wheel fitment question
 

I got a pretty sweet deal on these wheels:
[url]http://www.zeowheels.com/bz-12.html[/url]

I would like to know if I would have any problems with the offset of the 18x7.5" wheel. The tire I plan to run is the Pirelli PZero M&S or Bridgestone RE750 225/40/18. I will also have Tein S-tech springs which will drop the front of the car 2.0" and the rear 0.7"

I used the search, but I couldnt find any solid answers...thanks in advance!

bizump^

the link you provided only shows a 42mm offset option which is too low for a Subaru and you will likely encounter rubbing and handling issues with those wheels ......


48mm is the minimum offset for your car

Hope you didn't already buy 'em... Research b4 purchase

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DOHCammin[/i]
[B] I got a pretty sweet deal on these wheels:
[url]http://www.zeowheels.com/bz-12.html[/url]

I would like to know if I would have any problems with the offset of the 18x7.5" wheel. The tire I plan to run is the Pirelli PZero M&S or Bridgestone RE750 225/40/18. I will also have Tein S-tech springs which will drop the front of the car 2.0" and the rear 0.7"

I used the search, but I couldnt find any solid answers...thanks in advance! [/B][/QUOTE] Before I say anything, I want to say that I agree with what the others are recommending. You're better off sticking as close to the stock offset as possible.

I have 17x8 +40 Ronals with 225/45/17 PZero Nero M+S's on my '03 WRX sedan. The fitment is to the edge of the wheel well but I have no rubbing/clearance issues even when the suspension is under a heavy load (@ [b]stock[/b] height). However, I can't say if I would have rubbing problems if I lowered my car to the settings you mentioned (2" front, .7" rear). Here are a couple of pics:

[url]http://home.earthlink.net/~kean1/_uimages/FrontLeftView1.JPG[/url]
[url]http://home.earthlink.net/~kean1/_uimages/LeftRearView.JPG[/url]

I also got an excellent deal on my wheels and I have been very satisfied with the quality/look and even the ride/handling (compared to stock). However, I know I would have benefitted more (performance wise) if I settled on ones that were closer to the stock offset. ......I would stick with wheels that were ~+48 if I had to do it all over again.

- Kean

thanks fella's. no I didnt purchase them already...but for $350 they would have been a steal! doh! I'm glad I asked before I bought them. thanks again!