going to 17"

[Initial_D]

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
one of my friends told me that it would ??
what you guys think ??

[freakray]

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.

[Initial_D]

so u think it won't damage anything , thats really sounds good
but how can I know the hub offset ??

[ragnarok720]

17" rims wont hurt anything. Arent all imprezas 2002 and up 16" rims anyways?

[freakray]

Originally Posted by Initial_D

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.

[Initial_D]

thanks man ^_^

[LjasonL]

Originally Posted by ragnarok720

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

[Interlude]

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.

[speedphreak]

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]

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.