SubieNewbie2 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I want to upgrade my wheels on tires on my '97 legacy l, would these work? Aftermarket wheels and tires subaru - $750 http://desmoines.craigslist.org/wtd/5419071585.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 They should but with that small sidewall the ride won't be so nice. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Wheel offset? O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) man, I just think you could do better looking for take-offs in the classifieds here, or over at NASIOC. Edited February 3, 2016 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieNewbie2 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Decided against these, what would you guys recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) classifieds on the Forums - post a WTB (want to buy) someone may have some wheels laying around. (here, subaruoutback.org, NASIOC, etc.) you will need to confirm a few things for maximum possibility of problem-free driving - what size tire can you run with no rubbing or brake caliper interference, what wheel size that mounts to, can you find a good looking wheel that size that has the correct offset, is hub centric and is the right bolt pattern. I wish I knew specifics about a 97, but likely someone here will. there 'may' be a thread over at NASIOC called "what wheels fit my car" or similar. Also, tirerack.com and I think also Discount Tire , have online shopping systems that allow folks to load a picture of their car model, then 'try on' pictures of different rims. That might be fun. Edited February 3, 2016 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The largest tire that will fit w/o rubbing or rolling fenders is 225/45/17. Keep the wheel offset from 48 -55 deg. Caveat; they will not give you great traction in snow. If possible, use your std wheels for a dedicated snow tire and either an all season for the 17 or a three season tire. The ride is good. See:ttp://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp O. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieNewbie2 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks ocei77, I'll look for that. What width rim would I get for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) well, maybe those wheels aren't that bad - just seems a little pricey. I sold my stockers off my WRX for $500 with tires. Stock rims are made by Enkei I think. but, that was 10 years ago.... Edited February 3, 2016 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) 7" rim. Though you could use a 7 1/2 What I found is that you have to play with the pressures to get the ride you want. Forget 30/32. Way too soft and lets the sidewall flex too much in aggressive cornering. I now have Continental Contact All Seasons, and have had Bridgestone KDW. I wound up with 38/36. Used Blizzak for winter on 16" rims and use 34/32 O. Edited February 4, 2016 by ocei77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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