2003 Subaru Impreza Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET55 · ET52 · ET48 · ET50
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5×100
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.25
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	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET52	5.30 in	205/50R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET48	5.39 in	215/45R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GD3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	175/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GD3) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GD3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GD3) · H4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	175/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG2) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET50	5.22 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	175/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (LA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET50	5.22 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	175/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5 (TA-GG3) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET50	5.22 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (LA-GD2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	175/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (LA-GD2) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (LA-GD2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/70R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (LA-GD2) · H4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET52	5.30 in	205/50R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GD9) · H4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET48	5.39 in	215/45R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/60R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET55	5.17 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET52	5.30 in	205/50R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GG9) · H4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET48	5.39 in	215/45R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GGA) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0 (TA-GGA) · H4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET55	5.67 in	215/45R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2003 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:

18-inch — 54 documented builds
17-inch — 38 documented builds

Showing 36 of 92 documented builds in this view.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota DPT

Front: 18×9.5 ET35 · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 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
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 17×9 ET42 · 225/45R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 38.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×8.5 ET44
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 30 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN-R

Front: 18×10 ET30
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 63.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×9.5 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 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
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 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 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 38.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza 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 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 48.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota G-Force

Front: 18×8.5 ET48 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 26 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 17×9 ET30 · 225/45R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 50.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota D-Force

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

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 46.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota G-Force

Front: 18×9 ET35 · 215/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 45.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×8.5 ET44
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 30 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2003 Subaru Impreza

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