Baddog Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I found a rim I like but it only comes in a 17x7 or a 17x8. No 7.5 which bugs me. I want a wider rim, currently running a 16x6.5. Would like at least an inch more. Anyone know what kind of fitment issues I would have? And what size of tire I can run. Offset is +48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 i beleive we have threads and stickys... idk about this very question. for someone with 2000 post you sure fucked this one up... lol baddog. BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 17, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 17, 2011 He only has 1,996 posts. Not quite 2,000. So I think we can excuse this one! Not to mention, wheel size is nowhere in any of the stickies. I was running 18x9 on the 95 sedan, but I have no earthly idea what the offset was. Are you able to test fit these wheels before you buy them? If you're buying them from any kind of store / shop or anything, they should test fit them for you to see if they clear everything. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grouch Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I can't say for sure, so don't quote me lol. I am running 17 x 7.5 offset +48, with 225/45/17 tires, fenders rolled. With THAT setup I have noooo problems, no rubbing, no nothing, and wheels sit slightly less than flush with a slight negative camber all around (-.8). With neutral stance, wheels are perfectly flush with fenders. So....I imagine if you got .5 inch wider, it wouldn't make a difference and should still look good neutral or slightly aggressive stance, BUT I can't say anything about the wheel fitment around the hub. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 17, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 17, 2011 negative .8 on your camber is the stock setting -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 i beleive we have threads and stickys... idk about this very question. for someone with 2000 post you sure fucked this one up... lol baddog. I believe you are still a very uneducated child. Very immature as well. Anyways onto other news. I was going to try to run a 17x8 but I may be looking for a rim with a 7.5. I think with a +48 offset I may be okay. With my fenders rolled of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 17, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 17, 2011 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogg Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 it really depends on what your going for. do you want to fender roll? what do u want your camber to be? how stiff is your suspension? there's a dude on here with 9.75 +20 with fender roll, it fits. when i was lowered about 3" on coilovers, with camber set to "0", i rubbed on 17x7 +53 w/ 215/45. to me though, 17x8 +48 is cake walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybaluga32 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 What about 17x7+ 48 with 17mm spacers? 215/50/17's Not to steal from your question:) I think you should "feed the troll" such comments make me feel uncomfortable and hate to ask questions on this forum! It's rude and common on this site . Its best to go to Subaruforester.org and lie about your car Jk but seriously don't be so uptight! life goes on:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grouch Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 negative .8 on your camber is the stock setting Proof?? I'm not saying I know the correct answer. All I'm saying is, when my car was 'stock,' camber was no where near -.1, and the wheels were obviously not cambered inward when you looked at em, and the feel of the car was completely different. I know subarus have natural slightly negative camber, but when mine was stock it was close to 0, or even slightly positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 17, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 17, 2011 I don't mean to argue with you, but you're dead wrong. positive front camber is asking for trouble. Every car on the road runs slightly negative camber on the front. I know this from doing alignments for several years now. Anything less than -1 is considered "slight" negative camber. You don't really get visible camber until you approach -2. IIRC, the stock Legacy camber range is -.4 to -.7 or 8. You can max out the camber bolts and get up to about -1.5. Just because your car was close to 0 when you had it aligned, doesn't mean that it was its "stock" setting. Camber will get knocked out of whack if you hit a pot hole hard enough...or even from just normal driving over time. I will try and find specs online somewhere and post them if you really want to see -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grouch Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 No I wasn't trying to argue at all. I was merely sharing my own personal observations. I am far from an alignment expert. Yes, I agree. My car may not have been on 'stock' settings, just simply 'within spec.' I agree, positive camber is asking for trouble; however, to say that you really don't visually see your camber as negative until you go -2 means you are just arrogant and won't admit or you are in some serious denial. At -2 you are VISIBLY VERY cambered inward at that point. There's no way someone would look at a -2 camber and be like "hmmmm it appears to be pointing inward.." No, at that point, it's undeniable the wheels are cambered in. This isn't even a matter of how many years of alignment experience you have. Anyone can go outside and look at a wheel and see if it's cambered inward or not. It's obvious. What's different is the degree to which it is cambered inward. I know this from looking at cars for many years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 17, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'm sorry, but on my cars I can't see very noticeable negative camber even at negative 1.7. On the other hand, I can see negative 3. It is not arrogance or denile. NEGATIVE 3 REAR http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/95LegacySTI/208801_10150160302383326_605068325_6594977_2898117_n.jpg NEGATIVE 1.7 FRONT NEGATIVE 1.2 REAR the last pic had bent suspension pieces on the pass side rear - so it has a bunch of positive toe and negative camber http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/darktint.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/168024_495277578325_605068325_5941944_1329147_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/IMAG0175.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/Untitled-5-2.jpg -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I am now just thinking of running a 17x7. No point in running the 17x8 because I won't use the biggest tire the 8 inch rim can fit. Could I run a 225/45/17? Or should I just stick with 215/45/17? Was wanting a wider tire then I have now (which is 205/55/16) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 18, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 18, 2011 You should be able to run 225s without a problem -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogg Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I am now just thinking of running a 17x7. No point in running the 17x8 because I won't use the biggest tire the 8 inch rim can fit. Could I run a 225/45/17? Or should I just stick with 215/45/17? Was wanting a wider tire then I have now (which is 205/55/16) u can run a 225/50-16 on stock 16"s ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted October 18, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 18, 2011 the first number is the same regardless of what size tire it is. Thats just the width in MM. And the 225/45/17 is only .1 inches bigger then stock tire size (205/55/16)...so with a 48 offset like he is wanting, he will be just fine -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogg Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 if your telling me, i know that...i was just telling him he didnt need new rims to go wider(as it appears thats what he wants) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.