Wheel Size Pcd 2006 Sti

[lollybazil]

hi im looking to buy a set of oz wheels but there are two size pcd or bolt thread as i am told , either 5x100 or 5x114 .

my car is a 2006 sti impreza currently with original wheels , can anyone advise of the correct size fitment,

cheers andy

[johnmacdonald]

114!

[lollybazil]

thanks for that info ,

anyone know best place for oz wheels . cheers

[MarkJHarris]

114.5 x 5 PCD on yours mate. If buying aftermarket wheels watch out for the offset as it's critical. This is the measurement of the inner face of the mounting compared to the rims. Traditionally, 114.5mm PCD is a Nissan standard so aftermarket wheels might be for Nissan fitment by design. Not sure if Subaru and Nissan use the same offset. The last thing you need is incorrect offset, trust me. There is minimal clearance on the STi for both the callipers and the strut to inner rim as well.

Check very carefully. You need to specify and have a written record of specifying that the wheels are for a 2005 on Impreza STi model just in case.

Idiot's Guide;

PCD= Pitch Circle Diameter.

Offset is the offset of the centreline of the rim and therefore tyre to the mating surface on the hub of the wheel. Traditionally, FWD cars have a difference Offset to RWD cars. Less "dish" as it were...

Rim Width. Also critical for clearance of both strut and wheel arch under maximum compression. The Width dictates the profile of the sidewall and affects handling and cornering feel.

STi's prior to 2005 used a 7" Wide rim, and post 2005 ,I,e ,114.5mm PCD rims are 8" wide.

All are critical to fitment and handling..

[lollybazil]

cheers mark , looking at oz wheels so hope these should be ok , let me know

[t5nyw]

STi's prior to 2005 used a 7" Wide rim, and post 2005 ,I,e ,114.5mm ..

Generally Subaru fitment

Classic are16"x7" 205 tyre 17"x7".5 215tyre

All newage WRXs are Pcd 100 215 tyre

All 2002 STi's came with 100pce 17"x8" rims

All2002 or MY01 STi's to my04 or 2004 are pcd 100

All STi's my05 (2004jdm )or 2005 UK and later are 114 Pcd

All Sti gold 17" alloys are std 8" width uk either 225x45x17 tyre or 235x45x17 JDM

All PRODRIVE wheels 18" for 2001-2007 uks are are 8"

Most copies and cheapies are either 18x7.5" with 225 tyre

Hatch onward are 18"x8.5" 245 or 255 tyres

19" x 8.5 or 9"

IMHO

Tony

[t5nyw]

STi's prior to 2005 used a 7" Wide rim, and post 2005 ,I,e ,114.5mm ..

Generally Subaru fitment

Classic are16"x7" 205 tyre 17"x7".5 215tyre

All newage WRXs are Pcd 100 215 tyre

All 2002 STi's came with 100pce 17"x8" rims

All2002 or MY01 STi's to my04 or 2004 are pcd 100

All STi's my05 (2004jdm )or 2005 UK and later are 114 Pcd

All Sti gold 17" alloys are std 8" width uk either 225x45x17 tyre or 235x45x17 JDM

All PRODRIVE wheels 18" for 2001-2007 uks are are 8"

Most copies and cheapies are either 18x7.5" with 225 tyre

Hatch onward are 18"x8.5" 245 or 255 tyres

19" x 8.5 or 9"

IMHO

Tony

[johnmacdonald]

Offset on my Prodrive 18x8J Prodrive PFF7s is 51. Hopefully ths info will help.