← Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007)
Will 2005-09 Legacy GT factory wheel (17x7 +55, 5x100) fit a Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007)?
Short answer: Yes, reportedly. Reported
Yes, reportedly: The 2005-09 Legacy GT wheel is a 17x7 +55 on 5x100 with Subaru's 56.1 mm bore, which is the same size and offset a Subaru retailer lists for the 2006-07 WRX's own factory wheel, so it bolts on as an OEM-size swap.
| Part | 2005-09 Legacy GT factory wheel (17x7 +55, 5x100) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007) |
| Years | 2002-2007 |
| Trim / condition | all GD WRX and the 2004 STI (5x100); not 2005-07 STI (5x114.3); does not clear STI Brembos |
| Verdict | Reported to fit |
| Confidence | 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-23 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
The 2005-09 Legacy GT wheel is a 17x7 +55 on 5x100 with Subaru's 56.1 mm bore, which is the same size and offset a Subaru retailer lists for the 2006-07 WRX's own factory wheel, so it bolts on as an OEM-size swap. A NASIOC owner who fitted Legacy GT brakes to his WRX quotes the same 17x7 +55 spec, and a Subaru retailer's wheel-spec thread lists the 2005-06 and 2007-09 Legacy GT at 17x7 +55. On a 2002-05 WRX (16-inch from the factory) a 215/45R17 keeps the overall diameter close to stock. The retailer's thread warns factory Subaru wheels do not clear STI Brembo calipers unless stated. One buyer's thread cites a +48 figure for some Legacy-family wheels (that is the Outback size), so confirm the stamp on the back of the wheel. Retailer and forum sources; tier 2.
Specs
- size: 17x7
- offset mm: 55
- bolt pattern: 5x100
- center bore: 56.1 mm
- factory tire: 215/45R17
- note: 2006-07 Legacy Spec.B used an 18x7 +55
Other wheels fitment for the GD
- OEM 2002-2005 WRX wheel (16x6.5 +53) — Specification
- OEM 2006-2007 WRX wheel (17x7 +55) — Specification
- 2004 STI wheel (17x7.5 +53, 5x100) — Reported to fit
- 2005-2007 STI wheel (17x8 +53, 5x114.3) — Does not fit
- Aftermarket 5x100 / 56.1 mm wheels (BRZ/86-pattern) — Reported to fit
- 2015-2021 WRX (VA) factory wheels — Does not fit
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)
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Subaru WRX and STI Wheel Information — FastWRX.com (Mach V Motorsports, Subaru parts retailer) (vendor article; read 2026-10-21; full page read)2006-07 WRX factory wheel: 17x7 +55, 5x100, 56.1 mm.
- Master thread of OEM Subaru Wheel Specs — RS25.com (maintained by a Subaru parts retailer, Mach V / FastWRX) (forum thread; read 2026-10-23; search excerpt only)
- Legacy GT Front and Rear Brakes on WRX — NASIOC (2005 owner install write-up) (forum thread; read 2026-10-23; search excerpt only)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
Report a correction — spotted an error or have a better source? Email hello@chassisdex.com.