coolboy

Can someone please tell me if a set of alloy wheels will fit my98 uk turbo Fitment is: 17" 5x 100 35 offset ( what does offset mean this is the only difference i can find on the net) according to some websites impreza 35-50 some say 42-50??? really confusing if u dont know what offset stands for or i would go and measure. Please help as these wheels end soon on ebay, thanks in advance.

Microstar

These are the details you need:

Make - Subaru Model - Impreza Year - 93 to 99
PCD - 5x100
Offset - 42 to 50
Bore - 56.1

Microstar

This explains what 'offset' is:

Alloy wheels, wheels, onformation on wheels, offset, wheel offset, wheel sizes.

BULLITT

Wheel offset explained

coolboy

now the question is will a set of alloys with a 35 offset fit and be ok, according to the info website some people put a smaller offset wheel on their cars to make the overall width of the tyre track wide. so is it poss and should i do it?

coolboy

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ticky

I would give it a miss with an offset of 35.

Anything from 48 to 53 would be my choice.

Microstar

35mm offset will increase the load on your wheel bearings and also change the steering and suspension geometry slightly (increase scrub). I'm sure they will fit, but its not the best idea to use them. Stick with the recommended offset.