Will 16x8 wheels from a 3rd gen RX-7 fit an 07 STi?

jedon · 10-12-2006, 09:23 AM

Pretty much summed it up in the title, I have spare set of wheels from my FD I'd like to use as winter wheels on the new STi, the bolt pattern is the same but the offset might be wrong? Anybody every tried it? Oh these are not the stock RX-7 wheels, although they are very close in size. The brand name is ATS some German company I guess, the wheels are from like 1992 or something. Thanks!
-Jedon

wundej · 10-12-2006, 09:30 AM

They probably won't fit. As far as I'm aware there aren't any 16" wheels that fit over the oem STi brembo's. You can swap the fronts out for the smaller brakes (there are a few other countries that get an option for smaller wheels/brakes, and I believe some of the other upgraded subie brakes work).

***evilSTi7*** · 10-12-2006, 09:31 AM

what is the bolt pattern and offset? even if they are both ok the rims still might not clear the brembo's.

***evilSTi7*** · 10-12-2006, 09:31 AM

oh, heh, i didn't even realize they were 16''. no way they'll fit.

jedon · 10-12-2006, 09:35 AM

Hmm yeah hadn't thought of the rotors being too large. I do have a set of Fikse FM-5's on the 7 but they are staggered 17x8.5 and 17x10, I'm guessing staggered wheels on an AWD vehicle is not a great idea, plus will 17x10's even fit in the rear?

grim09 · 10-12-2006, 10:08 AM

staggered is fine on a all wheel drive car. i am also wondering if those will fit in the back. if they do i am getting my wheels tomorrow.

**nhsilversti** · 10-12-2006, 02:26 PM

if 18x10 fit then 17x10 will fut given the offset is correct

**T3h_Clap** · 10-12-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhsilversti

if 18x10 fit then 17x10 will fut given the offset is correct

no 10" wheel will fit in the rear without serious suspension work, and body work.

Please tell me why you'd need a staggard (F narrower than the R) on an STi?

plus your tire diameters would need to be identical! and that is when they are mounted on the wheel, not just on paper.

on to the original question, you can get them to fit if you buy the 5x114.3 Group N subaru 4-pot/2-Pot brake setup. all though those particular wheels may not clear the subaru 4pots, you'd be able to run certain 16" wheels.

jedon · 10-12-2006, 02:43 PM

I was looking to save money, I don't think buying new brakes would save me any money hehe. Thanks for the info though all.

**T3h_Clap** · 10-12-2006, 02:51 PM

there are cheap ASA wheels on Tire rack that will clear your brembos.

jedon · 10-12-2006, 02:58 PM

Yeah I was looking at those, seems like a great price, I'll just Krylon them black!

10-12-2006, 09:23 AM	#1
jedon Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 2006 XTerra Location: Northern California Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Will 16x8 wheels from a 3rd gen RX-7 fit an 07 STi? Pretty much summed it up in the title, I have spare set of wheels from my FD I'd like to use as winter wheels on the new STi, the bolt pattern is the same but the offset might be wrong? Anybody every tried it? Oh these are not the stock RX-7 wheels, although they are very close in size. The brand name is ATS some German company I guess, the wheels are from like 1992 or something. Thanks! -Jedon This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by jedon; 10-12-2006 at 09:29 AM.

10-12-2006, 02:58 PM	#11
jedon Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 2006 XTerra Location: Northern California Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah I was looking at those, seems like a great price, I'll just Krylon them black! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-12-2006, 09:30 AM	#2
wundej Professional STI Racer Car: 08 SSM STi Fav Mod: Stock, for now Location: PA Posts: 610 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	They probably won't fit. As far as I'm aware there aren't any 16" wheels that fit over the oem STi brembo's. You can swap the fronts out for the smaller brakes (there are a few other countries that get an option for smaller wheels/brakes, and I believe some of the other upgraded subie brakes work).

10-12-2006, 09:31 AM	#3
*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)	what is the bolt pattern and offset? even if they are both ok the rims still might not clear the brembo's.

10-12-2006, 09:35 AM	#5
jedon Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 2006 XTerra Location: Northern California Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Hmm yeah hadn't thought of the rotors being too large. I do have a set of Fikse FM-5's on the 7 but they are staggered 17x8.5 and 17x10, I'm guessing staggered wheels on an AWD vehicle is not a great idea, plus will 17x10's even fit in the rear?

10-12-2006, 10:08 AM	#6
grim09 STI Driver Posts: 285 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	staggered is fine on a all wheel drive car. i am also wondering if those will fit in the back. if they do i am getting my wheels tomorrow.

10-12-2006, 02:26 PM	#7
nhsilversti Gold Member Car: 06 cgm sti w/ppg dog Fav Mod: RIP 04 psm sti Location: southern nh Posts: 449 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	if 18x10 fit then 17x10 will fut given the offset is correct

10-12-2006, 02:43 PM	#9
jedon Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 2006 XTerra Location: Northern California Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I was looking to save money, I don't think buying new brakes would save me any money hehe. Thanks for the info though all.

10-12-2006, 02:51 PM	#10
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,523 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	there are cheap ASA wheels on Tire rack that will clear your brembos.