I'm trying to get a set of extra wheels to mount studded tires on for the winter. Do all 4 bolt 13" sooby wheels interchange or are there specific years/models that interchange?

not just any 4-lug subaru. the Justy had a small lug pattern, so those won't work. and most EA81 wheels won't fit over the EA82 brakes. gotta get a set from the same body style as yours (EA82).

 

so any GL/DL/RX/XT '85-'89 except the 2 door hatch or brat.

or any loyale

 

no justy

no brats

no XT6 (5-lug)

no hatch's

Thanks Numbchux. At least now I know which ones to look for. Sure beats buying the right bolt patters/size/width and having them not clear the brakes!

Thanks Numbchux. At least now I know which ones to look for. Sure beats buying the right bolt patters/size/width and having them not clear the brakes!

 

sure thing. I've heard of people using the EA81 wheels on an EA82 by using a few washers on the lug studs. but that makes me a bit nervous. might aswell just get the right ones.

sure thing. I've heard of people using the EA81 wheels on an EA82 by using a few washers on the lug studs. but that makes me a bit nervous. might aswell just get the right ones.

 

ive been told that the washer spacer idea is a BAD thing to do, but its never been really explained why.. other than that its non-unified stress.

 

From what i HAVE heard, one piece wheel spacers ought to work for you.. but good luck finding a set big enough to wrap over the soob lug pattern. maybe something designed for six lug 4x4 jap trucks would work? but my point is from what knowledge has been dictated to ME, washers are unwise, but a solid, one piece wheel spacer is only a drawback to whatever extent it changes your tire offset. since different wheels are liable to have different offests anyhow, and since the difference is minimal, i usually ignore this factor unless the difference is visually obvious.

 

I used to be fairly cavalier about wheels, and spacers, and lugnuts, etc.. until i kicked a rear wheel off a car while driving down the road. it is not only possible, its EASY to lose a wheel if you put things together wrong and let me tell you.. it is NOT an enjoyable experience!!!