StructEngineer Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'm kicking around the idea of buying a second set of rims for winter tires...mainly because I drive out east during the winter. Does anyone know where I can get a decent used set of rims without spending a fortune, either steelies with covers or alloys? Its looking like for the entire set I'd have to drop $870 at tirerack, which is a bit hard to swallow. I'm located in Lafayette, IN....a stones throw away from the assembly plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffman Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 You might try craigslist or a junk yard. I know that at some of the junk yards around here it is $20 for a rim with a tire on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 are you looking for snow tires for a subaru? what model, year and make? we will try to help when you identify your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'm kicking around the idea of buying a second set of rims for winter tires...mainly because I drive out east during the winter. Does anyone know where I can get a decent used set of rims without spending a fortune, either steelies with covers or alloys? Its looking like for the entire set I'd have to drop $870 at tirerack, which is a bit hard to swallow. I'm located in Lafayette, IN....a stones throw away from the assembly plant. I live in Indy, and was at a wrecking yard on the south side of Indy. That yard must have six Legacys. Most were still wearing their tires/road wheels. I am sure you could find a decent set of wheels there at a decent price. I do know they sell tires and wheels only as a set. They won't sell the road wheels by themselves. Name of the yard is "Happy's Import Auto Parts" on Tibbs Avenue, in Indy. A google search will get you their telephone number. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StructEngineer Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 are you looking for snow tires for a subaru?what model, year and make? we will try to help when you identify your car. Yes, I'm looking to buy a set of snow tires, but dont want to spend $400 on rims that will probably just get beat up in the winter..... 2002 Forester S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 a set of steel wheels should be easy to find. i wouldn't even worry about getting 16"ers. I'd just get some 15's as they're easier to find. a little sooner and we may have worked something out, i drove through indy twice last week and have some wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Yes, I'm looking to buy a set of snow tires, but dont want to spend $400 on rims that will probably just get beat up in the winter..... 2002 Forester S Well, $220 from tirerack, anyway. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StructEngineer Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Well, $220 from tirerack, anyway. Dave Yea, it'd be nice if I could get rims with free SHIPPING and no TAXES. I will check out Happy's Junkyard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Yea, it'd be nice if I could get rims with free SHIPPING and no TAXES. I will check out Happy's Junkyard... free shipping always at discounttiredirect.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 15" alloys and 16" steelies sell for $100 to $150/ set out here on craigslist; less at pull a part yards. If I had a set, I'd ship it to you for $200 shipping included. Keep looking, I'm sure you'll find a reasonably priced set soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Yea, it'd be nice if I could get rims with free SHIPPING and no TAXES. I will check out Happy's Junkyard... I know their is a 96 Outback there with really good, nearly new all season tires on all four corners on OEM alloys. I asked, and know they won't take less than $200 for the complete set. I gave it a long thought to buy the set, because I need tires, but decided not to, because I don't need the alloys. Maybe we can work out a deal, I will get the tires, you get the alloys? Split the cost in half, plus, still would need to add in taxes and shipping cost to you. Tire/wheel size is 205/70/15. I will be out of town starting tomorrow, 10/22, back Sunday, 10/25, with no internet access. My email is fish6525@yahoo.com, cell # 317/270-8554 (Rooster2) in Indy, if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 There isn't anywhere specializing in subaru's back east? Here in Boulder, steelies are $80 a set, and they have piles of them, at the subaru shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 There isn't anywhere specializing in subaru's back east? Here in Boulder, steelies are $80 a set, and they have piles of them, at the subaru shop. 80 bucks for 4? Might be worthwhile to ship 'em out east! I need 4 steelies for my wifes forester. Getting mounted snows on steelies from tirerack is so easy, but a few extra bucks... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yeah. $20 each for 14 and 15" steelies from Superrupair in Boulder. I just got a set for my impreza's snow tires. I don't know if they'll ship them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StructEngineer Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Dang, since Subarus aren't as prevalent here, do you know of any other cars that take the 16x6.5 rims with the proper 5.75mm offset? I shouldn't have to be paying $80/steelie shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I have a set of steelies off a Toyota camry that are 16x6 I beleive. Can't recall what the lug pattern or offset is but I'll check. I'd let you have all 4 for $100 shipped if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StructEngineer Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Not sure the bolt pattern will work. Most, if not all Camrys have a 5-114 bolt pattern instead of the subaru 5-100 Offset needs to be 50mm Backspacing needs to be 5.70" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Not sure the bolt pattern will work. Most, if not all Camrys have a 5-114 bolt pattern instead of the subaru 5-100 Offset needs to be 50mm Backspacing needs to be 5.70" I'm glad you corrected that 5.75 offset number. Offset is typically 50 to 55mm on Subaru. 5x100 bolt pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester2002s Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 My 2002 Forester's OEM spare-wheel (steel-rim) has a 48 mm offset, and a bore of 56.1 mm (BTW anything with a smaller bore would not fit on the hub). A year ago, I bought 4 new steel-rims with 42 mm offset and 57.2 mm bore. They fit just fine, and the car handles well, even with the slightly non-standard 42 mm offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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