TRSCobra Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Does anyone know if 2011 WRX wheels are still 5x100? If so, I wonder how they'd look on our cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Just found the answer to my question on WRXtuners.com: The 2011 WRX use 17x8 wheels weighing 22 lbs with a 5x100 bolt pattern and +53 offset. The tires are Dunlop SP Sport 01 Summer Tires 235/45/17 Now I really want to see how they'll look on our cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I found a set fairly close to me around Christmas. I almost pulled the trigger but I bought a 16G instead. The guy wanted $700 for the set in perfect condition. If I actually needed wheels, I would have bought them. I think they would look great on a Legacy. My only real concern was the offset being 53 on an 8" wheel. I have 8" wide wheels with a 45 offset and the tires are pretty close to the strut housing. The newer (2011 up) WRX's are a little wider in the wheel wells I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Anything further on whether these fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Anything further on whether these fit? I spoke with a friend at a local Subaru dealership. We may try to fit one up to see this weekend. Again, my concern is the offset as it pertains to the strut tower. I am sure the fender clearance is fine. I will let you know what the outcome is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 the only subarus that currently use 5x114 in the US are the STI and the Tribecca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 the only subarus that currently use 5x114 in the US are the STI and the Tribecca. Thank you. We are referring to the wheel offset not the bolt pattern. The 2011 WRX wheel is a 5x100 bolt pattern. My concern is that the 2011 WRX wheel will be too close to the strut housing because of the 53 wheel offset combined with 8" width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I spoke with a friend at a local Subaru dealership. We may try to fit one up to see this weekend. Again, my concern is the offset as it pertains to the strut tower. I am sure the fender clearance is fine. I will let you know what the outcome is. Pics would be greatly appreciated, expecially of the stance of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroMan Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Did they fit??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I am having some engine trouble and I am not driving my car right now...so I did not get a chance to fit these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Any updates here? Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05gtlimited300 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 like KCwagon said, the inside clearence will be reduced because of the offset. It would be interesting to see a set on the legacy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I know there will be reduced clearance. I'm just wondering if they'll rub If you hit a bump or anything. If the wheels were just a bit lighter I'd for sure pick them up just to try, but 22lbs is a little on the heavy side :-(. I'm trying to decide if I want to get a set of these or spend more for something lighter. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 You can make up the reduced clearance and give a bit better stance by using some thin wheel spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbykemike Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 wheel calc shows 11mm less clearance inside & 15mm more rim towards outside , i am also wondering if these will work ok . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Just passing through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm tempted to flag down the next 2011 WRX and see if he'll let me try them on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbdjaro Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I pulled into work yesterday to see that someone had just bought a brand new '11 WRX. I parked next to it and was seriously tempted to grab a jack from the shop and just go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidaznmunkey Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2139475 somebody snag em and tell us how it looks!~!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavoni8297 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I saw a set on a new WRX and thought they would look sweet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 would running wheel spacers be a bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 WRX wheels should fit. OEM spec.b wheels are 18x7.5 +55 that can run 225/45/18 tires without rubbing. 2 less offset and .5" wider wheel isn't much. I never got rubbing on the inside strut until I went with 18x9 +35 wheels and 245/40/18 tires, and that was only after a fresh coilover install before I could adjust the height to make it level at all 4 corners. Spacers are not recommended for high speed performance use, but people do use them to clear brembos for daily driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroMan Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 WRX wheels should fit. OEM spec.b wheels are 18x7.5 +55 that can run 225/45/18 tires without rubbing. 2 less offset and .5" wider wheel isn't much. I'm pretty sure the spec b wheels I have in the garage are 18x7's. Data from: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#impreza wrx 2011 WRX, Premium - 235/45 R 17 94W; WRX, WRX Premium - 17x8jj, offset 53 (2.09), P.C.D 100 (3.94), gunmetal gray 15 spoke alloy 2010 WRX, Premium - 225/45 R 17 91W Summer Performance tire (not all season) WRX, 2.5GT, WRX Premium - 17x7jj, offset 55 (2.17), P.C.D 100 (3.94), Spec B (all years) spec.B- 18x7jj alloy, offset 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad rex Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Looking for the same info, I have a line on some '11 wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 ^^^ Put them on and take pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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