Another wheel and offset topic!

Freeskier · 01-25-2004, 10:24 PM

I'll start by saying that I have a 2000 Impreza 2.5RS.

I used to have 17x7 ET50 offset rims with Yoko AVS Sport 215-45-17 tires and every now and then I would get rubbing in the rear fenders.

People are telling me that 17x7 ET48 offset won't have any rubbing issues.

What are your experiences? I was looking at the 5zigen Heinfeld 17x7 ET48. Will I rub with 215-45-17 tires or will I be fine (as the vendor tells me)?

As far as everything else goes... I have wrx front brake setup, legacy rear vented brake setup, I run DMS 50mm suspsension and I like alot of front camber and little to no rear camber.

What do you guys think? Should I go for the OZ P1 gold rims or the 5Zigens?

Stef

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NeoGeo · 01-25-2004, 10:52 PM

Theoretically, with a sedan and 215 width tires, you should be okay with the 48 offset. I don't understand why you were getting rubbing with the 17X7 et50...48 would push the wheel/tire out 2mms, so there's a bit more chance of rubbing. Try not to lower the car too much, or roll the fenders.

Both P1 and Heinfield look good, weighs around the same, so I say it's just a matter of personal perference. The P1 seems more popular and more "established" around here so that would be my choice, but both are fine rims.

STi-Nismo Dood · 01-26-2004, 01:38 AM

but heindfelds don't look well on our cars vs. the P1s don't u think?

Freeskier · 01-28-2004, 11:42 PM

ya I guess I might as well stay with proper offset of 53 and looks of the Prodrive Gold P1s.

subysouth · 01-29-2004, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Freeskier
legacy rear vented brake setup,

What Legacy vented rear setup are you running, if you dont mind me asking?

ss

Freeskier · 01-29-2004, 12:18 AM

it's the rear from a 92 Legacy Turbo

subysouth · 01-29-2004, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Freeskier
it's the rear from a 92 Legacy Turbo

Gotcha, thanks. There is another but kinda rare.

ss

01-25-2004, 10:24 PM	#1
Freeskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 3962 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 1994 GC Rally Build 2011 STi	Another wheel and offset topic! I'll start by saying that I have a 2000 Impreza 2.5RS. I used to have 17x7 ET50 offset rims with Yoko AVS Sport 215-45-17 tires and every now and then I would get rubbing in the rear fenders. People are telling me that 17x7 ET48 offset won't have any rubbing issues. What are your experiences? I was looking at the 5zigen Heinfeld 17x7 ET48. Will I rub with 215-45-17 tires or will I be fine (as the vendor tells me)? As far as everything else goes... I have wrx front brake setup, legacy rear vented brake setup, I run DMS 50mm suspsension and I like alot of front camber and little to no rear camber. What do you guys think? Should I go for the OZ P1 gold rims or the 5Zigens? Stef * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-25-2004, 10:52 PM	#2
NeoGeo Scooby Specialist Member#: 3776 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DC MD Vehicle: Take a wild guess	Theoretically, with a sedan and 215 width tires, you should be okay with the 48 offset. I don't understand why you were getting rubbing with the 17X7 et50...48 would push the wheel/tire out 2mms, so there's a bit more chance of rubbing. Try not to lower the car too much, or roll the fenders. Both P1 and Heinfield look good, weighs around the same, so I say it's just a matter of personal perference. The P1 seems more popular and more "established" around here so that would be my choice, but both are fine rims.

01-26-2004, 01:38 AM	#3
STi-Nismo Dood Scooby Specialist Member#: 4149 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Frisco/Diego/LosAngeles Vehicle: MY93 ImprezaRA Sedan GC8.6 Aspen White	but heindfelds don't look well on our cars vs. the P1s don't u think?

01-28-2004, 11:42 PM	#4
Freeskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 3962 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 1994 GC Rally Build 2011 STi	ya I guess I might as well stay with proper offset of 53 and looks of the Prodrive Gold P1s.

01-29-2004, 12:18 AM	#6
Freeskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 3962 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 1994 GC Rally Build 2011 STi	it's the rear from a 92 Legacy Turbo