Wheel Fitmit over STi Brembos

Jericho · 07-16-2008, 01:04 AM

Hey guys, I might have posted this thread in the wrong section but I have been doing a ton of research and cant find the answer. I am installing STi Brembo brakes on my 2006 WRX this weekend. I am worried that the stock 17" wheels wont fit over the brakes.

I am wondering if anybody has had any experience or fitmit issues with the stock 06' WRX wheels over a larger brake set? I am trying to avoid buying spacers, as I have not read too many good things about them, but I also like the stock wheels and would like to keep them. But before I get too far into this, I would like to know early on if I need spacers or not so that I can get them ordered before I tear down my brakes.

Thanks for your help guys.

-Robbie

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mav1c · 07-16-2008, 07:12 AM

The stock '06 WRX wheels will NOT fit over the Brembos. You'd need a pretty big spacer, which would also require longer wheel studs. Really, you should just get wheels that fit over the Brembos, so budget that into your brake upgrade. Here's a question, why do you want to upgrade? The stock 4/2 pots on the '06 are decent brakes.

Tomas26 · 07-16-2008, 09:54 AM

Just get other set of rims that clears brembo's. I will do brembo swap in the future too and will put new rims

ButtDyno · 07-16-2008, 12:27 PM

Check the brakes/suspension forum, brake supersticky, brembo FAQ. There's a list of wheels that clear in there.

Jericho · 07-17-2008, 11:45 AM

I test fit them last night...you guys are right, the spokes wont clear the calipers. I am going to need at least a 10mm spacer from the measurements I took. So that will have to do until I save enough for new wheels

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I am doing this upgrade because I track the car and have a few very nice back roads in my area, and the stock brakes work great, but for the amount of heat generated at the track my rotors are having issues. Originally I was going to only upgrade to Stop Tech rotors, new pads, and SS brakelines. But I came across a deal for these I couldnt pass up, as I havent spent too much more money on this upgrade than I would have doing the just the rotors and pads.

-Robbie

07-16-2008, 01:04 AM	#1
Jericho Scooby Newbie Member#: 108248 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Coast, California Vehicle: 2006 WRX Black	Wheel Fitmit over STi Brembos Hey guys, I might have posted this thread in the wrong section but I have been doing a ton of research and cant find the answer. I am installing STi Brembo brakes on my 2006 WRX this weekend. I am worried that the stock 17" wheels wont fit over the brakes. I am wondering if anybody has had any experience or fitmit issues with the stock 06' WRX wheels over a larger brake set? I am trying to avoid buying spacers, as I have not read too many good things about them, but I also like the stock wheels and would like to keep them. But before I get too far into this, I would like to know early on if I need spacers or not so that I can get them ordered before I tear down my brakes. Thanks for your help guys. -Robbie * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-16-2008, 07:12 AM	#2
mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '11 A4 Crystal Gray, Silver	The stock '06 WRX wheels will NOT fit over the Brembos. You'd need a pretty big spacer, which would also require longer wheel studs. Really, you should just get wheels that fit over the Brembos, so budget that into your brake upgrade. Here's a question, why do you want to upgrade? The stock 4/2 pots on the '06 are decent brakes.

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Tomas26 Scooby Newbie Member#: 150648 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Europe, Lithuania Vehicle: 2007 WRX Blouch inside :D	Just get other set of rims that clears brembo's. I will do brembo swap in the future too and will put new rims

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ButtDyno Street's closed, pizza boy Member#: 17301 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Why do they always say the Evo Vehicle: is the "dark side" 06 Evo #7 STU, 05 Saabaru	Check the brakes/suspension forum, brake supersticky, brembo FAQ. There's a list of wheels that clear in there.

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Jericho Scooby Newbie Member#: 108248 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Coast, California Vehicle: 2006 WRX Black	I test fit them last night...you guys are right, the spokes wont clear the calipers. I am going to need at least a 10mm spacer from the measurements I took. So that will have to do until I save enough for new wheels . I am doing this upgrade because I track the car and have a few very nice back roads in my area, and the stock brakes work great, but for the amount of heat generated at the track my rotors are having issues. Originally I was going to only upgrade to Stop Tech rotors, new pads, and SS brakelines. But I came across a deal for these I couldnt pass up, as I havent spent too much more money on this upgrade than I would have doing the just the rotors and pads. -Robbie