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[rvshark]

Hey guys,

Just thinking about getting new rims for my 06 RS.

Whats the appropriate/recommended size for this car?

I was thinking on getting 18" but not sure about the wide. can I put 8 or 8.5? I was looking that most impreza rims are 7.5 but I was wondering if i can go a bit wider.

Thanks very much.

Thinking of getting these ones: http://cgi.ebay.com/...s#ht_2656wt_840

Would they fit without having to do any modifications?

[aekOne]

18 x 8 should be fine on your car provided you go the correct offset. depending on if your cars lowered or how low it is, you'll probably need to have your guards rolled as they may scrub a bit though. 19 x 8.5 will probably require coilovers so you don't foul the struts and definitely would require your guards rolled

[rvshark]

I think I'll go 18x8..

Any rims recommendations?

Thanks for your reply

[alexGT]

18x8 will be fine as long as the offset is >50

otherwise you will scrub, 225/40/18 is the tyre size you should be pricing.

[Alex]

18x8 will be fine as long as the offset is >50

otherwise you will scrub, 225/40/18 is the tyre size you should be pricing.

Truth.

Although I think you'd really struggle with finding any rim that's eight inches wide, and over fifty on offset.

In fact, I'd almost put money on the fact that you won't find wheels like this.

[aekOne]

my SSR Type C's where 18 x 8 +51 offset

[Ben_20EJT]

my SSR Type C's where 18 x 8 +51 offset

beat me to it, i was about to post up about my old wheels/ ur old wheels.

[Alex]

So what was with the spacers then?

[aekOne]

they fouled on the rear struts in the gen 2 wagon. they don't foul on an impreza (GD+), Liberty (gen 3 or later), Forester, or with coilovers. anyway that's neither here nor there really, my original answer to your question remains, my SSR type C's were 18 x 8 +51 offset as asked

[Alex]

You said they'd be fine.

Using a spacer would indicate that they're not fine (hence the strut rubbing!)

And that the offset is no longer +51mm with spacers

[aekOne]

I still say they'll be fine.

The OP has a MY06 Impreza (not a gen 2 legacy wagon). Those wheels fit GD impreza without spacers (no scrubbing!)

And the offset remains +51mm as they'd be run without spacers

[rvshark]

Hello guys,

I have decided to get 18 x 7.5, hence like someone said before its really hard to find 18x8 (good looking ones)...

I am looking at these rims: http://cgi.ebay.com/...2#ht_2656wt_840

With a set of 225/40/18 92W FALKEN ZE-912 TYRES.

In your opinion guys, do you think this combination will look good on my MY06 RS without any modification? I might take into account lowering the car... If my budget allows it.

Thanks!

[Alex]

Rims are good. Always buy the best you can buy. Enkeis are the ducks nuts IMHO.

Tyres: Go for Kumho KU31.

[Marv]

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[rvshark]

Rims are good. Always buy the best you can buy. Enkeis are the ducks nuts IMHO.

Tyres: Go for Kumho KU31.

Thanks for the advise, Ill go for Khumo KU31

So, the wheels will look good on the car? Or will I need to lower it a bit?

thanks

[rvshark]

Rims are good. Always buy the best you can buy. Enkeis are the ducks nuts IMHO.

Tyres: Go for Kumho KU31.

Found these on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/...9#ht_2822wt_905, are these the ones you are talking about?

If these are the ones, Im going the get them now because they are at a very good price.

Thanks!

[aekOne]

that's a great price!