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You read that right, 100% stock suspension 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi with 9.5″ wheels! Quick background on the car/owner. Ben Wales has had a slew of Subarus over the years. What you see below is a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI aka. Batscubie #5.
17x9.5 +44mm Enkei NT03+M 245/45/17
This STi was recently bought when Ben traded in Batscubie #4 aka. the Wraith. Ben had these 17×9.5 +44mm Enkei NT03+M’s on Batscubie #4 (08 STi) with some 275s. Ben wanted to compete in STU with the 2006 STI so he kept the 9.5 Enkei’s and bought some 245′s.
As many of you know One Lap of America is underway and each day we slowly get more and more updates from the participants and the Motorsports Media.
The car is a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi with a full Zero/Sports goodies and Volk Racing TE37s. Many people inside and outside of the Subaru community are familiar with the car that I’m about to feature (for a 2nd time). Bill Vitale has done it yet again, he sets the bar for Aggressive fitments. The first time Bill set the bar was over 14 Months ago with his 18×9 +29mm Advan RS’s. Bill’s most recent overhaul included more than just fresh wheels and suspension. He decided it was time to go Rotated, a GT30R no less.
9.5 +22mm TE37
Getting an 18×9.5 +22mm TE37 with a 255 to fit on any Subaru takes considerable effort and planning. Bill, as always, was willing to do what it takes to have one of the most aggressive setups on an GD STi.
The great minds at Yokohama have decided to add a new wheel to their already popular line up which is properly named Advan Racing.
I can’t wait to see these wheels on some cars stateside. Some 19×9.5 +45mm RS-D’s would look spectacular on an 08 STi for a mild street setup or some 18×10 +35mm’s slapped on a GD for the aggressive side.
JUN STI Advan RS-D
This new Prodrive wheel looks great, pretty standard design seen from different manufactures with a little Prodrive twist. The sizing is great too. The GR STi has another 18×9.5 with the proper offset! The GD STi (5×114.3 anyway) has some great options too.
Prodrive GC-05K
Who will be first? 
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It’s official Rays has released some new wheels. Some sexy ass wheels. Some 19×9.5′s that will be perfect for the new 2008 and 2009 GRB STi. Onto the pics and sizing!
Volk Racing
VR.G2
New Volk Racing G2
Recently Rays decided to address the growing market of hybrids and Eco friendly automotive junkies.
The Eco Project released a few wheels designed specifically for increasing in fuel economy (doesn’t hurt the looks any either).
Ever wanted to see 18x10s on a stock body Subaru Impreza WRX STi?
I have.
18×10 RPF1s are freaking amazing. The guys over at TopSpeed managed to wedge a set of them along with some 285 tires under the fenders of their red 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
Q: Can I run different Size Tires front and rear on my Subaru Impreza WRX STi or Subaru Legacy SpecB.?
A: NO!
Do not run different Tire Sizes Front and Rear or Side to Side on a Street Driven Subaru. All 4 tires must match.
This includes all models of Impreza, Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, Outback, and Outback Sport with AWD.
Why you ask?
1.) Because Subaru Says so
2.) Because your owners manual says so
if you’re not sure, or don’t believe me go read it.
Not a lot of information out there on the new gramLights 57D wheel except that it doesn’t really come in sizes for Subarus.
And Honestly I don’t care, this wheel looks awesome.
