question on ssr competition wheels!
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Here is a page that might give you a clue: http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html
http://wac.addr.com/auto/obs/wheels.html
http://wac.addr.com/auto/obs/wheels.html
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YES! Imprezas have weak bearings. Imprezas that are raced have to replace bearings regularly. Look at a pic of WRC Imprezas front hubs and you willl see a much bigger bearing. More proof is in the fact that 05 STI's Have a new hub and wheel bolt pattern than the 04's.
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The extra stress on the bearings has ZERO to do with the weight of the wheel. By moving the centerline of the wheel outboard, you drastically increase the length of the lever arm that is twisting the bearings. The Impreza's bearings aren't particularly weak if you run a proper offset, although hard use like a full race season will certainly destroy them.
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