What is the factory spec for the OEM 2011-14 WRX (GR/GV) 17x8 +53 wheel, 5x100 on a Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014)?
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Short answer: Factory specification Confirmed
Verdict:Factory spec Confirmed confidence (3 of 3) · 5 sources
Factory specification: Factory 2012-14 WRX wheel: 17x8J at +53 mm inset on 5x100 (PCD 100), with 235/45R17 94W tires; wheel nuts 100 N·m.
Safety-critical part. This spec is confirmed from manufacturer documentation (listed under Sources). Still check it against the factory service manual for your exact car, or have a qualified shop do or check the work.
| Part | OEM 2011-14 WRX (GR/GV) 17x8 +53 wheel, 5x100 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) |
| Years | 2012-2014 |
| Trim / condition | WRX |
| Verdict | Factory spec Specification |
| Confidence | Confirmed 3 of 3 — Backed by a manufacturer document, or two or more independent sources agree on a specific checkable fact. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Factory 2012-14 WRX wheel: 17x8J at +53 mm inset on 5x100 (PCD 100), with 235/45R17 94W tires; wheel nuts 100 N·m. Subaru's 2010 release introduced the 17x8 / 235/45R17 package for the 2011 wide-body WRX, but no Subaru document read gives the 2011 offset, so this row covers 2012-14.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x100
- centerbore mm: 56.1
- size: 17x8J
- offset mm: 53
- tire: 235/45R17 94W
Other wheels fitment for the GE/GH/GR/GV
- OEM 2008-10 WRX (GE/GH) 17x7 wheel, 5x100 — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- OEM 2008-14 STI (GR/GV) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2002-2004 WRX wheel (16x6.5 +53) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- OEM 2006-2007 WRX wheel (17x7 +55) — Reported to fit Fits
- OEM 2015-19 WRX (VA) 17x8 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Does not fit Doesn't fit
- OEM 2015-17 STI (VA) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Reported to fit Fits
This part on other generations
- Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
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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)WRX: 17x8J, inset 53, PCD 100, 235/45R17 94W.
- 2014MY WRX & STI service manual, chassis section, G1180BE7 (book 14WRX_STI_US_EN, 2013-06-03) — Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2014: same WRX wheel.
- 2013 WRX / STI owner's manual A1150BE-A — Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2013: 235/45R17 on 17x8J; 100 N·m.
- 2014 WRX / WRX STI owner's manual MSA5M1414A (A1180BE-A) — Subaru of America (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2014: 235/45R17 on 17x8J; 100 N·m.
- Subaru introduces 2011 Impreza WRX models with new wide-body designs — Subaru of America (PR Newswire) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2011 WRX: 17x8 with 235/45R17, replacing 17x7 with 225/45R17.
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