Yes, you can change the 5x100mm bolt pattern to 5×114.3mm with a proper Subaru WRX adapter. As we know, aftermarket rims come with various bolt patterns, offsets, and hub bores. Wheel adapters can change these factors easily. The 5×100 to 5×114.3 wheel adapter becomes an extension of your vehicle hub, so you can install 5×114.3mm wheels safely. Many tire shops will sell wheels together with wheel adapters. For decades, adapters have been applied widely and successfully in numerous cases.
As long as you get quality ones, you can run Subaru WRX conversion wheel spacers with no problems. By creating more inner wheel clearance, they are helpful to stop tires from rubbing, clear brake caliper interference, improve the appearance, enhance the handling of curves and swerving, and more. Whether you’ve upsized your tires or replaced the OEM brakes with aftermarket ones, the wheel rubs can be easily solved by 5×114.3 WRX adapters.
Are WRX Adapters Better than Offset Rims?
Simply put, the WRX wheel spacers are almost the same as many low-offset wheels. The best part is that a set of quality wheel spacers can provide a similar effect as offset rims but cost less. Just like the wheels, forging aluminum ones is better than casting steel ones. BONOSS forged active cooling WRX adapters are made of top-quality forged 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. After the unique super forging process, strength, hardness, and toughness are greatly enhanced.
A good way to ensure safety is to get hub-centric WRX wheel spacers which will add strength and provide a better driving experience. BONOSS forged active cooling WRX adapters come with better multi-stage hub-centric rings. The hub-centric metal ring is machined to be multi-layers, and the bevels fit for the corresponding hub flange, which eliminates any possible gaps. Such BONOSS hub-centric WRX wheel spacers allow the wheel to better support the vehicle’s weight and fill the gap for a more perfect fit, providing the minimum chance of vibration.
Do WRX Wheel Spacers Affect Fuel Consumption?
Premium WRX wheel spacers won’t affect fuel consumption badly. Many people claim that tire spacers add extra weight to the vehicle, hence they will cause more fuel consumption. Actually, the added weight is almost negligible. Brand companies make WRX adapters for specific requirements under strict specifications. Most vehicle-specific spacers are hub-centric. They are machined to fit the specific vehicle hub.
Being a high-end wheel spacer company, it is sure that the designs are exquisite and geared towards improving performance and aesthetics. BONOSS forged active cooling WRX wheel spacers are finished with a textured surface on the sides. The side knurling design eliminates internal stress which contributes to more reliable product mechanical properties. The crisscross knurling pattern enlarges the cooling area which is good for the active cooling effect.
