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Old 11-01-2012, 12:01 PM
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Default Rim offset question for the GC8 guys

Guys I have the option of 17" rims with a +55 offset or a +48 offset (I am pretty sure the stock wheels for a VI Sti are +53)
I was wondering what you guys think would look better and if either would have any clearance issues with the stock 4 pots?

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Pretty certain if you're lowering the offset, you're moving the rim away from the caliper. This is always somewhat dependant on the design of the spokes etc, however I would make a guesstimate to say the +55's won't clear, and the +48's will (Going on the assumption the stock rims are +53)

On most WRX's the stock offset is pretty close to the calipers afaik.

Someone correct me if I am wrong here ..
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Go the +48, the +55 will look ghey.
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My track rims are +48 and fit fine over the 4pots.
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On this topic, does anyone have a picture of how a 17x7.5 +50 sits on a GC8?

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On this topic, does anyone have a picture of how a 17x7.5 +50 sits on a GC8?

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http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/646498-post2412.html

Close, they are 17 x 8 +53
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