded to the invidia downpipe. The JDM downpipe is about 4" too short to bolt up to the US cat-back so I'm going to drive it to the guy's shop so he can do it with the car there. I just put the can on for the pictures, I need to trim the rear diffuser as well.

Wow John that thing is going to be nice. Wish I had extra money after dropping 11k on the full conversion to get some purdy volks. Had to settle for Rotas. Meh.

I've been waiting to do a swap for a few years now. I figured I might as well do everything the best I can. ;) I like having cool things that not everybody can appriciate, only the people that know better. I don't know, I guess I'm weird.

That was my first budget goal, now it's getting close to doubling that! :lol: not really, but it sure feels close!

Yeah It's been costing me more than I expected. Im at around 12.5k now when I originally expected paying 11 max. Oh well, it will be worth it when all is said and done. :D

very true! :) It's actually sitting higher than I though it would with a heavier trans, eng, & diff. I'm going to see how it rides with the H&R/KYB setup at the stiffest seting and see how it goes. getting the fenders rolled asap!

That was my first budget goal, now it's getting close to doubling that! :lol: not really, but it sure feels close!

ditto.....mine has grossly overshot it's original budget of 15k for this project:-( what sucks is that we won't be getting anywhere close to what we put into it. Nice rear diff cover! I was thinking of picking one up. I'm pretty sure you guys know this phrase pretty well "might as well" :-P

I don't plan on selling it. there will always be room for my subi! :D

I don't plan on selling it. there will always be room for my subi! :D

Ditto. This is a labor of love.

So true! I wasn't doing the swap just to increase the resale value! :D

Ditto. This is a labor of love.

So true! I wasn't doing the swap just to increase the resale value! :D

I didn't either. I guess it's because you guys haven't spent the amount I have :(

I have a 96sti on 17x7" BBS on 215/45/17 and stock suspension and dont rub.

Can I go 225?

What offset are you running?