mnwolftrack Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hello, Sorry, I didn't have time to search for this question. I have the opportunity to buy a set of '96 OBW alloy wheels with good winter tires for my '98 OBW. The tire size should be the same--is the wheel size/backspacing/lug pattern/lug type the same? I don't care if the actual rim style is different between the years. I just want to know if they'll fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Aramchek_ Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I'm pretty sure it's all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 They will fit. They are the same wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Every Subaru of the new generation up to 2004 (Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester) uses the exact same bolt pattern and offset. The bolt pattern is 5x100 and I forget what the offset is. The SVX does NOT use the same bolt pattern and neither does the new (2005-2006) Impreza WRX (which happens to use the same bolt pattern as the SVX). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwolftrack Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know. I contacted the seller and will hopefully be the one to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Only the 05+ STi and SVX use the 5 X 114.3 pattern. The WRX still uses 5 X 100. I think offset is +55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 You should be fine since it's the same generation and model. In addition to the exceptions noted above, there are differences in the wheel offset between the New Gen models. Mainly 48 vs 55mm, not sure if that is a significant difference in the long run. There is some good info somewhere.. lemme see if i can find it. update: Figures, it was in the sticky FAQ -- http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=426386&postcount=8 Looks like another good reference here, but maybe more impreza specific: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=216055 Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger83 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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