Legacy Wagon Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Tonight I have a chance to pick up some 05 WRX rims with tires for $150. They're 5x100. Will the center bore fit our Legacy's? I have a 90. They have BF Goodrich tires with 90% tread. The only thing is they're 205/55/16 in the front and 255/55/16 in the rear. I'm wondering if I'll have spacing issues. I'm pretty sure it would be ok as long as I dont put the 255's on the front, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Wheels will fit. The rear tires should fit, and the 205's will fit in the front. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Oh, and I assure you that the rear tires are NOT 255's. They are likely 225/50/16 If they are 255/55/16, then you can't run that set of tires on your car. They aren't even close to the same diameter as the 205/55/16's. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 That was actually my thought too. Figured they'd be too wide cause I was pretty sure that 235's were the biggest you could fit on the WRX rims. Thanks, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 I asked him again and he definitely said 255. Seems weird :/ Even if they could mount it it doesnt seem safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Probably a good plan to get him to email you some pics before you go check them out. Post em up. There are multiple wheel guru on the forum who can help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Well turns out his brother took off the rear tires so he wanted to just sell me all 4 rims with 2 tires at 90% for $110, but then buying new tires will be expensive so I just didnt bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Tonight I have a chance to pick up some 05 WRX rims with tires for $150. They're 5x100. Will the center bore fit our Legacy's? I have a 90. They have BF Goodrich tires with 90% tread. The only thing is they're 205/55/16 in the front and 255/55/16 in the rear. I'm wondering if I'll have spacing issues. I'm pretty sure it would be ok as long as I dont put the 255's on the front, right? If you have a 2WD you are good, but if you have a AWD car you need identical tires all around or you will blow the center diff/clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldman Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 i have VW 16" rims on my 90 i'm pretty sure they are 225/55/16 the fronts are fine but the rears rubbed pretty bad over bumps before i rolled the fenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffzguy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 +1 on needing identical size tires all around if you have AWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If you already have 16" rims, I'd pass. But if you have smaller, 4 rims for $110 is a good deal. You'll have to buy tires anyway. JMO. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Ah, thanks guys. And I heard it didnt matter too much about not having identical tires on the front vs rear as it did with side vs side. Where's the center diff on these old Legacy's? I've only replaced the gear oil on the front (near the transmission) and rear :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldman Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Ah, thanks guys. And I heard it didnt matter too much about not having identical tires on the front vs rear as it did with side vs side. Where's the center diff on these old Legacy's? I've only replaced the gear oil on the front (near the transmission) and rear :/ you can run staggered with awd if they are the same overall diameter but that's almost impossible to do. if you only run same size side to side not front to back you'll save your rear differential but destroy your center differential you can use this to find the right a close stagger fit but i wouldn't recommend it http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 205/55/16 and 225/50/16 is close. Best bet? Buy those wheels for $100. Then go on Nasioc and try and find someone trying to get rid of their 205/55/16 RE92's for dirt cheap. I've gotten a set for almost free before. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 I ended up getting them and threw some tires on. Less than $300 total so about the same price Walmart would have charged for the old 14" tires. I'm glad they weren't any wider than 205's though cause they're pretty close to the strut. Doesn't ever touch or rub anywhere, but man it's close. They handle really well though. Brought them offroad today and I'm happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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