Work XD9 18x9 +43 pics on an 05 STi

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Wraith

Discussion Starter · Oct 19, 2013

For anyone that is wondering, here is how it looks/fits.

Suspension is Cobb springs, stock struts. No other mods made to suspension or fenders. I still need an alignment though.

Tires are 245/40/18.

Sorry I wasn't sure if the build gallery was a better place for this since it isn't really a "build," just wheels and springs fitment.

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T3h_Clap

· #2 · Oct 21, 2013 (Edited)

Have you had a chance to push it?

Your wheel, tire and suspension setup has rubbed for some people.
It rubs on the rear fender, some people have added additional rear camber to alleviate the rubbing without modifying the fenders. Most require some sort of fender work (although minimal) or a narrower tire.

original said:
that size wheel and tire combo on those springs has rub for some people depending on rear camber settings.

*Edited to clarify

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Wraith

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 23, 2013

Nah I haven't really pushed it, and I don't really want to on corners! The rear fenders are pretty close, I can get the first knuckle of my finger in between them. I had my two year old in the back seat (added 30 pounds) and when I hit a dip I heard some rubbing.

I checked the outer side of the tire and didn't see any rubbing, so maybe that was the springs rubbing?

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T3h_Clap

· #4 · Oct 23, 2013

Wraith said:
Nah I haven't really pushed it, and I don't really want to on corners! The rear fenders are pretty close, I can get the first knuckle of my finger in between them. I had my two year old in the back seat (added 30 pounds) and when I hit a dip I heard some rubbing.

I checked the outer side of the tire and didn't see any rubbing, so maybe that was the springs rubbing?

How could you rub on the springs when they are above the tire.

You rubbed on the fender.

At that wheel width and offset you've got lots of inboard clearance when running a 245.

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Wraith

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 23, 2013

T3h_Clap said:
How could you rub on the springs when they are above the tire.

You rubbed on the fender.

At that wheel width and offset you've got lots of inboard clearance when running a 245.

Oh ok, I guess I misread your previous message when you mentioned my springs.

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T3h_Clap

· #6 · Oct 23, 2013

Wraith said:
Oh ok, I guess I misread your previous message when you mentioned my springs.

I'll edit it to be more clear. I can see where there could be confusion.

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