the wheel fitment thread: keep it drama free

[MoRex]

the title of this thread contains the words "keep it drama free" ... so GTFO with your drama people, and stick to the numbers regarding wheel fitment, sheesh.

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[bboylocob]

The man asked for help we helping him out.

Staggered set up will kill Ur differential .

U want meaty but gang to put a 35 and a 20 series tire?? Not very meaty.

The coils need an upgrade to at least BC coils . pulse u will need something that will allow u to mess with camber.

Xxr good for daily driving bc they are cheap and u can replace them if they get damaged for cheap. Track get a better wheel.

[eastcoastimprezz]

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

2k a week yet you also say "Rokkor coils" are the only thing in your budget.

Cheap wheels. Cheap coils. Cheap tires. You aren't ballin. You don't have to lie, in fact it's better to honest with yourself.

You bought the wrong wheels. Sell them and find something else. Read this thread, the offset thread, and the several fitment threads in members car gallery top to bottom.

I came here to do research.
I haven't bought any of the parts yet. My good lord, are you autistic?
If I need a bigger budget, say so.
Give me ******* recommendations as opposed to ignorance.
If I wanted to get into a dick measuring contest with some *** hole on the Internet. I would have logged onto Facebook.
You see the little thing under my name that says "scooby newbie"? That just might mean I'm new to a Subaru. That might also mean I'm new to the entire concept of lowering it, and what parts are adequate to do so with.
And I meant 2k every other week. It's biweekly. You're right, that isn't baller. Mainly cause I don't live with mommy and daddy and have my own bills to pay.
The only thing you had to do was tell me the cons of staggered wheels, to increase my budget, and give me a list of threads to read.
But instead, now here we are arguing like children.
Lighten up and be a friend to a fellow enthusiast that wants to share the same passion as you.

[eastcoastimprezz]

Originally Posted by MoRex

the title of this thread contains the words "keep it drama free" ... so GTFO with your drama people, and stick to the numbers regarding wheel fitment, sheesh.

Sorry man. I'm new to this and I'm just trying to learn.

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by eastcoastimprezz

I came here to do research.
I haven't bought any of the parts yet. My good lord, are you autistic?
If I need a bigger budget, say so.
Give me ******* recommendations as opposed to ignorance.
If I wanted to get into a dick measuring contest with some *** hole on the Internet. I would have logged onto Facebook.
You see the little thing under my name that says "scooby newbie"? That just might mean I'm new to a Subaru. That might also mean I'm new to the entire concept of lowering it, and what parts are adequate to do so with.
And I meant 2k every other week. It's biweekly. You're right, that isn't baller. Mainly cause I don't live with mommy and daddy and have my own bills to pay.
The only thing you had to do was tell me the cons of staggered wheels, to increase my budget, and give me a list of threads to read.
But instead, now here we are arguing like children.
Lighten up and be a friend to a fellow enthusiast that wants to share the same passion as you.

If you search, all your questions will be answered.

Stop getting distracted by the delivery, but actually read my posts. Stop looking at parts until you know what you are doing. Read this thread. Read the offset threads. Read the fitment threads. Find out what you like the best, then figure out how to make it work.

[flat4LGT]

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

Stop getting distracted by the delivery, but actually read my posts. Stop looking at parts until you know what you are doing. Read this thread. Read the offset threads. Read the fitment threads. Find out what you like the best, then figure out how to make it work.

^This. He's a little rough around the edges, but sc00by4life speaks the truth

[eastcoastimprezz]

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

If you search, all your questions will be answered.

Stop getting distracted by the delivery, but actually read my posts. Stop looking at parts until you know what you are doing. Read this thread. Read the offset threads. Read the fitment threads. Find out what you like the best, then figure out how to make it work.

Alright. Thanks for the advice. I'll start reading and doing more research.

[eastcoastimprezz]

Originally Posted by flat4LGT

^This. He's a little rough around the edges, but sc00by4life speaks the truth

Ain't that the truth haha.

[littlewhitewagon]

Originally Posted by wrx2630

on a 245/40/18 tire, STock sti 2011 what would the best offset be to look/fit the best
18x8.5 size option for offset are anywhere from +40 to +50

You want best, you need to roll the fenders and do some suspension work. 18x10 +40 will fit the stock tires with a bit of stretch but it works.

[wrx2630]

Originally Posted by littlewhitewagon

You want best, you need to roll the fenders and do some suspension work. 18x10 +40 will fit the stock tires with a bit of stretch but it works.

not looking to roll, im going for 18x8.5(number 1 choice) or 18x9 just wondering if a offset of +40 would look better then a +50 on stock tires or would the best bet be an offset somewhere between +40 to +50

[Josh1717]

i searched the thread and i could not find anything for my specific situation. This is the set up i want and just need some help because i'm pretty new to all of this. My question is, with stock suspension, will my tire selection fit with at most, just rolling the fenders? Thanks in advance!

year: 2010
model: WRX
wheel model: XXR 527
wheel size/offset: 18x8.75 +35
tire brand/model: ??
tire size: ??
suspension: Stock
alignment: Stock? Idk what it's asking...
fender mods: I can roll them if i need to
spacers: No

[AHK]

Had several people email me asking to let them know when I raced with no roll if there was any rubbing. None at all I have some video to show. Daily driver, stock suspension no camber.

VMSC Autocross 3-24-2013 - Subaru STi - YouTube

VMSC Autocross 3-24-2013 - Subaru STi - YouTube

Originally Posted by AHK

SSR Type F
18x9.5 +40
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/35/18
Stock Suspension*

[H4kustomz]

I did use the search button but couldn't find what I was looking for. I have a 2005 2.5rs dropped on raceland coilovers it's just my daily, I was looking at some xxr 530 or 527 and want 18s I am dropped round 2 inches roughly. Could someone direct me to what offset and size tires I could get away with just rolling the fenders a little

[aznboi0204]

I'm new to wheels and offset stuff. I did some research and just want to confirm.

245/40/18
18x9.5 +30

This would require me to use a 5mm spacer wouldn't it.

[rmarchigiani]

Originally Posted by aznboi0204

I'm new to wheels and offset stuff. I did some research and just want to confirm.

245/40/18
18x9.5 +30

This would require me to use a 5mm spacer wouldn't it.

I'm no guru.....but not necessarily. I just kinda went over this in a thread I just started. Every wheel is different. It depends on what wheel.....the structure of the wheel and the brakes you have......tire size does not matter except for fitment....stretched tires make wider wheels and lower offsets easier to fit......though you might get flamed around here for that.

The example I used is linea corse lemans 18x9.5 +30.....no spacers necessary. However an almost identical wheel....XXR 521 18x10 +25 do need spacers. The only difference must be something in the way the wheel is manufactured. There is no rhyme or reason. It all depends on the wheel. Typically....the lower offset....the further the wheel is pushed away from the car....so more brake clearance. Ie - +25 is pushed more away from the car than +30.....so theoretically more brake clearance....more "poke"......harder to fit on our cars.

The other example for our car are Enkei RPF-1. On our cars....to fit 18x10 +38 it requires a 3mm spacer to clear front brembos......so an effective offset of +35 in the front. Again....all dependent on wheel.

Typically flatter faced wheels are going to be tougher to fit with big brakes. The more concave a wheel.....the easier to fit with big brakes.

So in short....u didn't give enough info. We need to know the wheel and if you have brembos ( I'm guessing you do) or some upgraded brakes.

Someone can correct me if I am wrong.....but I hope this helps.

Rafe

[aznboi0204]

Originally Posted by rmarchigiani

I'm no guru.....but not necessarily. I just kinda went over this in a thread I just started. Every wheel is different. It depends on what wheel.....the structure of the wheel and the brakes you have......tire size does not matter except for fitment....stretched tires make wider wheels and lower offsets easier to fit......though you might get flamed around here for that.

The example I used is linea corse lemans 18x9.5 +30.....no spacers necessary. However an almost identical wheel....XXR 521 18x10 +25 do need spacers. The only difference must be something in the way the wheel is manufactured. There is no rhyme or reason. It all depends on the wheel. Typically....the lower offset....the further the wheel is pushed away from the car....so more brake clearance. Ie - +25 is pushed more away from the car than +30.....so theoretically more brake clearance....more "poke"......harder to fit on our cars.

So in short....u didn't give enough info. We need to know the wheel and if you have brembos ( I'm guessing you do) or some upgraded brakes.

Someone can correct me if I am wrong.....but I hope this helps.

Rafe

Everything on the car is stock. I was gonna get the replica of BBS LM from Varrstoen. They come in 18x9.5 +30.

[rmarchigiani]

Originally Posted by aznboi0204

Everything on the car is stock. I was gonna get the replica of BBS LM from Varrstoen. They come in 18x9.5 +30.

You should ask the vendor about spacers.....I don't know if those will require spacers. Intrinsically I would say no.....but I thought that about the XXRs and I was wrong.

[aznboi0204]

I will when I order plus I don't mind waiting for 5mm spaces if they don't fit. I already know I'm going to get flamed for replica wheels and spacers.

[JustinM88]

year: 2007
model: WRX
wheel model: Rota Torque
wheel size/offset: 17x9 +30
tire brand/model: Continental ExtremeContact DW
tire size: 255/40
suspension: stock struts/Prodrive Springs
alignment: Not sure what will be needed, -1 on all 4 be enough?
fender mods: Rolled/Slight pull on all 4
spacers: no

I'm wondering about 2 things.

1. I have rolled and a slight pull on all 4 corners, do I need to go with a smaller tire? If so, will 245/40 work?

2. If I stick with the 255/40, am I going to have issues with the tires hitting the strut?

Thanks in advance for the help!

[sc00by4life]

a 245/40 would definitely fit better.

Either way you'll need pretty aggressive camber, more so than -1 (think -2-2.5* range) unless you want to pull your fenders more.

This is assuming you have a sedan....a wagon that wont fit without serious work.

am I going to have issues with the tires hitting the strut?

one thing I don't understand about people buying wheels without researching is quotes like this. you do NOT need to worry about inboard clearance with wheel specs like that.

[littlewhitewagon]

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

a 245/40 would definitely fit better.

Either way you'll need pretty aggressive camber, more so than -1 (think -2-2.5* range) unless you want to pull your fenders more.

This is assuming you have a sedan....a wagon that wont fit without serious work.



one thing I don't understand about people buying wheels without researching is quotes like this. you do NOT need to worry about inboard clearance with wheel specs like that.

He'll have it hit the strut if he uses double camber bolt and 255s, lol.

[Josh1717]

Originally Posted by Josh1717

i searched the thread and i could not find anything for my specific situation. This is the set up i want and just need some help because i'm pretty new to all of this. My question is, with stock suspension, will my tire selection fit with at most, just rolling the fenders? Thanks in advance!

year: 2010
model: WRX
wheel model: XXR 527
wheel size/offset: 18x8.75 +35
tire brand/model: ??
tire size: ??
suspension: Stock
alignment: Stock? Idk what it's asking...
fender mods: I can roll them if i need to
spacers: No

Anyone?

[benji25]

2012
Wrx sedan
Bbs ch
18x8.5 et 30
Stock suspension at the moment

I'm considering buying these wheels from a fellow nasiocer. I plan on a mild drop in the future. I'm wondering If this is the proper offset for a flush look as I'm not into the stretch and poke/ hellaflush fad. If so, what size tire would be appropriate for a flush/factory look? Any help / tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[sc00by4life]

Originally Posted by Josh1717

Anyone?

search 18x9 +35 and youll get more results.

Originally Posted by benji25

2012
Wrx sedan
Bbs ch
18x8.5 et 30
Stock suspension at the moment

I'm considering buying these wheels from a fellow nasiocer. I plan on a mild drop in the future. I'm wondering If this is the proper offset for a flush look as I'm not into the stretch and poke/ hellaflush fad. If so, what size tire would be appropriate for a flush/factory look? Any help / tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

flush and factory are completely different.

Do you want WHEEL flush (which is what people "in the know" refer to as flush), or TIRE flush (what people not "in the scene" refer to as flush).

The main factor will come down to tire size and your final ride height.

[Jdsti06626]

Newbie to wheels and tires so here we go .. 05 black Wrx stock suspension and want to put some wheels on the car looking at xxr527 and some azenies please can some one help me out on tire size or pics .. I want to stay on stock suspension 18x8.5 but not sure what size tire I want an aggressive look if it could be possible