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striker
05-11-2007, 12:09 AM
How many mm spacers would be needed to clear 4 pots with the 98 BD-GT rims?

Any help would be appreciated.

Huffer
05-12-2007, 09:03 AM
I would never use spacers. I'd get bigger wheels. You'll need at least 17x7 in ET45 for conventional clearance, or a set of RS rims in 16x7 ET55 if you're using the earlier JDM 4pot brakes.

The WRX TR 4 pots won't work IIRC w/ RS wheels.

StatGSR
05-12-2007, 09:36 AM
^the 6 spoke RSs clear the New WRX 4 pots on my friends 02 RS....

rougeben83
05-13-2007, 12:14 AM
I would never use spacers. I'd get bigger wheels. You'll need at least 17x7 in ET45 for conventional clearance, or a set of RS rims in 16x7 ET55 if you're using the earlier JDM 4pot brakes.

The WRX TR 4 pots won't work IIRC w/ RS wheels.

IIRC the 06 wrx 4pots have less clearance issues because the "subaru" logo is just painted on, not casted on like the older brakes.

deadlydave
05-13-2007, 01:23 AM
They look casted in person...maybe just thick paint?

Huffer
05-13-2007, 08:28 PM
Perhaps I have my info backwards!

gsh
05-23-2007, 11:31 AM
Hi,

I have a MY99 Legacy (BH) with the WRX brakes. I currently use the 16" stock rims with 20mm spacers.

I'm going to replace the wheels by 17" rims because I feel the brake force on the steering wheel.

So my recommendation is: if (WRX_brakes) then WRX_rims;

Note: on the left you see my "winter setup": 16" Impreza GT rims. These rims fit also without spacers and work fine, too.