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Old 08-11-2013, 11:20 PM   #2201
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Anyone seen these wheels on an STI yet? I was thinking about going with 18x9.5 +45 's. I talked to a shop that recommended them in 18x9.5 +22?!

Any thoughts? or experience with fit?

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That looks like a great choice! What is the hub bore size and how much do they weigh? The +45 would be a much better offset than the +22. I may have seen them for $522 each.
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Old 08-12-2013, 06:59 AM   #2202
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Hey everyone! My first disclaimer is that I am a noob to the car world in general, and self-education by reading threads like these is helping a lot. I have a 2012 WRX, and have settled on Work Emotions either the XD9 or 11R. The XD9 is 18x9 with a +43 offset. The 11R is either 18x8.5 with a +47 or 18.9.5 with a +38.. Aside from being indecisive on which style I ultimately want, I'm curious if one wheel is a better choice over another?
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Old 08-12-2013, 03:29 PM   #2203
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Question I've been debating on for a while now.

I found a good deal on a 18x9 e35 set with 235s Star Specs on (It'll eventually go 245s once the SS wears out), I'm still on stock suspension as of now.

The thing is winter is coming up in a few months and I dont want to get the set then put them on and buy coils then it's winter time and swap to the winter set, its either:

1: Get the 18x9s and rock them on stock suspension (wide wheels and stock suspension dont go together well), and get coilovers in the spring time.

2: Pass the killer deal and just stay on stock wheels and suspension until spring and probably will be spending more than the killer deal now.

3: Get the set and just hide it until spring (going to be hard to ignore it ha)

4: Your suggestions?
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Old 08-12-2013, 04:30 PM   #2204
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Question I've been debating on for a while now.

I found a good deal on a 18x9 e35 set with 235s Star Specs on (It'll eventually go 245s once the SS wears out), I'm still on stock suspension as of now.

The thing is winter is coming up in a few months and I dont want to get the set then put them on and buy coils then it's winter time and swap to the winter set, its either:

1: Get the 18x9s and rock them on stock suspension (wide wheels and stock suspension dont go together well), and get coilovers in the spring time.

2: Pass the killer deal and just stay on stock wheels and suspension until spring and probably will be spending more than the killer deal now.

3: Get the set and just hide it until spring (going to be hard to ignore it ha)

4: Your suggestions?
Get the wheels and rock stock suspension for the winter.
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Old 08-13-2013, 12:09 PM   #2205
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Got a chance to use the 18x9 with dunlop star specs for autox this week, its either using my OEM 2013 WRX with OEM tires or use the 18x9 e35 Star Specs, my only concern is are they going to be rubbing in the rears since the fenders are not rolled, opinions?
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Old 08-15-2013, 09:15 AM   #2206
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Ok someone please help me with this!!! I want to see if I am on the right track as to figuring out fitment. I am on the fence between two different sized wheels. 18x9 +35, and 18x9.5 +44 (or 43 can't remember). Tires would be either 245/40 to 265/35 depending on clearance. Wrx has konis and RCE yellows.

Ok the numbers. Stock wheel is 8" wide offset is 2.087" leaving 1.913" from hub to outer lip. From hub to inner edge of wheel is 6.087".

Next the 18x9 +35. Offset is 1.378" leaving it with a big lip and 3.122" from hub to outside edge of wheel. And 5.878" hub to inner edge of wheel.

Next 18x9.5 +44. Offset is 3.018" leaving 1.732" hub to outer edge of wheel. And 7.768" hub to inner edge of wheel.

So what's next is the big question. From this I can see the +35 wheel really moves the whole wheel out and would seem to run into clearance issues with the fender.

The +44 wheel would be almost 1 3/4" closer to the strut on the inside but not come out nealry as far as the other wheel.
The wheel bearing are prob gonna see more wear on that +35 wheel as well.

Now I guess I need to get under the car and measure the space between the strut and wheel now and see what that is to check for clearance? It should be ok since the machv wicked awesome was designed for the GR widebody and that is the specs on that.

Thanks for the insight.

Edit.. It apparently isn't as cut and dry as I thought. I got a call back from my tuner and he informed me it would be 8mm closer to the shock body for the 9.5" +42 offset

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Old 08-15-2013, 12:10 PM   #2207
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I have an '11 wrx hatch and I'm looking at 18x10 +38 Work XD9s and I'm looking for a little bit of stretch.Is a 245/35r18 a lot of stretch using a Continental Extreme Contact DW? I am lowering it on Isc N1 coilovers but how low I go depends on the clearance. So is that gonna be a lot of stretch if anyone has any pictures for reference that would be nice. I've googled it and had no luck :/
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Old 08-15-2013, 12:55 PM   #2208
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Its a lot of stretch IMO. Here's a pic

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jbpC2Fv8e...00/photo-1.jpg
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Old 08-15-2013, 01:49 PM   #2209
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Yah don't stretch a 35. Thats just preposterous. Just run a 255. You will be ok.
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Old 08-15-2013, 03:36 PM   #2210
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i wouldnt run less than 265 with a wheel that wide.
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Old 08-15-2013, 06:28 PM   #2211
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I am in kind of the same boat as the guy above. I am looking at Rota Grids in 18x9.5 +38 running federal SS595 in 255/35/18. Dropped on isc N1s. Dropped about 1.75"

Used this calculator, and I think i will be good. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

Can someone confirm before I make the purchase?
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Old 08-15-2013, 06:30 PM   #2212
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Ok someone please help me with this!!! I want to see if I am on the right track as to figuring out fitment. I am on the fence between two different sized wheels. 18x9 +35, and 18x9.5 +44 (or 43 can't remember). Tires would be either 245/40 to 265/35 depending on clearance. Wrx has konis and RCE yellows.

Ok the numbers. Stock wheel is 8" wide offset is 2.087" leaving 1.913" from hub to outer lip. From hub to inner edge of wheel is 6.087".

Next the 18x9 +35. Offset is 1.378" leaving it with a big lip and 3.122" from hub to outside edge of wheel. And 5.878" hub to inner edge of wheel.

Next 18x9.5 +44. Offset is 3.018" leaving 1.732" hub to outer edge of wheel. And 7.768" hub to inner edge of wheel.

So what's next is the big question. From this I can see the +35 wheel really moves the whole wheel out and would seem to run into clearance issues with the fender.

The +44 wheel would be almost 1 3/4" closer to the strut on the inside but not come out nealry as far as the other wheel.
The wheel bearing are prob gonna see more wear on that +35 wheel as well.

Now I guess I need to get under the car and measure the space between the strut and wheel now and see what that is to check for clearance? It should be ok since the machv wicked awesome was designed for the GR widebody and that is the specs on that.

Thanks for the insight.

Edit.. It apparently isn't as cut and dry as I thought. I got a call back from my tuner and he informed me it would be 8mm closer to the shock body for the 9.5" +42 offset
I found this site where you do not have to do any calculations. You put stock size and then desired size. It gives you the clearance in comparison to stock. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
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Old 08-15-2013, 06:40 PM   #2213
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This is pretty standard fitment for these cars. Will need a roll front and rear and you're good.

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I am in kind of the same boat as the guy above. I am looking at Rota Grids in 18x9.5 +38 running federal SS595 in 255/35/18. Dropped on isc N1s. Dropped about 1.75"

Used this calculator, and I think i will be good. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

Can someone confirm before I make the purchase?
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Old 08-15-2013, 06:41 PM   #2214
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This is pretty standard fitment for these cars. Will need a roll front and rear and you're good.
Awesome. Guess that is next on the to do list before they get here.
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Old 08-15-2013, 08:11 PM   #2215
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I am in kind of the same boat as the guy above. I am looking at Rota Grids in 18x9.5 +38 running federal SS595 in 255/35/18. Dropped on isc N1s. Dropped about 1.75"

Used this calculator, and I think i will be good. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

Can someone confirm before I make the purchase?
Great link thanks!!
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Old 08-16-2013, 03:17 PM   #2216
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This is pretty standard fitment for these cars. Will need a roll front and rear and you're good.
Front? I don't think so.

In general, we do NOT like rolling the front fenders on this car. It's only a single layer of metal, and it's very hard to avoid rippling or distorting the fender by rolling it. There's a good amount of clearance, so even very large tires can fit without rolling the fronts, assuming you keep your offset high, as I advise in the very first post of this thread.

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Old 08-16-2013, 03:22 PM   #2217
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I needed to have the fronts rolled as well with a 265/35 18x9.5 +40, and yes, the fenders don't look so good anymore. I guess at least now I can run a more aggressive setup in the future.
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Old 08-16-2013, 07:04 PM   #2218
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Front? I don't think so.

In general, we do NOT like rolling the front fenders on this car. It's only a single layer of metal, and it's very hard to avoid rippling or distorting the fender by rolling it. There's a good amount of clearance, so even very large tires can fit without rolling the fronts, assuming you keep your offset high, as I advise in the very first post of this thread.

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So do not role the front. Should I be ok with 255/35/18 with a +38 offset on a 9.5 rim?
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Anyone have Rota g-forces in either 17" or 18" on a 11+ hatchback and stock suspension? If yes, can you share pictures and details on the tire and offset setup? Any rubbing problems?
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Old 08-17-2013, 01:55 PM   #2220
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http:// http://m1319.photobucket.com...l?o=0&newest=1

http:// http://s1319.photobucket.com...tml?sort=3&o=3

Couple shots of my fast hayukas 18x9 +35 offset. Rolled aggressively in the rear. Stock suspension.
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Old 08-17-2013, 02:46 PM   #2221
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Couple shots of my fast hayukas 18x9 +35 offset. Rolled aggressively in the rear. Stock suspension.
Links no work.
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Here's what I'm looking at. 18 x 9.5" +48. Wondering how the fit will be on my 13 WRX hatch with the New Tein Street Flex set to Tein spec. I believe its around 1.5" lower. Wondering how flush these will sit and if I will need to roll or pull fenders at all? Thanks in advance for any help!
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Anyone have Rota g-forces in either 17" or 18" on a 11+ hatchback and stock suspension? If yes, can you share pictures and details on the tire and offset setup? Any rubbing problems?
anyone?
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Old 08-17-2013, 07:11 PM   #2224
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anyone?
First. This isn't a picture request thread.

Second. Don't bump a couple hours of your first post. Just because of that, people won't help.

Actually read the thread before asking question. Seriously. Read the first post. That's all you had to do.
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Old 08-18-2013, 10:17 AM   #2225
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You're going to be limited mostly by how much "bulge" you want to have. A 235 width is a good match for an 8" wide wheel. If you wanted to go with something wider, like a 255, it would start to look kind of plump on the wheel.

Here's a 255 on a an 18x8" +48 wheel:



That's not TOO bad, but I probably wouldn't go any wider.

Any of those widths will have no problems with clearing the suspension and fenders.

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This is the kind of setup I have been looking for!!



First off, let me begin by saying thank you Dan and everyone else on the thread with your excellent tips and expertise knowledge on the subject. This kind of information is very beneficial. Now to the point...

If you don't mind, what set of wheels are these? Rota Formula wheels? Also, you say the tire was a 255. Is this 255/35R18? I want to keep stock suspension/height. I'm assuming this car was lowered. I shouldn't have any issues with this selection of wheels/tires on stock height should I? Thanks for the help.

I really like this setup, but after reading some more its not preferred because of the handling loss (roll on corners). I would hate to diminish my handling, but how much worse is it? I see a 245/40R18 is recommended on an 18x8" wheel. I wish I could see in comparison...
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