blackturboblack Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 'sup, fam. It's becoming clear that I'm going to need new rims in order to install big brakes to stop this missle (stg 4 soon). It's a DD and I'm not looking for flash and I scrape my rims all the time parking. So, I really need something like stock, but with necessary clearance for big brakes, BBEs or any other kit. Maybe smeone could suggest a combination of kit and rims. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 18" Spec B wheels? Not sure how much caliper will fit in them though. You could just paint your calipers red and call it a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobie2.0 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I believe the AP front bbk fit under our stock 5 spokes 17's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geegeez Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 What size, 17's or 18's? Do you have a budget? If you want to go on the cheap, I would suggest 18x8 Rota Gravels or 17x8 +46 Konig Runaways will clear Brembos I believe, so they should clear "most" BBKs. A used set of 04 STi BBS works as well (for Brembo), that's what I'll be doing for winter. EDIT: Oh yeah and Enkei RPF1 or PF01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The ALT Sek-Tors on special clear BBK's and they are strong and light, but they are 10 spokes so it's not really a stock look... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Go to tirerack and search 2004 WRX STi. Anything listed will clear pretty big brakes. They have $100 rims. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Or get the 04 STI stock BBSs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 I believe the AP front bbk fit under our stock 5 spokes 17's. I'm no so sure. You d/l a template and use it to check clearance. With the wheel off, clearance was there. When I put the rotor part of the template against the rotor with the wheel on, not a chance they fit. Good thing I had it on a lift. I checked it and checked it. Can't take the chance although I've heard there's a few members on here that use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Or get the 04 STI stock BBSs. I've heard the stock '04 STI calipers clear the stock rims (17" 215/45). In another thread I think. Are those all- around? Whre can I find them? After I read that thread, I looked and couldn't find them anywhere, even nasioc. Well, they had some used, but used brakes? Nah. I know the STI are 4 pot and with some SS lines should be just fine, if I could find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 What size, 17's or 18's? Do you have a budget? If you want to go on the cheap, I would suggest 18x8 Rota Gravels or 17x8 +46 Konig Runaways will clear Brembos I believe, so they should clear "most" BBKs. A used set of 04 STi BBS works as well (for Brembo), that's what I'll be doing for winter. EDIT: Oh yeah and Enkei RPF1 or PF01. I have 17" (sorry). My budget is - I don't want to buy wheels and brakes, but if I gotta, I gotta. Would bigger wheels result in that much better performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobie2.0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Here ya go! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/ap-racing-bbk-132982.html?t=132982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Here ya go! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/ap-racing-bbk-132982.html?t=132982 Thanks, but looks like he has a JDM car and doesn't state year. I don't think my rims look like that. I really need to find the offset of mine for sure. I was in contact with scoobie parts (?) and they were telling me brembos fit! What? No way with a +53 offset. What I do know is I'm not going to order a set and go through all the work to find the OEM rims don't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 No, my rims have 6 spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobie2.0 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Ya theres no way sti brembos would fit assuming you have the oem wheels. The 6 spokes you mention are probably the 08-09 ones then. I'm not sure if the specs are the same as the 05-07 5 spokes plus its a different wheel design. The 5 spokes have a generous brake clearance with their design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ya theres no way sti brembos would fit assuming you have the oem wheels. The 6 spokes you mention are probably the 08-09 ones then. I'm not sure if the specs are the same as the 05-07 5 spokes plus its a different wheel design. The 5 spokes have a generous brake clearance with their design. That's right. I have a 2008 LGT, [ltd. if that matters]. I can't help feeling that somewhere on here I read my offset was +53. When I talked to that guy and he told me ANYTHING should fit under that offset, I said "you do know the higher the offset, the shallower the clearance"? He said he'd get back to me. waiting...waiting...waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTurabus Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Getting ready to put these back up for sale: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-va-dunlop-wintersport-3d-tires-225-40-18-rota-155759.html?t=155759 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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