Will 18's Rub???
03-18-2003, 10:45 AM
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Will 18's Rub???
I HAVENT BOUGHT THE 2004 WRX YET, BUT I AM ALREADY PLANNING HOW TO GO FURTHER INTO DEBT BY DECIDING WHAT MODS TO BUY. MY QUESTION IS----WILL 18" SUBZERO'S RUB ON THE 2002-2003 WRX? I READ ON SOME WEBPAGE THAT THIS GUY WITH 18'S AND KUMHO ESCTA 712 225/40-18 WERE RUBBING. I ALSO KNOW ACCORDING TO VAST RESEARCH THAT SOME RIMS WILL RUB ON PRE-2002 WRX'S.
ALSO-WOULD 17'S BE MORE BENEFICIAL THAT 18'S? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES FOR BOTH SIZES?
SHAUN
YES-I AM A NEWBIE HERE. BUT I DID USE TO SELL SUBARU'S AT A CAR DEALERSHIP, SO IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES, CHECK OUT THE TOPIC "SUBARU DEALERSHIPS"
ALSO-WOULD 17'S BE MORE BENEFICIAL THAT 18'S? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES FOR BOTH SIZES?
SHAUN
YES-I AM A NEWBIE HERE. BUT I DID USE TO SELL SUBARU'S AT A CAR DEALERSHIP, SO IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES, CHECK OUT THE TOPIC "SUBARU DEALERSHIPS"
03-18-2003, 12:10 PM
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225/40 - 18 on a sedan should be fine although the sizing changes from one supplier to the next. You may want to drop to a 35 to be sure but the wheels will fit its the tire cut that will matter. On a wagon no way
Do some searches here and on NASIOC.com and you'll find which ones are clear and which ones will rub. 18's are ok if you want a harsh ride and mainly drive on tarmac however 17's IMO are better suited for all round performance. Ride is awesome and you can still take pot holes and ok speeds and not worry abouty the rims folding.
Do some searches here and on NASIOC.com and you'll find which ones are clear and which ones will rub. 18's are ok if you want a harsh ride and mainly drive on tarmac however 17's IMO are better suited for all round performance. Ride is awesome and you can still take pot holes and ok speeds and not worry abouty the rims folding.
03-18-2003, 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by wrxnfect
I'm a n00b too, but from what I have gathered, the WRX has a +53 offset on the rim, not the easiest to find on many rims. If you get close to it though, you probably won't rub. Perhaps members with 18"s can back me up....or shoot me down
I'm a n00b too, but from what I have gathered, the WRX has a +53 offset on the rim, not the easiest to find on many rims. If you get close to it though, you probably won't rub. Perhaps members with 18"s can back me up....or shoot me down
03-18-2003, 03:47 PM
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