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Old 02-09-2007, 03:47 PM   #1
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I have a set of 18.5" rims and around hard turns going fast it hits the wheel well. Anyone know if 17" rims will keep it from doing that if not what size?
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Old 02-09-2007, 03:50 PM   #2
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wtf? 18.5? please in detail tell us exactly what rims you have (brand, offset, width) and what tires you have (brand, and complete size).
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Old 02-09-2007, 04:13 PM   #3
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Sounds like you're better off not even owning a car.
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Old 02-09-2007, 04:15 PM   #4
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Well it rubs because 1) They're too MF'in wide, and 2) you should research before you buy rims for your car so you don't have that problem.
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Old 02-09-2007, 05:40 PM   #5
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the rims came on the car when i bought it idk what they are I can't find the paper for them either. I was just wondering what size ones do i need and all that so it won't do that anymore
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Old 02-09-2007, 05:40 PM   #6
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I have a set of 18.5" rims and around hard turns going fast it hits the wheel well. Anyone know if 17" rims will keep it from doing that if not what size?
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Old 02-09-2007, 06:07 PM   #7
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hay guys will 9 by 6 by 9 square wheels fit on my sti? what bolt pattern do i need
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Old 02-09-2007, 08:00 PM   #8
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hay guys will 9 by 6 by 9 square wheels fit on my sti? what bolt pattern do i need

you must stagger them..im assuming this is for the front only correct?
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Old 02-09-2007, 06:15 PM   #9
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I have a set of 18.5" rims and around hard turns going fast it hits the wheel well. Anyone know if 17" rims will keep it from doing that if not what size?
those wheels are too big

go back to stock size 17x8 and 225/45/17 (corrected for 2005 model)

sell those 18's to some dubster

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Old 02-09-2007, 07:18 PM   #10
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yeah just look in the classifieds and get a stock set and you will be ok.
and you should find out what else was put on your car. Might be helpful for later...
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Old 02-09-2007, 07:28 PM   #11
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You guys are brutal man, just because someone doesn't know something doesn't mean they are not deserving of help. I'd rather see someone ask a dumb question than see guys posting BS that they know nothing about (what this forum is mostly full of).

Anyways, zach_24, can you read on the outside of your tire what the tire size is? It could be something like 225/40R18. If you can get that number that would help. A picture of the wheels would help as well or if you have a brand.

Without knowing the size it is hard to say what would fit. You could have too large a tire size for the offset/width of the wheel but without having more info we can't recommend the proper sizing.
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Old 02-09-2007, 08:09 PM   #12
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wtf!!! 18.5

that being said. why dont you post some pics. what tires and size? this you must know. suspension?

stock is 17x8. if they are 18x8.5 that could work, lots of sti's with that.
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Old 02-09-2007, 11:21 PM   #13
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Yeah, you guys are being pretty harsh. He's obviously a complete newb, and could actaully use our help, not ridicule. It's like my mother who just got her first computer last year. I was trying to teach her how to delete files, and she didn't know what "right click" was. People are newbs about everything at some point.

The good suggestions above were to read the tire size, and pictures would help a lot. If you're serious about just switching, these threads should help:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448097

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335263

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400311

Also, is your friend.
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