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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 07-08-2011, 09:55 PM   #3
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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 07-08-2011, 10:10 PM   #4
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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   #5
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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 07-09-2011, 11:06 AM   #6
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i like this thread already. only addition would be maybe wheel and tire brand and model.
thanks for the tips. added them to the format.
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Old 07-09-2011, 04:28 PM   #7
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^cool my post is fixed. hoping we get alot more posts in here.
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Old 07-09-2011, 04:30 PM   #8
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Fixed mine as well. Should become a pretty informative thread once we get more posts.
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Old 07-09-2011, 07:58 PM   #9
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year: 1997
model: Outback Sport
motorsport: I can't afford track time
wheel model: Team Dynamics Monza
wheel size: 17x7
wheel offset: +45
tire brand/model: Toyo Extensa HP
tire size: 225/45/R17
suspension: KYB AGX / Whiteline FlatOut springs / Saggy Butt Spacers
alignment: I forget
fender mods: rear roll and cut, wicked JDM saggy bumper (complete with missing tabs )
spacers: n/a




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Old 07-10-2011, 03:32 AM   #10
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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 07-12-2011, 01:49 PM   #11
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Perfect thread, i wonder where the inspiration came from??

year: 2005
model: USDM STi
wheel model: Rays/Prodrive GC07J
wheel size: 18x8.5 +44
tire size: 225/40/18
suspension: Tein Flex w/front camber plates. Bolts in rear.
alignment: -1.4 front, -2 rear.
fender mods: Aggressive cut, lip and plastic trim + slight pull rear. Nothing front.
spacers: 9mm front and rear. +35 total offset
notes: I have 245/40/18's for track days that also fit. Wheels are flush no poke, 225's sit nice and tucked.

pic before spacers, camber set at -1.1 front -1.6 rear.

pics with spacers coming...

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Old 07-12-2011, 02:50 PM   #12
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i think that people should only post a setup if they have pics, just my $.02
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Old 07-13-2011, 02:01 AM   #13
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year: 2005
model: STi
wheel model: Work XD-9
wheel size/offset: 18x10 +18
tire brand/model: Hankook V12 EVO
tire size: 235/40/18
suspension: BC Racing BR Coilovers
alignment: -2.7*F/-3.4*R
fender mods: Rolled/Pulled Front Fenders. Rolled/Pulled/Shaved Rear Fenders
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Old 07-13-2011, 04:51 PM   #14
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I want to know if i put
20mm ichiba v2 spacers on my stock wrx 2008 wheels
(Eibach Springs are on)
will i have to roll fenders?

thanks
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Old 07-13-2011, 06:04 PM   #15
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I want to know if i put
20mm ichiba v2 spacers on my stock wrx 2008 wheels
(Eibach Springs are on)
will i have to roll fenders?

thanks
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grab a ruler or a tape measure, go to your car, measure from the outer edge of your tires to the fender lip.

if you have more than 20mm between the inner edge of the fender lip and the outer edge of your tires, you won't need to roll your fenders.
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Old 07-13-2011, 06:23 PM   #16
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A very simple question, but I'll post up all the specs regardless.

Question: Would adding 4mm or 5mm spacers make any difference at all visually?

year: 2002
model: WRX
wheel model: Rota Grid
wheel size/offset: 17 X 7.5/+48
tire size: 225/45/17
suspension: KYG Struts/Tein springs (1.5" drop)
alignment: Stockish
fender mods: None
spacers: None

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Old 07-13-2011, 07:33 PM   #17
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no...you'd be better off buying new wheels with your desired offset.
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Old 07-17-2011, 02:56 PM   #18
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Year: 2002
Model: Wrx
Wheel Model: O.Z. Alleggerita HLT
Wheel size/offset: 17x8/+48
Tire size: 225/45/17? Recommendations? I want to have good grip around turns etc.
Suspension: KYB Agx struts with epic engineering springs and F&R swaybars
Alignment: Stock for now
Fender Mods: Don't really want to do any...
Spacers: Do I need some?

Thanks!
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Year: 2002
Model: Wrx
Wheel Model: O.Z. Alleggerita HLT
Wheel size/offset: 17x8/+48
Tire size: 225/45/17? Recommendations? I want to have good grip around turns etc.
Suspension: KYB Agx struts with epic engineering springs and F&R swaybars
Alignment: Stock for now
Fender Mods: Don't really want to do any...
Spacers: Do I need some?

Thanks!
spacers are just for looks in most cases. i doubt you would ever need them with ur setup unless you trying to fit crazy huge tires for some reason.

you would have no trouble fitting a 245/40/17 with your setup. in general shorter sidewalls give you more stability through turns as well as better turn in response and feel. taller sidewalls are more cushy feeling. for summer tires the wider they are the more grip you're going to get as long as your camber isn't way out.

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Old 07-17-2011, 10:44 PM   #21
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Default 18x13s +20 offest. can it be done?

so im thinking about doing something stupidly aggressive on a 02 sedan.

18x13 +20 not sure on tire size but will need to be stretched for days. im thinking i could get 265s under the fenders with lots of fender work, and between -3 to -4 degrees of camber and its going to poke a bit

i dont want to run flares. stock fenders with lots of pull, and rolling. i might consider welding extra metal on to give me a little more flare.

any thoughts or adivce?

yes i know this is stupid and going to cost $$$

thanks,
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Old 07-18-2011, 12:15 AM   #22
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so im thinking about doing something stupidly aggressive on a 02 sedan.

18x13 +20 not sure on tire size but will need to be stretched for days. im thinking i could get 265s under the fenders with lots of fender work, and between -3 to -4 degrees of camber and its going to poke a bit

i dont want to run flares. stock fenders with lots of pull, and rolling. i might consider welding extra metal on to give me a little more flare.

any thoughts or adivce?

yes i know this is stupid and going to cost $$$

thanks,
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265s on 18x13 +20s? with stock fenders? you'll need fender flares for sure.
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i think they offer +33 offset as well. but id have to double check.
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Old 07-18-2011, 05:49 AM   #24
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i think they offer +33 offset as well. but id have to double check.
A 13" wheel will not fit in stock fenders. period. regardless of offset. If you manage to find an offset high enough to even fit those within the fenders (+50?), your wheel will be wedged against your strut/coilover.

I take that back. You MIGHT be able to fit the +33's, but thats only if you stretch a 225/45 or 235/35 on those wheels and 3.5*+ of camber. This also means roll + pull all around. The widest people seem to fit within stock fenders is 11", 12" is already pushing it depending on offset and tire.

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Old 07-18-2011, 10:36 AM   #25
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Default Help. Trying to run 18x10 on a 2011 STI.

Ok so i just got the car. I seen this thread http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2138259 and i love that setup but id like a lil more tire for these damn potholes out here.

I wanna run the Miro stp-1's. 18x10 +25

I ordered BC BR coilovers already, im just trying to figure out what tire size i need and do i need spacers to clear the brembos? i would like to avoid pulling and rolling the fenders but if i have to i can get it rolled. I dont mind camber also as i will only have this setup just for the summer.

Help is much appreciated.
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