jcapp Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hello I am going to get a 16 x 7.5 rim for my 1996 Legacy Brighton and I was wondering what tire size I should get to avoid rubbing and still keep a comfortable ride. I am currently on a 2002 wrx strut with my 14” rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton96 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I don't think you can go much wider than 215 and even then you may have to go with a narrow side profile to clear the spring perch on the strut. Like 215/40R16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I'm running 205-55-R16's on GT wheels on my Legacy L with no issues. When the tires need replacing, I'm thinking of looking for a smaller diameter 16" tire that more closely matched the diameter of the 14"'s that used to be on it, as it's about a 6% difference in odometer reading now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahrexion Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I went to a 16" WRX rim with 205/55 tires and they're just perfect for me. My L isn't underpowered at all with them and I get incredible MPG. 7.5" wide wheel I hope you have proper offset. The wrx wheels are 6.5" wide and they're 55 offset and wouldn't accommodate much more width without dropping the offset to something like 45 or less. I think 205 would be about as thing a tire as you could run on a 7.5" wide wheel anyhow so you may be limited in tire selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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