Husky11 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi anybody got wrx wheels on there standard forester xt if so what size tyres have u got on them cheers ian:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ive read that they do go on as long as your not changing calipers etc other wise you might need spacers for the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry to jump on this, but would impreza wheels fit my n/a 03 forester. If so, what size....16's? From what I remember the offset is different, but are they similar enough? Would love the answer to be yes....good 2nd hand Foz alloys are like hens teeth, but seen plenty impreza alloys that are mmmm [emoji41] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky11 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi thanks im not changing anything else just tyres been told to go for 215/50/17 anyone else got this size tyre on there forester wheels cheers ian:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky11 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 No problem every bit of advice helpful , I spoke to subaru dealer who said wrx wheels will fit my 54 plate 2ltr xt which I think offset 55 forester is 48 but as mine is standard height looks stupid with low profile tyres on so need to find the right size:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 You need some thing that fills the arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 This has really caught my interest now, so I've looked into the relevant details: Forester (03-08) PCD 5x100 Centre bore 56.1 Offset 48 Mounting Nut/lug 12x1,25 Tyre sizes 205/70/15, 215/60/16, 215/55/17, 225/45/18, 235/35/19 Impreza (01-07) only difference is Offset of 55 Impreza WRX STi (00-05) only difference is Offset of 53 So the only question now is what does in mean in easy to understand terms to go from an offset of 48 to 53 or 55? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Basically ET is the offset of the mounting face of the wheel to the centre line of the wheel Standard Fozzy is 48mm , if used ET55 55mm then wheel sit inwards (closer to strut) an additional 7mm which is not the best thing. Could fix this with spacers but then adding to cost. Going 16" is the best all round compromise, Foresters as a rule look awful with low profiles plus road handling/ride on 17" 18" 19" is awful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 55mm offset will rub on the rear struts on the sf, not sure on the sg foz but you need to use spacers for the older model, Also don't know about the rubber is it necessary to have xl rwted tyres on the car or is that just for towing and off road use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I don't think I need xl rated tyres for mine. So Mr B, 55mm offset and 16's should be ok for me? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Lol was typing when mrb replied, David you should be able to get 16" with a 48mm offset fairly easily depends what look your going for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Spacers ideally as even if clear of SG strut I'm not a fon of reducing the vehicle track. If you happen stumble on really nice used wheels at cheap money then worth doing but you may find buying a new set with suitable ET not much more expensive than used wheels & spacers. Also think about the spare as if drift from standard radius your current spare won't be much use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky11 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Oh great now more options :) :) r there any nice 16 inch to fit 2004 forester I was struggling to decide on 17 now I'm pulling my hair out :):) & I'm on a tight budget thanks ian:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Lol was typing when mrb replied, David you should be able to get 16" with a 48mm offset fairly easily depends what look your going for Thanks Adam....I'm guessing you're talking non-OEM as they are damn hard to find a decent set being sold Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky11 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm just after a nice set any body got any pics of nice 16's decisions decisions I just want nice wheels :):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Ah fair enough, yeah loqds of aftermarket stuff but like you say not cheap, you all on 15" then ? Sent from my SM-T210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/subaru-oem-wheels-fit-forester-19106/ Have a look through this thread Sent from my SM-T210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky11 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Mine r standard 16's just fancy a change :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 We should post some pics up of different rims we have Sent from my SM-T210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Ah fair enough, yeah loqds of aftermarket stuff but like you say not cheap, you all on 15" then ? Sent from my SM-T210 Yes, I'm on the standard 15's Mine r standard 16's just fancy a change :) What condition are your 'standard 16's' in? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky11 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Here's mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Mmmm that's what I want for mine [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Here's mine Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Forester 2.5 XT Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 When I purchased my Forester XT it was already fitted with larger after market alloys. I made sure that I informed my insurance company of this. The wheels are 17 X 7 J with an Offset of 40 mm. The tyres are 215/50/17 winter tyres ( front 2 are dunlop and rear 2 are Falken )and look to be fairly new ( still had the knobbly bits on ). I am thinking of getting a set of 16" wheels with larger profile tyres in order to increase the ground clearance and cushion the ride. I would also like to increase the track width. The current tyres have a diameter of @ 647 mm The 215 / 65/ 16 's have a diameter @ 686 mm so that should provide an extra 20 mm of ground clearance and smooth out the potholes and speed bumps. What is the highest profile tyre that will fit a Forester XT with standard height suspension without rubbing?. I will be changing the rear shocks for KYB's and Springcoil springs ( still waiting for the springs to be delivered at the moment ). What are the pro's and cons of using suspension lift blocks?. RE:- widening the track and staying legal.. Looking directly down from the top of the wheel arch I reckon that the tyre edge is set inside the arch top edge by between 10 - 15mm so I could perhaps increase the track by 10 mm or more on each side. What is the best way to widen the track, is it spacers or do I look for wheels with a lower offset?. If I could find a set of decent 16" wheels with a lower offset that would also widen the track then I could perhaps sell my 17's to offset the cost. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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