Jump to content
Ultimate Subaru Message Board

Recommended Posts

Hello again. I'm considering upgrading the wheels and tires on my "new" 1995 Legacy L. I've found some OEM 16x6.5, 5 Lug, 100mm Bolt Pattern, 55mm Offset, 5 double spoke painted alloy wheel.

 

Subaru Part Number: 28111AE21A, 28119AG05A 

Indent: SB21A, A99

 

Model Years: 

Impreza '04-'05 

Legacy '03-'06

 

Would anyone happen to know (or know of a source) if they will fit my car, and if so, what tire size would be ideal?

 

Thanks!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not to be too picky, but a 205-55-16 (24.9" tall), which is the stock tire size for some Imprezas of those years,  or a 205-50-16  (24.1") would be closer to your stock 185-70-14's height (24.2") and won't mess w/your speedo as much.

 

But if you want a little 'lift' Gloyale's will give you that, too....the 225-55-16 may rub on the rear spring perches. Probably wouldn't go over 215 on the width.

Edited by wtdash
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Alright, you guy's seem to know your stuff on tire/wheel combo's. So, my ride is a 1995 Legacy L wagon (sexy, I know) with P185/70R14 steel wheels and poverty caps.

 

My goal is to gain a wider stance and as much height as possible without screwing the whole thing up, i.e; rubs, and speedometer issues.

 

P.S.,

The car is also in need of new shock/struts. Would any of you happen to know of an option (or options) that would accommodate my goal?

 

I appreciate all of your feedback...the "pros" that I've been dealing with don't know shît from shineolla.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

But if you want a little 'lift' Gloyale's will give you that, too....the 225-55-16 may rub on the rear spring perches. Probably wouldn't go over 215 on the width.

 

With those wheels he won't rub the perch, even with 225.  And the little extra tire will fill out the wheel well nicely.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks Gloyale!

I sure hope that you're right...because I'm going to do just that,and "nicely" is exactly what I'm shooting for.

Having a roof rack and being a wagon, the stock wheel/tire combo make it look like it's rolling on skateboard wheels.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

FWIW...225-60-16 rubbed on the rear struts of my OB-strutted '96 Legacy.

 

 

Strut and Lift upgrades are covered on here 'ad infinitum' so please search.

 

Quick answer: Get some '96-'99 OB struts or '98-'08 Forester struts, and spacers (Paranoid Fabrications is one). Bolt-on, alignment recommended, and Go.

Edited by wtdash
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...