Anyone know the weight of the stock WRX wheel.

Jerry C · 05-04-2001, 09:54 AM

My Sub. parts guy dosent know and is to busy to find out.
Also how critical is the offset. I have two big wheel shops telling me that +45mm is NOT a problem for the WRX. This is on a 16x7" or a 17x7",(American Racing Alloy," Painted Carrera #49") Outer is painted in a gunmetal gray with polished alloy center, would look good on a silver car with gray accents. The wheel weighs 19lbs.
Bearing load probs??
Thanks for all the comments on my last post!!
Jerry C

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gtguy · 05-04-2001, 10:13 AM

The stock WRX wheel is something around 15.5-16 lbs, and offset does indeed matter. Our Scoobies have big offset +55, so generally anything below +48 is considered a no-no for your wheel bearings. You might have to roll the fender as well, if you plus-size.

Kevin

deepbeep · 05-04-2001, 10:17 AM

Stock RS offset for MY00 was ET53, not ET55... just about a hair's difference!

vividracing · 05-04-2001, 10:26 AM

Call any dealer, tire shop IE discount or tire rack and between a 42 and 53 is good, 45 recommended. As long as you have 17inch with 215 40 series tires a 42 or 45 offset will doing nothing bad for your car except make it look tight and ride better becasue of the widen fender flares and wider tire. All offset means is how far the rim is sticking out. Big offset it is pulled in closer like OEM, small offset the rim is pushed out more. Its not a big deal like people think. Call around. www.vividwireless.com

ConeMasher · 05-04-2001, 11:00 AM

vivid, running those mega low offsets means say goodbye to your wheel bearings due to increased bearing load, and enjoy your messed up steering response and way-altered-scrub radius.

On a 7" rim, unless you want to roll the dice, I'd echo the earlier advice and stick with ET48 or above.

-- ConeMasher

bsquare · 05-04-2001, 11:13 AM

vivid,

You definitely have no idea what you are talking about on this. The wrong offset can change the suspension geometry (this is particularly bad in front since you steer with those wheels), and can cause the tires to come into contact with the fenders (a very common problem with the wrong offset and wider than stock tires).

Car makers don't pick offsets randomly or to prevent your car from looking "tight". They select the offset to properly integrate with the rest of the suspension and the chassis.

Ben

bsquare · 05-04-2001, 11:13 AM

IE has gone mad!

[This message has been edited by bsquare (edited May 04, 2001).]

05-04-2001, 09:54 AM	#1
Jerry C Scooby Newbie Member#: 6182 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Nevada City, CA. US. Vehicle: 2004 STI,TALON TSI,B SILVER, PEWTER	Anyone know the weight of the stock WRX wheel. My Sub. parts guy dosent know and is to busy to find out. Also how critical is the offset. I have two big wheel shops telling me that +45mm is NOT a problem for the WRX. This is on a 16x7" or a 17x7",(American Racing Alloy," Painted Carrera #49") Outer is painted in a gunmetal gray with polished alloy center, would look good on a silver car with gray accents. The wheel weighs 19lbs. Bearing load probs?? Thanks for all the comments on my last post!! Jerry C * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-04-2001, 10:13 AM	#2
gtguy Scooby Guru Member#: 2184 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	The stock WRX wheel is something around 15.5-16 lbs, and offset does indeed matter. Our Scoobies have big offset +55, so generally anything below +48 is considered a no-no for your wheel bearings. You might have to roll the fender as well, if you plus-size. Kevin

05-04-2001, 10:17 AM	#3
deepbeep Scooby Specialist Member#: 1392 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oakland, CA	Stock RS offset for MY00 was ET53, not ET55... just about a hair's difference!

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vividracing Member#: 6270 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Best Prices Vehicle: Only At www.vividracing.com	Call any dealer, tire shop IE discount or tire rack and between a 42 and 53 is good, 45 recommended. As long as you have 17inch with 215 40 series tires a 42 or 45 offset will doing nothing bad for your car except make it look tight and ride better becasue of the widen fender flares and wider tire. All offset means is how far the rim is sticking out. Big offset it is pulled in closer like OEM, small offset the rim is pushed out more. Its not a big deal like people think. Call around. www.vividwireless.com

05-04-2001, 11:00 AM	#5
ConeMasher Scooby Specialist Member#: 2135 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver	vivid, running those mega low offsets means say goodbye to your wheel bearings due to increased bearing load, and enjoy your messed up steering response and way-altered-scrub radius. On a 7" rim, unless you want to roll the dice, I'd echo the earlier advice and stick with ET48 or above. -- ConeMasher

05-04-2001, 11:13 AM	#6
bsquare Scooby Specialist Member#: 1911 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS Silverthorn Metallic	vivid, You definitely have no idea what you are talking about on this. The wrong offset can change the suspension geometry (this is particularly bad in front since you steer with those wheels), and can cause the tires to come into contact with the fenders (a very common problem with the wrong offset and wider than stock tires). Car makers don't pick offsets randomly or to prevent your car from looking "tight". They select the offset to properly integrate with the rest of the suspension and the chassis. Ben