upgrading rims and tires 05 Impreza from 16 to 18 questions

[Viago]

I came across a decent deal. Set of 18 speedy2 on falkens 225/40Zr18 I'm currently on 205/55r16. Been wanting rims and wheels. The 18 are 18x7 1/2

Car is stock 05 Impreza

Just looking for info / help on subject of tires to

 

[Jamey]

Should be fine I run 18x8 2254018 on my 11 impreza

 

[Visonik]

Is it a sedan or wagon?

 

[Viago]

Wag

 

[Visonik]

the wagons are a bit trickier. i think you'll probably need to roll your rear fenders.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2208775&highlight=17x8+rims+on+02+wrx

do some looking on this thread for your exact set up. it might take a while, but will save some headache. you can see exactly what someone did to get that set up to fit. Ill look through it a bit but you know your set up better than I do.