i know that the suggested offset for rims for the wrx is 48-53, but i really like the 18" black racing pro n1's and the best i can find is a +45mm offset.
would i eventually destroy my suspension if i went with these rims?

 

i run a 18x7.5 wheel with 225x40x18's and i have no problems with rubbings or anything!!!!

 

have 18"x7" with 225-40 tires with 42mm offset and no rubbing or handling problems at all.

 

my motigi MR7's have a 45mm offset and are 18x7.5

 

i'm not dropped at all.....YET! as for the wheel bearings......bone324 is right. anytime you put a bigger heavier combination of wheel/tire on a vehicle, you take a chance of wearing out the wheel bearings. manufacturers spec them for the stock wheel/tire combo.....so when we go bigger your putting more stress on that bearing. it won't always go bad, it's a hit or miss kinda thing!!!! later, riggs

 

HRE Wheel

They recommend 18x8.5 et43.

So I think 7.5 et45 will not have any problem

I am running 17x8 et 48 with 235 tire on my WRX Still enough clearance to put a 5mm spacer without any problem!

Good Luck man!!

 

thanks everyone. i ended up going on the safe side and got a set of 18x7.5 rims with a +48 offset. i figured that it was better to be safe than sorry. i was not concerned about rubbing so much as i was concerned about my wheel bearings going bad. but i guess that you are taking a chance no matter what you are changing on your car.