Would +48 offset rims fit over brembos (in the front)? TIA

Volk TE-37 18" x 7.5" offset +48

 

Mods! Please move this to the correct section

 

based on data from Speed Element a while back

https://www.i-club.com/forums/speed-element-510-226-8822-108/18-volk-te37-goldddddd-145226/

You'll need a 5mm spacer to clear the 5x100 (04 STi) Brembos.

 

I dont think they'll fit, stock offset is +45

 

I thought so. Thx taz and dom~!

 

Why would you consider 18s with only 7.5 width? My 16s have 7.5 width and my 17s have 8.5. Just curious.

San

 

The rims are on my car. I have them for over 2 years. I'm interested in a brake upgrade. That's why I ask. Anyway, we are getting off topic.

 

If you want to substantially upgrade your brakes (larger calipers and rotors), you're probably going to have to choose different wheels. You're very limited with the wheels you have.

STI BBS wheels are fairly cheap, clear the Brembos and will be lighter when you factor in the 17" wheel versus an 18" wheel and the lighter weight of 17" tires versus 18" tires. The 17" wheel and tire will also have less rotational weight, which gives you better accelleration and braking. Not to mention the 17" tires are cheaper. I have a set of 04 STI BBS wheels with nearly new tires I picked up on Oahu for $1000.

I'd suggest always going with the smallest diameter (not width) wheel and tire that will clear your brakes (or the brakes you plan on running). Sorry if I'm off topic.

San

 

Thank you your highness.

 

At 18 lbs each, I think my Volks are pretty light.

 

Why not get that Rotora brake kit? The one that normal WRXs can fit their stockies around? Should be a good upgrade for your uses...unless you're thinking of running time attack or something.

 

Yup, I'm thinking about that setup currently. Thanks Bpang.

 

18 lbs isn't heavy for an 18, but not light, especially for a 7.5 width. My 16X7.5 SSRs clear 320s front and rear with room to spare. My 17X8.5 SSRs are much lighter and wider than the Volks and clear huge brakes.

If you really want a big brake kit, I'd suggest you look at different wheels. I would also advise you look at a quality kit like StopTech or Brembo, not Rotora.

Not sure why you needed to add "your highness".

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718633

http://www.superhonda.com/tech/wheel_weights.html

San

 

Well spoken. Good old school mentality that has unfortunately been cast aside.

As for the Rotora, I'd avoid it as there have incidences in BAIC where they have proven unreliable.

 

Thank you for all the suggestions.