STi in house for measurements
10-25-2003, 11:31 PM
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Hey, I have an STI and am trying to go to 18" x8 rims. with 48-50 offset??? but I want to put a 235x40x18 on it. I was told that I could not get a tire that was more than 25.8" tall because of the fender treatment at bottom, no room for turning at speed they said. I am leaving stock supen. works fine for me.
So when you get all this info I'll be waiting also. Thanks for the help.
So when you get all this info I'll be waiting also. Thanks for the help.
10-29-2003, 06:49 AM
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The 235/40-18s are about 25.5" tall and will be a close fit. An offset around 48-50 will get you your best chance but will end up close to the strut as well as the fender with an 8" wheel. I'll need to defer expertise on this exact fitment to STi owners that have tried it.
Theoretically, the tire size would be a great blend for the STi. The slightly increased diameter and width are just what the Dr. ordered on the STi with its huge torque.
Theoretically, the tire size would be a great blend for the STi. The slightly increased diameter and width are just what the Dr. ordered on the STi with its huge torque.
01-19-2004, 10:17 AM
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No gold? That is rediculous. A wheel with a +48 offset that is obviously made for a Subaru and no gold? Sorry.. I guess I'll have to go with the Advans. Lightweight and Inexpensive is very important, but I just can't compromise on 'winning gold' wheels.
08-30-2005, 08:06 AM
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Did you buy wheels not knowing if they'd fit? I'm pretty sure they don't clear the brembos. I looked at volk wheels myself and usually you have to custom order ones for the 05 sti. It looks like you ordered the offset group B wheels which don't clear the brembos. Rays website says group A clears brembos.
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08-30-2005, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by STIdevildog
Did you buy wheels not knowing if they'd fit? I'm pretty sure they don't clear the brembos. I looked at volk wheels myself and usually you have to custom order ones for the 05 sti. It looks like you ordered the offset group B wheels which don't clear the brembos. Rays website says group A clears brembos.
11-28-2005, 04:21 PM
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Urgent OZ superleggera fitment ?
Anybody run OZ superleggera's on an 04 STi yet...
I'm looking at picking up a set of 18x8 with 225/40/18 rubber, 51mm offset.
I've heard that OZ custom made wheels at 48mm for this application. Will the 3mm make a diff, I would think that 51mm offset would be enough.
I'm looking at picking up a set of 18x8 with 225/40/18 rubber, 51mm offset.
I've heard that OZ custom made wheels at 48mm for this application. Will the 3mm make a diff, I would think that 51mm offset would be enough.
11-28-2005, 09:19 PM
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^^^try to get at least 235 for your width for 8in tires. i have a friend who has 225/40 on 18x8 on his 04sti and it isn't that flush looking. i have 18x8.5 wheels w/ 245/40/18 tires on my 04sti dropped on prodrives and no rubbing. my wheels are +48 and im runnig the kdw nt tires. hope this helps. wider is better
11-28-2005, 10:23 PM
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my main concern is the wheel fitment at this point, im picking them up used and the tires on them are toasted so the size of new rubber is an easy choice 
anybody try 18x8 51mm offset superleggera's on an 04 sti? If I have to use spacers I probly wont buy these wheels, I'll wait till I come across a set with the 48mm offset. Anybody experienced if the 3mm in offset difference will cause em to not clear the stock brembos?
anybody try 18x8 51mm offset superleggera's on an 04 sti? If I have to use spacers I probly wont buy these wheels, I'll wait till I come across a set with the 48mm offset. Anybody experienced if the 3mm in offset difference will cause em to not clear the stock brembos?
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