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Old 28 June 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Hi all, im looking to buy some wheels for my classic shape Impreza - Its 1997

The wheels for sale are white rota 18 inch alloys.

fitment is 5x114.3

The guy said they were on a subaru at one stage

But the fella needed spacers on the rear to clear calibers

Would this be the same with me

or would these wheels fit ok ?

If they would fit only with spacers - Where would i purcahse these?

I dont want to buy them to be stuck with them if they dont fit

Thanks alot for he help
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Originally Posted by djdeekers
Hi all, im looking to buy some wheels for my classic shape Impreza - Its 1997

The wheels for sale are white rota 18 inch alloys.

fitment is 5x114.3

The guy said they were on a subaru at one stage

But the fella needed spacers on the rear to clear calibers

Would this be the same with me

or would these wheels fit ok ?

If they would fit only with spacers - Where would i purcahse these?

I dont want to buy them to be stuck with them if they dont fit

Thanks alot for he help
As far as I know the STI are 5x114, and WRX are 5x100.
Old 28 June 2011 | 04:02 PM
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I thought Classics were 5x100
Old 28 June 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Doobs Scoob
I thought Classics were 5x100
yep
Old 28 June 2011 | 04:47 PM
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so would the 114.3 not fit my car then
Old 28 June 2011 | 06:28 PM
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no mate
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Yes Classics are 5x100
Old 28 June 2011 | 06:51 PM
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You can buy adaptors from ebay
Old 28 June 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Im running 5x100 on my import, 18inch rotas clear calipers easy
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its not the 5x100 that means it will clear caliper because thats the stud pattern. its the off set or know as et you need to look at but most 18" wheels will clear calipers
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Don't by adapters mate.. Just buy wheels that are meant for your stud pattern, which is 5x100.

If you need them to clear Brembos you need to make sure you get the right ET. Can't actually remember off the top of my head which et mine are!! Not all 18s will clear them.
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if youve got the right et they should clear brembos. i thinkd its et 48 but i might be wrong
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