jmilks Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Last weekend I found out my 16" winter tires/rims from my 2012 Legacy do not fit my new 2020 Limited XT. Tire diameter was pretty close, but the wheel lug pattern is a larger diameter on the new car. Fast forward to today, I picked up some Michelin XIce 225/50R18 tires and want to get them on some steel rims so I don't have to pay to swap them twice a year, so a few questions: 1. Is the Subaru wheel lug pattern a standard wheel pattern? Are there specific rims for Subaru? 2. Anyone purchased 18" steel rims for their car before? Any suggestions where to find them? Having a hell of a time finding them in that size. Dunn Tire told me it woudl be after winter to get them. 3. Are the tire pressure sensors universal or specific to Subaru? Dunn Tire wants $65 per sensor, hoping to find them elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 try http://www.tirerack.com You'll need to get the TPMS or just do what I do. put a piece of black electrical tape over that light on the dash. My 09 has had tape there for almost 4 years now. After mounting new tires, the light came on two weeks later, seems two of the sensor had dead batteries. Also when swapping between winters and summers the OEM winter wheels would need to have the sensors scanned and reprogramed the car. The black tape is much less hassle. One idea is mount the snows on the OEM rims and buy some nice rims for the summer tires. FWIW, both my Legacy's have two sets of OEM wheels. 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...
apexi Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 You should be able to find universal sensors. Maybe give one of the companies below a call if you want to be extra safe and verify fitment. It's unclear to me after searching whether you need 315mhz sensors, or 433mhz sensors. https://www.redi-sensor.com/ https://catalogue.schradertpms.com/en-US/2020/subaru/legacy.html https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/schrader,28203,tire+pressure+monitoring+system+(tpms)+sensor,12036 The two programmable sensors below can work on both 315 and 433mhz, but I don't know if the shop will be able to program schrader brand, or like you bringing your own sensors. https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/schrader,33500,tire+pressure+monitoring+system+(tpms)+sensor,12036 https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/schrader,33700,tire+pressure+monitoring+system+(tpms)+sensor,12036 by the way.. $111, what is subaru smoking.. https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_2020_Legacy-24L-CVT-4WD-Limited/Tire-Pressure-Monitoring-System-Sensor/75722782/28103FL00B.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Spec B Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) 1. 5x114.3 is the lug pattern for all newer models I believe it's a 56.1 center bore if you're looking for aftermarkets. 2. Haven't purchased steelies. I'd suggest you just find a set of oem wheels and put snow tires on. 3. Forget tpms. They aren't essential to anything. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Edited December 8, 2020 by Zack Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitaine Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I purchased 17'' steelies from my dealer and put 225/55-17 winter tires on my Limited that has OEM 225/50-18. I doubt 18'' steelies are available for Subaru's, and for most cars actually. Fortunately, TPMS sensors are not mandatory in Canada and Subaru was wise enough not to put any in our cars... BTW, clearance for the front brake calipers is very small with the 17'' wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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