Wheel choice

[mickthemaverick]

Hi, I am a newbie having just aquired my 2004 4th generation Legacy SE N 2.5i AWD.

Having come to the Legacy from a Citroen C5 I find the ride is much firmer as expected but almost too harsh over small bumps, eg catseyes, so I wondered whether it is possible and sensible to swap my 215/45/17 wheels for some 215/55/16 wheels to give me higher sidewalls and therefore hopefully take the edge off the ride. Any comment or advice would be welcome. Cheers Mick

Edited May 8, 2021 by mickthemaverick

[norutah]

Hi, I am a newbie having just aquired my 2004 4th generation Legacy SE N 2.5i AWD.

Having come to the Legacy from a Citroen C5 I find the ride is much firmer as expected but almost too harsh over small bumps, eg catseyes, so I wondered whether it is possible and sensible to swap my 215/45/17 wheels for some 215/55/16 wheels to give me higher sidewalls and therefore hopefully take the edge off the ride. Any comment or advice would be welcome. Cheers Mick

My 225/55/17 ride softer than my 235/35/18. Use an online tire conversion calculator that compares your two sizes and shows you the difference in width, radius, diameter, and offset then get under your car and measure to see if they will fit and clear spring perch wheel well etc.

 

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[Max Capacity]

http://www.tirerack.com is a major retailer here in the states. They have a great web site where you can how how different wheels and tires will look on your car.

 

Oh, Welcome to the Forum.

 

 

This may help too.

https://legacygt.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/wheels-tires-43.html

[mickthemaverick]

Thanks for that Max, I'll have a look. I am hoping for some personal experience info from members. Thanks for the welcome too.

[ChadChrist]

Hi, I am a newbie having just aquired my 2004 4th generation Legacy SE N 2.5i AWD.

Having come to the Legacy from a Citroen C5 I find the ride is much firmer as expected but almost too harsh over small bumps, eg catseyes, so I wondered whether it is possible and sensible to swap my 215/45/17 wheels for some 215/55/16 wheels to give me higher sidewalls and therefore hopefully take the edge off the ride. Any comment or advice would be welcome. Cheers Mick

 

 

i test fit my 16x7.5 and they clear all stock brakes and struts. [emoji2275]

 

 

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[mickthemaverick]

After considerable searching I managed to find a set of very good condition 16" wheels and almost new continental tyres which I have now had fitted for a few weeks and I can confirm the ride is very much smoother. Quite happy with it now and I think it looks ok, Here are the before and after pictures!! Thanks for the advice and comments

[Infosecdad]

Impreza 6-spokes, looks good!

[mickthemaverick]

Thanks! Yes I think they actually look better on an executive saloon than the rather too sporty 5 spokes!!