suBiElove04

I've been looking all over the place for a good size tire to fit these wheels. I have an 04 sti with 5x100 lug pattern, plan on getting the 5x114.3 hubs
Volk TE37v 17x9, -10mm offset, 80mm rim depth, rim type L, 5x114.3

I don't like the stretched look.
Im planning on Karlton flares but not the "slammed" or " hella flush" look either. I live in ND where the roads aren't always that great.
Also planning on fully adjustable coilovers, and other suspension mods.
So I was looking at 245/40R17 or 245/45R17
Here's a size chart for the wheels.

flat489

iTrader: (7)

if you are going to be running the flares, you will need a lot wider wheels than that. I would be looking at 18x10.5s or 10s at the least. and thats not even a flush look.

suBiElove04

I'll look into that. I think I'm gonna stick with the 17" though. I kinda like meaty look.

flat489

iTrader: (7)

just to give you an idea, from karlton himself: NASIOC - View Single Post - Karlton Fender Flare Thread

suBiElove04

Dang! So basically you have to have 18's just to make them look right. I guess if I want the flares I gotta ditch the wheels, and if I want the wheels it won't work with the flares.
The biggest they make that wheel is 17x9.5
My other wheel option was the work s1

flat489

iTrader: (7)

for your car you should be looking at offsets from +35 to +45 maybe even +30 if you want it be flush. based on what you have said i would look at 17x9 volks

such as this(17x9+43):

suBiElove04

That looks nice. I'm kinda new to the offset ratings. I really really like the deep dish set up. Ive seen plenty of sti's with deep dish wheels. What would I need to do if I just scrapped the flares and went with a set up with a 17"x9 deep rim depth such as the volk te37v's with the 80mm rim depth?

suBiElove04

They make that same wheel in 17x9 +36 5x100

suBiElove04

They also make it in 17x9.5 +30 with a 55mm rim depth

flat489

iTrader: (7)

you need to figure out if they clear your front brembos

suBiElove04

I've decided to use CCW LM5's
17x9.5, +25, 2.5" RD 265/40ZR17
Light fender roll, and a camber adjustment up to -2 degrees.
This set up is to compliment a DD for slightly rough roads, and monthly track use. Also the tire size is to make the 17's not look to small, and fit right.
The guy at ccw (wray) also mentioned using staggered sizes. Interesting.

JourdanWithaU

iTrader: (39)

^^ That's pretty spot on. Though you could still put the 265 on a 9" wheel. The reason most go to 18" is because options for 17" start to get pretty limited when you want 10"+ and a 295+ tire which is what most people with flares go for.

flat489

iTrader: (7)

this is with flares right?

suBiElove04

Nope

flat489

iTrader: (7)

i would do some more research man. +25 does not just require "mild fender work" you will have to roll and pull like crazy to fit the 265s

Here:
Will a 17x9.5 +35 fit my 2005 sti?? - NASIOC
Want to be Aggressive? Are you willing to do what it takes? | t3h_Clap's Wheel33tist Blog
Aggressive STI fitment version 9.5″ | t3h_Clap's Wheel33tist Blog