[Jay711]

Hey,

I am looking at these rims, they are 5 X 114.3 ET35 and are 17X8 rims. I have read thru some of the fitment posts, but I am a little confused on whether these will fit my 06 STI or not. The guy selling them has them on his 05 STi so I know they will go on my car, but I don't know if that offset is correct or not. Does anybody know if these will fit correctly?

Thanks

[spazegun2213]

they will fit your 06 if you are stock height.

if you run springs they will run in the rear. your going to need something in the 40+ offset range to tuck them in the rear if you lower the car.

[VSGTS14]

if you really want those rims, you should just get the 18x8.5 version they look a lot better and have perfect fitment.
(use to have them).

[spazegun2213]

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

if you really want those rims, you should just get the 18x8.5 version they look a lot better and have perfect fitment.
(use to have them).

umm i think the 35mm offset will still rub in 8.5

[T3h_Clap]

the 18x8.5 is available in +48mm which is good for a street car.

17x8 +35mm isn't a good size considering you could run a 17x9 +43mm and be in the same situtation (rubbing rear fenders)

why do you want to run a 17x8?

[Jay711]

Its not that I really want to run 17X8 all that bad. The guy selling them is giving me a pretty good price and thats just what he has. So will these wheels for sure rub in the rear fenders on my car?

[T3h_Clap]

it's a waste of money.

unless they are $50, but then you'll need to buy tires that are too small as it is and you'll be stuck running that size tire forever (if you're running those wheels).

not worth it.

you'll need to run a 225/45 and you'll need lots of camber not to rub.

[Jay711]

Thanks alot for the info. I will definately pass on these rims.

[VSGTS14]

Originally Posted by spazegun2213

umm i think the 35mm offset will still rub in 8.5

what teh clap said, they make it proper offset n00b.
that's why i said get that size instead...it's the only size made to sti spec (offset wise)

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

what teh clap said, they make it proper offset n00b.
that's why i said get that size instead...it's the only size made to sti spec (offset wise)

i wouldn't say "only"

but it is the one that fits with no issue.

[Kurokaze]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

the 18x8.5 is available in +48mm which is good for a street car.

17x8 +35mm isn't a good size considering you could run a 17x9 +43mm and be in the same situtation (rubbing rear fenders)

why do you want to run a 17x8?

Would the 17x9 +43 rub on an 05 with JDM Pinks?

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by Kurokaze

Would the 17x9 +43 rub on an 05 with JDM Pinks?

depends on the tire. if you ran a 225 you might be ok, but if you ran a 255 you would rub for sure.