2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Wheel Offset

ET51 · ET48 · ET45 · ET53 · ET55 · ET52

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET51 · ET48 · ET45 · ET53 · ET55 · ET52
Wheel size: 8x17 · 8.5x18 · 9x19 · 8.5x19
Backspacing: 6.01 in · 6.14 in · 6.27 in · 6.09 in · 6.42 in · 6.30 in · 6.39 in
Bolt pattern: 5×100, 5×114.3
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Tire size: 235/45R17 · 245/40R18 · 255/30R19 · 245/35R19

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0T · H4, Petrol	8x17	9x19	ET51 / ET45	6.01 in	235/45R17 / 255/30R19	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T · H4, Petrol	8.5x18	9x19	ET48 / ET45	6.14 in	245/40R18 / 255/30R19	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5T · 2.5L, H4, Petrol	8x17	8.5x19	ET53 / ET48	6.09 in	235/45R17 / 245/35R19	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5T · 2.5L, H4, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x19	ET48	6.14 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T (CBA-GRB) · H4, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x19	ET55 / ET52	6.42 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x114.3	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T (CBA-GVB) · H4, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x19	ET55 / ET52	6.42 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x114.3	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5T (CBA-GRF) · H4, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x19	ET55 / ET52	6.42 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x114.3	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5T (CBA-GVF) · H4, Petrol	8.5x18	8.5x19	ET55 / ET52	6.42 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x114.3	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

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Real-World 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 11 documented builds

11 documented builds.

Diameter

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×9.5 ET38 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota RT5

Front: 18×10 ET30 · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 37.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota G-Force

Front: 18×9 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 19.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 18×9.5 ET35 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 25.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk SE37

Front: 18×9.5 ET40 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 20.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 18×9.5 ET38
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN-R

Front: 18×10 · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota P1R

Front: 18×? · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 18×9.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×9.5 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 18×10 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN

Front: 18×10
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 18×9.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Torque

Front: 18×9.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.