bluesuby Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I need one wheel to replace the one I bent in a Philadelphia pothole. A local source wants $200 for a replacement but I found a reconditioned OEM wheel(s) at Rock Auto. (Careful if you are looking to order from Rock, they show 2 available choices but the second doesn't look like what I want, and the small print says this fits a "Legacy Outback"). My car is a 2005 Legacy GT wagon in dark blue. I am puzzled by color choices of "bright silver" or "medium silver". I would say bright is right, but did Subaru offer a choice or change the color after 2005 or 2006? Thanks for the help. PS The OEM reconditioned is $135 including shipping to my zip (08081). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 All 4th gen GT 5 spoke wheels are the same color. The design of the center cap is different but you'll never notice. Look in the for sale forum, you may find one. I have a local wheel shop that repairs all kinds of wheels. I would think in NJ there must be one close to you. Call Mike or Rey at http://www.AZPinstalls.com and see if they know someone. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Follow up: Bright silver was the perfect color match. The reconditioning was high quality work and I am happy with the price: $132 delivered. I asked Rey if they had any oem wheels at the shop....not at this time. Unfortunately the sale forum had none. Several people cautioned me about wheel repair. For what I paid at Rock Auto seeking a wheel repair shop wasn't worth the trouble. A crack might be one issue, but my wheel was bent and the runout was enough to prevent the tire from seating properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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