The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread - Page 4

Brand · 03-09-2008, 08:04 AM

Rota P1s 18x8.0 +48 fit with no issues.

Brand · 03-09-2008, 09:07 AM

And a pic:

Boostedg35 · 03-09-2008, 10:16 AM

got any more pics of your rear? the wheels look good but id like to check out your tail light film

**Digitalfiend** · 03-09-2008, 10:36 AM

Wow, looks awesome!

Those definitely will be my winter wheel choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brand

And a pic:

**Digitalfiend** · 03-09-2008, 10:37 AM

BTW I'm going to sticky this thread since this "wheel fitment" question gets asked rather frequently...

**RallySportDirect** · 03-10-2008, 08:04 AM

Update.
Took the STi to a local race track with the NT03+m and hoosier 255/40's. Rear fenders where almost no rubbing. Had one very slight mark from full compression over a rumble strip, so with the rears rolled up to a 45degree angle there will be no issues. Fronts with a 10mm Spacer did rub the fender liners ever so slightly.

Thought this might help some guys

impressive · 03-13-2008, 12:12 AM

im contemplating on changing my order of advan rs from 18x9 offset 45 to 18x9.5 offset 45 i already ordered my tires from tire rack advan ad 07 255/40/18's will this be a safe route to take? with regard to fender rubbing in the rear? thanks

RPI-STi · 03-13-2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

BTW I'm going to sticky this thread since this "wheel fitment" question gets asked rather frequently...

Thanks Digitalfiend.

Lets keep getting fitments up here folks! (and I will try to keep up

)

RPI-STi · 03-13-2008, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impressive

im contemplating on changing my order of advan rs from 18x9 offset 45 to 18x9.5 offset 45 i already ordered my tires from tire rack advan ad 07 255/40/18's will this be a safe route to take? with regard to fender rubbing in the rear? thanks

That seems to be the popular choice around here. I'm stuck with my 18x9 since they are already ordered from Japan and on the boat. Plus side is I should be able to go 255 and not have to worry about rubbing.

RPI-STi · 03-13-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySportDirect

Update.
Took the STi to a local race track with the NT03+m and hoosier 255/40's. Rear fenders where almost no rubbing. Had one very slight mark from full compression over a rumble strip, so with the rears rolled up to a 45degree angle there will be no issues. Fronts with a 10mm Spacer did rub the fender liners ever so slightly.

Thought this might help some guys

Great report. One question. Those wheels were the +40 offset with the 10mm spacer right? Does that effectively make them a +30mm offset setup?

impressive · 03-13-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPI-STi

That seems to be the popular choice around here. I'm stuck with my 18x9 since they are already ordered from Japan and on the boat. Plus side is I should be able to go 255 and not have to worry about rubbing.

I guess i have to stay with the 18x9 after looking at the website they don't have 9.5 for the 5x114 I also have the 18x9 on order from japan...

impressive · 03-14-2008, 06:29 PM

i already ordered 255/40/18 ad 07 to be installed in 18x9 rs advans my dilemna is is the sidewall going to be noticeabley thick? i wouldnt want it to look funny with lots of rubber agaist a 265/35/18 im still thinking of exchanging it with 265/35/18.,. would appreciate any inputs or pics of 255/40/18's

thanks

STIllthatguy · 03-17-2008, 03:31 PM

So I'm guessing +38 offset on 18X9.5's will definitely not fit?

Moostafa29 · 03-23-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIllthatguy

So I'm guessing +38 offset on 18X9.5's will definitely not fit?

I was just about to ask this same question. I have that size rim on my current car with 255 width tires. Would that fit, or is it pushing the envelope?

paikman · 03-25-2008, 03:09 PM

Seems like 18x9.5 +45 with fat tire is almost perfect sizing on that blue one, so jumping down to +38 with a 255 tire would probably not be too great of an idea. You would probably have to stretch the tire, jumping down to a 235 most likely and some camber.

03-09-2008, 08:04 AM	#46
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 Rota P1s 18x8.0 +48 fit with no issues. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-09-2008, 09:07 AM	#47
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 And a pic:

03-09-2008, 10:16 AM	#48
Boostedg35 Amateur STI Driver Car: TTG35 & 08 sti soon Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 15 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread got any more pics of your rear? the wheels look good but id like to check out your tail light film

03-09-2008, 10:37 AM	#50
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,062 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread BTW I'm going to sticky this thread since this "wheel fitment" question gets asked rather frequently...

03-10-2008, 08:04 AM	#51
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,536 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Update. Took the STi to a local race track with the NT03+m and hoosier 255/40's. Rear fenders where almost no rubbing. Had one very slight mark from full compression over a rumble strip, so with the rears rolled up to a 45degree angle there will be no issues. Fronts with a 10mm Spacer did rub the fender liners ever so slightly. Thought this might help some guys

03-13-2008, 12:12 AM	#52
impressive Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: in transit Posts: 112 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread im contemplating on changing my order of advan rs from 18x9 offset 45 to 18x9.5 offset 45 i already ordered my tires from tire rack advan ad 07 255/40/18's will this be a safe route to take? with regard to fender rubbing in the rear? thanks

03-14-2008, 06:29 PM	#57
impressive Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: in transit Posts: 112 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread i already ordered 255/40/18 ad 07 to be installed in 18x9 rs advans my dilemna is is the sidewall going to be noticeabley thick? i wouldnt want it to look funny with lots of rubber agaist a 265/35/18 im still thinking of exchanging it with 265/35/18.,. would appreciate any inputs or pics of 255/40/18's thanks Last edited by impressive : 03-15-2008 at 07:48 PM.

03-17-2008, 03:31 PM	#58
STIllthatguy Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 AW STI Fav Mod: The hole in my front end Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread So I'm guessing +38 offset on 18X9.5's will definitely not fit?

03-25-2008, 03:09 PM	#60
paikman Professional STI Driver Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 444 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Seems like 18x9.5 +45 with fat tire is almost perfect sizing on that blue one, so jumping down to +38 with a 255 tire would probably not be too great of an idea. You would probably have to stretch the tire, jumping down to a 235 most likely and some camber. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.