The width of the wheel is one of the key factors in selecting a wheel. Go wider than stock? Stay the same width? Go narrower than stock? These are a few questions that must be asked and answered before selecting a wheel. Not all wheels are available in all sizes.
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235 vs. 255 or 265 on an 8.5 wheel for an Impreza.
Posted by t3h_Clap on December 3rd, 2007
I received a Private Message last night on one of the many forums I frequent and it is a common one. I’ve cropped down the users original question and cleaned up the answer a little. Quote: Originally Posted by p********g whats up man, im due for new tires and im kind of torn whether or [...]
Low Offset Wheels Hurt your Wheel Bearings.
Posted by t3h_Clap on September 24th, 2007
Yes, Low offset wheels hurt your wheel bearings more than stock. the center line of the wheel being further from hub creates more stress than the stock offset. is there “proof” of this? is there some mile marker where your bearings will explode if you run a +30mm offset on a Subaru? No. Are you [...]
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Tags: Bad Bad, Evil, Exploding Wheel Bearings, Hurt Wheel Bearings, Low offset, More Wear 
No Comments »Aggressive STI fitment version 9.5″
Posted by t3h_Clap on August 14th, 2007
Running an Aggressive fitment on an STi isn’t easy but at the same time it isn’t impossible. For autox, track, show, street it is possible to find a wheel and tire combo that will meet the needs you’re looking for. To run a 9.5″ wheel on an Subaru Impreza WRX STi GDB/F you’ll need the [...]
Wheel Diameter Explained
Posted by t3h_Clap on August 5th, 2007
This is the most basic measurement on a wheel. Simply, wheel diameter is the height of the wheel. Late Model vehicles don’t generally see smaller than 14″ and can go as high as 20″ from the factory. Aftermarket wheels generally are going to be larger in diameter than their factory counterparts.
Wheel Offset Explained
Posted by t3h_Clap on August 4th, 2007
Offset alone is useless. The combination of wheel diameter, wheel width, offset and disk/face is needed to know fitment. Offset is the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the hub mounting face. This distance dictates the wheel’s placement within the wheel well. Offsets are described in three different ways, Positive, Zero and Negative.
