Alloy help

[Jamis]

Ok i have a MY97 uk turbo and i got some brembo calipers but as i was told my wheels dont fit over them.So what i'm going to do is buy new wheels,was thinking 7.5 x18s but need to know what offset to get to clear the Brembos?Am i right in thinking the pcd is 5x100 or 5x114?

 

Please help me on this one as going to see about wheels on Monday.

 

Jim

[G.Mac]

Going by your Avitar, you will need 5x100pcd, only 2005 onwards STi's are 5x114 grrrr

 

Graeme

[Jamis]

Thanks m8 any idea on the offset  so they can fit over the calipers?

 

 

Jim

[scoobaroo]

One important point to bear in mind when shopping for new wheels is that the recommended offset (the distance between centre of the rim and the mounting face) for Impreza wheels is unusually high, at between 52 and 55mm depending on the model. Using more common, smaller, offsets will increase the track (width) of the car, which may cause the tyres to foul the arches, and will have an adverse effect on handling (by increasing the leverage of uneven roads and cornering forces on the suspension and steering components). One knowledgeable wheel retailer claims that anywhere from 45-55mm is fine (even going so far as to say that 55mm is excessive!), whilst a Subaru dealer insists that 55mm is essential and anything else wrecks the handling. It's probably worth pointing out that the standard wheels are 52.5mm offset, and the Speedline Competition 2, sold by Prodrive through your Subaru dealership, is 48mm!

Taken from the FAQ`S, HOPE IT HELPS []

Marty.

[Jamis]

Thanks Marty help a wee bit.

 

Ok does anyone have pics of a classic with brembos on???

 

 

Jim

[JamesF]

I've got the smae problem on my 2004 WRX. Fitted the front Brembos only to find my wheels wouldn't go back on, Aaaahhh!! Fitted 10mm spacers on the fronts and it clear the calipers but I'm currently waiting on a set of PFF7 replicas to come into to stock so I can get the wheels and alignment sorted properly.

Car still drives ok but it is only a short term solution until the right wheels for the car come up.

Wheels I'm getting are Inovit Redline in 18X7.5, £320 including VAT without tyres, beats £250 a wheel for the genuine Prodrive ones. Granted they are not as light etc but they will do me fine. Offset is 50-52mm and PCD is 5X100.

James.

[kevametal]

same for me just waiting on redlines coming back in stock, tryed just about every company that sells them and they are all out

lets hope its soon cant sleep at night!

 

Andy Fs old flyer, still going like a rocket.[]

[Jamis]

So anyone got pics of a classic wee brembos on???

Just so i can see what they look like on

 

 

[JamesF]

Spoke to a supplier today who then spoke to Inovit directly, should be in the uk in 3-4 weeks, although they have been out of stock for the last 10 weeks !

James.

[sandycam]

I've got the smae problem on my 2004 WRX. Fitted the front Brembos only to find my wheels wouldn't go back on, Aaaahhh!! Fitted 10mm spacers on the fronts and it clear the calipers but I'm currently waiting on a set of PFF7 replicas to come into to stock so I can get the wheels and alignment sorted properly.

Car still drives ok but it is only a short term solution until the right wheels for the car come up.

Wheels I'm getting are Inovit Redline in 18X7.5, £320 including VAT without tyres, beats £250 a wheel for the genuine Prodrive ones. Granted they are not as light etc but they will do me fine. Offset is 50-52mm and PCD is 4X100.

James.

who are they from for that price if you don't mind?

[fai17]

So anyone got pics of a classic wee brembos on???

Just so i can see what they look like on

 

 

Col666 had brembos on his Type R...as for wheels you can put on newage STI that is for sale in the F/S section.[]

[JamesF]

I know, the price is rediculous. £80 a wheel ! Everywhere else wants around £120 a wheel.

Call Merseyspeed on 0151 525 9954 but as I said before, they are all out for another 3 to 4 weeks and they aren't taking any orders to reserve a set so you just have to keep on at them.

James.

[craig mac]

So anyone got pics of a classic wee brembos on???

Just so i can see what they look like on

 

 

Col666 had brembos on his Type R...as for wheels you can put on newage STI that is for sale in the F/S section.[]

 

Not with a pcd of 114.3 he can't Peter, his car is 100 pcd