soobme Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Is it true, 4-140mm is a comman ATV lug patern?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 This is true; some ATVs share the same bolt pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 i read that suzuki used the soob lug pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Yes, most use the 4x140mm pattern. Problem being the biggest wheels they use are 10 or 12". You thought you had clearance issues now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 I know that National Tire&Wheel sells monster tires and wheels for ATV's. I'm thinking of this for a good set of sand tires and wheels. I think I will go check out there site and see what I can find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 atv big boofy tires are rated for lower psi. hope they dont pop the beads with the weight of a soob. but try it out, you may never know! but the atv tires are not radial, are not dot approved, and are illegal and probably unsafe for paved road usage, but they will be a lot of fun off road!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Be sure and check the max load capacity on any tires you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 12" wheels are the bigest I can find, I don't think they would clear my calipers front and rear:banghead: They sure do have some kick rump roast tires for 'em! 27" Swamper Vampires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 well, at least you can put subaru wheels on an atv in hopes that you can register it as a motorcycle (dot approved tires, turn lights, brake light, speedometer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I had actually considered ATV tires before, but found the same problem, they don't make big enough wheels for a subaru, and the weight rating would be different. Also, usually only the front wheels use a 4x140 pattern (on the rear of my suzuki, it's a five lug), so only front rims would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Folks do use ATV tires on Subarus! The Auzzies have been doing it for several years now. Seems to work fine for them. A 12" rim is suppose to clear/fit on your old Subie:brow: This is exactly what my buggy plans call for. I'm looking at having some 12" rims custom made by Stockton Rim or (using agricultural blanks and welding in a center). This would allow me to use ATV tires and not ATV rims. I'm not convinced the rims would hold up to abuse? I have spoke with several dealers and they questioned the strength too. A 26X12X12 (6ply) is suppose to be the same as your factory tire. This would allow you to keep your gearing and have a lot of rubber between a rock and your rim. I'm planning on doing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For what it's worth, Glenn 82 Hatch, transforming...wants ATV tires : :temper: 01 Forester, jealous........:boohoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole098 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Didnt someone say at one time that a trailer rim in a 14 was available.....Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 clearance issues? no problem. just swap some drum brakes on front and rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Just drill out some chevy 6 lugs - it's so much easier than trying to find rims for the 4x140. And you can get em for like $25 each BRAND NEW. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 or know where a pug junkyard is:brow: go lookin for some rims...hmm maybe I'll have to do that sometime this week:drunk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 everyday i see this green peugot in town, and I keep wishing it's engine will blow up or something, so that I can go steal the rims off of it once it gets to the yard! I'm so evil :madder: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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