tigger73 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Check with an online calculator: http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=55&diameter=18&wheelwidth=7.5&offset=55&width2=225&aspect2=60&wheel_size=18&wheel_width=7-5&offset2=55 The speedo error will be 3% - generally recommendation by most tyre shops is to keep it within +/-2%. Also you may have to be careful with your insurance as some companies won't like it if you put on under-size or over-size tyres. Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leumaskrap Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Anyone with a 19x8.5+42 set up? Wanted to see how that looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwlegltd Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 anyone seen specs for these yet? since they have a 225/40R18 maybe they're compatible? Not sure if they have a name yet but they're the Impreza Sport wheel. Here's a close-up showing a bit more detail: http://pictures.dealer.com/p/planetsubarusne/1322/6fcab291a99c778ae667c6f2286de51cx.jpg I originally thought they were a variation on the Legacy Limited wheel but the dark spokes are quite different in design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Anyone with a 19x8.5+42 set up? Wanted to see how that looks. I have New Wheels on the Way 19 x 8.5 +41 So I'll post when I have them installed..[emoji106] Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leumaskrap Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I have New Wheels on the Way 19 x 8.5 +41 So I'll post when I have them installed..[emoji106] Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Thanks. Im really interested in this setup. Im looking at rpf1's right now. But man yours are nice and so slick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Does anyone know if 225/60/18's tires fit the 2015? I saw one with 225/55/18s... thats less than a one inch difference. Thanks in advance! No they will not. I tried, just barely rubbed on spring perch. 55's should be fine. Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Thinking about dipping my 17" WRX winter wheels before I get them mounted up. White or gold? My car is Twilight Blue. http://imgur.com/6eAG6Ev.jpg http://imgur.com/nlgzAYd.jpg http://imgur.com/3e5I2jq.jpg http://imgur.com/U3VX8m5.jpg Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leumaskrap Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Thinking about dipping my 17" WRX winter wheels before I get them mounted up. White or gold? My car is Twilight Blue. http://imgur.com/6eAG6Ev.jpg http://imgur.com/nlgzAYd.jpg http://imgur.com/3e5I2jq.jpg http://imgur.com/U3VX8m5.jpg White for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavySubsSS Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Has anyone dipped the 15 legacy limited rims yet. I was thinking about making them black because my car is black but would like to see it first Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The wheels and tires ended up fitting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) The wheels and tires ended up fitting.. How close is it to the spring perch up front? Can you get a shot like this? (For reference this is my current setup, not the snow tires that rubbed) http://i.imgur.com/StLMeGU.jpg My only thought is the tread was deeper on the snow tires I test fitted which made them rub. Edited December 5, 2016 by andrew_l_s Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger73 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) My only thought is the tread was deeper on the snow tires I test fitted which made them rub. That or maybe that they were a more square profile. The corners of those look quite rounded whereas a lot of off-road/mud/snow tyres tend to be a bit more square. Edited December 4, 2016 by tigger73 Tigger73's MY15 2.5i build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiFTW Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The wheels and tires ended up fitting.. Outback wheels? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 That or maybe that they were a more square profile. The corners of those look quite rounded whereas a lot of off-road/mud/snow tyres tend to be a bit more square. That could definitely be a factor as well. Based on Tire Rack's specs the tread depth of the Outback's stock Bridgestone Dueler is 2/32 less than the Firestone Winterforce, which would've been enough to clear it. Plus the tread width is skinnier so like you said, more rounded off versus squared. Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwww Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Has anyone dipped the 15 legacy limited rims yet. I was thinking about making them black because my car is black but would like to see it first More pics here: http://goo.gl/photos/GZsA76gU6WeHEC1V6 Edited December 7, 2016 by gotwww fixed image link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwww Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Just got these for winter - really didn't like now the factory tires handled in snow/ice last year. Original tires on left, new BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK WS80 in 225/60R-16 on right: MSW TYPE 85 by OZ in 16X6.5 more pics at http://goo.gl/photos/GZsA76gU6WeHEC1V6 Edited December 7, 2016 by gotwww added link to more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavySubsSS Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks. Do you like how it turned out? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwww Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks. Do you like how it turned out? Very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDREALTOR Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) More pics here: http://goo.gl/photos/GZsA76gU6WeHEC1V6 I just read almost every post in this thread, from page 1, looking for info on the 3.6r wheels. I was thinking of doing mine in a flat or glossy black. How did you prep yours and what paint did you use? Looks really good! Edited December 9, 2016 by PDREALTOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDREALTOR Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm using wheel specs that aren't in the consolidated tables on Pg.1 of this thread, so I thought I'd share. Swapped out my stock 18" cast wheels for used Prodrive GC-010E (http://www.prodrive-japan.com/en/products/gc_010e_forged) 18 x 8 ET43 forged wheels, which are a discontinued model. Weighed in at 8.2kg (18.1 pounds) vs 11.3kg (24.9 pounds) stock. They had lots of kerb rash and gold wheels aren't my thing, so I had a shop repair them and respray them gloss black. Before respray: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/4c8581fed66d629e1e1f8214954f0204.jpg After respray: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/b4073d1e7857f66ceff0f94006c9ae65.jpg Reused my stock 225/50R18 Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 tyres because I like the comfort and the way they fill up the wheel arches without making me splurge on bigger wheels: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/c3958f65c6ae0ebb63d90eba1c9c658c.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/37dd37158651254c51813f2b00eb522d.jpg They poke 18.6mm more than stock - enough to look a bit more flush, while still giving me space within the arches to lower the car without worrying about the rubbing I was getting in the rear, back when I was using 25mm spacers with the stock wheels: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/492835b9d5f02f180c719de7588320be.png As you can see, plenty of clearance for my AP Racing front calipers: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/64f7799c750ebf88cdf5ed23f2bea024.jpg Rears are of course fine too: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161101/0802f17fdadbba83bab4f1b9b9b6600a.jpg Nice looking wheels.. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surmiser Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Nice looking wheels.. ! Thanks! You're thinking of going either flat or gloss black, right? Looks aside, one of the reasons I went gloss is the clear lacquer finishing coat the shop put on, which seems to keep the wheels slightly cleaner than matte finishes. @redvenetian on Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDREALTOR Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Yes gloss of flat. Very good point on the clear coat finish. The OEM wheels have a nice clear coat on them and they are a dream to clean. I'll have to read up on refinishing the wheels. I have the equipment just need the knowledge. Were you given a guarantee at all against chipping and overall failure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surmiser Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Were you given a guarantee at all against chipping and overall failure? Yes, I was given a guarantee (can't remember if it was 6 months or a year) against overall failure, peeling, discoloration, etc, but not against chipping. @redvenetian on Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwww Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I just read almost every post in this thread, from page 1, looking for info on the 3.6r wheels. I was thinking of doing mine in a flat or glossy black. How did you prep yours and what paint did you use? Looks really good! Standard PlastiDip Matte Black - 4 cans + predip spray - http://amzn.to/2giK9ZG There are instructions and videos on YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDREALTOR Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thx. ^ Surmised - are yours plastidipped or were they done using a different process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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