ESR 18x10.5 +22 wheels installed | 2018 WRX

[@Pharowave]

When you mention the fender work & rolling and pulling the fenders, are the front fenders rolled and pulled as well? Wondering if this setup would even be possible with with carbon fenders. I didn’t catch the fender modifications for the front. I definitely agree with the look of 10.5 depth vs 9.5 looking properly aggressive. Appreciate all the info in the video

[@TheShaddix]

front and rear rolled and pulled. Lots of trimming on plastic bits too. For carbon fibers it is extremely easy to achieve clearance just by trimming the lip with a dremel and sanding it smooth. Metal is much harder to work with. Dm me on IG if you need help figuring this out

[@Pharowave]

Hey, thanks for the response, I hadn’t considered trimming the fenders

[@surfjujitsu2456]

Do you notice anything different with the performance of the vehicle?

[@donuts2121]

now we basically have the same wheel setup haha. btw im the guy with the brz you met at Oreilly's. CAR LOOKS CLEAN AF

[@TheShaddix]

Elapse yeah man, I told you they were the same style as yours! The bronze finish is perfect! You should keep yours as is, don't change it. Just get different lug nuts

[@SRTGerry]

Would I have to roll the fenders on stock suspension with that set up?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes because even on stock suspension one of the wheels can travel up into the fender.

[@Mannyswanks]

where can i get the forged lug nuts? are they muteki? And also Hub centric rings. Ive got a UA6 running esr sr11 18x9.55 22mm was looking for that nice deep sunken wheel like yours thanks

[@TheShaddix]

you can find all of that on ebay. They are not muteki.

[@kahlil-khaos9996]

what offset on sr08 wheels do you think could give a similar look without sticking out as aggressive are your wheels do?

[@TheShaddix]

Look at what they offer. It's either a +22 or a +35 or 38. You can't have this look without the poke...

[@dr.mohammedq7820]

I bought 18 9.5 with +24 offset Would it fit on stock car without any changes?

[@TheShaddix]

It will not

[@travismlu]

Why such beefy tires, won't that hamper the handling characteristic of the car? Also awesome channel, been going through each video and watching the progression of your WRX. Any reason why you didn't go with the STI, especially things that are hard to replicate(hydraulic steering, diffs, etc) if you are willing to do all this work to make it handle and drive better?

[@TheShaddix]

255 is not beefy at all, most guys run 265's on these cars which I plan to get later. It really comes down to the tire compound, not the width. My rims are 10.5 wide, so I need wider tires. I got a WRX over an STI mainly because of its updated engine. I drove both back to back and did not care for the STI much. The steering is actually better in the WRX, but the ratio in the STI is a bit tighter which is nice. Of course, you can't ignore the price difference. I don't care for the diffs in the STI as the WRX has a perfectly balanced setup. All comes down to personal preference really, both cars are great.

[@travismlu]

Oh sorry, meant wheels not tires. 10.5 wheels seems quite wide? Yeah I'm a WRX owner ready to do some mods but have also contemplated just trading for an STI. Your videos are swaying me to just mod the WRX though! haha. The gas mileage is going to save some decent cash and probably won't even be able to take full advantage if I'm only tracking every now and then.

[@TheShaddix]

@@travismlu oh, I got the rims this wide mainly for how deep the faces look with this width. Saw them in person, had to have them. Totally impractical setup though for how much work it took to get them to fit without rubbing. But you just can't get that same look with 9.5. Makes the car look meaner and wider than it normally is. You trading for an sti would not be a smart choice when you can easily mod your wrx to be just faster and stiffer, and still have good mpg. Trading an sti for a wrx would actually make more sense, if anything. If you get the right shifting mods, the transmission feels amazing in the wrx. And not to mention the mpg... They'll update the engine at some point, then you can trade. If you want help with choosing mods, shoot me an email and I'll give you suggestions. When I got my wrx I felt the same way as you. Modding it heavily is key!

[@travismlu]

I see I see, makes sense if you like that beefy wide look. Totally awesome to hear as a WRX owner, will send you a message for sure if I end up have any questions. The next step for me is to install the boomba shift setup that you have, the stock shifter is ok but feels like a toy compared to the STI's.

[@TheShaddix]

those boomba bits are key! That's why they were my very first mods. I was amazed at the difference when I installed the heavy plate. Then I decided to go for the short shifter which I was on the fence about due to the shortness of it and the offset location of the stick (it's actually the stock stick that has a kink in it to be centered!), then went through about 15 shift knobs to get the right one (get a really heavy one). When you do these mods remember to get a shift stopper bracket (got mine on amazon for 12 bucks), a solid bushing (10 bucks or less), a group N transmission mount (optional but stops extra stick movement when in gear), and the positive shift feel bushings (can't tell if they made any difference, but why not...). It'll feel super solid afterwards like it's physically connected to the transmission instead of by cable. The boomba shifter itself is just amazing. I can write a whole page on how good it is, especially eliminating the noise of that reverse collar. And none of that flimsy stock feel. When I hop into my buddy's stock wrx and try to shift it, it is shockingly different and feels effortless, almost like it's not attached to anything at all. Mine came with an sti short shifter option (didn't ask for it...) which is even worse than stock as it feels gravely and notchy. I literally hated my drive home thinking I might have made a mistake getting this car as the shifts felt terrible. Trust me, get those mods! And avoid shift plates by other companies as they are light and notchy.

[@ChibiPj]

Are all 4 wheels the same size

[@dellz3878]

Would a + 15 look more deeper and aggressive?

[@awdspam]

I’m planning on new wheels. Thinking of 18x9.5 +24 offset with 245/35. Will I need to do fender work?

[@TheShaddix]

definitely

[@joeyarndt8596]

Really thinking about buying a set for my 14 wrex hatch 🐣

[@matthewmaldonado3213]

Would you do 275 wide tires or would it rub

[@TheShaddix]

Thats my next size I am going with. If it rubs, I will make it work. It's the best size for these rims. In fact, 285 is better but that might be pushing it.

[@fancyalexander]

can you share the place that you got them from pls

[@TheShaddix]

from ESR directly

[@Kaydawg213]

How’s that 18x10.5 clear the fenders when you turn? I’m try to run the same spec setup too but still worry about turning if it going to rub or not

[@TheShaddix]

No issues with turning

[@twelvetwenty2]

Hey man love the channel and car. If I get 18x10.5 255/35 stock height on 15+ wrx would I still need to trim?

[@TheShaddix]

yes

[@twelvetwenty2]

thank you!

[@CarlosPena0991]

Would 18x10.5 +20 fit on a stock suspension? Without rubbing and get full clearance? I read your car is lowered so is that why you had to roll the fenders? Thanks in advance!

[@TheShaddix]

Check my video on wheel setup, that'll answer your question.

[@Donswans]

I bought esr sr12 18x9.5 +22. What tire spec would u recommend? Do u think i would need to do camber adjustments or just fender pull and roll might prevent rubbing?

[@TheShaddix]

This spec is identical to mine in regards to how your tire will sit, so you'll need to do a bunch of work with the fenders. Will most likely still rub a lot unless you run stiffer springs (with coilovers) and sway bars. I'd recommend 245/40 tires for this setup.

[@Donswans]

Thanks. Do u have any recommendations for coils and sway bar as u know much about this setup. I was considering fortune auto coils.

[@TheShaddix]

​@@Donswans fortune coilovers are good as long as you get swift springs and go with 10k. If you want a comfortable ride, however, then 8k all around is as stiff as you want to go, but you'll have a lot of rubbing. There really is no way to make your setup rub-free unless you a) limit the travel b) run super stretched tires like 225, etc. Not sure why you went with this offset without doing more research first.

[@Donswans]

Well i wanted that poke. And i was considering 225s. Will see how its gonna turn out. Thanks though

[@yohaldirivera4217]

do you have it with coilovers or do you have the original suspension

[@TheShaddix]

see description

[@alanocampo5386]

Why’d you change wheels set up , just curious , looks really good

[@TheShaddix]

Alan Ocampo just realized I could run something wider once I rolled and pulled the fenders. I always wanted to run 18x10.5, but didn't see a single setup like that which I liked. All of them ran crazy camber, stretch, etc. Also I wanted something gunmetal or bronze.

[@ces3307]

dope!!! that fitment tho

[@killerstate2631]

What lugnuts / extensions are you running. Have a similar wheel setup

[@TheShaddix]

just some aluminum forged open ended nuts

[@kelvinbong6929]

18x9.5 +30 wheels can install to my subaru 2005 sti ?

[@TheShaddix]

of course, it'll fit flush.

[@kelvinbong6929]

with 245/40/18 ok?

[@TheShaddix]

@@kelvinbong6929 watch my video on wheel setup, I explained everything there.

[@gifinoc3356]

Nice car man. Do you know the bolt pattern? I have a 2016 wrx, I don’t know what year is yours but I think are the same bolt pattern . Thank you.

[@TheShaddix]

Same pattern starting 2015, it's 5x114.3, 12x1.25

[@Stix3220]

Are these the exact bronze color from the esr website or did you powder coat them? And if so, did that make the wheels a different color(darker)?

[@TheShaddix]

That's how I bought them

[@atq42]

Love yr wrk, been a fan since the days of Elantra.

[@TheShaddix]

atq42 thanks for the kind words. This one is on neomax silver's coilovers. I did a video on that before this one.

[@atq42]

TheShaddix pleasure brother, happy to support an enthusiast such as yrslf who takes pride in quality of wrk... Yea i saw the video on yr sus aftr i commented then edited it off😋 is tht a short shifter installed o just a different shift knob?

[@TheShaddix]

atq42 I have a short shifter made by Boomba, plus a heavy shift knob, and also their shift plate. Made a huge difference as I was really disappointed in the stock gearbox. Now it's really good. I'll do a video on that at some point once I stop changing my shift knobs.

[@atq42]

TheShaddix yea it dsnt look stock😂

[@WheelsAndBusinessVlogs]

How do you think this setup will do on a bagged car 🤔

[@TheShaddix]

No idea really. Don't like bagged setups personally.

[@WheelsAndBusinessVlogs]

TheShaddix well, I’ll just try something a little less aggressive. I think it’ll mess up my fenders 😂

[@TheShaddix]

@@WheelsAndBusinessVlogs well, technically I can tuck this setup if I were on bags, but that's because I did pull the fenders quite a bit and flattened them. Ideally you'd want a +30 offset with 10.5 rims, but the options are very slim for those. I think the best setup for this car is like 18x10 +38 with 265 tires: beefy and clean, no extra work needed other than a mild roll. But I do like the poke, so for me I have to have the wheels sticking out.

[@WheelsAndBusinessVlogs]

TheShaddix Yea, honestly saw your car and I love that stance. And the wheels are a perfect combo too. But I’m about to order bags, and some wheels afterwards. I was gonna stretch my tires, but I kinda want some meat for my first set up. Canon runs are pretty fun. Thank you for your insight tho, I appreciate the response

[@mathewharless5779]

Where did you get the hub rings and what size are they?

[@TheShaddix]

Ebay. They are anodized alum. The size will depend on your rim hub bore. The factory wrx spec is 56.1, so just type this number on ebay and the hub size of your wheel to find your rings. Plastic is best for preventing getting stuck, but alum is more durable if you constantly mess with the wheels and can also be anodized.

[@rcalchemy766]

Where did you get these SR08 wheels for $600? Great Videos & Excellent Content! Sub'd...Cheers from OIIIIO

[@gifinoc3356]

How many inches from the fender to the ground?

[@TheShaddix]

I don't measure that way. I measure from top of the tire to fender to get my height dialed in.

[@gifinoc3356]

TheShaddix yeah.. but the measurements could vary, depending the size of the wheel and the size of the tire. Even having the same size of tire it could change a little bit depending what brand of tire you have. Any ways, your car looks fantastic.. 10 points

[@TheShaddix]

@@gifinoc3356 Thanks man, i just didn't know anyone measured from fender to ground, not sure what the reason would be for it. The most accurate way to set up your suspension is just to measure the coilover height adjustment zone, that's without getting too deep into corner balancing, etc. I set mine to where the front has just a bit of a gap from tire to fender and the rear has a slightly larger gap so it's front-biased (looks best imo).

[@gifinoc3356]

TheShaddix I like the way that you lower your car. And I wanted to have some idea how low is it. ✌🏼✌🏼thx

[@edgararanda1468]

How are you liking the 22 offset? I have 35 and thinking about making my next set up 22 like yours I like the aggressive look. Ps I have the same car as you just blue

[@TheShaddix]

Edgar Aranda I don't like the offset being so low, but the width is perfect. If you only want lower offset, that can be done with spacers on your current wheels. Also, you will need to roll and pull your fenders if you go this route.

[@edgararanda1468]

TheShaddix I mainly want that deeper wheel look I hate the flat wall look on the wheels

[@TheShaddix]

I am not 100% sure that offset alone is what makes the face so concave, but that would make sense if it did. I like the deep look too. I saw these wheels at a tire shop before I got them. They were mounting a different set of wheels on my car while I was drooling over these esr's, ironically... They didn't have that size in stock, otherwise I'd buy them right on the spot. If you want this look, just go for it. If it rubs, get a fender roller for 30 bucks and roll it a bit. Watch my other video for tips on that.

[@robertochong681]

How are the tires? Good, Bad or ok? would you buy them again?

[@TheShaddix]

They have been great so far. I'd buy them again for sure, I'd just go for 265/35 for my setup. Really good grip, noise level, etc. Can't beat the price.

[@robertochong681]

Thanks. The price just seems too good to be true.

[@maverrpl]

would these wheels look flush with 18/9.5 +35?

[@TheShaddix]

For sure but they won't look as deep and aggressive. I don't like them in 9.5

[@marcopadilla8933]

Will this set up with stock suspension and no rolling?

[@TheShaddix]

No, it will not work. Need to do a lot of work

[@chaseyuchno9070]

Best fitment in the game

[@alexo1226]

dope set up looks good ..did you use spacers on the wheels ? thx

[@TheShaddix]

Spacers? These are 10.5 +22 offset by default.

[@alexo1226]

perfect thx i have 2012 wrx just not sure what direction i should go 18x9.5 or 18x10.5 i like 18x10.5 set up makes the car loo bulky and wide 👍🏼😷👍🏼😷

[@TheShaddix]

@@alexo1226 it does, but you will have to do a lot of work to your fenders to fit 10.5 +22.

[@alexo1226]

@@TheShaddix thx 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bojangles4147]

Where did you get the wheels at?

[@TheShaddix]

you can find them on ebay or call esr

[@RLTPDX]

I can use the same type of wheels in my WRX 2016 without modifying the Set of Coils ( OEM )

[@TheShaddix]

Not sure what you mean to be honest. You can't run this spec without modifying the fenders and running harder springs. You can run the same wheels in 18x9.5

[@geremiahnielsen4975]

TheShaddix can I run the same wheels in a 18x9.5 +22 without fender modifications? ( in 2016 wrx obviously)

[@TheShaddix]

@@geremiahnielsen4975 Short answer is no... Go to www.willtheyfit.com and you'll see that 10.5 stretches the tire more, but the tread is in the same spot as on 9.5. You'll have to do a lot of work to make them fit. Some guy hit me up on IG saying he got 9.5 +22 and his is rubbing a lot, wondering how I was able to make 10.5 work. The answer: a ton of fender rolling and pulling, shaving stuff, stiffer springs, removing/trimming fender liners, etc. These cars are just not build for this fitment, but I made it work for myself. The best offset for this car is +30 to +40, doesn't really matter what width. You can easily fit 10.5 +30 with just some roll. If you need more info, check my other videos.

[@geremiahnielsen4975]

TheShaddix thanks so much! Super underrated channel!

[@geremiahnielsen4975]

Do you have a Instagram?

[@staying_spooky]

What's your exhaust set up? Sounds good!

[@TheShaddix]

Check my other videos on that

[@iincredibleSham]

Do you make full clearance when turning??

[@TheShaddix]

Surprisingly, zero rubbing at full lock, even when making a u-turn a bit quicker. I did trim a lot of areas though. The only rubbing I get is if I am making a sharp turn and the wheel happens to hit a bump, then it'll rub on the fender for a brief second. Other than that no issues at all.

[@iincredibleSham]

TheShaddix that really is surprising! I just ordered some 18x9.5 and feel more confident they will fit. Thanks for the reply man and I'm loving your car! Definitely look forward to more videos

[@TheShaddix]

They'll fit for sure, don't worry, that width is common, no issues as long as you stick with +30 to +45 offsets. You can always add spacers later to get a more aggressive look and roll the fenders a bit, nothing crazy like I did. And thanks for the comments man, really appreciate it! It helps a lot when making videos to know that there are people waiting to watch them. As long as there is an audience for them, I'm happy!

[@thejordy170]

Any problems transferring the tpms?

[@TheShaddix]

they had to replace the valves each time as the seals break. Not 100% sure about exact reasons.

[@goosem7855]

Dose it still rub?

[@TheShaddix]

GMZ JR it did slightly but I shaved off the areas where the fender connect to bumper, front and rear, and that fixed all the issues. No rubbing of any sort now.

[@Jscarano100]

Can you tell me the name of the Lugnuts that you purchased for those wheels. I just bought a set of wheels for my WRX but I have no idea which Lugnuts to get

[@TheShaddix]

Look for forged aluminum lug nuts, 12x1.25 5x114.3

[@greg0716]

Nice ride!! Does camber give uneven wear to tires??

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks. Camber does add to the wear, but the worst is the toe being off. That will wear out the tire fast. My camber is not that bad so the wear is pretty good so far, especially on awd

[@kaganhinton976]

Is the car lowered at all ?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes

[@Vinnyc3nzo]

im looking for new wheels in my 18 wrx and i love the look and set up of these. Did you take your car somewhere to get the fenders rolled or do i have to that myself? also how low are you sitting? im going to be getting coilovers with my wheels

[@TheShaddix]

hey, check my other videos (specifically the fender rolling one and the latest overview video). I did all the work myself.

[@Vinnyc3nzo]

TheShaddix Thanks for the swift reply. Will do, thanks again!! I subbed btw love how laid back the videos are and get right to the point.

[@TheShaddix]

Vinnyc3nzo Thanks for the kind words! If you need help with the fender work, don't hesitate to ask, here or via email. It's a lot of work to fit these wheels and still run 255 or 265 tire, so I would advise to just go with something more standard like 18x9.5, etc with +35 and higher offsets. (unless you're like me and want something out of the ordinary that no one else is running, then disregard the previous advice altogether and read on). To install and run these wheels you can do that even on stock fenders with some camber. BUT... To avoid rubbing, either most of it or all of it, the fenders need to be pulled quite a bit (natural byproduct of rolling them), so the more you roll, the more they get pulled. Then they need to be hammered as flat as possible by using rubber/plastic hammers as some areas are tougher and just won't roll flat. Then onto shaving several bumper bits which is the easiest part with a sharp blade. Think twice before you mess with the fenders as it's not reversible. And if you mess up and pull too much, you end up with lumpy surfaces.

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

Great channel mate. I love your in depth detail. Could you upload a video summarising all of the mods you've done to the car? Or maybe 2 videos, 1 for performance and the other aesthetic? I'm sure a lot of us would like to see that! 👍🏾

[@TheShaddix]

Funny that you mentioned it, I'm actually finishing up that video and will upload it in a few days! It goes over every single mod in detail.

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

@@TheShaddix cool. Looking forward to it mate

[@SouthforceLife]

Looking cool man!

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks man, always appreciate your support!

[@adamsmith8695]

looks awesome

[@lutherb.b7914]

Any plans of lowering it more ? 😆

[@TheShaddix]

Looks perfect to me the way it sits, so nope!

[@lutherb.b7914]

TheShaddix how much did you lower it ?

[@TheShaddix]

@@lutherb.b7914 check my coilovers install video for more info.

[@amazingskyland]

Very nice WRX, I love it 👍

[@ryanmiguellazaro3944]

Do u need to roll the rear fenders with 18x9.5 +35 with 265/35 tires? Thanks

[@TheShaddix]

with those tires yes, a little roll is needed.

[@ryanmiguellazaro3944]

The front needs to be rolled too?

[@sti.adrian989]

Hey I was wondering if these spec of wheels will clear the brembo breaks on an sti?

[@TheShaddix]

totally will. Check my current brakes

[@sti.adrian989]

@@TheShaddix I’m actually buying the exact same rims but they are 18x9.5 +22, would that make a difference or still clear? And is there any hub centric rings you recommend?

[@TheShaddix]

@@sti.adrian989 brake fitment wise they'd be identical. The only difference is the width of the main rim where the tire mounts. For rings just get any aluminum ones online, doesn't matter.

[@DodgerBlue909]

What center hub rings are you running or where can i find them?

[@TheShaddix]

ebay!

[@DodgerBlue909]

@@TheShaddix any size??

[@TheShaddix]

Watch my video on the wheel setup. But this info can be easily found on Google as well. Just type in your car model and year

[@DodgerBlue909]

@@TheShaddix I already got em, mines a 2019 sti, only found two sizes so i got both for $18, one of them should fit if not both. Thanks