Rim Width issue, will a 9.5'' rim fit?

enigma94 · 10-22-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm going to be buying a set of rims here in the next couple of days, and I have the option of going with a 18x9.5(+45) and i'm unsure if this will fit. I dont mind rolling the fenders or messing with the camber slightly but I dont want to get stuck in a position where I have to pull the fender to get them to work.

Car is a 07 STi.

TIA!!!

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mikeythejew · 10-22-2007, 05:24 PM

Sorry I cant give a good answer. I seriously doubt it. Tire size has a nominal rim width which you can find info on by looking at tire specs from the tire rack.

A 225/45/17 tire prefers a 7.5" wide wheel, while a 225/40/18 likes a 8.0" wide wheel.

Cmoore711 · 10-22-2007, 09:29 PM

I think you can do it. You'll def have to have full adjustable coil overs, and I would recomend camber plates in the front AND the rear.

World One has an either 06 or 07 white STI with a zerosports body kit. And its rollin on 18x9.5 with 265/30/18 tires. Not sure of the offset but if I recall right it was either a +44 or a +45! Definately do your research man. And look into rolling your fenders with a professional tool, I rolled my rear fenders with a professional fender roller tool and a heat gun and they turned out great! You can rent them from websites online just search around!

Uncle Scotty · 10-22-2007, 09:35 PM

...what I really wanna know is why the hell people wanna put such steamroller wheels on street cars????

race car???? YES

Street car???

runwrxrun · 10-22-2007, 10:11 PM

^^^ that's analogous to street cars with speedometers reading over the state's legal speed limit.

Uncle Scotty · 10-22-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by runwrxrun

^^^ that's analogous to street cars with speedometers reading over the state's legal speed limit.

scby rex · 10-22-2007, 10:47 PM

^^^^

Im also puttin 18x9.5 on my ride. but 38mm offset. They do fit and you will have to roll the fenders AND have coilovers. BTW Im pretty sure Phil Grablows 06 is runnin 18x10 prodrives. big rubber we all dream of it, other wise they would have never made the "magnum: condom!

Uncle Scotty · 10-22-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scby rex

^^^^

Im also puttin 18x9.5 on my ride. but 38mm offset. They do fit and you will have to roll the fenders AND have coilovers. BTW Im pretty sure Phil Grablows 06 is runnin 18x10 prodrives. big rubber we all dream of it, other wise they would have never made the "magnum: condom!

...and Phils car is making at LEAST 2x the hp of any of the kiddies wanting to put this kind of thing on their car.

...most of these idiots don't know that they are slowing their cars down and makilng them handle WORSE by doing stupid **** like this....JHFC

scby rex · 10-22-2007, 10:57 PM

yeah I will be needing this size for the power I want. Im just planning ahead. I knew boyscouts was good for something. BUT I did go the hard way to do this...06 sti swap

kimball · 10-23-2007, 05:24 PM

Front:no problem. Rear:very close but doable with stock suspension-I use 17x9,255/40(same tire dia. as stock),rear lip folded up-for 9.5,I would add more room by trimming off lip(not folding),maybe rolling fender too for mild flare-Cobb website has claimed 9.5 fitment,so ask them.

enigma94 · 10-29-2007, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the info guys! I'm still debating on the 9.5 or 8.5 but knowing that I can fit the 9.5 is a bonus.

Regarding the criticism towards making the car slower, I really dont care. Its my daily driver, I dont need a billion hp or to go fast everywhere around town. Its mainly for looks and my personal preference.

Thanks again for the good info guys!

10-22-2007, 05:09 PM	#1
enigma94 Scooby Newbie Member#: 143254 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: East Mesa Vehicle: 2007 STi UGM	Rim Width issue, will a 9.5'' rim fit? I'm going to be buying a set of rims here in the next couple of days, and I have the option of going with a 18x9.5(+45) and i'm unsure if this will fit. I dont mind rolling the fenders or messing with the camber slightly but I dont want to get stuck in a position where I have to pull the fender to get them to work. Car is a 07 STi. TIA!!! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-23-2007, 05:24 PM	#10
kimball Scooby Newbie Member#: 144465 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palo Alto,CA Vehicle: 2004 STi black	9.5 Front:no problem. Rear:very close but doable with stock suspension-I use 17x9,255/40(same tire dia. as stock),rear lip folded up-for 9.5,I would add more room by trimming off lip(not folding),maybe rolling fender too for mild flare-Cobb website has claimed 9.5 fitment,so ask them.

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10-22-2007, 05:24 PM	#2
mikeythejew Scooby Specialist Member#: 141672 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: 07' wrx Uncle Scotty 5W30	Sorry I cant give a good answer. I seriously doubt it. Tire size has a nominal rim width which you can find info on by looking at tire specs from the tire rack. A 225/45/17 tire prefers a 7.5" wide wheel, while a 225/40/18 likes a 8.0" wide wheel.

10-22-2007, 09:29 PM	#3
Cmoore711 Scooby Newbie Member#: 97384 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi WRXPlatinum Silver - SOLD	I think you can do it. You'll def have to have full adjustable coil overs, and I would recomend camber plates in the front AND the rear. World One has an either 06 or 07 white STI with a zerosports body kit. And its rollin on 18x9.5 with 265/30/18 tires. Not sure of the offset but if I recall right it was either a +44 or a +45! Definately do your research man. And look into rolling your fenders with a professional tool, I rolled my rear fenders with a professional fender roller tool and a heat gun and they turned out great! You can rent them from websites online just search around!

10-22-2007, 09:35 PM	#4
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	...what I really wanna know is why the hell people wanna put such steamroller wheels on street cars???? race car???? YES Street car???

10-22-2007, 10:11 PM	#5
runwrxrun Scooby Specialist Member#: 51488 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC	^^^ that's analogous to street cars with speedometers reading over the state's legal speed limit.

10-22-2007, 10:47 PM	#7
scby rex Scooby Guru Member#: 104878 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: copperas cove Vehicle: 02 wrxbastardchild aw, 1,000,000 whp 2 aw tq	^^^^ Im also puttin 18x9.5 on my ride. but 38mm offset. They do fit and you will have to roll the fenders AND have coilovers. BTW Im pretty sure Phil Grablows 06 is runnin 18x10 prodrives. big rubber we all dream of it, other wise they would have never made the "magnum: condom!

10-22-2007, 10:57 PM	#9
scby rex Scooby Guru Member#: 104878 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: copperas cove Vehicle: 02 wrxbastardchild aw, 1,000,000 whp 2 aw tq	yeah I will be needing this size for the power I want. Im just planning ahead. I knew boyscouts was good for something. BUT I did go the hard way to do this...06 sti swap

10-29-2007, 07:47 PM	#11
enigma94 Scooby Newbie Member#: 143254 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: East Mesa Vehicle: 2007 STi UGM	Thanks for the info guys! I'm still debating on the 9.5 or 8.5 but knowing that I can fit the 9.5 is a bonus. Regarding the criticism towards making the car slower, I really dont care. Its my daily driver, I dont need a billion hp or to go fast everywhere around town. Its mainly for looks and my personal preference. Thanks again for the good info guys!