2002 Subaru Impreza Wheel Offset

ET38–ET65 (9 configs)

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET38–ET65 (9 configs)
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.27–6.11 in (23 configs)
Bolt pattern: 5×100
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5i · H4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET55	5.42 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · H4, Petrol	7x17	6.5x17	ET55	5.67 in	215/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.6i · 1.6L, H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/65R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.6i · 1.6L, H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.6i · 1.6L, H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	205/55R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.6i · 1.6L, H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	5x15	—	ET50	4.47 in	215/70R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	5x15	—	ET55	4.67 in	215/55R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET42	5.40 in	195/40R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	8x16	—	ET38	5.50 in	225/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	6x13	—	ET50	4.97 in	175/80R13	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	5x13	—	ET65	5.06 in	205/80R13	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x16	—	ET60	5.11 in	175/60R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x15	—	ET55	4.92 in	205/45R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5x14	—	ET65	5.06 in	195/60R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x13	—	ET50	4.72 in	175/70R13	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5x14	—	ET45	4.27 in	215/60R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x17	—	ET55	4.92 in	175/55R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	6x13	—	ET50	4.97 in	155/60R13	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	4.5x14	—	ET65	4.81 in	205/60R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET65	6.06 in	205/60R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	6x17	—	ET55	5.17 in	215/55R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	5.5x16	—	ET65	5.31 in	185/60R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	5.5x15	—	ET60	5.11 in	215/65R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	5.5x17	—	ET52	4.80 in	195/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET38	5.00 in	225/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	5x14	—	ET65	5.06 in	185/50R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	7x15	—	ET50	5.47 in	215/55R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	5.5x15	—	ET42	4.40 in	225/50R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET48	5.39 in	195/45R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GGA) · H4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET45	5.02 in	215/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GGA) · H4, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET60	6.11 in	235/35R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

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Real-World 2002 Subaru Impreza 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:

17-inch — 18 documented builds
18-inch — 17 documented builds

35 documented builds.

Diameter

Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid-V

Front: 17×9 ET42 · 245/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota DPT

Front: 17×9 ET42 · 245/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid-V

Front: 17×9 ET42
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN-R

Front: 18×10 ET30 · 285/30R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 82.2 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 32.2 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +4.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 17×9 ET42 · 245/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 17×9 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 64.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 24.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×10 ET35 · 285/30R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 77.2 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 37.2 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +4.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 17×9 ET42
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota PF45S

Front: 18×8.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 45.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 17×9 ET42 · 255/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 17×8 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 51.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 17×9 ET42 · 235/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×5.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 57.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

View full build on Modified1

More specs for the 2002 Subaru Impreza

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.