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Old 09-24-2020, 10:28 AM   #5876
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When chasing wide wheel widths, you have to put function over form. Find out what fits and only then choose a wheel mfr or model from among the choices that fit.

Start by searching for wheels that do not need any spacer to clear the Brembos. Usually the clearance issue is the back side of the spokes not clearing the faces of the calipers, though for some wheels there is taper in the barrel that fouls the outer "diameter" of the calipers. So that's two more things to check (in addition to strut and fender clearances).


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Old 09-24-2020, 10:35 AM   #5877
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^ i get that. i'm looking more for who has and what can i do to modify front fenders and can i modify them to fit a 275/35 tire functionally. i have heard of people putting washers on the fenders so they are pushed out further. and of course rolling and pulling. am i missing something?, i just cant find anyone running that setup that has discussed what was done up front.
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Old 09-24-2020, 04:46 PM   #5878
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18x9.5 +22F +17R 275/35/18

This is near exactly what i am hoping to run, however i expect to not be as low with autocrossing. see how the front fenders poke out at the body line? this is what i'm wondering how to go about doing.
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Old 09-27-2020, 01:51 PM   #5879
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year: 2005
model: WRX
wheel model: Method Race Wheels MR502
wheel size/offset: 17x8 5x100 +38
tire brand/model: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
tire size: 225/45ZR17
suspension: Tein Type HG Coilovers 1in lower than stock
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fender mods: S11 WRC fenders (+80mm per side)
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Recommendations on this set up? still the daily driver right now, but want a configuration to do tarmac and rally. Basically run it and still be able to drive it home.
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Old 09-28-2020, 10:33 AM   #5880
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year: 2005
model: WRX
wheel model: Method Race Wheels MR502
wheel size/offset: 17x8 5x100 +38
tire brand/model: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
tire size: 225/45ZR17
suspension: Tein Type HG Coilovers 1in lower than stock
alignment: stock
fender mods: S11 WRC fenders (+80mm per side)
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Recommendations on this set up? still the daily driver right now, but want a configuration to do tarmac and rally. Basically run it and still be able to drive it home.
on the tarmac this will be similar to a stock setup for an sti, with a hair more aggressive offset. you shouldnt have any issues running this. with those fenders you can go signifigantly wider on both wheels and tires.

for rally people typically use suspension to lift the cars, and a narrower tire. i cant speak much to that.
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Old 09-30-2020, 06:55 PM   #5881
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Will 18x9.5 +10 with 275/35 tires fit my 2015 wrx with stock suspension without rubbing?
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Old 10-01-2020, 07:29 AM   #5882
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I've got serious doubts . . . here's how what you're proposing compares to OE (well over 2" further out on the outside, with about 30 mm of unused space on the inboard side that could be used to cut the amount of poke down to something that might work).




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Old 10-02-2020, 11:50 AM   #5883
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Will 18x9.5 +10 with 275/35 tires fit my 2015 wrx with stock suspension without rubbing?
i doubt so with that offset. that would poke quite a bit. i did have a friend who ran 18x9.5+35 with 275/35 tires on his 2016 sti. although he did have coils and i think he rolled his fenders too. i dont believe they were pulled but i'm not sure about that
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Old 10-11-2020, 09:33 AM   #5884
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on the tarmac this will be similar to a stock setup for an sti, with a hair more aggressive offset. you shouldnt have any issues running this. with those fenders you can go significantly wider on both wheels and tires.

for rally people typically use suspension to lift the cars, and a narrower tire. i cant speak much to that.
Awesome, I appreciate the feedback. I'm already addressing arms and whatnot cause unsprung weight was my concern with also going out more on offset, but I'm unsure just how much I could actually go with fenders this wide.
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Old 10-13-2020, 08:48 AM   #5885
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Awesome, I appreciate the feedback. I'm already addressing arms and whatnot cause unsprung weight was my concern with also going out more on offset, but I'm unsure just how much I could actually go with fenders this wide.

with a wrc style widebody i believe you could fit an 18x10.5 and run like a 295 tire. but double check that and dont take my word on it. i'd have to double check myself to be sure.
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Old 10-16-2020, 08:20 PM   #5886
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I have been searching around and hopefully someone can help out. I am looking at a set of 17 inch Enkei PF01's on a 2017 Base WRX. I want it to be a as close to the stock 17 inch wheel size so I can keep the stock tire size of 235/45r17. Would the 45 inset on an 8 inch wheel fit without rubbing? Thank you .
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Old 10-23-2020, 09:56 AM   #5887
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year: 2019
model: WRX STi
wheel model: Work Emotion CR Kiwami
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5 +38mm
tire brand/model: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4
tire size: 255/35/18
suspension: Tein Flex A with about 1.5 inch drop
camber: -1.7 front, -1.4 rear
fender mods: None
spacers: None

I thought it would be flush, but it looks like it pokes slightly in the rear.
Not rubbing yet, but kind of worried that it will.
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Old 10-28-2020, 08:31 PM   #5888
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Year: 2017
Model: WRX
Wheel Model: Fifteen52 Turbomac
Wheel size/offset: 18x8.5 +30
Tire size: Recommendations?
Suspension: Stock
Alignment: Stock
Fender Mods: Don't really want to do any
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Old 12-31-2020, 01:52 AM   #5889
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Default 225/65R17 Winter set up on Bugeye?

I’m wondering if a 225/65R17 setup would work on a stock height bugeye.

I was about to install whiteline springs and KYB struts, but didn’t know if it would fit under that too. So I can keep it stock height or if they will fit the lowered set up I’d like to do that.

Can anyone confirm fitment?
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Old 01-06-2021, 03:49 PM   #5890
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Hoping someone can help!!! I have an 04 sti, I’m the original owner too. It’s been in storage for a few years and I think it’s time to pull her out. Car is on tein mono coilovers with oem bbs powder coated cherry blossom “pink” I’m really wanting a set of volk te37 in bronze 17x8.5 5x100 +45 for tires Advan ao52 255/40r17. Will these wheels clear the brembo’s? Will I have to roll the rear fender? I can’t find a confirmation this combo works.

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Old 01-20-2021, 12:37 AM   #5891
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You might scrape tire in the rear on large fast bumps and what not. You could get some camber bolts and with the 15mm spacers and 225 tires make it work without too much work after that. Depending on the make of tire you could also probably run a 235, but then again, it will come down to the stiffness of the rear springs, ride height, and the speed you enter terrain fluctuations and corners that will determine if you rub or not, as far as I know, and with the information given about your setup idea.


I think rubbing at all creates such a poor driving experience that it's worth it to get the rears rolled if you're looking for a flush look. 18s on a GD will create more potential to rub than 17s overall, more so that on GR+ models, so putting GR wheels on a GD will create an incentive to roll, while although not necessarily making it a necessity.


But yeah, I ran 18x8.5s on my Bugeye wagon for about 8 months, and it was lame. Not that you're asking for my opinion on what wheels you should get at all, but 17s are easier to get to fit and are more fun to drive with. Anyhow, good luck!
What tire size? offset? fender mods? camber? asking cause i have 18x8.5 +45 for a 04 wrx wagon and i wanna know how much tire i can fit and what i have to do to minimize rubbing. thank you
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Old 01-26-2021, 02:43 PM   #5892
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Noob here... tried to search first! But didn't turn up a result.

2006 Legacy Wagon 2.5i, dead stock suspension/ride height. Have some very crappy 205/50/17's on it now, and they are terrible in even light snow.

Found a great deal on the more common size, Continental DWS which are 215/50/17. Will these fit on the stock 17" wheels, and suspension?

I've measured with my hand, and seems like lots of space in the rear - front I can easily get my hand in from the tire to strut, I can't see any issue with going 10mm wider, and concerns with the slight height difference? From what I can tell my existing tire diameter measure just a hare over 25" but the setup with the Conti's will be 25.5". This tire doesn't show up as an alternate size option (215/45/17 is) but I know that if anybody knows what fits its you guys.

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Old 02-04-2021, 09:05 PM   #5893
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Hi,

If you have a 2015-2019 WRX or STI, you can try this wheel calculator :
https://wheel-it-fit.com

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Old 02-05-2021, 07:30 AM   #5894
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If you have a 2015-2019 WRX or STI, you can try this wheel calculator :
https://wheel-it-fit.com

Thank you
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Do you know if it adjusts tire section width as wheel width is varied?

Be nice if you could at least get a demo view . . .


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Old 02-06-2021, 08:37 AM   #5895
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I think last time I posted I was on Tein Basics. Now I'm on RCE T0. Wheels are Gram Lights 57DR 18x9.5 +38, 255 35 Firestone Firehawk. Other suspension mods: whiteline sways and lateral links.
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Old 02-06-2021, 11:17 PM   #5896
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Do you know if it adjusts tire section width as wheel width is varied?

Be nice if you could at least get a demo view . . .


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Yes, it ajusts the section width because it is a percentage of the tire width. The calculator is very well made, but I could try to get a demo view.

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Yes, it ajusts the section width because it is a percentage of the tire width. The calculator is very well made, but I could try to get a demo view.

Thanks
First off, I have to appreciate the amount of work it must have taken to work up anything at all with clearances. Can't even imagine doing something like that at this stage (I'm retired).


Just to make sure we're talking about the same thing . . . does it include about a 40% of rim width change as rim width varies from "measuring width"? Both sidewall shape and clearances are affected.

I'm using curve fits for the upper and lower sidewalls.



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Old 02-07-2021, 08:48 PM   #5898
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Do you know if it adjusts tire section width as wheel width is varied?

Be nice if you could at least get a demo view . . .


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Hi Norm,

I have put online a fully functional DEMO of the calculator, so you can try it ! Hope you like it

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Old 02-26-2021, 10:48 AM   #5899
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Will my 18x9.5 +40 Gramlights 57 extreme clear 2020 STi Brembos?
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Old 03-15-2021, 06:51 PM   #5900
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year: 2003
model: WRX
wheel model: Enkei T6S
wheel size/offset: 18x9.5 +45
tire brand/model: Kenda Vezda UHP AS
tire size: 225/40ZR18
suspension: Tein Street basis Z coilovers (little bit lower than stock waiting to put wheels in before dialing in)
alignment: stock
fender mods: None
spacers: None

wondering if i should roll fenders to run the above setup.

any tips?

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