08 rims on 04-07 STI? - Page 2

oce420 · 02-20-2008, 11:32 PM

I think they look great on your car! Rim Guru (t3h clap), do you think they'll rub with that crazy offset w some coilovers?

***Datadatum*** · 02-21-2008, 04:42 AM

I think the '08 rims look great - but I am already sick of cleaning 10 spokes. More? No f'in way!

Kendallra · 02-21-2008, 07:36 AM

OCE420,

I saw a photo of these rims on an 05 that had Megan coilovers. It was close but it didn't rub. There looked to be about 1/8 of an inch between the rim and the coilover. Other than that, and what I have on my car, I can't comment. Hope this helps.

stickytires · 02-21-2008, 07:40 AM

They look better on the 06-07 models, IMO.

Kendallra · 02-21-2008, 07:42 AM

Datadatum

I hear ya! But I will say that BBS has redused the deep, squared off corner where the spokes meet the outer edge of the rim. It has made it easier to get the brake dust off with a good wheel brush.

**T3h_Clap** · 02-21-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oce420

I think they look great on your car! Rim Guru (t3h clap), do you think they'll rub with that crazy offset w some coilovers?

it's going to depend on the tires used, ride height settings, camber settings (and how they are achieved) and which coilovers are in question.

-t3h_

boxer_four · 02-21-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WS6RAMAIR

Apparantly the wheels will fit 05-08 STi's. Off-topic question, is there any difference with the new black brembo setup over the old gold brembo's?

IIRC the rotors are a little big bigger...13"

**///M Power** · 02-22-2008, 06:07 AM

i would have loved to buy those but too late!

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-24-2008, 04:08 AM

Those look really good.

ewinters · 02-24-2008, 04:08 PM

I would trade my '07 BBS for the '08 5-spoke in a heartbeat!

But I digress...

ommmjido · 02-24-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

damn that offset is high.

never thought u would say that

waktasz · 02-26-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewinters

I would trade my '07 BBS for the '08 5-spoke in a heartbeat!

But I digress...

o rly?

02-20-2008, 11:32 PM	#16
oce420 Professional STI Racer Car: 2005 WRX STi Fav Mod: Garrett Turbo Location: North O.C. Posts: 807 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? I think they look great on your car! Rim Guru (t3h clap), do you think they'll rub with that crazy offset w some coilovers? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-21-2008, 04:42 AM	#17
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,914 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? I think the '08 rims look great - but I am already sick of cleaning 10 spokes. More? No f'in way!

02-21-2008, 07:36 AM	#18
Kendallra Amateur STI Driver Car: AW 2006 STi Posts: 12 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? OCE420, I saw a photo of these rims on an 05 that had Megan coilovers. It was close but it didn't rub. There looked to be about 1/8 of an inch between the rim and the coilover. Other than that, and what I have on my car, I can't comment. Hope this helps.

02-21-2008, 07:40 AM	#19
stickytires Senior STI Driver Car: 05.75 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Boston / NH / RI Posts: 343 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? They look better on the 06-07 models, IMO.

02-21-2008, 07:42 AM	#20
Kendallra Amateur STI Driver Car: AW 2006 STi Posts: 12 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? Datadatum I hear ya! But I will say that BBS has redused the deep, squared off corner where the spokes meet the outer edge of the rim. It has made it easier to get the brake dust off with a good wheel brush.

02-22-2008, 06:07 AM	#23
///M Power Hoff Fan Club Member #011 Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: 22k complete reconstruction Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,694 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? i would have loved to buy those but too late!

02-24-2008, 04:08 AM	#24
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,327 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? Those look really good.

02-24-2008, 04:08 PM	#25
ewinters Lurker Car: Black 07 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 6 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 rims on 04-07 STI? I would trade my '07 BBS for the '08 5-spoke in a heartbeat! But I digress...

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