The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread - Page 2

Emissary · 02-20-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RPI-STi

Not sure why one would even want to do this? If you check your tire fitment chart I'm sure you'll find 275s aren't rated for 8.5 inch width rims.

My interest is in determining what the maximum-width tire is that I can run in A-Stock AutoX...and 275s on the stock wheels would be sweet.

**RallySportDirect** · 02-27-2008, 03:36 PM

NT03+m 18x9.5 +40, with a 10MM spacer in front.
Maxed out front camber with a after market camber bolt.

Tires are Hoosier R6 255/40/18

Front tires are 100% flush. Rears stick out about 1/8"

Subw00er · 02-27-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySportDirect

NT03+m 18x9.5 +40, with a 10MM spacer in front.
Maxed out front camber with a after market camber bolt.

Tires are Hoosier R6 255/40/18

Front tires are 100% flush. Rears stick out about 1/8"

Hoosier R6's!! Great tires! Why do they look so tiny on there? It must be the picture angle. I ran those last year and got 10 days out of them before they went hard. I did set a lap record though!

JWA · 02-27-2008, 07:42 PM

I just test fit a set of Volk CE28's in 18x8.5 +47 with 245/40/18 tires on my car. They fit fine, but the spoke to caliper clearance is pretty tight, just as it was on the '07. I took some pics and will post them in a bit.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-28-2008, 06:48 AM

I have some 18x9.5 ET45's on the way that I am putting 265 35 18 Dunlop Z1's on. Will report when all is fitted.

Tony

sponaugle · 02-28-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

I have some 18x9.5 ET45's on the way that I am putting 265 35 18 Dunlop Z1's on. Will report when all is fitted.

Tony

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySportDirect

NT03+m 18x9.5 +40, with a 10MM spacer in front.
Maxed out front camber with a after market camber bolt.

Tires are Hoosier R6 255/40/18

Front tires are 100% flush. Rears stick out about 1/8"

Update: I just fitted JIC 18x9.5 wheels, 45 offset, with 275/35R18 KDWs. And the car is lowered with the new H&R springs.

Works great, no rubbing in the front at all. Rear fenders need a slight roll where the biggest part of the lip is. 265s would probably clear fine. Inside has plenty of room. I suspect you could actually go 265 on the stock wheels.

The 9.5" wheels look awesome. I'll get a picture.

Jeff

**RallySportDirect** · 02-28-2008, 09:19 AM

Post up some pictures!

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-28-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sponaugle

Update: I just fitted JIC 18x9.5 wheels, 45 offset, with 275/35R18 KDWs. And the car is lowered with the new H&R springs.

Works great, no rubbing in the front at all. Rear fenders need a slight roll where the biggest part of the lip is. 265s would probably clear fine. Inside has plenty of room. I suspect you could actually go 265 on the stock wheels.

The 9.5" wheels look awesome. I'll get a picture.

Jeff

What color? Those are the same ones I got.

Tony

jph · 02-28-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sponaugle

And the car is lowered with the new H&R springs.

any more info on these, and are they available to the public yet ?

sorry, didn't mean to hijack... back to wheels and pics now

J.

skeetskeet · 02-28-2008, 06:45 PM

Where are the pictures!?

RPI-STi · 02-29-2008, 02:22 PM

Original Post updated today with new additions since last time. If folks could, make sure to put in the model of tire and model of wheen along with the Make. At some point I will throw up a website that has this all in it.

JWA · 03-01-2008, 08:48 PM

Here are the pics of the Volk LE28n's in 18x8.5 with 245/40/18 tires mounted on my '08:

These wheels are posted for sale here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/brakes-s...05-08-sti.html

Brand · 03-02-2008, 06:48 AM

Would 18x9.0 +30 mount up okay on the 08s? I looked at the offset calculator and I think it would, but I'm a noob and some confirmation would be awesome.

RPI-STi · 03-02-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brand

Would 18x9.0 +30 mount up okay on the 08s? I looked at the offset calculator and I think it would, but I'm a noob and some confirmation would be awesome.

I wouldn't go that low of an offset. I'm going 18x9 +45 and I'd be cautious going any lower. Even at what I'm doing I might need some camber adjustment and an alignment.

Subw00er · 03-02-2008, 10:09 AM

[newb alert] Would this rim fit the 2008 STI?
17x8" (17x8jj) 5x114.3 pattern, Offset 53mm

02-27-2008, 03:36 PM	#17
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,583 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread NT03+m 18x9.5 +40, with a 10MM spacer in front. Maxed out front camber with a after market camber bolt. Tires are Hoosier R6 255/40/18 Front tires are 100% flush. Rears stick out about 1/8"

02-27-2008, 07:42 PM	#19
JWA STI Driver Posts: 268 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread I just test fit a set of Volk CE28's in 18x8.5 +47 with 245/40/18 tires on my car. They fit fine, but the spoke to caliper clearance is pretty tight, just as it was on the '07. I took some pics and will post them in a bit.

02-28-2008, 06:48 AM	#20
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,400 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (48)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread I have some 18x9.5 ET45's on the way that I am putting 265 35 18 Dunlop Z1's on. Will report when all is fitted. Tony

02-28-2008, 09:19 AM	#22
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,583 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Post up some pictures!

02-28-2008, 06:45 PM	#25
skeetskeet Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 14 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Where are the pictures!?

02-29-2008, 02:22 PM	#26
RPI-STi Junior STI Driver Car: Black 2008 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Seattle Posts: 65 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Original Post updated today with new additions since last time. If folks could, make sure to put in the model of tire and model of wheen along with the Make. At some point I will throw up a website that has this all in it.

03-01-2008, 08:48 PM	#27
JWA STI Driver Posts: 268 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Here are the pics of the Volk LE28n's in 18x8.5 with 245/40/18 tires mounted on my '08: These wheels are posted for sale here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/brakes-s...05-08-sti.html

03-02-2008, 06:48 AM	#28
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Would 18x9.0 +30 mount up okay on the 08s? I looked at the offset calculator and I think it would, but I'm a noob and some confirmation would be awesome.

03-02-2008, 10:09 AM	#30
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 274 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread [newb alert] Would this rim fit the 2008 STI? 17x8" (17x8jj) 5x114.3 pattern, Offset 53mm This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.