Show me your 17" wheels that clear Brembo's
 

Hi all, I'm Just thinking ahead here for my RA and after I fit my Brembo brakes I will be looking to fit some 17's as the OEM one's will no longer fit.... There's a load of 17" alloys out there to choose from but not all clear the brakes and I'm unsure these days what will and what will not.

Cheers
Simon :)

How about a set of standard Sti rims mate

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Martin

Has to be V7/8 wheels (as above) IMO

I believe that most 17's are big enough in diameter but it is the depth that causes the problems, you need 7.5" or 8" wide to clear them. Could always drops Maggs a line and I'm sure he'll do you deal on some rota's that'll fit:thumb:

As Jon says contact mags or neil@slowboy may still have 17's in the xxr527 which look pretty cool aswell

Martin

XXR's FTW, 8.25" by 17 will look tidy and will need minimal arch work:norty:

Remember folks its a version 2 classic so I wouldn't think wide wheels will be an option.

That's why I said arch-work - should be able to fit with a roll:thumb:

Thanks Paul, I think it's. 7.5" width for mine here.

Thanks all I'm interested just to see what everyone is running, I do have a couple of ideas in the back of my mind but as yet nothing decided.

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Rota Grid 17" 7.5J ET48.

Apparently these will clear Brembo's although I've not fit any yet. Also no arch work needed with these, even with 50mm lowering springs fitted.

I've got 8X17 oz super legera's et35 over brembos on my v2 wrx, they clear without any issues

7.5 j and et48 should clear any lower offset will not clear

Something rally Si?
Speedlines?
Compomotives?
Gotta be light too :)

Revolution millenniums? :D

I know a nice set for sale too :D

....and i've already offered him a set of 5x114 hubs so he can fit 'em ;)




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Perfect :D

They're et45 for reference m8

Rota gra 17/7.5 et48 and are a lot lighter than sti 7/8 wheels

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:wonder: don't you mean higher offset?

The lower the offset, the greater the clearance is for the brakes :thumb:

.....and not all 7.5j et48 wheels will clear STi Brembo's, although some with et53 do ;)

Confusing aint it :confused:

I think he was meaning the arches with the lower offset. ;)

Nah, arches is a different matter altogether..... dependent on size of tyre fitted ;)

The offset doesnt mean diddley, its all about the shape of the back of the spokes! Offset helps though obviously as moving the mating flange in moves the spokes out.

For an option that doesnt envolve arch work and sticks with a 7" and 215 45 tyre, innovit redlines fit. Its close, but fits!

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7.5x17 ET48 Rota GRA

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Yeah sorry higher, but your probably right there too, suppose it depends on style/make of rim.:thumb:

I'm thinking Rally but we shall see... Keeping an open mind :D

Tell me about it :lol1: Steve has suggested hub but it restricts me in the future really so I will stick with 100pcd.

I ran these on my old classic in an 18" great wheel always liked them and yes I could do a 17" but I fancy a change this time around. :cool:

My arches are mint on the car and I'm staying OEM on them Jon it may be different if I has issues.

Like :D

Come on Si, there's plenty of nice 17's available in 5x114 and your hubs will be coming off for refurb anyway so you know it makes sense :thumb: