8-02GT Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I just got a set of 2011 wrx wheels which are +53 offset was thinking of running some 1/4inch spacers. Do you guys think this would be ok or would I be putting stress on my wheel bearings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 You COULD run a set of 5mm spacers and still be within the range that Subaru sold cars with. But wheel spacers are typically considered bad practice. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1CKED Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 1/4" spacers sound pretty big...although I'm not too sure of the mm to inch conversion. Generally, the forum will tell you that spacers are not a good idea, and to just "get wheels that fit" These wheels are +53 (OLD PICTURES):http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/WickedThird/Lucy20007.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/WickedThird/Lucy20006.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/WickedThird/FrontLip-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 1/4" = 6.35mm [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have heard you would also need extended wheel studs for about any length of spacer you use more than like 3mm. Just a thought, and that may be incorrect, but I had read that somewhere. My other question is can you confirm that these wheels will not rub the strut housing without spacers? I know that was a concern that some people had about running and 8" wide +53 wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-02GT Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have coilovers so I don't think that rubbing on the housing would be a problem. I guess I will try and test fit the wheels and see how they look and go from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad rex Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Any updates on if these rub or not? looking at a set of '11 wheels and tires myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-02GT Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 no rubbing but its close I do have coilovers so I do have a little more space then stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTStage2 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm considering running the 10mm wheel spacers fredbeans offers. I haven't had much experience with wheel spacers so any input would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for the flush look but I love the stock LGT wheels so I don't want to get rid of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I had 9.5 +38, and 8 +53 has 4 mm of difference on the inside so you should be fine (coils, not regular struts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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