Pinter Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hey all, I am trying to price out rims/tires for my Legacy. I know they come with 17" rims stock but how small can you go? From what i read the 2.5i have smaller breaks then the GT's so can I go all the way down to a 15" or is the smallest a 16" ? Anybody who knows for sure and wants to speak out will get a big thank you. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinter Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks. appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well the 2005 2.5i Legacy's had 16" rims with 205/55 tires so it would make since that that is what you would go to. Anything smaller I think your car would look dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinter Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Yes I agree but it would be cheaper by about $100. I asked a tire shop to give me pricing and sizing just to be sure. I just wanted to know if a 15" would be possible but I guess no so 16" I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Sorry we couldn't help, but I think you get kudos for asking a question that I don't recall ever seeing asked before, in my 6 years here! We don't get many "new" questions anymore. And I feel like we've failed you! 15" wheels may possibly be fine, but you'd have to bring your car to a local shop for a test fitting to be sure that they clear the brakes. I'm doubtful that they would clear, myself. Anyone with the factory 16" wheels here? Is there more than a half inch clearance from the caliper to the inside of the wheel?? Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Ask the tire rack . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 On Tire rack the smallest wheel option for snow tires is 16" for your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogg Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I used to shave calipers to fit smaller rims.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 My 2005 Legacy 2.5i came with 16" wheels, so I know they fit. They are now my winter wheels, so I can't say how much clearance is left until I swap them on in another month or so. If you can get your hands on a 15" wheel that you'd like to use, you can test fit it yourself. If it clears the front brakes, it should clear the rears with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Your best chance would be 15" rally rims. TeamIluminata.com sells Team Dynamics and BRAID rims. Those rims are engineered to fit over brakes that usually require 16" rims. Most notably, they will fit over the Subaru 4pot/2pot calipers. I don't know how the LGT brakes compare to the 06/07 WRX brakes, but if they are the same size or smaller, you should be good to go with TD or BRAID 15" rims. For S&Gs, I should see if they can fit my spec.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinter Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hey all, I should upgrade this since I forgot about it. I called a shop and smallest rim that can fit over the brakes is 16" so I am going with a 16" rim with a 205/55R16 tire ontop. Like I said, I just wanted to get as small as possible for price. Thanks all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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