nipper Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 From all the reading i've done on traveling to the great white north, it seems that Blu will need two full sized spare tires, not just one. Blu is a 1997 OBW. WHere can i find rims for him? Blu has 15" alloy rims on him now. Thanks nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 do you mean full size wheels identical to yours to use as spares, or two full sized spare tires? i went from 15" to 16" wheels on my OBS. if the original spare (it came iwth 15" tires) is not the same as my 16" wheels now, then i'd like to get an appropriately sized spare for my 16" wheels. in which case i'll send you the old spare for the cost of shipping. it's not here or i'd check the diameter. i used to have a set...and think i still do of 15" stock steelies as well. i'd also send you one of those for cost of shipping. they are at my other place in another state, but i'll be there this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 That would be cool. I have the 15" wheels and am staying with 15's. 15 inch steelies would be great nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 so you want an actual full size wheel to use as a spare, not a stock spare wheel right? the ones i have are off a 1997 Subaru OBS, will they work? do you want 1 or 2 and do you want tires on them? i can pick them up next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 i want full size wheels as spares. I dont need tires as i can buy those locally (unless they are already mounted). The shipping bogles the mind. Where in MD are You? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 PM...incoming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Not sure if this helps, but I got some 15" steelies for snow tires from discounttiredirect.com a few years ago. Unfortunately they weren't much less expensive than their cheapest allow wheels. How about what some people were saying about various other vehicles being very similar except maybe offset such as Cavaliers and some Dodge minivans, with the five lug pattern on a 100mm bolt circle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 BUMP for nipper. i went to MD and none of the 15" wheels i used to have are still at my place. i can't recall what happened to them, but i had more than one set last summer???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Ok so i still need a set of two steel 15" wheels nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I wish I could help you out Nipper but can't. I wouldn't be surprised if you made the whole trip without any tire trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 I wish I could help you out Nipper but can't. I wouldn't be surprised if you made the whole trip without any tire trouble. so i can call you when i drive to the aric circle and get a flat? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 so i can call you when i drive to the aric circle and get a flat? nipper you've got mail at gmail. i'm sure you carry a tire plug kit and air pump. that would help with the occasional nail. not much good for that cut side wall when you drive over the waterfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 you've got mail at gmail. i'm sure you carry a tire plug kit and air pump. that would help with the occasional nail. not much good for that cut side wall when you drive over the waterfall. its not the nails thats an issue, but sharp gravel. My tires are at about 50% of life right now. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have one wheel that is the same as yours nipper but without the gold accents like your wheel in my garage and it has a tire on it. It looks to be an outback sized tire (as opposed to the regular legacy size I needed) and the tread is atleast 50% or more. I paid about $50 for it so would you consider $40? (keep in mind no shipping or need to buy a tire for the rim) I can bring it along to Connie's on saturday. Let me know. PM if you would like to. EDIT: the wheel is not like I said...it is the same wheel you would find on a 99 OB (the 8 spoke or whatever not the 5 spoke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have one wheel that is the same as yours nipper but without the gold accents like your wheel in my garage and it has a tire on it. It looks to be an outback sized tire (as opposed to the regular legacy size I needed) and the tread is atleast 50% or more. I paid about $50 for it so would you consider $40? (keep in mind no shipping or need to buy a tire for the rim) I can bring it along to Connie's on saturday. Let me know. PM if you would like to. EDIT: the wheel is not like I said...it is the same wheel you would find on a 99 OB (the 8 spoke or whatever not the 5 spoke) This is meant as a spare, so if its the same bolt pattern, yes i want it Actually it looking differntly will tell me there is a spare on the car Thank You. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 sure it is the same bolt pattern...I bought it for my old 99 legacy as a FS spare. I'll bring it along on saturday for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 you've got mail at gmail. i'm sure you carry a tire plug kit and air pump. that would help with the occasional nail. not much good for that cut side wall when you drive over the waterfall. John thanks for the email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 its not the nails thats an issue, but sharp gravel. My tires are at about 50% of life right now. nipper maybe you should buy some new tires before you leave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 maybe you should buy some new tires before you leave? im looking at that, actyually i got them brand when i got the car. The first year i barley put 5000 miles on the car. Last year was 15000, this year so far another 7000, i have to inspect them. I should really look at replacing my front rotors, more then the tires. 80mph stops are unnerving. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 I have one wheel that is the same as yours nipper but without the gold accents like your wheel in my garage and it has a tire on it. It looks to be an outback sized tire (as opposed to the regular legacy size I needed) and the tread is atleast 50% or more. I paid about $50 for it so would you consider $40? (keep in mind no shipping or need to buy a tire for the rim) I can bring it along to Connie's on saturday. Let me know. PM if you would like to. EDIT: the wheel is not like I said...it is the same wheel you would find on a 99 OB (the 8 spoke or whatever not the 5 spoke) YAY it fit like it meant to belong there Thanks nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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