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Old 07-08-2011, 09:55 AM   #1
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Default the wheel fitment thread: keep it drama free

this fitment thread encompasses ALL styles: hellaflush, aggressive, stretch & poke, meaty tires, wrong fitment, correct fitment, etc.

this is not the thread for opinions. there is no right and wrong. points will given accordingly. if any "correct fitment" crew members post here, you will receive points for each and every post.

please search and research before posting. i'd like to see educated questions, not "can i run a 17x9 +20 without modifying my fenders and stock suspension?"

please follow this format:
year:
model:
wheel model:
wheel size/offset:
tire brand/model:
tire size:
suspension:
alignment: DON'T BOTHER ASKING ABOUT AN "AGGRESSIVE" SETUP IF YOU'RE GOING TO SAY YOU DON'T WANT TO ADD NEGATIVE CAMBER
fender mods:
spacers: yes/no? size?

please let me know if there's anything else i can do to improve this thread.

thanks in advance for everybody's help assisting other members. if you don't know what's required to fit a certain fitment, please refrain from posting so we don't clutter the thread up. if you think an offset is too low, too bad...don't post because this is the style thread where people do things because they think it looks good.

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Old 07-08-2011, 01:32 PM   #2
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year: 2005
model: WRX WAGON
wheel size: 18x8.5
wheel offset: +35
tire size: 225/40-18
suspension: KW V3, GC front camber plates
fender mods: Aggressive roll w/ no pull rear, none in front

Wheels are flush, no poke, stretch tires allow for pretty decent tuck. I get to post in both motorsport and form > function fitment threads =D
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Old 07-10-2011, 03:32 AM   #3
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year: 2005
model: WRX WAGON
wheel size: 18x8.5
wheel offset: +35
tire size: 225/40-18
suspension: KW V3, GC front camber plates
fender mods: Aggressive roll w/ no pull rear, none in front

Wheels are flush, no poke, stretch tires allow for pretty decent tuck. I get to post in both motorsport and form > function fitment threads =D
Pics??? Want to do this with 18x8 (stock suspension for now)
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Old 01-29-2013, 05:04 PM   #4
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year: 2005
model: WRX WAGON
wheel size: 18x8.5
wheel offset: +35
tire size: 225/40-18
suspension: KW V3, GC front camber plates
fender mods: Aggressive roll w/ no pull rear, none in front

Wheels are flush, no poke, stretch tires allow for pretty decent tuck. I get to post in both motorsport and form > function fitment threads =D
i have the same as you exept my wheels are 18x8.75 (xxr weird size) and im on a stock everything else but i wanted your opinon on coils, being that you have a near same setup. i was looking at megan coils and bc racing coild because the are cheap
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Old 01-30-2013, 12:15 AM   #5
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Hey guys, I have been reading through this thread and just wanted to get some confirmation on the tire and rim combo that I am thinking about running this summer.

year: 2012
model:STI
wheel model: Work Emotion XD9
wheel size/offset: 18x9 +38 or +43
tire brand/model: Stock Dunlops
tire size: 245/40/18
suspension: GTWorx Bilsten cup kit w/ RCE yellows

Will this set up fit with the suspension without having to do fender work? Also, if I were to go with the +38 offset will I need spacers up front to clear the brembos? Some posts in this thread seem to say yes, a spacer is needed and others say a spacer is not needed. Any clarifications would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 04-18-2013, 11:20 PM   #6
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Hey peeps so I recently bought some rota grids (17x9 +42) I like them but I would rather go with 18s.. Would 18x8.5+35 fit? 18x8.5+20? Would it be a little bit more aggressive than the grids (because of the offset)? Spacers? Looking at the Miro 398s or xxr 531s thanks!
year: 2005
model: Wrx sti
wheel size: 18x8.5
wheel offset: +35
tire size: 235/40-18
suspension: Apexi coilovers. camber plates
fender mods: don't mind
Spacers: hopefully not
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:55 PM   #7
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year: 2011
model: WRX Sedan (base)
wheel model: Rota Grid (Hyper-black)
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5/+38
tire brand/model: Falken Ziex ZE-912
tire size: 265/35-18
suspension: BC Racing BR Series
alignment: -2.0f, -1.9r
fender mods: rolled rears
spacers: no

Wanted to go for a nice, subtle look since this is my DD. My goal was to get rid of the huge wheel gap, but not a complete drop.

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Yes, it may not look like much of a difference, but behind the wheel, it's night and day

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Old 04-05-2012, 05:42 PM   #8
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year: 2011
model: WRX Sedan (base)
wheel model: Rota Grid (Hyper-black)
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5/+38
tire brand/model: Falken Ziex ZE-912
tire size: 265/35-18
suspension: BC Racing BR Series
alignment: -2.0f, -1.9r
fender mods: rolled rears
spacers: no

Wanted to go for a nice, subtle look since this is my DD. My goal was to get rid of the huge wheel gap, but not a complete drop.

Before:


After:






Yes, it may not look like much of a difference, but behind the wheel, it's night and day

Man that thing looks fhugging great! One of the cleanest rides I've seen. May copy for my 08 as winter setup is about to come off.
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Old 01-30-2013, 04:52 PM   #9
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rotas look nice, no rubbing issues?
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Old 01-08-2016, 01:29 PM   #10
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year: 2011
model: WRX Sedan (base)
wheel model: Rota Grid (Hyper-black)
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5/+38
tire brand/model: Falken Ziex ZE-912
tire size: 265/35-18
suspension: BC Racing BR Series
alignment: -2.0f, -1.9r
fender mods: rolled rears
spacers: no

Wanted to go for a nice, subtle look since this is my DD. My goal was to get rid of the huge wheel gap, but not a complete drop.

Before:


After:






Yes, it may not look like much of a difference, but behind the wheel, it's night and day
I will always love these wheels!
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Old 06-26-2017, 06:49 AM   #11
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Default What kind of wheels?

[quote=WR_eXe;34561283]year: 2011
model: WRX Sedan (base)
wheel model: Rota Grid (Hyper-black)
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5/+38
tire brand/model: Falken Ziex ZE-912
tire size: 265/35-18
suspension: BC Racing BR Series
alignment: -2.0f, -1.9r
fender mods: rolled rears
spacers: no

Wanted to go for a nice, subtle look since this is my DD. My goal was to get rid of the huge wheel gap, but not a complete drop.

Before:


After:






Yes, it may not look like much of a difference, but behind the wheel, it's night and day [/QUOTE

Where did you buy those wheels from?
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Old 07-08-2011, 10:10 PM   #12
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year:2011
model:WRX hatch
wheel size: 18x9.5
wheel offset: +38
tire size: 265/35/18
suspension: DGR coilovers, Cusco rear lower control arms
fender mods: rolled rears
camber: -1.7F, -2.0R
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Old 07-08-2011, 10:37 PM   #13
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i like this thread already. only addition would be maybe wheel and tire brand and model.

year:2005
model:wrx
Wheel model: Miro Stp1
wheel size:18x10
wheel offset:+25
Wheel brand/model: falken ziex 912
tire size:225/40/18
suspension:megan street coilovers upgraded 135mm 10k fronts to go lower, 6k rear
fender mods:rolled and pulled front and rear, no fender liners, tucked harnesses, blow torch and hammer front fender tubs to not rub
Camber: -3.5f -4.5r
Spacers: no, but for brembos you need a 5mm spacers to clear.












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Old 09-14-2011, 09:12 PM   #14
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i like this thread already. only addition would be maybe wheel and tire brand and model.

year:2005
model:wrx
Wheel model: Miro Stp1
wheel size:18x10
wheel offset:+25
Wheel brand/model: falken ziex 912
tire size:225/40/18
suspension:megan street coilovers upgraded 135mm 10k fronts to go lower, 6k rear
fender mods:rolled and pulled front and rear, no fender liners, tucked harnesses, blow torch and hammer front fender tubs to not rub
Camber: -3.5f -4.5r
Spacers: no, but for brembos you need a 5mm spacers to clear.
whats the weight on those babies? I thought about buying these over the xxr 521s but I heard they are heavy.

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Old 09-14-2011, 10:07 PM   #15
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whats the weight on those babies? I thought about buying these over the xxr 521s but I heard they are heavy.
xxr 521s aren't going to be any lighter. you're looking at cheap wheels, expect them to be heavy.
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Old 08-05-2012, 05:30 PM   #16
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Just wondering if your just have camber bolts in the rear?


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i like this thread already. only addition would be maybe wheel and tire brand and model.

year:2005
model:wrx
Wheel model: Miro Stp1
wheel size:18x10
wheel offset:+25
Wheel brand/model: falken ziex 912
tire size:225/40/18
suspension:megan street coilovers upgraded 135mm 10k fronts to go lower, 6k rear
fender mods:rolled and pulled front and rear, no fender liners, tucked harnesses, blow torch and hammer front fender tubs to not rub
Camber: -3.5f -4.5r
Spacers: no, but for brembos you need a 5mm spacers to clear.











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Old 08-05-2012, 06:29 PM   #17
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Just wondering if your just have camber bolts in the rear?
No he has plates and possibly camber bolts as well.

For that fitment you cannot get enough camber out of bolts alone.
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Old 08-05-2012, 06:47 PM   #18
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No he has plates and possibly camber bolts as well.

For that fitment you cannot get enough camber out of bolts alone.
Do you know what kind of plates he has? I need some that will fit on my Megan tracks.

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Old 08-10-2012, 04:05 PM   #19
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i like this thread already. only addition would be maybe wheel and tire brand and model.

year:2005
model:wrx
Wheel model: Miro Stp1
wheel size:18x10
wheel offset:+25
Wheel brand/model: falken ziex 912
tire size:225/40/18
suspension:megan street coilovers upgraded 135mm 10k fronts to go lower, 6k rear
fender mods:rolled and pulled front and rear, no fender liners, tucked harnesses, blow torch and hammer front fender tubs to not rub
Camber: -3.5f -4.5r
Spacers: no, but for brembos you need a 5mm spacers to clear.













wow... the stretch on those looks terrible...
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Old 08-11-2012, 02:38 PM   #20
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Got a buddy looking to get re11's in 245/40-18, not 100% sure if he has 18x8 or 18x8.5.

Will 245's fit on stock 2004 STi fenders with JIC coilovers or will he need a roll?
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Got a buddy looking to get re11's in 245/40-18, not 100% sure if he has 18x8 or 18x8.5.

Will 245's fit on stock 2004 STi fenders with JIC coilovers or will he need a roll?
Not enough information.
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Old 08-14-2012, 12:48 PM   #22
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wow... the stretch on those looks terrible...
Wow, thank you for quoting a bunch of pictures from the FIRST PAGE just to hate on it.
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Old 09-04-2012, 11:49 AM   #23
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wow... the stretch on those looks terrible...
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Old 09-23-2012, 05:36 AM   #24
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that looks sick as ****
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i like this thread already. only addition would be maybe wheel and tire brand and model.

year:2005
model:wrx
Wheel model: Miro Stp1
wheel size:18x10
wheel offset:+25
Wheel brand/model: falken ziex 912
tire size:225/40/18
suspension:megan street coilovers upgraded 135mm 10k fronts to go lower, 6k rear
fender mods:rolled and pulled front and rear, no fender liners, tucked harnesses, blow torch and hammer front fender tubs to not rub
Camber: -3.5f -4.5r
Spacers: no, but for brembos you need a 5mm spacers to clear.











omg this thing excites me in the pants :P what off set u running ?
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