Will OEM 2008-14 STI (GR/GV) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 fit a Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007)?
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Short answer: No Reported
Verdict:Doesn't fit Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 3 sources
No: No.
Safety-critical part. Manufacturer sources are cited, but they disagree or are incomplete for this fitment, so this entry is held below "Confirmed". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm figures and part numbers against the service manual or the manufacturer.
| Part | OEM 2008-14 STI (GR/GV) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) |
| Vehicle | Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007) |
| Years | 2002-2007 |
| Trim / condition | GD WRX (5x100) |
| Verdict | Doesn't fit Does not fit |
| Confidence | Reported 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
No. The 2008-14 STI wheel is 5x114.3 and every 2002-07 WRX is 5x100. (The 2005-07 STI, which was already 5x114.3, is not covered as this generation.)
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- centerbore mm: 56.1
- size: 18x8½J
- offset mm: 55
- tire: 245/40R18 93W
Other wheels fitment for the GD
- OEM 2002-2004 WRX wheel (16x6.5 +53) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2006-2007 WRX wheel (17x7 +55) — Specification Factory spec
- 2004 STI wheel (17x7.5 +53, 5x100) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- 2005-2007 STI wheel (17x8 +53, 5x114.3) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
- Aftermarket 5x100 / 56.1 mm wheels (BRZ/86-pattern) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- 2015-2021 WRX (VA) factory wheels — Does not fit Doesn't fit
This part on other generations
- Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) — Specification Factory spec
- Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021) — Reported to fit Fits
More for this car
- All Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007) fitment answers · GD common problems
- Guide: WRX GD bolt pattern: 5x100 vs 5x114.3 (2002-07 WRX and STI)
- Guide: 2002-05 WRX vs 2006-07 WRX: EJ205 vs EJ255, known problems and wheels
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- 2012MY Impreza WRX & STI service manual G1130BE (book 12STI_US, 2011-08-23) — Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)STI 18x8½J PCD 114.3.
- Subaru WRX and STI Wheel Information — FastWRX.com (Mach V Motorsports, Subaru parts retailer) (vendor article; read 2026-10-21; full page read)
- Subaru WRX Bolt Pattern by Year: 5x100 vs 5x114.3, Hub Bore & Lug Specs — WRX Parts (guide site, updated Aug 2026) (editorial; read 2026-10-22; full page read)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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