stock 06 wrx wheel weight
Originally Posted by slvrsubywgn
I guess I'll haveto call you crazy, then. Just because Rota made most of their Subaru specific wheels in +48 offset, does not mean that's THE optimum offset. That just means that's what they made them. Looks aside, why did Subaru make theirs in 55+ and 53+ offsets then? I'm not saying go higher for your wheel bearing, I think that's the least of our worries.
Oh, BTW, wheel offsets should change in relationship of the width of the wheel, anyways. Subaru's 6.5 inch wide rim have a 55+ for a reason. Just as if you bought some 9" wide rims, you'll probably be in the 38+ or so range, to "balance" it out.
Oh, BTW, wheel offsets should change in relationship of the width of the wheel, anyways. Subaru's 6.5 inch wide rim have a 55+ for a reason. Just as if you bought some 9" wide rims, you'll probably be in the 38+ or so range, to "balance" it out.
if sunken wheels floats your boat, great.
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[QUOTE=slvrsubywgn]NW OBS, incase you didn't look at the thread I posted above, that was you that made that claim in there. Just FYI.
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Originally Posted by WRXakaBooSTi
if sunken wheels floats your boat, great.
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Originally Posted by WRXakaBooSTi
if sunken wheels floats your boat, great.
Originally Posted by NW OBS
Those sunken wheels may allow a 225 fitment when that won't work on a 48mm offset (thinking wagon here). There are countless threads and debates on this. I found it so confusing, I just gave Oakos my money and went with 48mm and 215's!
Originally Posted by nononotorious
I have 15x8 +12 wheels on my miata and I can beat sti's in auto-x but I have to replace my wheel bearings after each run.
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damn ppl with their precious wheel bearings. how much is it to change the wheel bearing on a subaru anyways? last time i changed the one on my corolla and it was around $100 for all 4 corners. honestly for that price i'd rather replace my bearings more often in order to obtain that flush look. im at +45 offset and my wheels r STILL sunk in with the camber im running. who the hell uses stock offset anyways......
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Originally Posted by ommmjido
damn ppl with their precious wheel bearings. how much is it to change the wheel bearing on a subaru anyways? last time i changed the one on my corolla and it was around $100 for all 4 corners. honestly for that price i'd rather replace my bearings more often in order to obtain that flush look. im at +45 offset and my wheels r STILL sunk in with the camber im running. who the hell uses stock offset anyways......
Edit: IIRC, the cost of the parts is about $100 per corner.
Last edited by mattsn0w; Sep 10, 2006 at 10:33 AM.
any auto manufacturer's oem offsets are optimal for oem cars because they are based on the suspension geometry, travel, tire size, and fender clearance. aftermarket wheels are based roughly on these specs, but offer better aesthetics and a slightly wider stance for wider tires and maybe slightly better performance. rota's come in 48 offset because rota's are wider than oem wrx wheels and its just easy to make everything in one offset i suppose. so for wagon owners that only means you may need to roll the rear fenders before sticking 225+ width tires on 48 offset wheels, depending on the tire manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by NW OBS
Those sunken wheels may allow a 225 fitment when that won't work on a 48mm offset (thinking wagon here). There are countless threads and debates on this. I found it so confusing, I just gave Oakos my money and went with 48mm and 215's!
Ask killaho...he runs 48mm offset on a wagon with a 235/40/17
wagon owners just need to suck it up and roll their fenders
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Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
you sure about that?
Ask killaho...he runs 48mm offset on a wagon with a 235/40/17
wagon owners just need to suck it up and roll their fenders
Ask killaho...he runs 48mm offset on a wagon with a 235/40/17
wagon owners just need to suck it up and roll their fenders
Anywho ~ what does this have to do with the bricks on the 4 corners of the 06 WRX?