the wheel fitment thread: keep it drama free

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by JAMM0N

make sure tires arent on a RWD also. FYI be safe dude you dont want to ruin your car because those tires were on a RWD and Tire depth dont match. you'll end up wearing whichever one out first before the season is over or up

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[my name is joe]

Sme of you guys are saying you can't run a 17x9 +45 with proper sized tires, but I almost bought wheels in that size with 245/40 v710 which came from a wagon. He said he just rolled it and cambered a little. It didn't look like he had rubbing problems. It's an autox setup so the tire will be abused. If I ran a small tire you'll see me roll over the sidewall and the rim would be turning me instead of the tire. I wouldn't be lowered to the floor. Half to an inch from finder to tire. So can I run it or no? I'm not afraid of having camber, the more the better (front) it'll help my transitions and turn in. Don't care about tire wear either since it'll be done in less than 3000 miles.

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by my name is joe

Sme of you guys are saying you can't run a 17x9 +45 with proper sized tires, but I almost bought wheels in that size with 245/40 v710 which came from a wagon. He said he just rolled it and cambered a little. It didn't look like he had rubbing problems. It's an autox setup so the tire will be abused. If I ran a small tire you'll see me roll over the sidewall and the rim would be turning me instead of the tire. I wouldn't be lowered to the floor. Half to an inch from finder to tire. So can I run it or no? I'm not afraid of having camber, the more the better (front) it'll help my transitions and turn in. Don't care about tire wear either since it'll be done in less than 3000 miles.

On a sedan, you can easily run 17x9 +42 with a 245 and 0 fender mods.

[my name is joe]

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

On a sedan, you can easily run 17x9 +42 with a 245 and 0 fender mods.

Not talking about sedans.

[bicho_ojo]

Looking to buy some RPF1's I really do not want to roll my fenders but I may have to for the sizing I want...
I am looking at 18x9 with an inset of 35 these would be wrapped in a 235/40/18 or a 225/40/18...

Also a 18x8.5 inset 40 I may be willing to do the 30 wrapped in a 225/40/18
Will either of these clear brembo's? What fender mods if any? What is a deeper look if I do not need to roll my Fenders, I ma new to the wheel fitment side of things.

I'm lowered on BC coils so I do have the ability to adjust height according to fitment issues.

[nikemullen]

hey guys, i'm looking at getting rota torques for my 02 wrx as she sits now she's completely stock body and suspension wise. I found some 17x9's that i'm looking at, would i have any kind of issues with fitment? i really don't want to roll the fenders and plan on a different suspension in the future.

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by nikemullen

hey guys, i'm looking at getting rota torques for my 02 wrx as she sits now she's completely stock body and suspension wise. I found some 17x9's that i'm looking at, would i have any kind of issues with fitment? i really don't want to roll the fenders and plan on a different suspension in the future.

If you don't want to roll fenders, don't look at wheels any wider than 8" and an offset lower than 45.

[nikemullen]

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

If you don't want to roll fenders, don't look at wheels any wider than 8" and an offset lower than 45.

thanks for the help, i only wanted 17x7.5's but i found a pretty good deal on the bigger ones, i'll just stick to the 7.5"

[tenchi_wrx]

year: 2003
model: WRX
wheel model: Gramslight 57DR
wheel size/offset: 17x9.0 +35
tire size: Up to recommendation
suspension: Tien Flex Coilover
alignment: Rear adjustable camber bolt
fender mods: Will roll fender if needed.
spacers: no

Hi, looking to get a new set of wheels for summer for daily and track. Will I be able to run this wheel setup?

[bicho_ojo]

Originally Posted by bicho_ojo

Looking to buy some RPF1's I really do not want to roll my fenders but I may have to for the sizing I want...
I am looking at 18x9 with an inset of 35 these would be wrapped in a 235/40/18 or a 225/40/18...

Also a 18x8.5 inset 40 I may be willing to do the 30 wrapped in a 225/40/18
Will either of these clear brembo's? What fender mods if any? What is a deeper look if I do not need to roll my Fenders, I ma new to the wheel fitment side of things.

I'm lowered on BC coils so I do have the ability to adjust height according to fitment issues.

Can anyone please answer this?

[coolerthanafan]

2008 STi
BR/BC Coilovers
Stock non-BBS wheels

I am thinking about 18x8.5 e44 Rota DPT with a 255/40/18: Will this be ok without modification and camber to as straight as possible?

Or I have contemplated staying with stock wheels and going with 255/40/18: Will I be ok here too?

[littlewhitewagon]

245/40R17 will fit easily. 255/40R17 can fit without much issue. Rolling the fenders is necessary.

Originally Posted by tenchi_wrx

year: 2003
model: WRX
wheel model: Gramslight 57DR
wheel size/offset: 17x9.0 +35
tire size: Up to recommendation
suspension: Tien Flex Coilover
alignment: Rear adjustable camber bolt
fender mods: Will roll fender if needed.
spacers: no

Hi, looking to get a new set of wheels for summer for daily and track. Will I be able to run this wheel setup?

[TRSCobra]

http://www.frsport.com/Rays-Wheels-G...l_p_37632.html

Will these fit on a 2012 WRX sedan? I can't find this size and offset anywhere for WRX, but BRZ and FRS stuff is all over.

I know rolling the rear fenders is required.

[VDCOFF]

Originally Posted by TRSCobra

http://www.frsport.com/Rays-Wheels-G...l_p_37632.html

Will these fit on a 2012 WRX sedan? I can't find this size and offset anywhere for WRX, but BRZ and FRS stuff is all over.

I know rolling the rear fenders is required.

those should easily fit on your wrx

[Johnold]

So I have a 2012 WRX sedan completely stock and I don't mind keeping the dark stock 17x8 wheels they come with but I'd like to buy some wheel spacers for them so I was thinking of putting 10mm in the front and 5mm in the rear. Just the slip on disks. Would this work? I like the stock wheels but didn't wanna get the the stock wheels too far out and didn't wanna get the spacers with the welded integrated wheel studs since I don't wanna go too far out. Thanks.

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by Johnold

So I have a 2012 WRX sedan completely stock and I don't mind keeping the dark stock 17x8 wheels they come with but I'd like to buy some wheel spacers for them so I was thinking of putting 10mm in the front and 5mm in the rear. Just the slip on disks. Would this work? I like the stock wheels but didn't wanna get the the stock wheels too far out and didn't wanna get the spacers with the welded integrated wheel studs since I don't wanna go too far out. Thanks.

you'll need to purchase and install extended lugs, as well as purchase extended/open ended lug nuts in the event you ever want to remove the spacers.

[fakechow]

I'm trying to figure out a functional not just form wheel size and Im looking for something aggressive I looked through a lot of the thread and seems like a 18x9 et30-39 would be flush maybe slight poke. Open to ideas trying to stay away from spacers as much as possible. Cheers

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by fakechow

I'm trying to figure out a functional not just form wheel size and Im looking for something aggressive I looked through a lot of the thread and seems like a 18x9 et30-39 would be flush maybe slight poke. Open to ideas trying to stay away from spacers as much as possible. Cheers

You have conflicting wants.

Figure out what you want THEN ask questions.

[fakechow]

OK then what would you reccomend for aggressive fitment wheel/tire size as a whole?

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by fakechow

OK then what would you reccomend for aggressive fitment wheel/tire size as a whole?

18x9.5 +38 255/35
Coilovers, rear camber adjustment, roll and slight pull all around.

That's a very popular wheel size and will look aggressive without requiring too much fender work.

[Dragon_Ski]

Just bought 2010 wrx .. think the stock tire size is 225/45/17 . How wide can you go without rolling the fenders ( been there done that and makes tires very expensive ) Can I go to 8" rims as I believe they did for 2011 wrx ..

For winter . how small a rim will clear 2010 wrx brakes . Can you get 15" rims over the brakes

[curtisboes]

im looking to buy a set of rims but im not sure they will fit, what do you guys think?

04 wrx
Stock struts with Tien S tech springs
stock fenders no rolling

possible rims are

18x8.75 +35, 5x100/5x114.3 wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's (245/40/18)

if i cant fit stock and have to get the fenders rolled will it clear the suspension?
any thoughts?

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by curtisboes

im looking to buy a set of rims but im not sure they will fit, what do you guys think?

04 wrx
Stock struts with Tien S tech springs
stock fenders no rolling

possible rims are

18x8.75 +35, 5x100/5x114.3 wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's (245/40/18)

if i cant fit stock and have to get the fenders rolled will it clear the suspension?
any thoughts?

it'll clear the suspension but to run that much tire you might need a slight pull in the rear.

[curtisboes]

But not on the front? Im a nood when is comes to rolling fenders, so please be patient with me...is this something most body shops do? And is it expensive?

[PeteJM]

Anyone have experience with the 2012 Legacy? Just purchased a 3.6R Limited and I am looking into changing it up a bit