2011 sti winter tires and rims question

ahoffm10 · 09-13-2012, 06:34 PM

Can't find any information on if any 17" rims will clear the breaks. Anyone got suggestions on cheap winter rims that will clear and be durable?

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trev762 · 09-13-2012, 08:14 PM

Phat kat racing wheels they're cheap and is what I'm using 17x7 with 225/45x17 lm-60's bridgestone blizzaks which r speed rated for the sti. U can get them in gold, gunmetal, and silver.

They have held up to lots of snow, sand, and especially salt. Hope this helps

Not to mention they look sweet on the sti's lol

sc00by4life · 09-13-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ahoffm10

Can't find any information on if any 17" rims will clear the breaks. Anyone got suggestions on cheap winter rims that will clear and be durable?

CRV steelies.

hangmanfsc · 09-13-2012, 08:46 PM

I'm also in the same boat, is 17x7 the minimal wheel size we can put on the 2011-2013 sti's with no problems?

Also what would the et have to be to clear the brembos?

trev762 · 09-13-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hangmanfsc

I'm also in the same boat, is 17x7 the minimal wheel size we can put on the 2011-2013 sti's with no problems?

Also what would the et have to be to clear the brembos?

U can go as low as 15's with some Dmacks if u want to spend the money lol hence WRC!!!

hangmanfsc · 09-13-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by trev762

U can go as low as 15's with some Dmacks if u want to spend the money lol hence WRC!!!

Thanks, like some one said before, the crv steelies are in 15x6.5 with a offset of 55. What would the offset need to be to make sure the wheels will clear the brembos?

trev762 · 09-13-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hangmanfsc

Thanks, like some one said before, the crv steelies are in 15x6.5 with a offset of 55. What would the offset need to be to make sure the wheels will clear the brembos?

Not sure but I don't think its just offset u have to worry about also thickness of the wheels. When I bought mine I made sure they were made specific for the sti's.

Another thing also to keep in mind is speed rating of the winter tires u will be going with. If u go with basic winter tires for safety watch your speed.

sc00by4life · 09-13-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by trev762

U can go as low as 15's with some Dmacks if u want to spend the money lol hence WRC!!!

Nope. There are no 15" wheels that clear brembos. 16's possibly, but not 15's.

A lot of rally cars actually go down to the 4pots because they CAN fit under 15's.

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Originally Posted by trev762

Not sure but I don't think its just offset u have to worry about also thickness of the wheels. When I bought mine I made sure they were made specific for the sti's.

Another thing also to keep in mind is speed rating of the winter tires u will be going with. If u go with basic winter tires for safety watch your speed.

Correct. Offset means nothing in terms of brake clearance, its all based on the spoke design of the wheel.

Web Foot STi · 09-13-2012, 10:15 PM

Some use the '05-'07 STi OEM wheels. Same front rotor dia and caliper.

trev762 · 09-13-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sc00by4life

Nope. There are no 15" wheels that clear brembos. 16's possibly, but not 15's.

A lot of rally cars actually go down to the 4pots because they CAN fit under 15's.

Correct. Offset means nothing in terms of brake clearance, its all based on the spoke design of the wheel.

K thx for the clarification scOOby4life I wasn't sure and didn't want to misinform people.

trev762 · 09-13-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Web Foot STi

Some use the '05-'07 STi OEM wheels. Same front rotor dia and caliper.

I tried this root but hard to find ones with out road rash or if in good condition people want more than a fair price. Would be definitely the best option for a fair price.

hangmanfsc · 09-13-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Web Foot STi

Some use the '05-'07 STi OEM wheels. Same front rotor dia and caliper.

Thanx for the info, wouldn't mind since I would be using them for winters.

EnJoY120 · 09-15-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by trev762

Phat kat racing wheels they're cheap and is what I'm using 17x7 with 225/45x17 lm-60's bridgestone blizzaks which r speed rated for the sti. U can get them in gold, gunmetal, and silver.

They have held up to lots of snow, sand, and especially salt. Hope this helps

Not to mention they look sweet on the sti's lol

Googling Phat Cat Racing does not bring up much, do you have a link for a place where we can order?

trev762 · 09-15-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EnJoY120

Googling Phat Cat Racing does not bring up much, do you have a link for a place where we can order?

U would need to find a vender or dealer as I got mind through Budds Subaru in oakville Ontario Canada. The model # is T-915 is the style of wheels. If u look through wheel pics when u Google and also kat is how it is spelled not with a c. Hope this helps sorry that I don't have link.

ahoffm10 · 09-17-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by trev762

Phat kat racing wheels they're cheap and is what I'm using 17x7 with 225/45x17 lm-60's bridgestone blizzaks which r speed rated for the sti. U can get them in gold, gunmetal, and silver.

They have held up to lots of snow, sand, and especially salt. Hope this helps

Not to mention they look sweet on the sti's lol

Thanks a lot. Really like the suggestion.

drivin blind · 09-20-2012, 10:26 AM

MSR Wheels used to make a 17 inch that would clear. Haven't checked in years. RP

09-13-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
ahoffm10 Scooby Newbie Member#: 331289 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: new jersey Vehicle: 2011 Subaru STI midnight blue	2011 sti winter tires and rims question Can't find any information on if any 17" rims will clear the breaks. Anyone got suggestions on cheap winter rims that will clear and be durable? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-13-2012, 08:14 PM	#2
trev762 Scooby Specialist Member#: 280572 Join Date: Apr 2011 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: southern ontario canada Vehicle: 2011 sti sedan plasma blue pearl	Phat kat racing wheels they're cheap and is what I'm using 17x7 with 225/45x17 lm-60's bridgestone blizzaks which r speed rated for the sti. U can get them in gold, gunmetal, and silver. They have held up to lots of snow, sand, and especially salt. Hope this helps Not to mention they look sweet on the sti's lol Last edited by trev762; 09-13-2012 at 08:31 PM.

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09-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#4
hangmanfsc Scooby Newbie Member#: 218655 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Gaitherburg, MD Vehicle: 1013 Legacy/STI SWP/PBP	I'm also in the same boat, is 17x7 the minimal wheel size we can put on the 2011-2013 sti's with no problems? Also what would the et have to be to clear the brembos?

09-13-2012, 10:15 PM	#9
Web Foot STi Scooby Guru Member#: 39086 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2004 STi White	Some use the '05-'07 STi OEM wheels. Same front rotor dia and caliper.

09-20-2012, 10:26 AM	#16
drivin blind Scooby Specialist Member#: 73043 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carson City, Michigan Vehicle: 2011 STI/2010 370Z Black/Black Cherry	MSR Wheels used to make a 17 inch that would clear. Haven't checked in years. RP