i want these wheels, but confused about sizes... help

anthony12052 · 06-27-2008, 01:29 AM

i have decided i want these rims

now im confused on the sizing thing. and lug setting or whatever its called

i have a 08 impreza 2.5i
can anyone help me out? or give me some info??

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sc00by4life · 06-27-2008, 01:41 AM

edit: wrong thread.

viper74656 · 06-27-2008, 01:52 AM

You want 5x100 lug pattern. Just gotta pick if you want 17 or 18 inch wheels

mav1c · 06-27-2008, 07:26 AM

You want 17x7.5, 5x100, 48mm, 56.1mm or 17x8, 5x100, +48mm, 56.1mm.

anthony12052 · 06-27-2008, 12:16 PM

wats the difference between the 17x7.5 or 17x8??
i suck at the whole tire thing.

mav1c · 06-27-2008, 12:22 PM

17x8 is 1/2" wider. What size tire do you plan to put on? Do you ever plan to go much wider than stock?

suby_dude · 06-27-2008, 01:17 PM

The Rota G-Force Gun Metallic is available in 17x7.5 +48 and 17x8 +48 5x100 for the Subaru Impreza. As Tim has mentioned, the difference in the wheels is a 1/2" in width.

If you plan to run a 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 then you will be fine with the 17x7.5 wheel. If you ever plan to run a wider tire for aggressive street or track driving then I would recommend going with the 17x8 wheel.

Also for lugs you want to get a lug that has a 12x1.25 thread pitch.

Hope that helps and if you have any other questions be sure to post them!

-Dan

JasonC · 06-27-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suby_dude

The Rota G-Force Gun Metallic is available in 17x7.5 +48 and 17x8 +48 5x100 for the Subaru Impreza. As Tim has mentioned, the difference in the wheels is a 1/2" in width.

If you plan to run a 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 then you will be fine with the 17x7.5 wheel. If you ever plan to run a wider tire for aggressive street or track driving then I would recommend going with the 17x8 wheel.

Also for lugs you want to get a lug that has a 12x1.25 thread pitch.

Hope that helps and if you have any other questions be sure to post them!

-Dan

I just purchased this exact wheel - only in Hyperblack. I went 17" x 8 so I could run a 235 45 17.

I highly recommend Dan and www.wheeldude.com. They were a pleasure to deal with.

anthony12052 · 06-27-2008, 03:59 PM

well i want 17's, i dont think i want anything wider then stock.?.?.?.
i dont plan on doing any track racing or anything.
there gonna be mostly for show...

thanks dan for the info!!

dantastic · 06-27-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony12052

well i want 17's, i dont think i want anything wider then stock.?.?.?.
i dont plan on doing any track racing or anything.
there gonna be mostly for show...

thanks dan for the info!!

17x7.5 is already wider than stock. i run larger wheels (18x8, 225/40-18) on the street, smaller on the track (17x8, 245/40-17). if you really want 17's, i'd recommend 17x8.

anthony12052 · 06-28-2008, 12:05 AM

does wider or smaller do anything with ur gas milage?

umscooby · 06-28-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony12052

does wider or smaller do anything with ur gas milage?

fer sher, you should see AT LEAST a 5mpg increase with every 1/2" wider you go.

06-27-2008, 01:29 AM	#1
anthony12052 Scooby Specialist Member#: 178973 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: small town oregon Vehicle: 2008 WRX sedan redness	i want these wheels, but confused about sizes... help i have decided i want these rims now im confused on the sizing thing. and lug setting or whatever its called i have a 08 impreza 2.5i can anyone help me out? or give me some info?? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-27-2008, 01:41 AM	#2
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	edit: wrong thread. Last edited by sc00by4life; 06-27-2008 at 01:42 AM. Reason: wrong thread.

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anthony12052 Scooby Specialist Member#: 178973 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: small town oregon Vehicle: 2008 WRX sedan redness	wats the difference between the 17x7.5 or 17x8?? i suck at the whole tire thing.

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mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '11 A4 Crystal Gray, Silver	17x8 is 1/2" wider. What size tire do you plan to put on? Do you ever plan to go much wider than stock?

06-27-2008, 01:17 PM	#7
suby_dude NASIOC Vendor Member#: 17397 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fremont, CA Vehicle: many '02 Rex,'13 FRS WRB, White	The Rota G-Force Gun Metallic is available in 17x7.5 +48 and 17x8 +48 5x100 for the Subaru Impreza. As Tim has mentioned, the difference in the wheels is a 1/2" in width. If you plan to run a 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 then you will be fine with the 17x7.5 wheel. If you ever plan to run a wider tire for aggressive street or track driving then I would recommend going with the 17x8 wheel. Also for lugs you want to get a lug that has a 12x1.25 thread pitch. Hope that helps and if you have any other questions be sure to post them! -Dan

06-27-2008, 03:59 PM	#9
anthony12052 Scooby Specialist Member#: 178973 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: small town oregon Vehicle: 2008 WRX sedan redness	well i want 17's, i dont think i want anything wider then stock.?.?.?. i dont plan on doing any track racing or anything. there gonna be mostly for show... thanks dan for the info!!

06-28-2008, 12:05 AM	#11
anthony12052 Scooby Specialist Member#: 178973 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: small town oregon Vehicle: 2008 WRX sedan redness	does wider or smaller do anything with ur gas milage?