[STIeffekz]

so i just ordered new wheels that are in a low offset (under +35) i was just wondering if anyone else with 2004 sti's run aggressive size rims with the 5x100 bolt pattern?

since the hub is weaker than the 5x114 hub, how well will the wheel bearing hold up just for daily driving?

my car has seen some autoxing when it was purchased brand new about 3 or 4 years ago, im pretty sure not a lot because where i live we dont have a track or course to do any autox events. it has not seen a track ever since and probably never will

anyone running aggressive size wheels on a 5x100 bolt pattern please chime in as how long it has been since you had to change out your bearings

[kenji815]

i been running 17X8 +37 for 2 years
and 17X8 +35 for about 6 month
tracked on both setup 4 times already never had any bearing problems

[sciolist]

With lower offset, the bearings will be more sensitive to camber. Yes, the '04 bearing assembly is definitely weaker.

Just replace them when they go.

[thunderbird]

I've been running 18x8 +43 tires for three years with up to 265/35R18s. I replaced the front bearings twice before I switched to six-gun's kit last spring. It might not be the wheels though, I also autocross 20-30 times a year :-)

[munky69]

should be fine. if they make noise, replace them and pack them with better grease. or get the 6gun kit, or just do the hub swap if you got teh $$ (not THAT expensive depending on what suspension you have)

[T3h_Clap]

alot will depend on how much wear you're already had.

size of tire will matter as well.

I've seen bearings go bad in one season of 275 V710s, but he was on stock bearings that already had 75k miles on them.

just be ready to replace them, the longer they last the better. but just be ready.