N00b Question on Rim sizes...

[Gixxer2]

Starting to research some bigger better rims... not to familiar with what will fit and whatnot... saw a bunch of threads with a bazillion numbers and tire sizes, but didnt feel like spending 1758493 hours trying to find a simple answer...

2005 wrx (5x100)... how big of a rim (width) can i go before rubbing becomes an issue?! looking at upgrading to 18s... didnt know if i can get away with 18x8.5 or if i should stay with more of a 18x7.... any and all input would be wonderful! lol. thanks... and if i can get away with a wider rim, how much work would be involved to make it work. :cool:

[Joe]

Something to factor in. what type of suspension are you on? factory? after market? what are you willing to do? you can run bigger rims with a simple roll of your fenders. Another thing to consider is offset. and 18x8 +15 might give you issues, while an 18x8 +45 will fit no problems. i dont know much about the older models, but usually and 18x8 with a +45 to +50 offset will clear with little to no issues.

[Robk0000]

According to my searching, with a wrx sedan you can put a 18x10 30mm offset. (which is crazy) But, you will have to roll your fenders, definatley. And tires you will need to get a 255-265 tire. Which is expensive.


If i were you, just get a 18x8, 48mm offset. its a popular tuner size and the tires arent expensive.


Check out tirerack and enter your car info for some possibilities, or even wheeldude.com


edit: read what joe wrote and you have to take that into consideration as well. Also, if you go with coilovers you can usually go with a wider wheel. Because of camber adjustments and the springs being narrower, allowing for wider wheel.

[Gixxer2]

thanks guys... im bout to order tein coilovers. just the basic streets... but def doin that b4 rims. still got a few pennies to save first. i dont want to do anythin crazy wide, just dont want to catch fender or hit frame rail when turning ya know... (ex-civic owner) lol!

[Hero]

i've gotta 2005 WRX on Tanabe springs - i put on 18X8 with a 43mm offset - had to roll the quarters - definite rubbing issues - didn't have to touch the fenders but when I cut into a deep corner with my wheel cocked all the way - there is a slight scrape, but i think it's one of the screws for my RallyArmor flaps

i put on a 225/45 and it rides awesome - corner's great with NO sacrifice to comfort - ENJOY!