Enkei 18x8.5 STI wheels with225/40 tyres on NC

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Enkei 18x8.5 STI wheels with225/40 tyres on NC

Postby Patrick Bramston » Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:34 pm

I have been looking around for 18 inch wheels for my NC.. late model Subaru Sti's are 5x114.5 and are about the right width.. the offset is 55 which i assume is about right as they are wider than stock..I don't imagine they will hit the suspension..they also usually come with pretty good tyres from japan..Any one tell me if they with fit before i buy a set...thanks.. patrick
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Re: Enkei 18x8.5 STI wheels with225/40 tyres on NC

Postby Sailor » Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:05 pm

Patrick, fitment is usually 18X8X50 or 18X9X45.
I think you'll struggle to get 8.5 X 55 clear on the inside...without spacers
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Re: Enkei 18x8.5 STI wheels with225/40 tyres on NC

Postby Okibi » Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:03 pm

If you get hold of some STi wheels can I have the centre caps? :mrgreen:
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.
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Re: Enkei 18x8.5 STI wheels with225/40 tyres on NC

Postby Patrick Bramston » Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:30 am

if I do i will..the offset might be a problem..
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Re: Enkei 18x8.5 STI wheels with225/40 tyres on NC

Postby JBT » Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:08 am

Not STI or 18" but have you seen these? http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=71628
Staggered, would fit but painted blue.
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