The Official Wheel Thread

**2nice2slow** · 01-08-2009 09:11 AM

I have 17x9 255/45 work emotions. on mine without rub..

**Arson29** · 01-12-2009 11:18 AM

I have an 05 Sti with Tein H-tecks (lowered about 1 inch). which size tires wont rub for 18x9's?

**The_Buck** · 01-18-2009 07:35 AM

Wheels : Rota G-Force 18x9 5x100 +35 in Gold
Tires : Falken FK452 225/40/18

i was wondering if these would fit an 04 wrx (not the STi, i kno they fit the STi) the +35 offset might be too much or the 9'' might be too wide but idk... anyone have an idea?

**2nice2slow** · 01-21-2009 11:48 PM

I dont know i have 40 offset. Tires kinda small for 9"rim dont you think you should bump up to 245-255

**Vez** · 01-22-2009 06:09 AM

I would think a 255 on 9" rims and a fender roll would be needed.... but then again, I could be wrong. :P

**WaWaWRX** · 01-22-2009 07:37 AM

do you guys think 18"s are too big for the 08' rex?

im trying to find a set of 18"s, black, kind of like the stocks except smaller spokes... and under 650 for the set, anyone know of anything? tinting the windows 20% so i figure black rims will match up

**2nice2slow** · 01-22-2009 08:24 AM

Should be a good fit for you, just find a good offset.

**Vez** · 01-22-2009 08:40 AM

For me, personal preference is 18". From what I've heard, 17"s produce the best performance, but I've never understood why. As long as your 18" isn't heavier and is fit properly, I would think any difference (more RPMs for a smaller diameter) is negligible.

Also, your spoke design and lip for the wheel can possibly make the wheel look bigger or smaller than it really is.

**WaWaWRX** · 01-22-2009 12:20 PM

maybe ill just get the stocks powder coated black. anyone know how much that runs? i know i could paint them i saw the sticky on that... i just dont know if i have time/patience for that

**xXLoulegzXx** · 01-22-2009 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by WaWaWRX

maybe ill just get the stocks powder coated black. anyone know how much that runs? i know i could paint them i saw the sticky on that... i just dont know if i have time/patience for that

I painted my own stockies black myself... wasn't too difficult... but yes time consuming.

**wrxtreme06** · 01-22-2009 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by WaWaWRX

maybe ill just get the stocks powder coated black. anyone know how much that runs? i know i could paint them i saw the sticky on that... i just dont know if i have time/patience for that

usually between 75-100 per wheel depending on where you go

**Icysheet** · 02-22-2009 09:29 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a picture of a GD STi with the GR STi OEM BBS wheels. Could someone post one up? I'm pretty sure that is a possible combination, but I could be wrong.

Thanks!