GR WRX Wheel & Fitment Guide

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Models Covered in This Guide

2008-2014 GR generation Subaru WRX models. GR Generation WRX STI models click here. All of our GR Gen WRX wheels clear the OEM WRX brakes & OEM WRX STI 4 pot Brembo brakes, as well as a variety of aftermarket BBK’s. See the full list under the brake clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 

 

Bolt Pattern
5x100mm

Center Bore
56.1mm

Lug Seat
60º Conical

 Thread Pitch
M12x1.25mm

 

Available Designs
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The All-Purpose 17" Wheel Fitment

This fitment is ready-to-bolt-on, typically without modifications, and provides a meaningful increase in wheel width over stock. 17” wheels keep weight and tire costs to a minimum, allowing for improved ride quality. The 17x9” ET42 wheels fit nicely under the WRX fenders and give the owner room to play with tire sizes without having to worry about camber or fender work. When it comes to 9” wheels, the ET42 offset keeps the wheel inboard closer to the suspension to give enthusiasts as much outer fender clearance as possible.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x9” ET42
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 255/40-17
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Kumho Ecsta PS31 (460TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW) 
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: 245/40-17
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (500TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Kumho Ecsta PS31 (460TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)   
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
  • Narrowest Alternative: 235/45-17
    • Matches the stock height and gives owner the option to transfer over factory tires if desired
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)

The Aggressive Street / Weekend Warrior 17" Wheel Fitment

This flush wheel fitment has great inner strut clearance and may require a touch of negative camber to clear the fenders. 17” wheels keep weight and tire costs to a minimum, allow for taller tire sidewalls, for those looking for more comfort on the street.

The 17x9” ET35 wheels sit 7mm closer to the fender edge in comparison to the 17x9” ET42 wheels listed under option 1, and in-turn offer 7mm of extra inner suspension clearance. This makes these wheels a great solution for WRX owners who want to run wide tires and avoid the use of spacers. On stock suspension these wheels will typically poke slightly past the fenders, therefore, a small amount of negative camber is recommended.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x9” ET35
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 255/40-17
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Kumho Ecsta PS31 (460TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW) 
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: 245/40-17
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (500TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Kumho Ecsta PS31 (460TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)   
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
  • Narrowest Alternative: 235/45-17
    • Matches the stock height and gives owner the option to transfer over factory tires if desired
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)

The Widest 17" Track/Race Fitment

Perfect for weekend track warriors and hard core racers seeking maximum tire sidewall support. These aggressive wheel specs will require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars.  17” wheels keep weight and tire costs to a minimum, allow for taller tire sidewalls, and will still clear factory Performance Package Brembo brakes.

Aftermarket coilovers with a slimmer silhouette in comparison to the stock struts are required. Not all aftermarket coilovers provide a slim enough silhouette to accommodate 9.5” wheels without the use of spacers, so please contact an APEX product expert if you have any questions. See high-level notes under each tire combination below, or contact one of our Subaru Product Experts by submitting a fitment request form to have a more detailed one-on-one conversation about your track/race car.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x9.5” ET40
    • Popular Fitment 

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 255/40-17
    • Typically a direct fit, but we encourage negative camber to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
    • Notable Availability
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)  
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW)
      • R-Compounds - Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
  • Widest Alternative: 275/40-17
    • Coilovers, fender work, and camber needed to optimize fitment
    • Notable Availability
      • Max Performance Summer - Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW)
      • R-compounds - Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW) 
      • Semi-Slicks - Toyo Proxes RR (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BFGoodrich G-Force R1 S (40TW)

The Aggressive Street / Weekend Warrior 18" Wheel Fitment

This flush wheel fitment has great inner strut clearance and may require a touch of negative camber to clear the fenders. 18” wheels keep fill the wheel arches more and a typically shorter sidewall provides a sharper feel.

The 18x9” ET35 wheels offer a meaningful increase in word This makes these wheels a great solution for WRX owners who want to run wide tires and avoid the use of spacers. On stock suspension these wheels will typically poke slightly past the fenders, therefore, a small amount of negative camber is recommended.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9” ET35
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 255/35-18
    • Shorter sidewall for sharper response 
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS, Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Kumho Ecsta PS31 (460TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW)
  • Taller Alternative: 245/40-18
    • Stock tire size 
    • Notable Availability
      • All-Season - Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (500TW)
      • Ultra High Performance Summer - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Kumho Ecsta PS31 (460TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW), Direzza DZ102 (460TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
      • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)   
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)

The Widest 18" Track/Race Fitment

This 18” fitment is best suited for more hardcore weekend track warriors and competitive club racers looking to maximize grip and overall performance. While the 9.5" wheels aren't very difficult to fit under the front fenders, there are many different tire sizes and compounds that can be used, some of which will require negative camber and fender rolling to prevent rubbing the fenders under suspension compression.

Aftermarket coilovers with a slimmer silhouette in comparison to the stock struts are required. Not all aftermarket coilovers provide a slim enough silhouette to accommodate 9.5” wheels without the use of spacers, so please contact an APEX product expert if you have any questions. See high-level notes under each tire combination below, or contact one of our Subaru Product Experts by submitting a fitment request form to have a more detailed one-on-one conversation about your track/race car.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5” ET40
    • Popular Fitment 

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 265/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit, but we encourage negative camber to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
    • Notable Availability
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW)
      • R-Compounds - Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
      • Slicks - Pirelli DH
  • Wider Alternative: 275/35-18
    • Negative camber is encouraged to prevent rubbing upon suspension compression with wider compounds, and to maximize performance and tire longevity.
    • Fender rolling maybe required.
    • Notable Availability
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW)
      • R-compounds - Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
      • Semi-Slicks - BFGoodrich G-Force R1 S (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
      • Slicks - Pirelli DH
  • Narrower Alternative: 255/35-18
    • Safe setup with little to no work required depending on compound.
    • Notable Availability
      • Extreme Performance Summer - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW)
      • R-compounds - Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW) 
      • Semi-Slicks - Toyo Proxes RR (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW)
      • Slicks - Pirelli DH

Big Brake Kit Clearances
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The following brake setups have been tested and confirmed to clear: 

  • Factory Fluorescent Yellow Brembos - Front 6 piston 340mm / Rear 2 piston 326mm
  • Factory Black Brembos - Front 4 piston 326mm / Rear 2 piston 316mm
  • Brembo 1E4.6002A - GT Front 4 Piston 326x30mm - Fits all EXCEPT 17x9 ET42 EC-7R (needs 2mm spacer)
  • Brembo 1S4.6001A - Monobloc Front 4 Piston 326x30mm - Fits all EXCEPT 17x9 ET42 wheels
  • Brembo 1B1.7008A - GT Front 4 Piston 332x32mm - Fits all 
  • Brembo 1H1.8006A - GT Front 4 Piston 355x32mm - Fits 18" only
  • Brembo 1N3.8012A - GT/GTS/GTR Front 6 Piston 350x34mm - Fits 18" only
  • Brembo 1M1.8039A - GT/GTS/GTR Front 6 Piston 355x32mm - Fits 18" only
  • Brembo 3K2.8037A - Race Systems Front 4 Piston 350x34mm - Fits 17x9 ET35 ARC-8 & 18" Only
  • Brembo 2E4.5002A - GT Rear 2 Piston 316x20mm - Fits all
  • AP Essex 13.01.10125 - CP9660 Front 6 Piston 372x34mm - Fits 18" only
  • AP Essex 13.01.10067 - CP9660 Front 6 Piston 355x32mm - Fits 18" only
  • AP Essex 13.01.10068 - CP9668 Front 6 Piston 355x32mm - Fits 18x9 ET35 EC-7R only
  • Stoptech 83.841.4300.XX - ST-40 Front 4 Piston 328x28mm - Fits all
  • Stoptech 83.841.4700.XX - ST-40 Front 4 Piston 355x32mm - Fits 18" only
  • Stoptech 83.841.002G.XX - ST-22 Rear 2 Piston 345x28mm - Fits all
  • Wilwood 140-12875 - Forged Narrow Superlite 6R Front 6 Piston 355x32mm - Fits 18" only
  • Wilwood 140-12876 - AERO6 Front 6 Pot // 355x32mm - Fits 18" only
  • Wilwood 140-12874 - Forged Narrow Superlite 6R Front 6 Piston 332x32mm - Fits all
  • Wilwood 140-9193 - Dynapro Radial Front 4 Piston 305x20mm - Fits all
  • Wilwood 140-12877 - Forged Narrow Superlite 4R Rear 4 Piston 326x20mm - Fits all

 

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