They're 18". How big do they need to be???

It's not about the size of the rim. It's about the clearance between the spokes and the hub

Oh, ok. What about spacers??? (Bad move?)

Bad move.

A lot of those bling wheels dont have the right offset to clear Brembos, but most of the Jap race rims have the offset cos people fit big brakes to "race" cars anyway..

Spacers are illegal. You crash the car and odds are it will void your insurance.

Its the offset of the rims that dictate whether they clear the brakes
was it +53 for brembos?

Really depends on the manufacturer but plus 52 in Volk LE will clear buy about 2mm...

I know the guy with the ce28Ns on that rexnet link bought the 18x7.5" with +50 offset and they clear...even though the size chart says it doesn't. That is one bad thing about the te37s compared to the ce28Ns...if you want em to clear the brembos the recommended offset is in the +30's and they stick out like testicles

I took the cheep option for wheels for my 06 but the look fine, just need to drop the car a bit.. (ROH Boost R)

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how about these : enkei lx-m chrome finish

part no. size offset bolt pattern bore dia.
402-885-6520CP 18'' x 8.5 20 5 x 114.3/120 72.62
402-885-9020CP 20 5 x 115 75
402-885-1220CP 20 5 x 120 74.15
402-885-1238CP 38 5 x 120 72.62
402-885-6538CP 18 5 x 114.3 72.62
402-885-4438CP 38 5 x 112 72.62
402-885-9038CP 38 5 x 115 72.62
402-885-3138CP 38 5 x 108 72.62

hey al..

i got a set of works bronze 18 x 8.5 53 offset(i think) in delivery now for my black 05 sti.. it will be on g4's by then.. will come to work and show ya!

dave