the offset thread....for wagons?

tobylazur · 08-17-2009, 09:36 PM

I was reading up on the offset thread, but I can't tell if the offsets listed in the OP's post still apply to wagons as opposed to sedans which have more room under their fenders?

I'm looking to run a 17'' wheel in maybe a 7.5'' or 8'' width on an 02 wagon.

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d-ta · 08-18-2009, 08:02 PM

it's a conservative guide to work by so i think you should be fine with the ranges listed in the OP's post. from personal experience:

17x7 +53 on 225/45 = no rubbing issues
17x8 +35 on 235/45 = had to roll fenders

look for something inbetween and you should be fine

tobylazur · 08-18-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-ta

it's a conservative guide to work by so i think you should be fine with the ranges listed in the OP's post. from personal experience:

17x7 +53 on 225/45 = no rubbing issues
17x8 +35 on 235/45 = had to roll fenders

look for something inbetween and you should be fine

cool man, thanks.

mosc · 08-19-2009, 10:31 AM

if you want to run 225/45/17 (which you should) try to find at least +48 if not more offset. Rim width can be 17x7 to 17x8.5 inches.

A great choice for wagon guys to me is 04 STi BBS stockers. They're 17x7.5" +53 as well as being very light. They'll allow you to squeeze 225 wide tires by your rear fenders thanks to the high offset.

mmiller2002 · 08-19-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosc

if you want to run 225/45/17 (which you should) try to find at least +48 if not more offset. Rim width can be 17x7 to 17x8.5 inches.

A great choice for wagon guys to me is 04 STi BBS stockers. They're 17x7.5" +53 as well as being very light. They'll allow you to squeeze 225 wide tires by your rear fenders thanks to the high offset.

Would they be very close to the struts? What about on a lowered car? thanks

mosc · 08-19-2009, 04:38 PM

you shouldn't be that close to the struts with only a 225 wide tire even at +53.

If you intend to lower the car, it's even more important you get enough offset. That, or give up and run 215/45/17.

williaty · 08-19-2009, 08:05 PM

205/55R16 on a 16x6.5+53 and I have fender rubbing problems if I hit a bump while turning.

Of course, that may have something to do with the fact that I have a sedan front suspension under wagon fenders

dantastic · 08-19-2009, 10:48 PM

17x8 +48 is great for a wagon, but if you want to run anything wider than a 225, you should roll your fenders. Even 225's might rub depending on your suspension set.

FWIW, I run 245/40-17 on 17x8 +48 FN01R-C's. -1 camber all around, rolled fenders, KW V3 coils, about 1/2" fender gap F/R.

samsear · 08-20-2009, 04:11 PM

ok, i am new to all of this so please bear with me.....i have an 03 wrx wagon and i need new wheels, i love the way the 04 sti bbs wheels look.....can someone please recommend wheels i should get without having to do any modifications to make them fit.

thanks

mosc · 08-20-2009, 07:07 PM

04 STi BBS!

with 225/45/17

samsear · 08-21-2009, 12:28 PM

if i was to get 17x7.5 rotas what would be the exact offset to have no rubbing issues? also, are the stock wheels 16x7?

mmiller2002 · 08-21-2009, 12:59 PM

FYI - I have 17x7.5 with +48 offset and 225/45-17 tires no rubbing on lowered REC wagon springs.

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tobylazur Scooby Specialist Member#: 150289 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: PHX, AZ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon WRB	the offset thread....for wagons? I was reading up on the offset thread, but I can't tell if the offsets listed in the OP's post still apply to wagons as opposed to sedans which have more room under their fenders? I'm looking to run a 17'' wheel in maybe a 7.5'' or 8'' width on an 02 wagon. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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d-ta Scooby Specialist Member#: 131302 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 310 Vehicle: 02 WRX Wagon WRBlue myself	it's a conservative guide to work by so i think you should be fine with the ranges listed in the OP's post. from personal experience: 17x7 +53 on 225/45 = no rubbing issues 17x8 +35 on 235/45 = had to roll fenders look for something inbetween and you should be fine

08-19-2009, 10:31 AM	#4
mosc Scooby Specialist Member#: 177401 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 STi White 16G powered lagless fun	if you want to run 225/45/17 (which you should) try to find at least +48 if not more offset. Rim width can be 17x7 to 17x8.5 inches. A great choice for wagon guys to me is 04 STi BBS stockers. They're 17x7.5" +53 as well as being very light. They'll allow you to squeeze 225 wide tires by your rear fenders thanks to the high offset.

08-19-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
mosc Scooby Specialist Member#: 177401 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 STi White 16G powered lagless fun	you shouldn't be that close to the struts with only a 225 wide tire even at +53. If you intend to lower the car, it's even more important you get enough offset. That, or give up and run 215/45/17.

08-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#7
williaty Scooby Guru Member#: 71092 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Delaware County, Ohio Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS Wagon Regal Blue Pearl	205/55R16 on a 16x6.5+53 and I have fender rubbing problems if I hit a bump while turning. Of course, that may have something to do with the fact that I have a sedan front suspension under wagon fenders

08-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#8
dantastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 66815 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 818=brow down! Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wag -SOLD:( CGM STX #125	17x8 +48 is great for a wagon, but if you want to run anything wider than a 225, you should roll your fenders. Even 225's might rub depending on your suspension set. FWIW, I run 245/40-17 on 17x8 +48 FN01R-C's. -1 camber all around, rolled fenders, KW V3 coils, about 1/2" fender gap F/R.

08-20-2009, 04:11 PM	#9
samsear Scooby Newbie Member#: 151969 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: 03 wrx wagon	ok, i am new to all of this so please bear with me.....i have an 03 wrx wagon and i need new wheels, i love the way the 04 sti bbs wheels look.....can someone please recommend wheels i should get without having to do any modifications to make them fit. thanks

08-20-2009, 07:07 PM	#10
mosc Scooby Specialist Member#: 177401 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 STi White 16G powered lagless fun	04 STi BBS! with 225/45/17

08-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#11
samsear Scooby Newbie Member#: 151969 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: 03 wrx wagon	if i was to get 17x7.5 rotas what would be the exact offset to have no rubbing issues? also, are the stock wheels 16x7?

08-21-2009, 12:59 PM	#12
mmiller2002 Scooby Specialist Member#: 159286 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Fort Worth, TX Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon,Com-C RCE wgn sprngs/Konis/H6	FYI - I have 17x7.5 with +48 offset and 225/45-17 tires no rubbing on lowered REC wagon springs.