2008 Subaru Impreza Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: Multiple — see configurations
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	6.5x16	7x17	ET55	5.42 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · H4, Petrol	7.5x17	7x17	ET50 / ET55	5.72 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.5i · H4, Petrol	8x18	7x17	ET48 / ET55	5.89 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i · 1.5L, H4, Petrol	6x15	7x17	ET48 / ET55	4.89 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i · 1.5L, H4, Petrol	6.5x16	7x17	ET55	5.42 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i · 1.5L, H4, Petrol	7x17	7x17	ET55	5.67 in	215/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i · 1.5L, H4, Petrol	7.5x18	7x17	ET48 / ET55	5.64 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0TD · H4, Diesel	6.5x16	—	ET65	5.81 in	195/45R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0TD · H4, Diesel	7.5x16	—	ET45	5.52 in	205/50R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0TD · H4, Diesel	7.5x16	—	ET65	6.31 in	235/45R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0TD · H4, Diesel	6.5x18	—	ET53	5.34 in	205/30R18	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	5.5x16	—	ET55	4.92 in	225/45R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET58	5.78 in	195/75R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	7x18	—	ET45	5.27 in	195/60R18	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	7x18	—	ET60	5.86 in	205/55R18	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET43	4.94 in	205/40R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x16	—	ET53	4.84 in	205/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x17	—	ET55	4.92 in	185/55R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH2) · H4, Petrol	5.5x18	—	ET65	5.31 in	195/50R18	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH2) · H4, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET58	6.03 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH3) · H4, Petrol	6.5x14	—	ET53	5.34 in	185/75R14	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH3) · H4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET45	5.27 in	225/65R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH3) · H4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET65	5.81 in	225/60R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
1.5i (DBA-GH3) · H4, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET48	5.64 in	195/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T (DBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	8.5x17	ET45 / ET43	5.02 in	205/65R16 / 205/55R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T (DBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	7x16	8.5x17	ET60 / ET43	5.86 in	215/40R16 / 205/55R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T (DBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	7x19	8.5x17	ET53 / ET43	5.59 in	235/30R19 / 205/55R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	7x15	—	ET45	5.27 in	195/65R15	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET45	5.02 in	185/60R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	8.5x16	—	ET61	6.65 in	215/45R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-GH8) · H4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET43	5.44 in	215/50R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH6) · H4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET60	5.61 in	205/65R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH6) · H4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET45	5.27 in	225/60R17	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH6) · H4, Petrol	8x16	—	ET53	6.09 in	245/35R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH6) · H4, Petrol	8.5x18	—	ET53	6.34 in	245/30R18	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH7) · H4, Petrol	5.5x16	—	ET45	4.52 in	215/55R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH7) · H4, Petrol	6x18	—	ET65	5.56 in	195/40R18	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH7) · H4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET38	5.00 in	245/35R16	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0i (DBA-GH7) · H4, Petrol	7x19	—	ET53	5.59 in	225/50R19	5x100	56.1 mm	M12 x 1.25

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Real-World 2008 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 — 32 documented builds
17-inch — 9 documented builds

Showing 36 of 41 documented builds in this view.

Diameter

Staggered · 17×9.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 17×9.5 ET30 · 225/45R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 75.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 25.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +4" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 18×10 ET30 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 92.2 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 22.2 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +4.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 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 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 55.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×7.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota GR-A

Front: 18×7.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN

Front: 18×9 ET40
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 69.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grid

Front: 18×8.5 ET44 · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 59.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 17.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Verona - M149

Front: 18×9.5 ET44
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 71.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 29.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +4" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN

Front: 18×8.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 55.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SDR

Front: 17×7.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 32.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 18.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET37 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 18×9 ET37 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 72.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota

Front: 18×9 ET35 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET65 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 74.5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14.5 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 2008 Subaru Impreza build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota DPT

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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More specs for the 2008 Subaru Impreza

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