I need help with rims

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-13-2012 09:51 AM

I want to buy new rims for my new wrx. This car is my first car that'll i would have messed with.I want to buy new rims but i don't even know where to start. the rims on my '13 wrx is gun metal paint rim.. I dont know what they are called. I am fairly new into the "Detailed car game". They only company i know is BBS but i thought it would wouldn't go well with my subaru since i usually see it on a vw/hondas. but i want my car to have am aggressive look. so what are your opinions or preferences? Let me know..thank you

**SD_GR** · 10-13-2012 09:56 AM

BBS are a good choice. Also look at Enkei, O.Z., Speedline, and do a search for fitment info.

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-13-2012 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by SD_GR

BBS are a good choice. Also look at Enkei, O.Z., Speedline, and do a search for fitment info.

what you mean by fitment info?how would i find it cause i everytime i type in anything with 2013 wrx it always pops up if i want to buy it links-_-

**SD_GR** · 10-13-2012 10:20 AM

Search "offset" because this along with width will determine whether the wheel will fit at all, stick out too much, etc. there were several fitment threads here recently.

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-13-2012 10:45 AM

thanks

**nsibanez** · 10-13-2012 12:14 PM

Some Konig is good. If you can find a good website you can usuallydo a search specific to year, make, model. Then can search by factory size or plus sizes. If you go plus sizes you'll need tires as well.

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-13-2012 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by nsibanez

Some Konig is good. If you can find a good website you can usuallydo a search specific to year, make, model. Then can search by factory size or plus sizes. If you go plus sizes you'll need tires as well.

thank you.. usually i dont find my year since my car is new but thanks for the help

**Sasquatch** · 10-13-2012 05:52 PM

Koenig are not good wheels. Avoid them.

The weight of a wheel can have a significant measurable effect on performance. The lighter, the better. Two solid affordable lightweights: OZ Alleggerita and Enkei RPF1.

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-13-2012 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

Koenig are not good wheels. Avoid them.

The weight of a wheel can have a significant measurable effect on performance. The lighter, the better. Two solid affordable lightweights: OZ Alleggerita and Enkei RPF1.

ill look into them... its finding that perfect rim

**jd92677** · 10-13-2012 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin Pedrosa

thank you.. usually i dont find my year since my car is new but thanks for the help

You could try searching 2011 and 2012 wrx, its the same car and might get you some results

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-13-2012 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by jd92677

You could try searching 2011 and 2012 wrx, its the same car and might get you some results

ok thank you.. searching 2013 is no help

**T0rque** · 10-13-2012 10:05 PM

you will want a wheel about 18"x9" et 44

**Kevin Pedrosa** · 10-14-2012 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by T0rque

you will want a wheel about 18"x9" et 44

if you dont mind explain what that actually means? cause by my understanding the rim is 18in with 9in depth?? whats the 44? ...i will get the concept and have an idea.

**SD_GR** · 10-14-2012 10:57 AM

Offset is the vertical displacement of the wheel's center from the hub. It can be measured in +\- mm, meaning the wheel will be displaced that much either direction. This is a rough explanation. There is a FAQ around somewhere.

**T0rque** · 10-14-2012 11:25 AM

You can do several different options and several different widths. What I have found is exact proper fitment for the 11+ is an 17" or 18" wheel, 9" wide with an offset of 44. You can go with a 40, 38, 35 offset but that's just getting more and more poke. The 38 offset is where it starts requiring a little camber (but still within spec) and rolling rear fenders. You can also go with a 9.5" wide rim if you'd like but 265/35/18 tires fit great and they fit better on a 9" wheel

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