18×9.5 ET38 Wheels on a 2006 Subaru Impreza

Evidence summary

• Documented builds using 18×9.5: 11
• Documented builds specifically using 18×9.5 ET38: 3
• Axle context: 0 square · 3 staggered · 3 front-only · 0 rear-only · 0 both axles

3 documented 2006 Subaru Impreza builds in our database use 18×9.5 ET38 wheels. This is observed use — not a fit confirmation.

Compared with OEM

Aftermarket: 18×9.5 ET38

Compared with the OEM 18×7.5 ET53 configuration.

Width: +2 in

Outer edge 40.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)

Inner edge 10.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)

Geometry is deterministic vs the named OEM baseline. It does not mean the setup fits or will clear.

Tires documented with 18×9.5 ET38

• 265/35R18 — 1 build

• 265/35R18: +5.8% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.

Documented tire pairings are not tire recommendations.

Suspension, rubbing, fender, and spacers

Suspension on documented builds

• Not recorded — 3

Reported rubbing

• Rubbing reported: 0
• No rubbing reported: 0
• Not recorded: 3

Fender modifications

• Rolled: 0
• Pulled: 0
• No trimming recorded: 0
• Other trimming label: 0
• Not recorded: 3

Spacer data was not recorded on these exact builds.

Counts are descriptive evidence only — not probabilities or clearance guarantees.

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Related specs

• Bolt pattern: 5x100
• Center bore: 56.1 mm
• Thread: M12 x 1.25
• All documented 18×9.5 offsets for this year
• 2006 Subaru Impreza OEM wheel fitment

Size and offset evidence does not replace bolt pattern, hub bore, or thread requirements.