ERLoft Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd seen these a while ago and had a helluva time finding them in the process of compiling my list of mods to do when I get my 07 Spec.B. They list they're for the Legacy GT, so I just want to make sure they'll work. http://www.fastwrx.com/wrxstibrbrfo.html I know there's clearance issues on the regular Legacy GT wheels, but can anyone comment on the 18" Spec.B wheels? Thanks! 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd seen these a while ago and had a helluva time finding them in the process of compiling my list of mods to do when I get my 07 Spec.B. They list they're for the Legacy GT, so I just want to make sure they'll work. http://www.fastwrx.com/wrxstibrbrfo.html I know there's clearance issues on the regular Legacy GT wheels, but can anyone comment on the 18" Spec.B wheels? Thanks! SpecB wheels will not clear front Brembo's. but the rears shouldn't be an issue. As for actual Brembo fitment to the R180 equipped '07, I don't know. Did Subaru use beefier axles, hubs. Or just the R180 diff itself was changed? Being that it is using the identical rear brake setup as an LGT, my guess is you should be able to bolt-on the LGT kit. With the normal grinding, and removal of the dustshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Will the 18" Spec.B wheels clear with a small (no more than 5mm) spacer? 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Will the 18" Spec.B wheels clear with a small (no more than 5mm) spacer? Doubtful. More than likely would need 10-12mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yikes! How about a 7 1/2" wheel on a 48mm offset? I'm pretty sure those will clear on the STi. Is it any different with the Legacy? Meaning is the mounting point of the brakes somehow a bit further inboard than the STi, or is the clearance difference based on a wider wheel with more offset? 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 If you follow the Sti wheel fitment list, you should not have any issues. It does have to do with offset & wheel width, but also spoke design. The Sti Brembo is a cast caliper, and hence thicker than a typical billet or forged piece. I run Rota Torques in 17x8 48mm offset. I also had 17x7.5 SDR's, also with the 48mm offset. No spacers needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Ok, thanks much for the info! I'll have to check SubyDude's website to see about some new Rotas... Also, Edmundu, what tire size are you running on your Torques? Any rubbing issues? Thanks! 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 225/45/17 and no rubbing issues at all. Also am lowered on Ion's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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