I've been looking at getting some after market alloys but would have appear to come across the don't do those for Impreza's syndrome.... However I have found a set of alloys that I like, available in et45 or 50. I'm am in the process of getting a big disc and caliper upgrade kit and wondered if anyone new what offset would be best to clear the calipers.
The chap suggested et45 but I would like a second opinion from the ever reliable bunch on scoobynet

Cheers

Ade

 

that should be fine just dont go more then 7.5 wide.....

 

ET 45 is the lowest you can go really, some tyres may rub slightly at that offset though (if they have big rim protectors).

It's possible to fit 18" x 8 wheels with no problems, (OZ super Leggeras, Compomotive MO's Raceline RL7's Etc).


Mike.

 

Have to disagree, assuming we're talking preMY01 here.

Factory fit is ET53/7in. Prodrive say ET52/7in. ET50/7in is okay and ET48/7in is usually okay, depending on the tyre. Don't go any wider - tyres will rub and handling will suffer.

Richard.

 

Can I get 8 x 18 inch et37s on my old shape.

Wheels are super ts with 225 35 18s.

 

Adam, if you throw enough money at it, you can do anything! But I guess you know that already

Richard.

 

Cheers people

The car is my95 and the wheels in question are masitaly vt5's. I am awaiting the hi spec big disc upgrade with four pots (310mm x 28mm discs)I want to be sure the calipers wont rub if I go for et50. ( with 215 45 17's) and to be a pain does this change much if I go to 18's?

Ade

[Edited by ademid - 11/28/2001 3:21:47 PM]

 

Ade, you seem to be heading for a good solution but there's no guarantee until you've nailed it all together and it actually works!

For example, wheel off-set is not a measure of how much clearance there is behind the spokes to fit the caliper in. And the bigger off-set you'll need to clear the rear wheel arches will give you less rooom to fit the calipers on the front, if you follow.

The correct tyre size is 205/45x17 or 215/40x17 (not as you've quoted). Yes, you can go for 18in so long as the off-set is right, there's enough space to clear the calipers, and you reduce the tyre profile to maintain the same overall dimensions. Basically all the same problems as with a 17in set-up.

Good luck

Richard.

 

cheers richard

Will have to continue scratching my head for a bit or let him guarentte they'll fit before I go ahead and do anything.

Ade