z0rz

iTrader: (9)

Hi i-Club! First post here

Anyway, I was wondering about buying some 17x8 wheels with +40mm offset. I intend to drop my '02 WRX (probably Tein S-Tech springs) but I'm not sure yet. I'm relatively new to the world of wheels, and I can't seem to find any tangible way of shopping for wheels since I know so very little about them.

I guess my questions are: will 17x8 +40 offset fit comfortably on an otherwise stock '02 WRX? How much more difficult would it be with a 1-1.5" drop?

Thanks!

CHESTON

iTrader: (19)

Without being specific to your exact scenario, here are some additional resources to consider...

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Vicuha

iTrader: (1)

I've got 17x8+35 on my WRX sedan and I had to roll rear fenders (quarter panel wheel wells), cause it was rubbing bad. But once the fenders were rolled it clears purfect, my car is not lowered but i did drive in it with 4 passengers to Bay Area and no problems. I have 225/45/17 tires. If u go with the same tire size u might have to roll rear fenders, but other than that u should be fine. Hope this helps.

z0rz

iTrader: (9)

Thanks for the pointers guys! I'm now leaning more towards Prodrive lowering springs, so the drop won't be quite as much. However, the wheels mentioned above will have 235/45/17 tires.

What's the best way to approach this situation? Should I go ahead and buy springs first and find wheels+tires to fit, or is this a safe combination? Seems like I'll need to roll my fenders as Vicuha did if I go with said combo.

XxSti05xX

iTrader: (3)

Have you considered or looked into Swift springs? Nice drop and still offers a nice ride.

z0rz

iTrader: (9)

I've actually heard a lot of good things about those, so I'll look into those for sure.

I'm mostly trying to buy as many used parts as I can since I'm on a tight budget and want to accomplish as much as possible

subykidd

iTrader: (1)

i had some 17x8 with 40 offset wheels with the tein s tech and had no rub and didnt have to roll fenders! also depends what tire size u get! now i got 17x9 with 30 offset with stretched tire and have crazy rub ,had to roll the fenders! but good luck with wheel shopping.

dlgonsalves

Tein S-Techs......
Nothing good that i have heard about those, and i've put a lot of research into springs, do not go there, lol. Swift is awesome, prodrive is cool, too deep for my pocketbook though..o well.