Crabman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Does anyone have any thought on this? I finally got my brat, I've had just a little time to work on it. But I am in the process of trying to line up some new wheels for it because it needs new tires real bad and I want to have the wheels for it first. I couldn't find any pug wheels local. But I found a guy in Washington who has 14s and 15s, steel and alloys who's willing to ship (for a fee :-\ ). So I'm wondering which are best? I'm really not planning on off-roading the car. But I would like to fit the largest tire/wheel combination on there that I can, without rubbing of course. And it would also be good if the tires were readily available. Let me know what your collected experience says. Thanks in advance, Crabman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollie715 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 The Alloy 15's are wider then the 14's so would fit a larger or wider tire. I don't know anything about the steels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabman Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 The Alloy 15's are wider then the 14's so would fit a larger or wider tire.I don't know anything about the steels Thank you that is very helpful. Wider is definitely better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Are you trying for Street or Off-road? YOU say the largest tire possible without rubbing, then go with the 14's. Or else you will be limited to tires that are too large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 205/50/15's No rubbing /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwill Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I have a set of the 15's alloy. The tires are shot, I was quoted at a tire shop American Discount Tire) $1200 for the tires alone. (wtf?) I really like the alloys but can't afford the tires. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ruguy Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Tires for the 14's are more readily available in a "Stock" tire size. if you are not going to off road it then i would go with the 15's and some 195/ 50 r 15's in a comfortable price range. I used to have an 86 GL wagon that I was running them on but the only problem I had was if I put to much of a load in the back they would rub. Pugs are going to put the wheels right at the outer edge of the fender, so if you are not lifting it keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Sounds like you got 390mm tires and not 15". Same design, but they are metric and not standard. Tires are hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I have a set of the 15's alloy. The tires are shot, I was quoted at a tire shop American Discount Tire) $1200 for the tires alone. (wtf?) I really like the alloys but can't afford the tires. Any suggestions? That doesnt make any sense... Even the most expensive street tires I know of are only $200-250 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 That doesnt make any sense... Even the most expensive street tires I know of are only $200-250 each. yeah but if they're the 390mm Pugs like Brian mentioned, they are extremely hard to get tires for since no one really makes them anymore. Then they can be $$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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