Wheel offset
23 December 2016, 02:25 PM
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Wheel offset
Hi. I have a 1994 imprea. I've got wheels from a 53 reg which are catching the rear arches when corning hard. I have the 4 pot brakes fitted. So my question is what size offset wheels do I need so they don't catch but will fit over bigger brakes?
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23 December 2016, 04:12 PM
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Stock suspension? Or coilovers?
I've never come across 205mm tyres contacting the outer wheel arch - I'm assuming your using '03 newage wrx wheels - 7 x 17 et55?
It's the shape wheel spokes, that dictates clearing the 4pots.
Are your rear bump stops/dampers OK?
I've never come across 205mm tyres contacting the outer wheel arch - I'm assuming your using '03 newage wrx wheels - 7 x 17 et55?
It's the shape wheel spokes, that dictates clearing the 4pots.
Are your rear bump stops/dampers OK?
23 December 2016, 04:57 PM
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Not sure what model the wheels were from. The shocks are pretty new with standard springs. Would it be possible to fit Camber bolts to put a bit of negative camber on to take top of tyres away from arches?
what is et 55?
what is et 55?
Last edited by m456vdm; 23 December 2016 at 04:59 PM.
23 December 2016, 05:14 PM
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You could use camber bolts on the rear for clearance, but the last thing you need on an Impreza is more rear grip - which is what you'll get if you add more rear camber.
et is the wheel offset in mm. Smaller the number the more the wheel sticks out toward the outer arch.
Subaru wheels are normally et55 et53 et51 et48 - it's normally stamped on the back of the wheel, along with the wheel width and diameter.
Can you post a pic of your wheel?
Is it either of these?
et is the wheel offset in mm. Smaller the number the more the wheel sticks out toward the outer arch.
Subaru wheels are normally et55 et53 et51 et48 - it's normally stamped on the back of the wheel, along with the wheel width and diameter.
Can you post a pic of your wheel?
Is it either of these?
Last edited by 2pot; 23 December 2016 at 05:18 PM.
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23 December 2016, 06:13 PM
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Unless someone recognises the wheel?
At the rear, on a stock car, its normally 360mm from wheel centre to the metal of the arch - what you got? May be 340mm, at the rear, if lowered.
Last edited by 2pot; 23 December 2016 at 06:20 PM.