So, what's the stock offset?
 

Has it been revealed? I did a search, I promise... :)

I want my aftermarkets to be as light as possible and to adhere as much as possible to the OEM geometry.

I have a spec sheet from Toyota Finland that says 7x17 ET48.

Scooby said this yesterday:

Im pretty sure its +48. Ive never seen that +53 before.

It is +48

It is the same wheel as a 2012 Impreza limited with a 17's...only the BRZ's are painted and have a machined face....unless its a drastic change from the normal Subaru Fitment..It should be 53..
someone REALLY needs to take a wheel off and shoot a pic of the backside of the spokes... the answer will become apparent..:)


Bill

If we dont have an exact number by Monday or Tuesday, Ill gladly pull off one of the wheels to check.

look familiar??? :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6...156d3458_z.jpg

http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/...de-450x337.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/347294...wheels.JPG.jpg

http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...013_scion_frs/
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...k+wheel+offset
http://frsworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=25

per these sources, and mentioned throughout the forum, its 17x7 +48

And those wheel look similar but, I guess Im having a hard time saying they are the same, besides the machined/silver, black color scheme.

Im not trying to sound rude or anything, so if I come off that way, I apologize.

'12 Impreza wheels are also +48.

no....your good...:)...its stamped on the backside of the wheel......If I am wrong..then I truly apologize....I am basing my info off the Impreza wheel..

:)

Bill

ummm don't think so...sorry..:)..

according to the Subaru Parts Catalog...they are 53...


Bill

I generally trust info from this guy.

ahhhh yes.... Ok then...I was wrong...sorry Everybody..:) Cars 101 is the MAN...guess when I looked it up I was looking at the WRX one...my bad..:/...Ok sooo 48 it is..:)...thanks..:)

Bill..(hangs head in shame)..;)

definitly something important to clarify, good thread..

Don't feel bad. I was convinced they we're the same wheels a couple months ago, too, until one day I took a closer look. But, it would make sense to is the same wheel casting for cost savings reasons. So, I'm baffled why they would make a different wheel that looks so similar and be the same dimensions.

Understand...Subaru's are like Tinker Toys...they do everything for a reason..on my 99 Wagon I have parts ranging from 1999-2009 on it.. meaning that they can use as many parts as possible for different vehicles..for instance... if you ever want to upgrade the brakes on the BRZ...you can use STi components (calipers, 04STi rotors, and 08 plus stainless lines)...Another instance would be the rear sway bar...Stk on the BRZ is 14mm...if you wanted a minor upgrade...a o8 plus WRX uses a 16mm...and the STi uses a 19mm...they are all the same bends..:)

Thanks for Clarifying ..Joe definitely is the man..I use his site for alot of things...:)

Bill (Feels better now..;) ..)

The brakes have been discussed elsewhere and due to the reverse mounting of the BRZ's brakes, and the differential piston bores and bleed location of the Brembos, the consensus seems that it is a no-go.

I understand....but they 'could' work if someone wanted them to.. meaning they bolt on...might not be optimum....:)..I merely was using it as example..:)

Bill

ok better example...06/07 WRX 4 pots..they have the same bore pistons..:)...Sorry...getting off subject...I apologize..

Bill

Still reverse mounting though.

But not differential bored, so you just switch L->R and R->L.

For 100% the official answer is....

17 x7" with a 48 offset. I just pulled one off the car and checked.

Thank you sir..:) ...could you measure how much room is between the Front Strut and the wheel...Please..:)..just want to verify fitment of some wheels I have..:)..Thanks

Bill

Ditto on what Bill said. Measurements would rock. Hell if you test fit then that's even better!

Dammit! I thought the stockers were 17x7.5.

http://i.imgur.com/CLUu6.png

Jeff

Good. Now we know.

That looks like Subaru Manuals!! Hook me up!!

Tomorrow is the day I plan to start putting together our "BRZ EXPOSED" post/thread. So I will for sure get some good measurements for the wheel wells. I can tell you this, that there is about 3" more space in the rear for a bigger tire compared to the front. I think the only thing is, what kind of tire selection are customers going to end up with. Staggered or same size on all corners? My initial thought is same all the way around, but who knows. We need to see what happens when we start adding power.

Squared for sure..:) look forward to your post... BTW 245/40/17 ..building for National Level ST* Autocross...17x9 with a 42...


Bill

Toyota/Scion actually.

http://techinfo.toyota.com

It's all there ;).

Jeff

I'd guess they are basically the same books/PDFs?

They're probably very similar, yes, though I am not familiar enough with Subaru's manuals to say for sure. The Scion follows normal Toyota/Scion/Lexus manual formatting.

Jeff

Hey guys! Sorry for reviving an old thread, but I figured this might be a good place to add it. I know the stock offset is 48 (from this thread, thanks!), but I saw a thread that was running some 18" Drag rims that were 35 offset on the front and 38 offset on the back. Do those actually fit on the stock setup, or did they do some sort of change to the suspension? Thanks!

:clap:. A most impressive necro. I think this one might be a record.