Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08?

azunguy · 08-13-2008, 03:30 AM

Sorry, I know this thread is out there somewhere but can anyone tell me if the BBS wheels from the 2007 STi will fit the 2008's with no issues? I'm looking for some winter wheels.

Thanks

***JDM-STI*** · 08-13-2008, 05:29 AM

Yes. I saw a thread on here a while back where a guy swapped BBS's between an 05 and 08. Both fit well on the other car. The 08 just looked find of funny with 17's.

chargedvette02 · 08-13-2008, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by azunguy

Sorry, I know this thread is out there somewhere but can anyone tell me if the BBS wheels from the 2007 STi will fit the 2008's with no issues? I'm looking for some winter wheels.

Thanks

Unless you have a set laying around or you're getting a steal on a set I would advise on some cheaper winter wheels.

Edvig · 08-13-2008, 06:32 AM

Yes, the 05-07 BBS wheels will fit. I'm running 07 Limited wheels during the winter on my car.

JWA · 08-13-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chargedvette02

Unless you have a set laying around or you're getting a steal on a set I would advise on some cheaper winter wheels.

Why? At the going rate for the old BBS's, they're pretty much the same price a cheap cast wheels on TireRack, etc. - but for a much nicer wheel.

FlashEngineer · 08-14-2008, 08:18 AM

Not to mention steelies from Subaru would cost $90 each CDN. BBS are a steal, also factory equipment are good, espeically forged BBS wheels. At least you know if you do corner hard they wheels won't break apart (Rota LOL)

talsnic · 08-14-2008, 10:17 AM

Subaru Canada has steelies for the 08 STI and clears the brembos?

FlashEngineer · 08-14-2008, 10:24 AM

Didn't call but I'm sure they do, they had 16" for my wrx before that cleared the fake brembo's which are still big.

BuzSTid · 08-14-2008, 12:52 PM

I was told when i picked up my 08 that i would have to go to alloy winter wheels to clear the brembo's, steelies weren't available. maybe things have changed but i am not sure

talsnic · 08-14-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BuzSTid

I was told when i picked up my 08 that i would have to go to alloy winter wheels to clear the brembo's, steelies weren't available. maybe things have changed but i am not sure

That was my understanding, and when i got my 08 STI, the dealer tried to sell me 07 gold BBS rims(17"), but i already owned 18" winter tyres.

FlashEngineer · 08-14-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by talsnic

That was my understanding, and when i got my 08 STI, the dealer tried to sell me 07 gold BBS rims(17"), but i already owned 18" winter tyres.

I guess so, but I gather you wouldn't want to use steelies anyways, they are so cheap and thin and possibly easy to warp if you did some spirited driving. I think that's why we get forged wheels stock. Anyways I got my set of 17" 2006 STI BBS, so those will do great.

My ONLY question is, does the wheel weights that are stuck on the inside of the wheel going to affect clearance on the brembos? I have to make sure to tell the mounting guys not to use those if it's going to get ripped off...

Edvig · 08-14-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashEngineer

My ONLY question is, does the wheel weights that are stuck on the inside of the wheel going to affect clearance on the brembos? I have to make sure to tell the mounting guys not to use those if it's going to get ripped off...

My 07 Limited wheels have the weights on the inside of the wheel and I have no clearance problems. However, I have seen someone post here that his wheel weights were pulled off by his calipers. Maybe my shop uses thinner weights...I dunno.

cookin · 09-13-2008, 09:51 PM

I though the 07 bbs wheels looked funny on my 08 cause they weren't as wide. I tried it because I dont care for the chrome look on a subaru

Edvig · 09-14-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cookin

I though the 07 bbs wheels looked funny on my 08 cause they weren't as wide.

Who cares how they look in the wintertime. Wouldn't you rather run narrower tire in the winter time anyways?

cookin · 09-15-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Edvig

Who cares how they look in the wintertime. Wouldn't you rather run narrower tire in the winter time anyways?

I agree with you, I just don't want to buy new tires. The bbs wheels are the stockers off my wifes 07.

08-13-2008, 03:30 AM	#1
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08-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
Edvig STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: dirt, grime and brake dust Location: Westchester County Posts: 256 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08? Yes, the 05-07 BBS wheels will fit. I'm running 07 Limited wheels during the winter on my car.

08-14-2008, 08:18 AM	#6
FlashEngineer Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI DGM Fav Mod: Fiancé Location: Toronto, ON (GTA) Posts: 176 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08? Not to mention steelies from Subaru would cost $90 each CDN. BBS are a steal, also factory equipment are good, espeically forged BBS wheels. At least you know if you do corner hard they wheels won't break apart (Rota LOL)

08-14-2008, 10:17 AM	#7
talsnic Junior STI Driver Car: White 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 162 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08? Subaru Canada has steelies for the 08 STI and clears the brembos?

08-14-2008, 10:24 AM	#8
FlashEngineer Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI DGM Fav Mod: Fiancé Location: Toronto, ON (GTA) Posts: 176 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08? Didn't call but I'm sure they do, they had 16" for my wrx before that cleared the fake brembo's which are still big.

08-14-2008, 12:52 PM	#9
BuzSTid STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 239 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08? I was told when i picked up my 08 that i would have to go to alloy winter wheels to clear the brembo's, steelies weren't available. maybe things have changed but i am not sure

09-13-2008, 09:51 PM	#13
cookin Junior STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STi Fav Mod: Stg 1 soon! Location: B-Lake WA Posts: 75 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Will the 07 STi BBS rims fit the 08? I though the 07 bbs wheels looked funny on my 08 cause they weren't as wide. I tried it because I dont care for the chrome look on a subaru

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