[silentspeed]

I am looking at a set of JIC wheels 18X9.5" with a +38 offset for my 08 STi do you think they will clear everything ok with no rear rubbing?

[MEXSTIMPREZA]

It depends a lot on the tire size (265, 275). But even at 265 with that offset, I would say at least a fender roll. Ask the experts, th3 clap and caveguru can really help you out. BTW, caveguru, what offset are you using

[caveguru]

TR Motorsports MT1's in 18x9.5 +45. Pretty ideal.

~and~

Enkei RC-T4 in 18x9 +35. Not ideal, unless you want flush and/or 255 or smaller tires. I was restricted to 255's anyway, so this got me maximum track for that tire.

Oh, and I'm not an expert, just 5 minutes ahead on the curve. Don't worry, it won't last long.


Frank

[MEXSTIMPREZA]

Thanks again. BTW, there is a vendor who says he can special order the Advan RS in 18x9.5 for me, at a small premium, How About That.

[helldorado]

Originally Posted by silentspeed

I am looking at a set of JIC wheels 18X9.5" with a +38 offset for my 08 STi do you think they will clear everything ok with no rear rubbing?

I'm tempted to try that offset as well. There's just a lot more 9.5" wheels available with better clearance in 38-40 mm offset range than the 45mm +. Work CR KAI, J-Force 07's to name two off the top of my head.

You looking at the J-Force 07? J-Force 05 comes in +45 and that's a pretty attractive wheel.

[caveguru]

Originally Posted by helldorado

I'm tempted to try that offset as well. There's just a lot more 9.5" wheels available with better clearance in 38-40 mm offset range than the 45mm +. Work CR KAI, J-Force 07's to name two off the top of my head.

You looking at the J-Force 07? J-Force 05 comes in +45 and that's a pretty attractive wheel.

J-Force 05's earlier in this thread, post 38 (links display funny in iwsti- just click on it):

Those are the JIC J-Force 05s, in 18x9.5, 45 offset. Tires are KDW 275/35R18s. Car is lowered with H&R springs, and the Perrin PSRS. Caster is now 6.8 degrees! Front camber is 1.2 degrees

The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread

Frank

[helldorado]

Originally Posted by caveguru

J-Force 05's earlier in this thread, post 38 (links display funny in iwsti- just click on it):



The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread

Frank

The J-Force 05 was my top choice for the Spring, think I'm sold now. Thanks for the link, didn't remember seeing that before!

[silentspeed]

Originally Posted by helldorado

I'm tempted to try that offset as well. There's just a lot more 9.5" wheels available with better clearance in 38-40 mm offset range than the 45mm +. Work CR KAI, J-Force 07's to name two off the top of my head.

You looking at the J-Force 07? J-Force 05 comes in +45 and that's a pretty attractive wheel.

yeah the Jforce 07 are the wheels I have my eye on, but really do not want to do any rolling of fenders... so if anyone knows if they will work let me know..

[DocBlackAdder]

Does anyone know why the 17-inch wheels available for the 2008 JDM Sti (available through Subaru in Japan) are not recommended if you have VDC? Is it because they are different sizes front and back? I can't find an explanation for this anywhere, and Subaru of Canada sells 17-inch wheels also. Am I going to mess up something if I put 17's on for Winter?

[martind]

18x10 Work XD-9 +38

Anyone try this yet? If not anyone try 18x10?

[deflep86]

Work Emotion CR 18x8.5 +43?

[$$subgreen$$]

I've been reading this thread for a while and have learned a ton. Many options seem to require rolling the fenders or camber plates. Anyone have advice for a track only wheel setup with stock suspension and no additional modifications. I'm thinking TR MT1s 18x (8.5 or 9.5?) what size tire could i run with the 8.5? what about the 9.5?

thanks in advance.

Also is anyone running stock STI 05-07 BBS 17s at the track... what tire size would you use? Will this get performance near an 18inch setup?

[kts262]

with the stock 05-07 BBS 17s you would want to run a 245/45R17 to keep about the same overall diameter. 255/40R17 and 275/35R17 would also be close to the same diameter.

Tire size calculator can help you play with tire size options.

A lot of people seem to be running the TR MT-1s in 18x9.5 with a 245/40R18 and it looks to be a nice setup. I plan to order a set of those w/ the Dunlop Star Specs for next season's autox. (limited to 245 wide in STU)

[$$subgreen$$]

Couldn't you run 245/40R18 on the 18x8.5 MT-1s and save weight over the 18x9.5s?
what width could you run on the 18x9.5 version without rolling fenders?

[Turninconcepts.com]

Originally Posted by $$subgreen$$

I've been reading this thread for a while and have learned a ton. Many options seem to require rolling the fenders or camber plates. Anyone have advice for a track only wheel setup with stock suspension and no additional modifications. I'm thinking TR MT1s 18x (8.5 or 9.5?) what size tire could i run with the 8.5? what about the 9.5?

thanks in advance.

Also is anyone running stock STI 05-07 BBS 17s at the track... what tire size would you use? Will this get performance near an 18inch setup?

Mine are 18x9.5 et 45 with 265 35 18 RE01R's and cleared fine on the stock suspension until the car was loaded with a bunch of crap. On track though or on the street it never rubbed.

Thinking next will be 285 30 18's....