Wheels that fit the STi - Page 80

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arf80 · 06-15-2011, 09:23 PM

Is it reasonable to assume Rota DPT will also fit the Brembos since it's a knockoff of the CE28 and comes in nearly identical offsets?

Volk CE28N = 17x9_ET43__(14.8 lbs)...
Volk CE28N = 18x8.5_ET40 & ET44__(15.2 lbs)... (

BigRigger · 06-15-2011, 09:27 PM

2005 Sti...

Drag DR-34 Black w/machine lip 18X8.5 45mm offset with Bridgestone RE-11 235/40/18, no issues

dbrier · 06-15-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arf80

Is it reasonable to assume Rota DPT will also fit the Brembos since it's a knockoff of the CE28 and comes in nearly identical offsets?

Volk CE28N = 17x9_ET43__(14.8 lbs)...
Volk CE28N = 18x8.5_ET40 & ET44__(15.2 lbs)... (

I know the 17x9 +42 DPT clears the Brembos just fine.

Shred-Hed · 06-16-2011, 12:27 AM

Sparco Drift fits. As well as everything else on this list:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...&filterNew=All

Scargod · 06-16-2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arf80

Is it reasonable to assume Rota DPT will also fit the Brembos since it's a knockoff of the CE28 and comes in nearly identical offsets?

Volk CE28N = 17x9_ET43__(14.8 lbs)...
Volk CE28N = 18x8.5_ET40 & ET44__(15.2 lbs)... (

No Brembo interference (I would surely think), but I believe you will have serious interference wit the lip in the back with only a 43~44mm offset. With my 17x9 & 48mm offset & Toyo 255x40 R888's I had to roll the rear a tiny bit. And, this was with over -2° camber.

dblo · 06-19-2011, 12:34 AM

hi, sorry for the n00b question, but i hope i'm posting in the right thread:

for a 2011 sti sedan, will either of the following wheel sizes fit?

17x7 +50mm

18x7.5 +42mm

ive got these on hand and hope to use a set as winter rims if possible...

jamesw95 · 06-19-2011, 02:39 AM

Brand and model of wheel and I am sure someone can help you.

dblo · 06-19-2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesw95

Brand and model of wheel and I am sure someone can help you.

the 18's are Work Euro Fedelta

the 17's are just stock rims from another car (is300) that have the same bolt pattern.

nhat · 06-20-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dblo

hi, sorry for the n00b question, but i hope i'm posting in the right thread:

for a 2011 sti sedan, will either of the following wheel sizes fit?

17x7 +50mm

18x7.5 +42mm

ive got these on hand and hope to use a set as winter rims if possible...

i highly doubt either will fit. if you're looking for inexpensive winter wheels, 05-07 sti wheels or rotas are your best bet.

Scargod · 06-20-2011, 06:40 PM

I think it's likely the 17x7's will work. Why aren't you just putting them on the car and seeing for yourself?

nhat · 06-20-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scargod

I think it's likely the 17x7's will work. Why aren't you just putting them on the car and seeing for yourself?

likely? that's like saying '06-07 and '08-10 wrx wheels likely clear brembos...

dbrier · 06-20-2011, 09:50 PM

As its been said over and over, clearing Brembos is more about spoke design than width or offset.

Scargod · 06-21-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhat

likely? that's like saying '06-07 and '08-10 wrx wheels likely clear brembos...

I don't see why the OP is not trying these on the car... How hard is it to do that?
I got cheapo 17x8 wheels that cleared my Brembos just fine. I agree it is a spoke design issue. Also think a lot will fit.

stisland · 06-22-2011, 10:05 PM

Looking to get some rota grids 18 x 8.5. I know i need some spacers to clear the brembos in the front, and i'm gonna half to roll the back fenders. Just wondering what offset i should run on stock springs and if anyone knows if i will have to just roll the back fenders or pull them as well? thanks!

nhat · 06-22-2011, 10:19 PM

you don't know which offset to buy but you know you'll hafta run spacers?

stisland · 06-22-2011, 10:53 PM

well i've read up on the grids some, and those are the things i've found out. some people say they have to roll and pull the back fenders, some say they don't have to at all. as far as the offset, i'm really not sure so i thought i'd ask here. kind of came out like quite a noob question my bad, just trying to get some feedback

sc00by4life · 06-22-2011, 10:56 PM

not for the 18x8.5's....no fender mods required...as far as spacers, i believe those are only required for the 18x9.5 +38.

stisland · 06-22-2011, 11:33 PM

my fault, i've been wrong all along. i meant to put 9.5 not 8.5, i've found most people running between 41-45 camber. i'm not going to lower for a little while. want to know how much work really needs to be done for the least amount of rubbing as possible

Scargod · 06-23-2011, 05:49 AM

stisland: First off, what car do you have?
Secondly, what offset are we talking about for the wheels? What tires and size?
All this is critical to giving you help. Otherwise you might as well not ask.
Spacers is not the first thing you should be thinking about.

There is no such thing as 41-45 camber. Mostly we are interested in increasing negative camber so numbers would be like -2 degrees of camber.

nhat · 06-23-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stisland

my fault, i've been wrong all along. i meant to put 9.5 not 8.5, i've found most people running between 41-45 camber. i'm not going to lower for a little while. want to know how much work really needs to be done for the least amount of rubbing as possible

first, we don't know what kind of sti you have.
second, don't bother if you're not gonna modify your suspension.

stisland · 06-23-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhat

first, we don't know what kind of sti you have.
second, don't bother if you're not gonna modify your suspension.

08 sti, was planning on running on stock springs just because i'm already fairly low to the ground with the front lip. are you saying it would be absolutely necessary to get different springs as in coilovers? or would i be okay just getting some lowering springs?

nhat · 06-23-2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stisland

08 sti, was planning on running on stock springs just because i'm already fairly low to the ground with the front lip. are you saying it would be absolutely necessary to get different springs as in coilovers? or would i be okay just getting some lowering springs?

if you're gonna run stock springs, you might as well not bother with wider and lower offset wheels. stiffer springs will help keep the fenders off the tires.

or you could be cheap and lazy by running stock springs and stretched tires with fender mods.

dblo · 06-24-2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhat

i highly doubt either will fit. if you're looking for inexpensive winter wheels, 05-07 sti wheels or rotas are your best bet.

thanks for the advice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scargod

I think it's likely the 17x7's will work. Why aren't you just putting them on the car and seeing for yourself?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scargod

I don't see why the OP is not trying these on the car... How hard is it to do that?
I got cheapo 17x8 wheels that cleared my Brembos just fine. I agree it is a spoke design issue. Also think a lot will fit.

yeah i will try them on the car, when it is ready to come home with me, lol, thanks guys. most likely the center bore size is wrong though, since these are OE rims from a different manufacturer.

dblo · 06-24-2011, 07:47 AM

so if they fit and clear the 06 sti brembos, can I be sure that they will clear the '11 sti brembos as well? i found (but havent bought) a set of 17x7 +42 rims that were used on an 06 sti

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Scargod NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260314 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: S central CT, New England Vehicle: 2008 STI hatch silver	What year car? stisland: First off, what car do you have? Secondly, what offset are we talking about for the wheels? What tires and size? All this is critical to giving you help. Otherwise you might as well not ask. Spacers is not the first thing you should be thinking about. There is no such thing as 41-45 camber. Mostly we are interested in increasing negative camber so numbers would be like -2 degrees of camber.

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dblo Scooby Newbie Member#: 285868 Join Date: Jun 2011	hi, sorry for the n00b question, but i hope i'm posting in the right thread: for a 2011 sti sedan, will either of the following wheel sizes fit? 17x7 +50mm 18x7.5 +42mm ive got these on hand and hope to use a set as winter rims if possible...

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jamesw95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 270830 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Bay City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STi Silver	Brand and model of wheel and I am sure someone can help you.

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Scargod NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260314 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: S central CT, New England Vehicle: 2008 STI hatch silver	I think it's likely the 17x7's will work. Why aren't you just putting them on the car and seeing for yourself?

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dbrier Scooby Guru Member#: 6598 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West side of Indianapolis Vehicle: 2012 Mazdaspeed3 Crystal White Pearl	As its been said over and over, clearing Brembos is more about spoke design than width or offset.

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stisland Scooby Newbie Member#: 283414 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Texas Vehicle: 2008 STi White	Looking to get some rota grids 18 x 8.5. I know i need some spacers to clear the brembos in the front, and i'm gonna half to roll the back fenders. Just wondering what offset i should run on stock springs and if anyone knows if i will have to just roll the back fenders or pull them as well? thanks!

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stisland Scooby Newbie Member#: 283414 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Texas Vehicle: 2008 STi White	well i've read up on the grids some, and those are the things i've found out. some people say they have to roll and pull the back fenders, some say they don't have to at all. as far as the offset, i'm really not sure so i thought i'd ask here. kind of came out like quite a noob question my bad, just trying to get some feedback

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sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	not for the 18x8.5's....no fender mods required...as far as spacers, i believe those are only required for the 18x9.5 +38.

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stisland Scooby Newbie Member#: 283414 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Texas Vehicle: 2008 STi White	my fault, i've been wrong all along. i meant to put 9.5 not 8.5, i've found most people running between 41-45 camber. i'm not going to lower for a little while. want to know how much work really needs to be done for the least amount of rubbing as possible

06-24-2011, 07:47 AM	#2000
dblo Scooby Newbie Member#: 285868 Join Date: Jun 2011	so if they fit and clear the 06 sti brembos, can I be sure that they will clear the '11 sti brembos as well? i found (but havent bought) a set of 17x7 +42 rims that were used on an 06 sti