Any wheels that are 17x8.5+ that are 5x100? (Will fit a WRX or LGT)

[godwhomismike]

Are there any wheels that are 17x8.5+ that are 5x100 and will fit a WRX or LGT? Goof for everyday driving?

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[BrownBoy]

Rota slipstream.

[meier motor sports]

no

[Aczwild]

Gawd n00b check Keefe's tires and wheels sticky jeezus

[rexster]

if you search on tire rack for an '04 STi you'll find some. just make sure the offset is the 45-48 range. there are some volks and others that are 50 or more and they will likely rub. if you search there are more than a few folks running 8.5 wide rims in either 17 or 18. I've seen the gramlights 57f for as little as $1100 on nasioc.

[godwhomismike]

Isn't the STI a 5x114 offset instead of the 5x100 for the WRX and LGT?

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[Aczwild]

04 STi is 5x100

[godwhomismike]

If I decide on a WRX, I'd look into going with 255/40/17 tires, but would need 8.5's for that to work.

Here are 255/40/17s on a stock WRX:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/BoostCrzy/P9140029.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k25/balex5884/2008WRX/5544642-IMG_5416.jpg
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[godwhomismike]

These are 5x100 17x8.5s:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/trm/swap/trm_mt1_lightgrey_ci3_l.jpg

[mickeyd2005]

If you get the 2008 STi (like you should), you won't have to worry about the limited selection of 5x100 wheels.

[Diggs753]

Gawd n00b check Keefe's tires and wheels sticky jeezus
How many post does it require to not be a nOoB anymore he's got around 12k

[mickeyd2005]

I would rock these.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/spunautosports/WorkBronze.jpg

17x9 5x100+44 fitment. Actually, I'ld rather get the STi.

It doesn't matter how many posts mike has. He will always be the noob.

[godwhomismike]

Gawd n00b check Keefe's tires and wheels sticky jeezus

I had looked and all that was there was:

Enkei ES-Tarmac / 17x8.5" / 48mm / 16lbs (nKoan (http://www.neurosybir.net/nkoan/images/new_enkei/IMG_2263_sized.jpg))

They're white and look plastic - not something I'd be willing to do daily driving with: 1) I don't like the looks 2) I bet one pothole and they are toast.

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[CMyLGT]

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/advanRGII2.jpg

Advan RGII, 17x8.5 48mm offset

[CMyLGT]

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/gram57f.jpg

Gram Lights 57f 5x100, 17x8.5, 45mm offset

[CMyLGT]

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/gram57opt.jpg

Gram Lights 57Optimise, 5x100, 17x8.5, 43mm offset

[nKoan]

I had looked and all that was there was:

Enkei ES-Tarmac / 17x8.5" / 48mm / 16lbs (nKoan (http://www.neurosybir.net/nkoan/images/new_enkei/IMG_2263_sized.jpg))

They're white and look plastic - not something I'd be willing to do daily driving with: 1) I don't like the looks 2) I bet one pothole and they are toast.

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I was going to say that my autocross wheels are just the specs you are looking for. But, first off, they are discontinued and replaced by the Enkei RC-T4, which doesn't have a 8.5" width in 5x100.

FWIW, the Enkei MAT technology is surprisingly strong and even though I only race on them, I still drive to and from events and and I've hit quite a few potholes with no issues. But, I agree with what you say about daily driving. I hate having them on my car on the street, even just to-and-from events. I can't imagine driving daily on them.

As others have pointed out, there are options now.

[nKoan]

Also, I believe I was told that you could order the AME Tracer FS-01 in 17x8.5 +45 (or 48).

I only ordered mine in 17x8 because I already had 8.5" Enkei ones for racing, and I didn't feel I needed anything overly aggressive for street driving.

Pic (http://www.neurosybir.net/nkoan/images/TahoeTracers/shot7.jpg)

The Tracers are strong wheels. Again, manufactured by Enkei using their MAT technology. Good stuff there.

[LittleBlueGT]

I would rock these.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/spunautosports/WorkBronze.jpg

17x9 5x100+44 fitment. Actually, I'ld rather get the STi.
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Yummy!

[whitetiger]

gotta make sure the offset is right or you willhave strut clearance issues or will have to roll ther fender on such a wide wheel and tire combo. You look on tirerack.com for wheels for the 04 STI, you will find a few 17x8.5 wheels.

[godwhomismike]

I would rock these.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/spunautosports/WorkBronze.jpg

17x9 5x100+44 fitment. Actually, I'ld rather get the STi.


I just saw a group buy on NAsioc for similar (the same?) wheels - 17x9 5x100. $1299


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[mickeyd2005]

That's where I got the pic.

I love wide deepset rims. Cool wheels but I think they would stick out too far on the LGT.

[nKoan]

I believe the group buy is a custom order.

If you want them, you'll need to get in on the GB.

[godwhomismike]

I believe the group buy is a custom order.

If you want them, you'll need to get in on the GB.

I would jump on them real fast if I was considering a WRX hatch.

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[EL PAALO]

slipstream is the cheap option:
17x8.5 +48 with 245/40 17 bfg kdw2 (a wide tire for the size)
rolls definitely needed in back.
rubs fender inboard plastic liner in front at lock.
dropped on swifts.

http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134312-2/slip.jpg
http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134316-2/slip2.jpg
http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134319-2/slip3.jpg
http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134325-2/slip5.jpg

[NewLegGT67]

slipstream is the cheap option:
17x8.5 +48 with 245/40 17 bfg kdw2 (a wide tire for the size)
rolls definitely needed in back.
rubs fender inboard plastic liner in front at lock.
dropped on swifts.

http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134312-2/slip.jpg
http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134316-2/slip2.jpg
http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134319-2/slip3.jpg
http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134325-2/slip5.jpg

EL PAALO, your wagon is hot. I definitely think a nice wide rim/tire combo looks even better on a wagon. Something about how it balances the overall look of the wagon with the right drop.

[abakja1]

http://i17.tinypic.com/6f9yxs9.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/6cxgf89.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/4mmfhhk.jpg

I dont know about you guys,..but I got a good deal on 04' Gold STI rims and tires (my 2nd set but being gold this time) and I think for a DD, its a better fit for me.
The Advans 8.5 width stuck like crazy, but were steamrollers and sounded like a 4x4 truck in the cabin. Just made a lot of road noise and slower steering response with the Kumho MX 245/40/17's,.

[NewLegGT67]

I would rock these.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/spunautosports/WorkBronze.jpg

17x9 5x100+44 fitment. Actually, I'ld rather get the STi.

One of favorite rims.:wub:

It doesn't matter how many posts mike has. He will always be the noob.

[V4LG7]

http://carpron.com/multisite/d/134325-2/slip5.jpg

:wub: I always loved the slips.