Sideways

I have a MY07 WRX and would like some new alloys, want to stay with 17" one's and have been told that the Hawkeye's have a different stud pattern or pitch that the blobeye etc. This confuses me when I see some for sale that say they will fit a MY01 - 07 ? Is it just the Hawkeye STi thats different ?
What is my wheels width etc ?
Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Shows how ignorant some people are , but generally STI Hawkeye 5x114.3 mm and 8x17 IIRC The WRX is still 5x100mm and 7x17 I think. Earlier cars are 5x100 mm and 7.5x17 for an STI and 7x17 for a WRX.

WATCH OUT FOR THE OFFSET, USE A SCOOBY SPECIALIST IF WORRIED !

Or a seriously switched on wheel dealer.... Hope this helps

Dunx

Sideways

Cheers Dunx, what offset should I have on my standard wheels ?
Thanks

D1CCY

Standard Blob STi is 53mm, AFAIK they are all the same. 18" PFF7s are 51mm and are OK, I have a spare set of wheels (225/40/18) that are 45 mm and just catch the rubber strips in the Blob wheel arches, just OK with strip removed.

Sideways

Thanks for all your help everyone.

fpan

iTrader: (11)

Not sure on the width but the wheels you need are 5x100, offset 48.
Have you found any (lighter) wheels to replace with?
I am thinking of doing the same but haven't decided whether to stay with the 17" or go 18". For better all round driving 17" would be better I believe.

H4RDY

I have just fitted a set of OZ Superleggera 18"x7. 5x100pcd. 45mm Offset. to my MY06 WRX Sportwagon. I was worried about the Offset as I took a risk and bought them off of Ebay. I was only worried about caliper clearance but no problem. It is a little closer but I checked all the way round and plenty of clearance. If I have any problems I will put either a 3mm spacer or 5mm. It looks awesome. If I can figure out how to put a picture up I will. I also have Prodrive Suspension for reference. Just to be clear not all wheels of 45mm Offset will clear I took a risk on this. And I may not be able to fit the big brakes I want later on!