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Old 09-09-2002, 09:52 PM   #1
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Default Whats the diff? UK spec STi wheels vs. JDM spec STi wheels

Ok, after multiple searches with no good info I've gotta ask: What's the difference between the UK spec STi wheels and JDM spec STi wheels?

The evidence: On vividracing.com, I can get a set of four UK spec wheels (17.5 lbs each) for $1250. http://www.vividracing.com/prod_wheeloemuk.php

But if you go to the STi section, the JDM spec wheels are 18lbs and $380 a piece ($1520 for four) http://www.vividracing.com/prod_wheeljdm.php

Both wheels also seem to be a slightly different gold color.

Anybody have more accurate specs? I'm planning to call Vivid tomorrow, but just thought I'd ask since I'm online now.
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Old 09-09-2002, 11:42 PM   #2
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the ones listed as "uk" aren't the ones that come on the sti with the gold brembo brakes. the "jdm" wheels are less common, have better brake clearance, and i think a lower offset.
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Old 09-10-2002, 12:03 AM   #3
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The STi and UK OEM wheels are different, although they look similar.

Four Star is selling a set of STi wheels (rally car take-offs) for $1400 USD, with Potenza's (REO11 I think, what ever comes from Subaru in the UK). Its cheaper than Vivid, and it includes tires. Had this deal been around when I got my wheels, I'd have jumped on it.

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Old 09-10-2002, 12:04 AM   #4
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My bad... here's the link.
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Old 09-10-2002, 12:58 AM   #5
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Hey, i asked that exact same question a while back!
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Old 09-10-2002, 01:31 AM   #6
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Both UK and JDM STi's have the same wheels (17x7.5 +53mm)and tires (bridgestone RE040).

Only the wagon STi's have the 17x7 +53mm golds and the UK and JDM WRX's comes with the same wheels in silver.

Please correct me if I'm wrong....
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Old 09-10-2002, 09:12 AM   #7
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i think you can still get the 5-spoke (99 usdm impreza rs type) on the wrx and wrx sti.
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Both UK and JDM STi's have the same wheels (17x7.5 +53mm)and tires (bridgestone RE040).

Only the wagon STi's have the 17x7 +53mm golds and the UK and JDM WRX's comes with the same wheels in silver.
Does that mean that I'd be safe with a wagon getting either? Will the extra .5" be a problem clearance-wise?

If it's not a problem, I'm ALL OVER that Four Star deal...I like the less bright gold anyhow...
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Old 09-10-2002, 03:56 PM   #9
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Default That is an excellent deal .....

for STi wheels and tires. I personally dont think the two wheels look much alike. The 17x7 looks like an extended US WRX wheel, the 17x7.5(in the link above) has a flared split spoke design. I would definitely get the 17x7.5s. I think if you run a 215/45 17 you should be ok.

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edit: 225/45-17 is the stock tire on those wheels, and you might get some rubbing with that size.

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Old 09-10-2002, 04:02 PM   #10
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I think the standard JDM WRX comes with 16x7" USDM 98-99 RS 5spoke wheel.

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That UK WRX wheel comes on JDM B4s and GT-Bs(its painted a darker silver.) Go figure.

edit: I think the 17x7 has a +55 offset as well. The 17x7.5 is +53 tho.

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Old 09-10-2002, 04:09 PM   #11
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i think you can still get the 5-spoke (99 usdm impreza rs type) on the wrx and wrx sti.
I don't think these will fit the STi Gold Brembo brakes.
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Current JDM WRX:



Current UK WRX:



I likes pixies.

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edit: doesn't that JDM WRX look lowered?
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I don't think these will fit the STi Gold Brembo brakes.
i don't think they will, either. the jdm new age sti type ra was/is available with gold 16" 5-spoke (98 rs) wheels and what i'm assuming to be the standard subaru 4 pot calipers.
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some of the older STis did use the Subaru 4/2 pot STi brake setup.

The current STis, IIRC, excluding the 16" version type RA, use the big Brembo brake kits. The 16" version type RA IIRC, comes with 2pot fronts and 1pot rears like the USDM WRX and a set of gray 16" steel wheels.

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