Hub/bolt configuration and alloy wheel types
10 September 2009, 05:23 PM
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Hub/bolt configuration and alloy wheel types
Keep seeing comments about 100/114... presumably hub/bolt sizes?
Can someone tell me exactly what configeration I need for a 1999 STI5? as its all rather confusing
I should add is it just the case that there are 2 sizes to make this easier as only 2 are mentioned in another thread but then I keep seeing comments on Offet - whats that
Can someone tell me exactly what configeration I need for a 1999 STI5? as its all rather confusing
I should add is it just the case that there are 2 sizes to make this easier as only 2 are mentioned in another thread but then I keep seeing comments on Offet - whats that
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10 September 2009, 08:40 PM
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The offset or ET is the distance from a centre line through the centre of the width of the rim to the mounting face of the wheel on the hub.
STD STI (2002) is 53mm for a 7-1/2 " rim.
OZ alloys I have are 44mm for an 8" rim, so they stick out 15mm further but I gained 3mm of inner arch clearance (strut)
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STD STI (2002) is 53mm for a 7-1/2 " rim.
OZ alloys I have are 44mm for an 8" rim, so they stick out 15mm further but I gained 3mm of inner arch clearance (strut)
Try this !
Wheel Offset Calculator
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11 September 2009, 08:43 PM
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Can I realistically fit 18*8 on my sti classic?
Or are these wheels a little too wide - guess for one I may have issues as even a 225 profile can foul the arches so going to something like 235/40/18 could be an issue on an 8 inch wheel width
Or are these wheels a little too wide - guess for one I may have issues as even a 225 profile can foul the arches so going to something like 235/40/18 could be an issue on an 8 inch wheel width
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I can't get a 235 on an 8" rim on my New-Age @ ET 44.... but ET 47-50 would put the tyre onto the strut.
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P.S. Stretching a 225 tyre onto an 8" rim will leave no sidewall protection in a kerbing situation, and will be give a quite harsh ride
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P.S. Stretching a 225 tyre onto an 8" rim will leave no sidewall protection in a kerbing situation, and will be give a quite harsh ride
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You are usually safe on +/- 0.5" on rim width, but I had 215's on an 8" rim and the tyres gave no protection at all.
I damaged one rim just running over a slight ridge in a car park on full lock....
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I damaged one rim just running over a slight ridge in a car park on full lock....
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225 tyres and 18x8.5" wheels on a newage is fine. although i'm sure it's mainly due to better springs, the ride is great. i guess 215 / 7.5" is best on a classic?
inthoughtwelive has 225s on 9.5" rims and he's ok with that. now that's extreme, although his car is so insanely low he was saying 235s would rub way too much. i know i've said it before, i was told not to get 235 tyres as they would have rubbed.
i've been lucky enough not to kerb the new wheels yet, but i managed it plenty of times on the standard wrx wheels and tyres
inthoughtwelive has 225s on 9.5" rims and he's ok with that. now that's extreme, although his car is so insanely low he was saying 235s would rub way too much. i know i've said it before, i was told not to get 235 tyres as they would have rubbed.
i've been lucky enough not to kerb the new wheels yet, but i managed it plenty of times on the standard wrx wheels and tyres
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