i dont think this has been adressed but if so any links would be greatly appreciated. i have a silver 03 wrx and i have some H&R springs on my car which lower it about 1.5 inches. and i have been looking at the 18x7.5 inch 5x100 48mm offset rota wheels. will they fit on my car or will i be rubbing? also if any which size tire do you guys recommend? thanks much
liquid_sword

 

just get a tire that keeps the same outer diameter as stock and you should be good.

225/40/18 should do it i think
has a 25.1in outer diameter vs the stock 24.9in

 

here you go. 18X8 48 offset with 225/40/18's. No rubbing, tires/rims will tuck into the fenderwell when lowered even more. I have a 2+ inch drop with my coilovers.

 

here's another side shot

 

damn that looks pimp. and thanks for the info. im glad to see that their is more than one person active in the forum. well off to make my car look as mean as yours.
peace

 

awesome ride..

 

version 1 replica front lip is fiberglass from ravspec.com. as well a s the grill (not fiberglass). Spoiler is stock with zerosport CF risers. Rims are formula mesh (volkner racing) 18X8 via importhookup.com

 

I lowered 1.4" front and 1" rear. I am running 18x8's with a 45 series. All I had to do was remove the little rubber fender trim peace and no rubbing at all.

 

22lbs. not for the lighthearted. You can feel a slight loss down low in acceleration.