Trawlerman Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hi, I have a 2016 Levorg 1.6 GT which I love and have only just discovered this very informative site. I have owned one ‘91 Legacy, one ‘97 Outback and two Foresters (‘03 and 08) before the Levorg, which I love as I no longer need the ground clearance and it is so nice to drive. My first contribution regards a full - size spare. I solved this by buying a used Kia Ceed 18” 7.5j ET55 5x114.3 wheel and fitting it with a used but good 225 45 R18 tyre - both from eBay for £100.00 total. A 67.1 - 56.1 spigot ring (£2.95) is then all that is needed for a perfect fit. The wheel isn’t identical to the originals but it looks pretty much the same and will be fine as a spare. I lifted out the plastic insert and it fits perfectly under the rear load floor in the space provided. Job done and I feel much happier than when I just had the supplied inflator kit. Space saver wheel would be useless as you can’t fit one to a front wheel - just what you need on a stinking night on the hard shoulder. Surely they must return to supplying a proper, full-sized spare? Looking forward to enjoying being a member and benefitting from all your knowledge and ideas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat6 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I have a 2017 Levorg 1.6 GT, with EyeSight. I changed from the dealer fit WRX STI 18x8.5 wheels with 145/40 tyres that the car came with to very light 17" x 7.5 wheels with 225/50 tyres, to improve the ride and handling. Definite improvement. I have a space saver spare, I like the room it leaves for stuff under the boot floor, and I figured that in the event of a front puncture, I can always swap a rear wheel onto the front and stick the spare on the rear. Having also come from various Outbacks, Imprezas and Foresters, I love this car and the way it drives. The only thing I've added is a throttle controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawlerman Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hi, what is a throttle controller? I agree about the ride but we are very rural here and I fitted winter tyres, which I keep on all year as only do about 6k per year and they soften the ride considerably. I went for the full-size spare as, if I have I do have a puncture, I want to get on at normal speed and finish my journey. I couldn’t be doing with all the limitations of a space saver. With the insert removed and the spare wheel in upside down, there is just as much storage space as before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Wotcha and welcome - Sounds like you have a wealth of experience with Subarus. Feel free to share pictures get stuck in etc all friendly on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawlerman Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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