going to 17"
Initial_D
07-04-2004, 08:11 PM
Hi
I have an impreza 2004 with 15” stock wheels and I’m planning now to go 17”. I’d like to know if this would damage my car :uhoh:
one of my friends told me that it would ??
what you guys think :sly: ??
I have an impreza 2004 with 15” stock wheels and I’m planning now to go 17”. I’d like to know if this would damage my car :uhoh:
one of my friends told me that it would ??
what you guys think :sly: ??
freakray
07-04-2004, 08:23 PM
I think your friend knows nothing about cars.
As long as you maintain the correct hub offset and obviously the 110-5 bolt pattern, you won't hurt anything.
As long as you maintain the correct hub offset and obviously the 110-5 bolt pattern, you won't hurt anything.
Initial_D
07-06-2004, 08:57 AM
:) so u think it won't damage anything , thats really sounds good
but how can I know the hub offset ??
but how can I know the hub offset ??
ragnarok720
07-06-2004, 09:23 AM
17" rims wont hurt anything. Arent all imprezas 2002 and up 16" rims anyways?
freakray
07-06-2004, 10:06 AM
:) so u think it won't damage anything , thats really sounds good
but how can I know the hub offset ??
The hub offset is marked on the inside of the factory rim, take the wheel off and it has the offset marked on the inner side.
but how can I know the hub offset ??
The hub offset is marked on the inside of the factory rim, take the wheel off and it has the offset marked on the inner side.
Initial_D
07-06-2004, 11:08 AM
thanks man ^_^
LjasonL
07-06-2004, 01:00 PM
17" rims wont hurt anything. Arent all imprezas 2002 and up 16" rims anyways?
Some cheaper models get crappy 15' steel wheels with hubcaps, like my car for example :(
Some cheaper models get crappy 15' steel wheels with hubcaps, like my car for example :(
Interlude
07-07-2004, 01:58 AM
The only way you can damage the car is if the tires rub the inner fender or fender lining. Rubbing only occurs if you are lowered and pick the wrong tire size or wheel offset. Just do some research and pick the correct size tires and the the right rims and you should be fine. :sunglasse
speedphreak
08-08-2004, 10:43 AM
first your friends an idiot and shouldnt get behind the wheel of a car. 17's arent going to damage your car by any means. I have 17 rota attack's...have had em for as long as Ive owned the car and I drive it hard all the time and I have had no issues at all. and the car has just under 30,000 miles on it. if that matters
scottb2004
08-08-2004, 11:18 AM
i have 18's on my WRX and it doesn't "hurt" the car. it slows it down a bit because of the weight. what i lost in 0-60 speed i gained in handling and with 17's you will also gain a bit better handling as well, depending on what width of rim you get and what size tires you put on there. and i thought the offset was 5x100.
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