Smallest wheels that will fit on an 06 STI?

Jag32 · 07-01-2006, 02:36 PM

I want some small wheels, like 15" or 16" so I can put some good gravel rally tires on. So I have two questions:

What are the smallest wheels I can fit on an 06 STI and what are some brands, stores, etc. where I could find them?

What rally tires are available that will fit on the stock BBS wheels?

Thanks

***evilSTi7*** · 07-01-2006, 03:24 PM

you cant fit 15's and im 99% positive you can't fit 16's. the reason for that is the brembo's. if you get the red calipers that are on the 06 wrx you should be able to fit some 16's but thats the only way you'll be able to do it.

05_GD7 · 07-01-2006, 03:27 PM

I don't think ANY 16" rim will clear the brembos......but I could be wrong

Jag32 · 07-01-2006, 03:29 PM

Damn. Well in that case, does anyone know of any 17" gravel rally tires that will fit the stock BBS wheels, but won't be so big that they'll rub the inside of the fenders?

StoreBoght · 07-01-2006, 04:20 PM

you will want to go narrower, prob 7in or so

Benjdmin · 07-03-2006, 11:38 AM

Maybe the ENKEI es-tarmac 16 "

The components marked with *can be installed on IMPREZA (GC8, GDB, GGB) 16 inch 4 pot caliper cars.

Info is from the website* (hmmmmm...

)

I remember that you could buy the STi with a gravel brake kit option here in Germany directly from the dealer.
This was also a Brembo kit so I am sure there are part numbers. I could look them up for you if you would like.

Cheers,

Benjamin

ilikepie · 07-03-2006, 12:57 PM

Maybe some tires on here
http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/C...y_Tires_26.htm

KiTsuNe · 07-03-2006, 03:48 PM

hmm how about you raise the car? lol

mike_O · 07-06-2006, 11:04 PM

yah switch to the 4-pots, then you can do a 16 or even 15(??)

but im guessing youll need a lot more than just wheels and tires

good luck !

***reeksti*** · 07-06-2006, 11:19 PM

stick with bbs

Xman · 07-07-2006, 11:48 AM

there are no 17" gravel tires in production. There are 17" "rallycross" tires but they are not suitable for true gravel. They are produced for UK rallycross which is a combination tarmac and dirt surface. the tires would not last long in real gravel.

Your best bet is to go with Hakkapelia or other open pattern snow tires or downsize your brakes since you won't want that much clamping force in low grip situations anyway.

07-01-2006, 02:36 PM	#1
Jag32 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Impreza WRX STI Fav Mod: Flux Capacitor Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 758 IWSTI Addict since: May 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Smallest wheels that will fit on an 06 STI? I want some small wheels, like 15" or 16" so I can put some good gravel rally tires on. So I have two questions: What are the smallest wheels I can fit on an 06 STI and what are some brands, stores, etc. where I could find them? What rally tires are available that will fit on the stock BBS wheels? Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-07-2006, 11:48 AM	#11
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,823 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	there are no 17" gravel tires in production. There are 17" "rallycross" tires but they are not suitable for true gravel. They are produced for UK rallycross which is a combination tarmac and dirt surface. the tires would not last long in real gravel. Your best bet is to go with Hakkapelia or other open pattern snow tires or downsize your brakes since you won't want that much clamping force in low grip situations anyway. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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07-01-2006, 03:24 PM	#2
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,375 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	you cant fit 15's and im 99% positive you can't fit 16's. the reason for that is the brembo's. if you get the red calipers that are on the 06 wrx you should be able to fit some 16's but thats the only way you'll be able to do it.

07-01-2006, 03:27 PM	#3
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,959 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	I don't think ANY 16" rim will clear the brembos......but I could be wrong

07-01-2006, 03:29 PM	#4
Jag32 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Impreza WRX STI Fav Mod: Flux Capacitor Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 758 IWSTI Addict since: May 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Damn. Well in that case, does anyone know of any 17" gravel rally tires that will fit the stock BBS wheels, but won't be so big that they'll rub the inside of the fenders?

07-01-2006, 04:20 PM	#5
StoreBoght Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 STi/07 A3 S-Line/ Fav Mod: No Show, Mostly Go Location: Bay Area Posts: 567 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	you will want to go narrower, prob 7in or so

07-03-2006, 11:38 AM	#6
Benjdmin Amateur STI Driver Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 30 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Maybe the ENKEI es-tarmac 16 " The components marked with can be installed on IMPREZA (GC8, GDB, GGB) 16 inch 4 pot caliper cars. Info is from the website (hmmmmm... ) I remember that you could buy the STi with a gravel brake kit option here in Germany directly from the dealer. This was also a Brembo kit so I am sure there are part numbers. I could look them up for you if you would like. Cheers, Benjamin

07-03-2006, 12:57 PM	#7
ilikepie Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Misery (MO) Posts: 554 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Maybe some tires on here http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/C...y_Tires_26.htm

07-03-2006, 03:48 PM	#8
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,323 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	hmm how about you raise the car? lol

07-06-2006, 11:04 PM	#9
mike_O Junior STI Driver Car: OBP 05 Location: SoCal Posts: 57 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	yah switch to the 4-pots, then you can do a 16 or even 15(??) but im guessing youll need a lot more than just wheels and tires good luck !

07-06-2006, 11:19 PM	#10
*reeksti* 1B4DSTI Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,223 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	stick with bbs