Hello,

I have searched the site for information on pugs and obtained a lot of information. Before I go all out trying to locate wheels, I have a few questions and could use use some help:

1. The 15" 8 (flat) spoke alloy wheels look good. Center caps and lugs will be difficult to find. I believe the wheels are 15" X 6". In order to keep the diameter of the tire/wheel combo as close to OEM, I am limiting my tire sizes to either 195/55/15 or 205/50/15. The lower the profile, the more "Unlike-Brat" it will look. Any other tire suggestions? I am not too worried about odo/speedo calibration as long as there is no rubbing.
   
2. I do not want to get the 390 mm metric wheels and will make sure the wheels say 15 X 6".
   
3. The offset for the OEM wagon wheels - Will the 15" flat spoke pugs have a similar offset. Will there be any ride/handling and stopping concerns?

I am going to be calling places over the next week to try and locate some wheels.

Thx,

aba

the 15" pugs with 205/50/15 tires actually looks pretty cool. granted, i havent had a chance to drive my brat with that set up yet, but it looks pretty good. i had the pugs on my rx before i parted with it, and they are definatly not the same offset. they will stick out about an inch in the front and should come flush with the fender in the rear. they might rub a bit inth rear if you dont roll the fenders, i know mine did on the rx anytime i had a rear passenger or took a large bump at speed or a very tight turn. but then again, i beat the hell out of my rx on the mountain roads.

 

as far as handling, i think that might really depend on the tires you run. i am running nitto nt450 tires on mine and they seem to do really well all year round, dry, wet, snow, gravel, ect... that and they are a good sporty high speed rated tire that is inexpinsive and seem to last a while.

here are some pics of my pugs

 

first would be my 86 rx

 

and now on my brat

 

 

 

cant tell you how much the brat likes the wheels or not as i havent even driven the car yet. gotta fix the rust first.

Hey:

 

I run those wheels on my brat with 215/75/15 tires. They rubbed alot but a little bashing with the bfh and things are working fine. I have to hit a big bump for any rubbing.

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/Picture_026.jpg

but you are also rocking huge tires, so rubbing is to be expected.

 

 

Hey:

 

I run those wheels on my brat with 215/75/15 tires. They rubbed alot but a little bashing with the bfh and things are working fine. I have to hit a big bump for any rubbing.

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/Picture_026.jpg' alt='Picture_026.jpg'>

Appreciate the responses and information. I went to Chesterfield (VA) Auto Parts yesterday afternoon with my Dad. I had gone there the previous Sunday and saw a Peugeot 505 in the yard, but did not pay much attention. So yesterday I went back and found 3 pristine wheels. One was inside the car and two were still mounted with a couple of lugnuts each. Since the wheel was free rotating, I used a 19 mm socket on a swivel handle and hammered the lugnuts loose. Only one wheel had the center cap. So now I have 3 wheels, 4 lugnuts with the conical seat washers and one center cap. They charged me @$26 bucks for two tires also. I was able to talk them out of charging me for the 3rd one as the valve stem was missing and it was full of water. I will return the two tires and get my money back. So each wheel will end up costing me @$12 plus @$8 for core, for @$20 a piece. Not too bad. Now I need at least one more wheel, lugnuts/washers and lastly three center caps. Will keep you'll posted... The picture of the one with the center cap is included.

See link for all three: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3724

Still looking for my 4th wheel, but I have settled on BFG 195/60R15 tires. I hope I get my 4th wheel quickly. In the meanwhile, I have looked and looked for lug nuts. I have read about acorn to ball seat adapters and also stumbled upon the following Gorilla application for Honda's -

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/lug.nuts.page_10

The size is 12 X 1.5. Subaru's use 12 X 1.25. If I change out the studs to 12 X 1.5, will these work on the Pugs? Anyone done this? ON page 10, look for part numbers 38138 (closed) and 38038 (open).

Thx,

aba4430