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Old 03-06-2010, 12:49 PM   #1
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Default The 08-10 WRX (non STi) 17"/18" wheels thread

so i didnt see a thread for this specific application, so i figured i would make one to help me and anyone else find fitment options in a single thread rather than looking through other threads which are compiled with multiple model years and different size wheels.

preferred format for ease:

Wheel Specs: Diameter / Width / Offset
Tire and Specs: Model, Width/Sidewall/Diameter
Suspension: Springs / Shocks, approx. how much lowered in inches
Fender Modification: rolling/pulling necessary?
Wheel Spacers: how thick in mm, if applicable

pics of the fitment of your setup would be nice too if you have them. please try to keep the posts to 08-10 WRXs only, as other MYs and STi fitment may not be applicable to the 08+ WRX.

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Old 03-07-2010, 02:37 PM   #2
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bump, start posting your 08+ wheel configs!
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Old 03-13-2010, 09:23 PM   #3
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awesome thread idea....I'm on stockers but am really interested to see what people have.
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Old 03-14-2010, 02:51 PM   #4
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I'll start off.... 08 DGM WRX sedan

Wheel Specs: XXR 522 Gold 18 x 8.5 / 48 offset
Tire and Specs: Toyo poxes 4, 225/40/R18
Suspension: Stock
Fender Modification: rolling/pulling necessary? NOPE
Wheel Spacers: how thick in mm, if applicable? NONE

PICS:


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Old 03-14-2010, 08:45 PM   #5
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thanks! lets keep adding them
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Old 03-15-2010, 12:29 PM   #6
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Wheel Specs: O.Z. Superturismo GT. 17X7.5 48mm offset
Tire and Specs: stock Dunlops for the 09 WRX
Suspension: Stock. Not for long.
Fender Modification: No
Wheel Spacers: None. Thinking about it.

Sorry for the dirty car and crappy pics.

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Old 03-15-2010, 07:58 PM   #7
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Ok, I'll play.

Wheel Specs: 17x8 Rota Torque in Steel Gray Metallic
Tire and Specs: Kumho Ecsta ASX, 225/45/17
Suspension: Bone stock, except for a STI rear sway bar, if that matters
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None

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Old 03-16-2010, 10:03 AM   #8
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I'll start off.... 08 DGM WRX sedan

Wheel Specs: XXR 522 Gold 18 x 8.5 / 48 offset
Tire and Specs: Toyo poxes 4, 225/40/R18
Suspension: Stock
Fender Modification: rolling/pulling necessary? NOPE
Wheel Spacers: how thick in mm, if applicable? NONE

PICS:

Looks awesome... I am planing to buy similar but Chromium Black. How's the ride quality on 225/40R18?
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Old 03-21-2010, 03:00 PM   #9
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My10 2.5i.

Wheel Specs:
XXR 522 Chr Blk 18 x 8.5 +48 offset
Tire and Specs: Kumho Ecsta SPT, 225/40R18
Suspension: Stock
Fender Modification: No
Wheel Spacers: No

I find the ride quality a bit rough on this setup... and xxr 522 feels a bit heavy.


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Old 03-23-2010, 08:50 PM   #10
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this isnt the thread for that question. you should search and see what others have run (since no one has posted such setup in this thread yet). this thread is mostly just to be a guideline, not a definitive answer on what will or will not work on your car.

but mostly it will depend on a lot of different variables that come into play.

what offset are the wheels? what suspension mods do you have? how low is the car? what are your camber settings? what tires are you running and in what size? etc. all of those things come into play. but with 18x9 i would probably expect to roll the rear fenders, at least from what ive seen.
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Old 03-28-2010, 11:01 AM   #11
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Wheel Specs: Work emotion cr Kai's 17x9 +44
Tire and Specs: Hankook sport k104 245/40
Suspension: stock for now. rce/bilstein combo soon. 20mm front, 15mm rear.
Fender Modification: will be rolling rear soon but atm no, no rubbing.
Wheel Spacers: none.
about a 15mm clearance between inner rim/tire and front strut. next tire will probably be 255/40 depending on if clearance changes with rce/bilstein kit. in the second pic the front wheel seems to stick out pretty far, looking at the car now it doesnt seem as much.



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Old 03-28-2010, 11:32 AM   #12
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rota g-forces,hyperblack. 17x8 +48 offset
kuhmo ecsta asx tires. 225/45/17
sti pink springs,rallitek sways

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Old 03-31-2010, 06:59 PM   #13
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Wheel Specs: Boss 318 Black Chrome 17x7.5
Tire and Specs: Stock Dunlop SP Sport 01 225/45-17
Suspension: Stock
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None



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Old 04-01-2010, 01:53 AM   #14
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Wheel Specs: Rota Formula Mesh 18x8 et48
Tire and Specs: Falken Azenis rt 615 245/40/18
Suspension: Tein S-techs
Fender Modification: not needed as i did run without but i just recently got fenders rolled all around cause im switching suspension and going down more.
Wheel Spacers: None


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Old 04-01-2010, 02:51 AM   #15
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Wheel Specs: Rota Formula Mesh 18x8 et48
Tire and Specs: Falken Azenis rt 615 245/40/18
Suspension: Tein S-techs
Fender Modification: not needed as i did run without but i just recently got fenders rolled all around cause im switching suspension and going down more.
Wheel Spacers: None

Lookin good Chris! What exhaust you running?
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Old 04-01-2010, 12:36 PM   #16
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^^^ That is a nice looking '09!
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Old 04-01-2010, 12:44 PM   #17
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its a Invidia N1 ti tip. its the street not the race. Thanks for the coments to silverfleet i like to hear that cause sometime i feel like my car just looks boring and i always need to keep doing something to it. maybe its just cause i see it everyday and just get used to it. i have done a lot of interior stuff very nicely done no ricer stuff just alcatara shift boot, arm rest and ebrake boot black with red stiching and i painted all the silver trim black with plastidip. thanks again
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its a Invidia N1 ti tip. its the street not the race. Thanks for the coments to silverfleet i like to hear that cause sometime i feel like my car just looks boring and i always need to keep doing something to it. maybe its just cause i see it everyday and just get used to it. i have done a lot of interior stuff very nicely done no ricer stuff just alcatara shift boot, arm rest and ebrake boot black with red stiching and i painted all the silver trim black with plastidip. thanks again
It seriously looks great. I would have gotten those wheels in the same steel gray that my Torques came in, but I had to stick with 17's. (Long story, but tire shop screwed up my stock wheels switching over from stock summer to brand new a/s tires when the car had 600 mi. on it, and they cut me a check for new wheels, so I used my new a/s tires on these ) The gold on white is nice, the drop is subtle, the exhaust gives the hint of performance, and the tail lights look like they are supposed to. Don't change a thing. Good job!
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Old 04-01-2010, 04:25 PM   #19
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def. a good thread for me to gain more ideas on what rims I am getting!!! keep it up~~~~
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Old 04-01-2010, 09:42 PM   #20
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Wheel Specs: OZ Racing Ultraleggara, 18x8 +48
Tire and Specs: Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 225/40
Suspension: None
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None

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Old 04-01-2010, 09:52 PM   #21
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wow....those wheels make our brakes look tiny
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Old 04-01-2010, 10:24 PM   #22
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wow....those wheels make our brakes look tiny

One reason I dont want 18's

I dont like how they ride. And tires are more money.. Ill just stick with 17's Just made my decision.
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:20 PM   #23
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Im glad the first mod on my 09 was springs.. does anyone else have some with ~1.4-5 inch drop other than CMiller219?? (looks good by the way) especially for the sedan
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Old 04-02-2010, 10:16 AM   #24
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Tagging for reference

Im still looking for wheels. Havent decided on size but Im sure it will be an 8-8.5" wide wheel. Springs are being shipped next week along with front/rear sways and my group N engine mounts. Wheels will be next.
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Old 04-02-2010, 08:09 PM   #25
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Wheel Specs: Boss 318 Black Chrome 17x7.5
Tire and Specs: Stock Dunlop SP Sport 01 225/45-17
Suspension: Stock
Fender Modification: None
Wheel Spacers: None



Is this a joke?
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