Will OEM 2002-2004 WRX wheel (16x6.5 +53) fit a Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014)?
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Short answer: Unclear Limited
Verdict:Unclear Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 4 sources
Unclear: Probably, but nobody documented it.
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 2002-2004 WRX wheel (16x6.5 +53) |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007) |
| Vehicle | Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) |
| Years | 2008-2014 |
| Trim / condition | WRX (STI is 5x114.3 with Brembos) |
| Verdict | Unclear Unclear — details missing |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Probably, but nobody documented it. The 2002-04 WRX 16x6.5 +53 shares the 2008-14 WRX's 5x100 pattern and 56.1 mm bore, and Subaru lists the WRX front brake as the '16-inch type', which suggests a 16-inch wheel clears it. That is an inference from the brake class, not a test fit, and the 205/55R16 tire is shorter than factory, which affects the speedometer. Not for the STI (5x114.3 and 17-inch-type Brembos).
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x100
- centerbore mm: 56.1
- size: 16x6.5
- offset mm: 53
- tire: 205/55R16
Other wheels fitment for the GE/GH/GR/GV
- OEM 2008-10 WRX (GE/GH) 17x7 wheel, 5x100 — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- OEM 2011-14 WRX (GR/GV) 17x8 +53 wheel, 5x100 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2008-14 STI (GR/GV) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Specification Factory spec
- 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 (GD/GG, 2002-2007) — Specification Factory spec
- Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) — Reported to fit Fits
- Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, 2022+) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
More for this car
- All Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) fitment answers · GE/GH/GR/GV common problems
- 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)WRX front brake: 16-inch type; PCD 100.
- 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)
- Subaru WRX and STI Wheel Information — FastWRX (vendor article; read 2026-10-15; search excerpt only)
- Subaru WRX and STI Wheel Information — FastWRX.com (Mach V Motorsports, Subaru parts retailer) (vendor article; read 2026-10-21; full page read)
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