STI wheel offset???

[Gumball]

Anyone help me with the offset size for the new age STI please.

I want to buy alloys from the USA and dont know what size i need????

Please help

[dougster]

2004 Sti with 225/45r/17s with 7.5" rims has an offset of +53

[Gumball]

so does that mean when i go to buy wheels i just have to get 17" or 18" wheels with 7.5"?

there doesnt seem to be too much mention of the 48, 53 etc offset listed with all these alloys across the web.

[dougster]

Is it 18's you want?

The offset differs with diameter and width.

OZ superleggeras 17x7 have +48 offset whereas the same wheel in 18x8 is +51

Prodrive PFF-7s 18x8 are +51 and Prodrive P1 alloys (made by OZ) 18x7.5 are +53

[Gumball]

Thanks for your help here.

I see what your saying and will find a set and make sure i get the right size.

cheers

[dougster]

Subaru offsets (found on official wheels made by or produced for production subarus)

15"x6" +55mm

16"x6.5" +55mm

16"x6.5" +53mm

16"x7" +53mm

17"x7" +55mm

17"x7" +53mm

17"x7" +52mm

17"x7.5" +53mm

17"x7.5" +53mm

18"x7.5" +53mm

Anything from +48 to +53 would be within safe perameters for your car although nearer 53 is better for your bearings.

[johns]

Chris,

you have to be very careful that the wheels you are interested in will actually clear the Brembo calipers. You can't tell this from any rim wize/width/offset numbers, as it also depends on the spoke design.

John

[fai17]

Thats right John

[Gumball]

thanks again for the great help and advice. im really quite confused now and dont think i can buy wheels online?????

[dougster]

Put a list up of what you are considering and I'm sure people will offer advice on fitting.

You could even ask on the American based sites like i-Club and NASOIC.