What size rims are you using?

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Jan 29, 2005 | 07:44 PM

AWDrift07

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What size rims are you using?

I am posting this because I am replacing the 18 x 7.5 rims on my 04 WRX. I am curious as to what size rims and tires everyone is using. I have seen people on this site running 8.5"s. I was curious if this causes rubbing or other negative effects. I can't decide if i should go wider or stay the same size or if i should go a smaller rim ie. 17". This is the smallest I can go because I have the StopTech big brake kit. Tell me your experiences with your rim/tire combo as far as handling and accelleration. What size rim and tires are you running and what is your offset? I am also interested in what brand of tires and rims everyone is running...especially tires because the only tires I've used are BFGoodrich g Force kdw's. Any tire info would be greatly appreciated.

Jan 31, 2005 | 10:42 AM

yzercyber

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Car Info: 03 WRX Sedan MBP/17X7.5 SSR Comps/225 Kumho MX

17x7.5 SSR Comps and 225 45 17 Kumho Ecsta MX tires on my '03 WRX Sedan. I get tons of grip off of the MXs which are a real bargain at $125 per tire. MXs are great in the rain, too. I did not go to heavy 18" wheels so I did not slow down the straight-line acceleration of the car that much. I'm just slightly slower in the straight line than stock but the car handles about 100% better in all respects. If I really punch it, I might be a little faster in the 0-60 because of all of the grip from the MXs, but that's not how I drive the car. These wheels and tires are wider and the rim is larger than stock, but the unsprung weight of my WRX is a total of 18 lbs. less than stock thanks to the SSR wheels and MX tires. No rubbing, perfect fit with 50 offset.

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Jan 31, 2005 | 10:46 AM

yzercyber

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Car Info: 03 WRX Sedan MBP/17X7.5 SSR Comps/225 Kumho MX

p.s. You don't want to use the MXs in the Chicago winter, they are a "summer" tire, great for the dry and rain but not designed for snow.

Jan 31, 2005 | 08:30 PM

AWDrift07

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Thanks i was thinking about going 17x7.5 just because the STI uses them and that can't be a bad thing. Thanks for the tire info too.

Feb 9, 2005 | 01:16 AM

AzN121184

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i'm using ssr comps 17 x 7.5 +50 offset w/ toyo t1-s tires.

Feb 10, 2005 | 04:20 PM

laoba

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im running 18x8 +51 on yokohama es100 225/40/18
will be going 235/40/18 when these tires wear out

Feb 11, 2005 | 08:28 AM

Gleb83

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Car Info: 2002 Alpine White WRX

I just got my wheels and tires but haven't put them on yet. They're 17x8 with 225/45, I'll post pics and impressions.

Feb 11, 2005 | 08:55 AM

deks

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i'm using prodrive gc-06 17x7.5 +48 with 225/45 Nitto Neo Gens. Ride is a little harsh compared to stock, but it's more quiet , might be the thread design of the neo gens.