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Old 11-28-2012, 04:50 PM   #1551
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year: 04
model: WRX Sedan
wheel model: Rota DPT
wheel size/offset: 17x9 ET35 or ET42 ???
tire brand/model: Bridgestone RE760 Sport
tire size: 245/40/R17
suspension: 05 OEM STi w/ RCE Yellow springs (05+ STi hubs)
alignment: no camber
fender mods: rear fender inner ledges are cut down to about 1/4 inch
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I basically don't know which offset to choose between 35 and 42 but want the widest stance possible without rubbing... please help!
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Old 11-28-2012, 05:20 PM   #1552
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year: 04
model: WRX Sedan
wheel model: Rota DPT
wheel size/offset: 17x9 ET35 or ET42 ???
tire brand/model: Bridgestone RE760 Sport
tire size: 245/40/R17
suspension: 05 OEM STi w/ RCE Yellow springs (05+ STi hubs)
alignment: no camber
fender mods: rear fender inner ledges are cut down to about 1/4 inch
spacers: No

I basically don't know which offset to choose between 35 and 42 but want the widest stance possible without rubbing... please help!
thanks!
+42 is better, but you still probably need to roll all around.
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Old 11-29-2012, 09:09 AM   #1553
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+42 is better, but you still probably need to roll all around.
How much camber or tire stretch (if I go with a 235 or god forbid 225) are we talking about if I go with the 35 offset?
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:14 AM   #1554
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How much camber or tire stretch (if I go with a 235 or god forbid 225) are we talking about if I go with the 35 offset?
Depends on what brand. Honestly, where the face of the wheel sits visually, it won't look a whole lot different.
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Old 12-01-2012, 10:11 AM   #1555
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Im possibly picking up a 13 wrx hatch. I have a set of RS 6 spokes with winter tires on them. Will they fit? I know bolt pattern is the same. They fit on my 06 wrx but just wanted to make sure offset. Was ok
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Old 12-01-2012, 11:34 AM   #1556
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Im possibly picking up a 13 wrx hatch. I have a set of RS 6 spokes with winter tires on them. Will they fit? I know bolt pattern is the same. They fit on my 06 wrx but just wanted to make sure offset. Was ok
They fit the GC. They fit the GD. Nothing major has changed in that regard. They will fit.
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Old 12-01-2012, 02:00 PM   #1557
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Model: 2006 STi
Wheel: Rota G-Force
Wheel size/offset: 18x8.5 +48
Tires: Hankook Ventus V12
tire size: 235/35/18
Suspension: Stock Struts with Eibach Pro Springs
Alignment: No Camber
Fenders: Would like to try and avoid Rolling.
spacers: No

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Old 12-01-2012, 02:09 PM   #1558
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Model: 2006 STi
Wheel: Rota G-Force
Wheel size/offset: 18x8.5 +48
Tires: Hankook Ventus V12
tire size: 235/35/18
Suspension: Stock Struts with Eibach Pro Springs
Alignment: No Camber
Fenders: Would like to try and avoid Rolling.
spacers: No

Thanks.
You should be ok. You'll want a 235/40 though.

And it's dangerous to run "no camber" or "0" camber. You NEED negative camber for ANY wheel setup. Not to mention just about all cars come with some negative camber from the factory.
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Old 12-01-2012, 02:41 PM   #1559
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They fit the GC. They fit the GD. Nothing major has changed in that regard. They will fit.
Perfect! thanks for the quick reply.
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Old 12-03-2012, 10:51 AM   #1560
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I'm ready to buy a wheel/tire combo just need some quick advice. I have an '09 WRX and want a nice flush look with the fenders. Was looking to get 17x8 with either a +40 or +44, still unsure of tire size, was thinking 235/45 or possibly wider? As of right now I'm running stock ride height and will at most see an 1.5 inch drop on springs. Could someone help with with a size that wont require fender pull or any rubbing issues with a slight drop? Thanks everyone
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Old 12-03-2012, 01:59 PM   #1561
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there is no such thing as flush without some form of fender modification.

that said, neither of those will be really "flush" in the way 99% of us use the term, but the +40 will probably be "flush enough" for you.

235/45 is a bit tall, try a 235/40.
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Old 12-03-2012, 02:21 PM   #1562
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I'm ready to buy a wheel/tire combo just need some quick advice. I have an '09 WRX and want a nice flush look with the fenders. Was looking to get 17x8 with either a +40 or +44, still unsure of tire size, was thinking 235/45 or possibly wider? As of right now I'm running stock ride height and will at most see an 1.5 inch drop on springs. Could someone help with with a size that wont require fender pull or any rubbing issues with a slight drop? Thanks everyone
The +40 offset is probably the best choice for a mild drop. I have enkei pf01's with 17x8+35offset with 245/45/17 but i wish i would have gone with 245/40/17 instead. I have koni's w/ Rce yellows (~1" drop) and it sits fairly flush and I have not rolled or pulled. Only time I have rubbed is with a full car and hard cornering occurred. Also what scooby4lyfe said lol. Hope this helps somewhat.
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:08 PM   #1563
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2011 STI

I have the stock 245/45/18

and I'm going to a 225/50/17

How much is this going to affect my speedometer?
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:31 PM   #1564
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2011 STI

I have the stock 245/45/18

and I'm going to a 225/50/17

How much is this going to affect my speedometer?
Google search tire size calculator. Goto the miata website. Enter in your current tire specs and it will tell you exactly. Your welcome
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Old 12-03-2012, 08:07 PM   #1565
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2011 STI

I have the stock 245/45/18

and I'm going to a 225/50/17

How much is this going to affect my speedometer?
your stock size is actually a 245/40/18.

Running the calculations, a 225/50/17 will be about 1/8th of an inch taller, which would be fine for me.
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Old 12-05-2012, 11:58 AM   #1566
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I will be ordering a set of Work Emotion CR Kai's in 18x8.5 et 38 will these clear my brembos?
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Old 12-07-2012, 01:40 PM   #1567
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So outside of work emotions xd9 is there any other wheels with a similar amount of sopokes and a sweet lip like that? Problem with xd9 is that they are 10 inches wide i would like something in the 9.5 or 9 inch range with a lip similar to xd9 an ideas? Rota makes p1 but only in 8 in wide
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Old 12-07-2012, 02:00 PM   #1568
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The Rota DPT is a 10 spoke, but I don't know the sizes.

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Old 12-07-2012, 02:25 PM   #1569
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The Rota DPT is a 10 spoke, but I don't know the sizes.
18x9.5 with offsets ranging from low 20's to 44. And a 18x8.5 too.
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Old 12-07-2012, 03:01 PM   #1570
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has anyone done 255/35/18 on a gc8? If so I wanna know what et, spacers, etc
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Old 12-07-2012, 03:26 PM   #1571
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18x9.5 with offsets ranging from low 20's to 44. And a 18x8.5 too.
No lip though im looking for something deep dish i guess would be the term but in 9.5
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Old 12-07-2012, 03:38 PM   #1572
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So do you want the design or the lip?

The DPT is the closest in design, but you aren't going to find many "knockoffs" that have that kind of lip. Regardless of size or offset.
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Old 12-07-2012, 04:09 PM   #1573
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No lip though im looking for something deep dish i guess would be the term but in 9.5
Check out Varrstoen, Miro, and XXR for budget wheels with a deep lip design.
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Old 12-07-2012, 04:12 PM   #1574
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So outside of work emotions xd9 is there any other wheels with a similar amount of sopokes and a sweet lip like that? Problem with xd9 is that they are 10 inches wide i would like something in the 9.5 or 9 inch range with a lip similar to xd9 an ideas? Rota makes p1 but only in 8 in wide
The 9" xd9's have pretty similar lip (2.5" vs 3.5").
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Old 12-08-2012, 09:40 AM   #1575
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year: 2006
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wheel model: Motegi MR119
wheel size/offset: 18x8 +45
tire brand/model: BFG KDW2
tire size: 245/40/18
suspension: Stock
alignment:
fender mods: Wanting to avoid.
spacers: none


Basically wondering if this wheel and tire setup will work on my car without having to roll the fenders, or if the tires are going to be too wide. If I have to run the stock 225/40 on these rims then so be it, but I'd like to squeeze out what I can without having to worry about rolling the fenders.
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