hb_kim Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hi, I am thinking about replacing the alloy wheels on my 97 Outback Limited, mainly to save some weight. I think 97 OB limited wagon has 15&7, 5X100 bolt pattern with 50mm offset. I am thinking about buying a set of used wheels from Scion Tc with following spec. (PCD/Size: 5x100 / 17x7 +45) With only 5mm difference in offset, it seems that they would work. I would like to hear what more knowledgible members have to say. Thanks in advance, Hackbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 probably have to drill the center opening to bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hb_kim Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Updates: The seller was on my way back home and he agreed that I can test fit one of the wheels on my Outback. Sure enough, the centor bore size for Scion Tc wheel was to small to fit to Outback. Not knowing how to enlarge the centor bore (and also the concern about structural rigidity if it was done), I passed this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 +45 offset won't exactly make your wheel bearings happy either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hb_kim Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Could you please ellaborate a bit? Would 45mm offset make the wheel stick out and put more strain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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