Will OEM 2008-14 STI (GR/GV) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 fit a Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Reported
Verdict:Fits Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 3 sources
Yes, reportedly: Yes.
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 and STI (VA, 2015-2021) |
| Years | 2015-2019 |
| Trim / condition | WRX and 2015-17 STI |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to 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
Yes. The 2008-14 STI wheel (18x8½J +55, 5x114.3) is the same size, offset and pattern as the VA's own 18-inch wheels, and it already clears the same 4-piston Brembo on the 2015-17 STI and the WRX's smaller '17-inch type' brake (2012, 2016 and 2019 manuals). Tier 2: inferred from matching factory specs. A retailer says every OEM STI 18 also clears the 2018+ 6-piston Brembos (tier 1).
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- centerbore mm: 56.1
- size: 18x8½J
- offset mm: 55
- tire: 245/40R18 93W
Related build entries
Other wheels fitment for the VA
- OEM 2015-19 WRX (VA) 17x8 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2018-19 WRX Premium (VA) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2015-17 STI (VA) 18x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2018-19 STI (VA) 19x8.5 +55 wheel, 5x114.3 — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2011-14 WRX (GR/GV) 17x8 +53 wheel, 5x100 — Does not fit Doesn't fit
- OEM 2002-2004 WRX wheel (16x6.5 +53) — 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 (GD/GG, 2002-2007) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
More for this car
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- 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)2012 STI 18x8½J inset 55, PCD 114.3.
- 2016MY WRX and WRX STI service manual G1230BE (book 16STI_US_EN, 2016-11-11) — Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2016: STI and WRX 18x8½J +55, PCD 114.3; STI Brembo 326.
- Subaru STI 6-Piston/2-Piston Brembo Brake Kit — FastWRX.com (Mach V Motorsports, Subaru parts retailer) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)All OEM STI 18-inch wheels clear the 6-piston kit.
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