Gen5Miles wrote:trruuuuue okay, so theyre 48mm offset i just checked, (Enkei STI Alloy Wheel (Charcoal 17x7.5) maybe if i lowered the car a bit id prefer the look of it? those sti springs lower slightly dont they?
Thought it might have been more positive in offset! At +35mm, the outside of the rim is basically in line with the fenders, which most people prefer the look of. Any further out and it will scrub.
Lowering definitely helps looks of the car and fills some of the wheel arch gap above the wheels. You get the added bonus of less body roll and improved cornering performance as well.
I personally don't prefer the sti springs as they only reduce height by 15mm, but they do improve performance with stiffer spring rate. Most other aftermarket springs will be 25-30mm drop. Common choices are lovells, kings, H&R, whiteline etc. Just be aware that lowered springs typically wear out the OEM bilstein shocks quicker over time, as they are not designed for the lower height and higher spring rate. This is a common trade off though if you're trying to keep the cost low.
It's not a bad option to go the lowering route first. It will be cheaper than a new set of wheels and tyres, especially if you can do the install yourself