tigger73 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 guys does anyone have this wheel on their legacy ? Not yet [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Not yet [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk bro its bt this wheel and the wrx wheel. idk which one looks better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 guys what do i do about lugnuts ? which ones do i get? are there a spec number i have to get? all i see are M12 X 1.25. but idk if those will fit these stock wrx or sti wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) bro its bt this wheel and the wrx wheel. idk which one looks better. Is the WRX wheel 17" or 18"? I know here in Aus the base WRX used to run 17's. In my opinion you want to run minimum 18". Though 19" looks better in terms of running a 40 profile tyre (but you won't find any OEM rims in this size so you're into aftermarket wheels). These are the current style WRX/STI wheels that are probably my favorites: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti/wrxsti16-alloy-wheel3.jpg or these: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti/wrxsti16-alloy-wheel1.jpg guys what do i do about lugnuts ? which ones do i get? are there a spec number i have to get? all i see are M12 X 1.25. but idk if those will fit these stock wrx or sti wheels. Just use your stock lugnuts if you're using an OEM wheel. Unless of course you want a locknut or to go with anodized colours. Edited June 18, 2016 by tigger73 Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Is the WRX wheel 17" or 18"? I know here in Aus the base WRX used to run 17's. In my opinion you want to run minimum 18". Though 19" looks better in terms of running a 40 profile tyre (but you won't find any OEM rims in this size so you're into aftermarket wheels). These are the current style WRX/STI wheels that are probably my favorites: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti/wrxsti16-alloy-wheel3.jpg or these: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti/wrxsti16-alloy-wheel1.jpg Just use your stock lugnuts if you're using an OEM wheel. Unless of course you want a locknut or to go with anodized colours. both are 18 inch wheels. what if i dont get oem lugnuts. what lugnuts should i turn too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 both are 18 inch wheels. what if i dont get oem lugnuts. what lugnuts should i turn too ? Tuner lugs. The wheels take a conical seat. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Tuner lugs. The wheels take a conical seat. https://www.amazon.com/McGard-65357BK-SplineDrive-Thread-Chrome/dp/B000CONUC4/ref=pd_sim_263_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41I9CsoMQgL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR160%2C320_&refRID=31YM5G5RFKMMRWNA2Z5C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Tuner lugs. The wheels take a conical seat. Just make sure there Not Aluminum.. Get Muteki Lugs there Good. I have a set of Black one with the Locking Lugs for Sale.. Send me a PM if Interested..[emoji355] [emoji383] Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiefan15 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 for those of you running a winter setup I just was wondering if you purchased an extra set of TPMS sensors for them? I would love to have winter tires/wheels but boy it adds up especially with the sensors. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15LegacyRyan Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Don't get anodized... They lose the paint when you tighten/loosen them and then it just looks really bad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbx22 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 for those of you running a winter setup I just was wondering if you purchased an extra set of TPMS sensors for them? I would love to have winter tires/wheels but boy it adds up especially with the sensors. Thanks I'm wondering the same thing. Want to run a winter/summer set-up. Anyone out there 'been there, done that?' I'm specifically wondering about how to program the sensors to be read by the car. Dealership? or can any place (like Pep Boys) do them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtoVT Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 ^^^ Definitely ask ahead. I know my local tech can, since he works on newer, and Euro, models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axis Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Dealership? or can any place (like Pep Boys) do them? My local tire shop did it in two minutes. As long as the sensors are the right type and broadcast in the right frequency range they will read...gtg. I had 17" steelies on my ride and bought 17" wrx wheels. They had the factory tpms sensors still attached. Seamless integration. He came out with a little tool that connects to the Ecu, reads info then read all four tires individually. Then plugged back in. Done. Easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Wheels: 2008 STi five-spoke Specs: 18x8.5 ET55 Bolt pattern: 5x114.3 Tyres: 245/40R18 (note these are under-size and speedo will read fast) http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/22/fa91d265075789b1fd1c95985003e03a.jpg http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=220059&d=1448052340 what is undersized to make the speedo run faster ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15LegacyRyan Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 what is undersized to make the speedo run faster ? The tires, the diameter is smaller. This causes the speedometer to show that the car is going faster than it really is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just put the 2 tyre sizes into any online tire calculator. Here's the stock Legacy 18's vs the WRX 18's. As Ryan said the 245/40R18 is quite a bit smaller and so at the same speed it will be running around faster. Hence why the speedo will read fast. Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just put the 2 tyre sizes into any online tire calculator. Here's the stock Legacy 18's vs the WRX 18's. As Ryan said the 245/40R18 is quite a bit smaller and so at the same speed it will be running around faster. Hence why the speedo will read fast. so im getting 245/45/18 then instead of 245/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyekyu Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 So today started out great, ended real shitty pretty quickly. Safe to say I'm NEVER using discount tire in reno ever again!! These guys tried to play me like a fool, The manager Dave tried to say it was shipping and his machine could never do this. Straight to the point Discount Tire bent my rim, If it wasn't for the red paint transfer/scratch that I caught. I would be buying a new rim. I was trying my hardest to keep my cool with Dave, after I pointed out the paint transfer from his machine he agreed to 100% replace my rim. This was about 45min ordeal. My WORST nightmare came true, now with all the fake wheels floating around I need to study up wish me luck. If anyone knows how to spot fakes please let me know. help a brother out! Here are some pics that will make you sick to your stomach. Maybe ill make a awesome little coffee table with my bent rim. FML Also I'm never buying muteki lug nuts. cheap ass paint is flaking off and I just took them out of the box. Im over today lol http://i.imgur.com/wvDMIim.jpg http://i.imgur.com/oMtz5Nc.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ORSIZmU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Uvh8liy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/A6YTYRc.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7W0Sc32.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 so im getting 245/45/18 then instead of 245/40/18 Yes. 245/45R18 is the much better size to run on 18 x 8.5 rims. It is the closest size to stock tire diameter. You'll never get a perfect match but as long as you're within 1-2% you'll be fine. As tyres wear over their life they do get smaller so there will be a slight change in your speedo reading anyway from brand new to 100% worn out. Most car manufacturers are conservative with their speedo settings to allow for someone to put one size larger tire on and still keep the speedo "correct". As a general rule the speedos will almost always over estimate the speed than under estimate it. With my 245/45R18's when my speedo indicates 64 I'm actually doing 60. I've checked this against a GPS unit and my speedo reads about 5% fast. Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieGT Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 In my opinion 18 is the SMALLEST these cars should have on them. In the next few months I'm going to be trying my luck with 19's as I feel it matches the car perfectly. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 In my opinion 18 is the SMALLEST these cars should have on them. In the next few months I'm going to be trying my luck with 19's as I feel it matches the car perfectly. Agree 100%. If I was putting new wheels on my car now I'd be looking at running a 19x8.5 rim with a 245/40R19 tire combo. The only problem with this size is that there are no OEM options as the largest OEM rim is 18's at the moment. So you're into aftermarket rims. I'm a big fan of OEM+ look and not making something too customized - though that's just personal preference and also with an eye for resale later down the track. Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 http://images.newcars.com/images/car-pictures/original/2016-Subaru-WRX-STI-Sedan-Base-4dr-All-wheel-Drive-Sedan-Photo-7.png wheels are coming in Friday ! cant wait. then im going to do the turn signals for the mirrors next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpdjc Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Agree 100%. If I was putting new wheels on my car now I'd be looking at running a 19x8.5 rim with a 245/40R19 tire combo. The only problem with this size is that there are no OEM options as the largest OEM rim is 18's at the moment. So you're into aftermarket rims. I'm a big fan of OEM+ look and not making something too customized - though that's just personal preference and also with an eye for resale later down the track. Wish the BBS SR i got came in 20", 19" still looks small. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Guys I can't get the steel wheels off. I took out the hub's, and the lug nuts and when I jack up the car I can't take the wheel out. Help ! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Do I take it there center bolt from the wheel ? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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