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01-28-2004, 05:28 PM | #1 |
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Superleggera 17X7 5X100 45mm offset
Will these fit a MY04 WRX wagon or is the offset incorrect? Thanks!
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01-28-2004, 07:38 PM | #2 |
Techno Sapien
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Do they come in 45? I just got a set and they are 48. This is a pic of my OZ superlegs. Also I thought the WRX was +53?
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01-29-2004, 09:04 AM | #3 |
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that offset is wrong .... get the 48mm version
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01-29-2004, 11:09 PM | #4 |
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I have the OZ SLs that I bought from the Tire Rack and I am still convinced that I should of gotten Prodrives. The OZs are the incorrect Subaru offset. The proper offset is a 53mm. The 48mm will fit....but it isn't ideal.
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01-29-2004, 11:24 PM | #5 |
Techno Sapien
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That depends, it's the proper offset for a Subaru Forester or Outback (Legacy based one) But you are right won't a 48 on something that is supposed to take a 53 put the tire closer to the strut?
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01-29-2004, 11:31 PM | #6 |
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no, lower offset=farther to the outside, not inside
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01-30-2004, 12:19 AM | #7 |
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The correct offset varies according to wheel design and wheel width...a +48 on a WRX is perfectly fine and will not cause any ill effects at all. We have many customers running +45 and some a bit lower (on 8.5 inch widths) that do tons of track days and street usage, and have had zero wheel bearing issues. It's all about how the load is transfered across the wheel.
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01-30-2004, 09:37 AM | #8 |
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Give up....I've been trying to explain that for a long time, BUT folks don't believe it : http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=385857 Also, I believe the correct stock offset, ie, on 2002 WRX sedan with 6.5" wide wheel is actually 55mm, not the 53mm everyone keeps referring to.... I run 48mm 7x17 OZ's and 50mm 7x17 Team Dynamics..... |
01-30-2004, 09:46 AM | #9 | |
Techno Sapien
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Sorry, I always get that backwards
The Service Manual seems to indicate the Offset stays the same regardless of the wheel: I was going by what EHobron said here: Which was: Quote:
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01-30-2004, 10:54 AM | #10 |
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Bri - I know man.......people love to argue, but rarely want to actually learnt he correct answers!
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01-30-2004, 11:57 AM | #11 | |
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Myself I'm trying to understand how this works, I keep getting conflicting answers though. I understand when this is said:
Quote:
I'm not trying to argue just understand. I read through the offset thread that's a sticky and it seemed to contain a lot of conflicting info. |
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01-30-2004, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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becuase as I said, it varies by wheel design and size....in that small of a width (6-7 inch) you have alot more range you can work with.....as you go wider, the specific offset range tends to get narrower and narrower
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01-30-2004, 11:59 PM | #13 |
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I run the OZ SLs in the 48 offset too on my 03 WRX and have had no problems. In fact I contacted OZ and they said this rim in that offset was made specific for the Impreza's. It's been a year and no problems, DON'T believe the offset myth about these rims! Actually do and then less people will have them.
You'll be just fine. With the wagon I think though if you go with a 225/45 they will rub unless you roll the fenders, at least that's what I have heard. |
02-19-2004, 01:32 AM | #14 |
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So would getting 225/45 be more ideal than 215/45 on the OZ SLs in a 02 Sedan?
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02-19-2004, 11:35 AM | #15 |
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you can use either the 225 or the 215 on a sedan...both work great.
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02-19-2004, 12:16 PM | #16 |
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^ Thanks. I'm leaning towards 225's as I think they probably look better and probably grip more too.
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02-19-2004, 01:28 PM | #17 |
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np - let us know if you need a quote on these!
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