Wheels for autocrossing

hudyxray · 06-28-2008, 10:28 AM

Hi all,

I have been trying to do research on this, but there are just so many different kinds.

I am looking to start autocrossing my '06 STi. I have decided to go with the Dunlop Z1 Star Specs (seems to be a decent tire at a good price, expecially for beginner autocrossers). I'm pretty sure I want to go with a 245/45R17 which will let me stay in STU.

I am thinking I should mount these on 17x8's? What offset?

Which wheels are DECENT, and won't cost me a ton?

I know wheels can get very expensive, especially in the size I am looking at, but just beginning, I don't have a need to spend a lot on wheels.

Thanks for any help you guys can give!

-Mike

**resonant_evil** · 06-28-2008, 11:11 AM

i like to run 245/45r17 but most people run 245/40r17 for autocross.

if you are going to buy new rims i think you should go to a 8.5" or 9" rim. otherwise the stock rims work good for that tire size.

hudyxray · 06-28-2008, 12:41 PM

Ah gotcha. What kind of fitment problems might I have with a 17x9? What offset would I need to get? (and/or Spacers?)

**tyler_sti** · 06-28-2008, 12:47 PM

Teh claps wheel list blog..He's got all the ansers!

**resonant_evil** · 06-28-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler_sti

Teh claps wheel list blog..He's got all the ansers!

yep

17X9+ on 05 STI with what Offsets???? UPDATES -- T3h_Clap FTW!

06-28-2008, 10:28 AM	#1
hudyxray Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 14 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Wheels for autocrossing Hi all, I have been trying to do research on this, but there are just so many different kinds. I am looking to start autocrossing my '06 STi. I have decided to go with the Dunlop Z1 Star Specs (seems to be a decent tire at a good price, expecially for beginner autocrossers). I'm pretty sure I want to go with a 245/45R17 which will let me stay in STU. I am thinking I should mount these on 17x8's? What offset? Which wheels are DECENT, and won't cost me a ton? I know wheels can get very expensive, especially in the size I am looking at, but just beginning, I don't have a need to spend a lot on wheels. Thanks for any help you guys can give! -Mike This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-28-2008, 11:11 AM	#2
resonant_evil Gold Member Car: obp 05 sti Fav Mod: pre paid legal Location: clarksville, tn Posts: 375 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Wheels for autocrossing i like to run 245/45r17 but most people run 245/40r17 for autocross. if you are going to buy new rims i think you should go to a 8.5" or 9" rim. otherwise the stock rims work good for that tire size.

06-28-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
hudyxray Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 14 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wheels for autocrossing Ah gotcha. What kind of fitment problems might I have with a 17x9? What offset would I need to get? (and/or Spacers?)

06-28-2008, 12:47 PM	#4
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,540 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Wheels for autocrossing Teh claps wheel list blog..He's got all the ansers!