15/16 compatibility

[desdinova]

My 1995 legacy wagon has 15 inch factory rims. I bought some used aftermarket rims that they thought were 15's but it turns out they are 16's. Can I put new rubber on them and use them or will they rub ? Thanks for any input.

[johnceggleston]

1/ does the bolt pattern match?

2/ will the off set work with your hubs?

this is probably the bigger issue.

3/ it depends on the size of the tire.

 

larger suabru wheels are not an issue,

they will not rub.

after market is another issue.

i doubt they will,

but who knows.

jack up the car and try one,

even with out the tire.

 

but ultimately,

it is the tire size that causes rubbing.

just because the wheel is one inch larger in diameter

does not mean that the tire has to be one inch larger in diameter.

[desdinova]

thank you. i found them on craigslist and she swears they had 15's on them so i drove to spokane and got them. i should have looked for a stamp. i got home and was cleaning them before i saw the 16 on the inside. she says she had them on an outback so i should be okay. unfortunately i have fairly new tires on mine and wanted to simply put my rubber on them. now if i use them i'll have to buy new tires also.

[Fairtax4me]

Put 205/55/16 tires on and they'll fit.

 

People make mistakes and/or mis-remember details all the time. Best to ask for pictures if possible before driving a long way to pick up any parts on craigslist.

[johnceggleston]

pic of the wheels?

 

15" wheels on a 95 lego was not common.

most were 185/70/14.

some were 195/60/15.

as mentioned,

205/55/16 will work great.

that is the GT size tire.

the GT has the same suspension as the lego L.

but youe speedo will be a little off.

 

205/50/16 are the same size as your current tires.