How bout these

Ippon · 08-21-2001, 06:33 PM

I'm thinking of putting these on.

They're 5x100/114.3 40 (18's).

What do you think?

Zahnster · 08-21-2001, 08:06 PM

Offset is 40? A bit lower than you normally want to go. I would think Rubbing might be a problem.

mav1c · 08-22-2001, 10:42 AM

40mm offset is way too low for a Subaru. You will have fender rubbing, and eventually, premature wheel bearing failure.

wop · 08-22-2001, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mav1c
40mm offset is way too low for a Subaru. You will have fender rubbing, and eventually, premature wheel bearing failure.

very true.

-wop

TBreu007 · 08-22-2001, 12:54 PM

I have 18" X 7.5" with 38 offset, and I rub on high G corners. I'm putting on 1.5" and 1" lower springs next week, and I know I will have to roll the fenders.

wop · 08-22-2001, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TBreu007
I have 18" X 7.5" with 38 offset,

38 WHOA

!!!

-wop

Kalins1 · 08-22-2001, 02:43 PM

Actually, Enkei makes some of the OEM aluminum rims for Subaru so they know what fits Subaru.

Also, some wheel manufacturers measure offset differently than Subaru.

I measured my Enkei's that said +40 on them the way Subaru measures wheels and came up with +48. Then I measured the +55 steel wheels that came with my Subaru the way that Enkei measures offset and came up with +47.

My advice is to measure your OEM wheels and then measure the ones that you want to buy and compare YOUR measurements. Don't go by what the wheel or car manufacturer says.

Sean

08-21-2001, 06:33 PM	#1
Ippon Scooby Newbie Member#: 4881 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Shoreline, WA, USA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS BRP	How bout these I'm thinking of putting these on. They're 5x100/114.3 40 (18's). What do you think?

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08-21-2001, 08:06 PM	#2
Zahnster Scooby Specialist Member#: 2918 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Simi Valley, CA, USA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver Sedan	Offset is 40? A bit lower than you normally want to go. I would think Rubbing might be a problem.

08-22-2001, 10:42 AM	#3
mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '05 Mazda3 Crystal Gray, Titanium	40mm offset is way too low for a Subaru. You will have fender rubbing, and eventually, premature wheel bearing failure.

08-22-2001, 12:54 PM	#5
TBreu007 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9507 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South Florida Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sold...for a race car	I have 18" X 7.5" with 38 offset, and I rub on high G corners. I'm putting on 1.5" and 1" lower springs next week, and I know I will have to roll the fenders.

08-22-2001, 02:43 PM	#7
Kalins1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 484 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ohio, USA Vehicle: 2001 OBS SRP	Actually, Enkei makes some of the OEM aluminum rims for Subaru so they know what fits Subaru. Also, some wheel manufacturers measure offset differently than Subaru. I measured my Enkei's that said +40 on them the way Subaru measures wheels and came up with +48. Then I measured the +55 steel wheels that came with my Subaru the way that Enkei measures offset and came up with +47. My advice is to measure your OEM wheels and then measure the ones that you want to buy and compare YOUR measurements. Don't go by what the wheel or car manufacturer says. Sean