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Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:33 am
by Cassone
Hi Guys

Considering replacing rims when the tread runs out in about 10000k. The stock 17s seem to be sending road noise through the inside of the car although i have uped the profile of the tyres from the stock set. Whether or not thats just how it is I dont know but im a bit over it.

Considering buying these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18x8-LENSO-PDX-suit-SUBARU-WRX-STI-LIBERTY-IMPREZA-5-100-38-/251133677484?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5899453563280746669%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D251133677484%26
question is what do you guys think? wat are the max offsets I can have with 18's depending on width x 7.5 or 8 or 8.5? will lower about 2/2.5inch but not looking at rolling guards or anything like that.

was looking for a rim with 6 spoke in gun metal grey/bronze with a chrome lip/dish if anyone has suggestions also...

Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:44 am
by Joshy
Cassone wrote:Hi Guys

Considering replacing rims when the tread runs out in about 10000k. The stock 17s seem to be sending road noise through the inside of the car although i have uped the profile of the tyres from the stock set. Whether or not thats just how it is I dont know but im a bit over it.

Considering buying these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18x8-LENSO-PDX-suit-SUBARU-WRX-STI-LIBERTY-IMPREZA-5-100-38-/251133677484?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5899453563280746669%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D251133677484%26
question is what do you guys think? wat are the max offsets I can have with 18's depending on width x 7.5 or 8 or 8.5? will lower about 2/2.5inch but not looking at rolling guards or anything like that.

was looking for a rim with 6 spoke in gun metal grey/bronze with a chrome lip/dish if anyone has suggestions also...


Hey champ,

Massive thread of all our pics can be found here: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5633

Couldn't find a pic of those rims to give you a demo :P

Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:35 am
by wogboy_9000
Get some spec b wheels. Under 1K wheels and tyres and they make a huge difference!

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Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:48 pm
by Cassone
thanks Joshy would the +38 offset on 18x8 be ok to fit the guards once lowered?

Wogboy no offence but i actually dislike the spec b wheels n its not the look im after

Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:02 pm
by seanmau5
You would probably need to at least roll the guards.. In saying that there is more experience people that may think otherwise

Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:22 pm
by cruisn
Cassone wrote:i actually dislike the spec b wheels n its not the look im after


+11ty.

Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:21 am
by wogboy_9000
cruisn wrote:
Cassone wrote:i actually dislike the spec b wheels n its not the look im after


+11ty.


Spec B's are ballin'. How dare u! :o

Re: Rim Suggestions for 09 Gen4 2.5i

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:19 pm
by NRV155
Hey i was also looking at the lensos. I can get them for $700 using my current tyres. Not sure how they would look on the car but they are fairly cheap and really light weight. I would really prefer the STI rims though or something similar 10 spoke rims.