On factory struts and lowered on pink wagon springs I'm running 18x8.5 48+ offset with 3mm spacers front and rear, meaning 45+ offset . Factory alignment specs at the rear with fender roll. At the front end I run -1.5* camber, 0 toe. Tires are 245/40/18 and I do have extended lugs due to the use of the 3mm spacers. On my other aero I run factory struts and pink wagon springs, 17x8 48+ 235/45/17 tires, -1.25* 0 toe front alignment, factory rear alignment specs, rolled rear fenders. You can run a 9" wide wheel using coilover struts, fender rolling and proper alignment setup, front tires will rub heavily while turning. My 235 tires do not rub while turning lock to lock, my 245 tires do rub while turning lock to lock.

Last edited by Rodman (2020-03-11 21:24:38)

Forgot to mention my car is factory, no changes to the suspension. Im probably keeping it that way. Just looking to upgrade the rims and tires so I guess im just wondering what would work with a factory setup. Looking to get 17x8's, if that will work without rubbing etc. Do I need a specific offset for that?

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i am running the 17x8 WRX rims i think they are +53? minor rubbing when the tires are brand new, goes away after a few hundred miles

there would be a lot more information on the wrx wagon, on subaru forums.

Shanesajda wrote:

I have a saab 92x

You have a WRX wagon, it's all the same challenges.

17x8 will fit it depends on the offset. I have 2011 WRX wheels with 235/45/17 and they are paper thin close to touching the rear struts, closer than I would like.  I think those are 48mm offset.

look for 48+ offset on a 17x8 wheel, it is the most centered offset between the rear struts and fenders.

Shanesajda wrote:

I believe 2011-2014 wrx rims are +53 offset. Thats what im looking to buy, if these tires will fit on this car that is.

You're probably right, the higher offset makes them a very tight fit with a 235 tire. Even that tire is too narrow for an 8" wheel IMO, but they do look good on the car. A 3mm spacer would fit them nicely but that needs longer studs, or a different 8" wheel with a 48mm offset.