Bigbusa Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Will these fit on my 1996 impreza outback sport? My obs has 185/70/14 stock size alloys on it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 That's the stock size on an RS. So yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbusa Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Sweet! I already bought em. I couldn't pass up the deal. $100 for 4 with the nokian WR tires. I figured if they didn't fit my OBS I'd put em on the 06 impreza 2.5i Edited March 24, 2009 by Bigbusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 $100! That's a good deal. I'd love to have a set of these. They are always so expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 yeah that stock size is fine. there are clearance issues with stock 06 forester turbo wheels/tires. 16" wheels still, but they have just a tad different tire size (i forget what it is). they rub in the rear of a stock OBS of your vintage. i bought a set for my XT6 and tried them out on my OBS. they also rub front XT6 air struts, though stock WRX size you're talking about fits fine, but that was easily remedied by just bending the dust shield for the air bags a tiny amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I can also add, yes they work fine. I have put wrx wheels on an OBS several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The rims will fit fine. That size tire is scary; I mounted that rim with that size tires and was amazed how little clearance there was between the tire and the rear strut. They didn't rub, but I took them off to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 The rims will fit fine. That size tire is scary; I mounted that rim with that size tires and was amazed how little clearance there was between the tire and the rear strut. They didn't rub, but I took them off to be safe. I have run that size tire and have no issues. It is the factory size on an RS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 The rims will fit fine. That size tire is scary; I mounted that rim with that size tires and was amazed how little clearance there was between the tire and the rear strut. They didn't rub, but I took them off to be safe. My brother in law has that size tire on his 97 or so OBS and it's been fine, never rubs. They have been on there years with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Yeah man, got them on my RS and 91 Legacy. I noticed a difference when I put them on my Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbusa Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks guys. They look and ride awesome! I think my obs sits about an inch higher now too. BEFORE AFTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 awesome! how much do you want for your old rims?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 That looks a lot better. Is that your 06-07 Impreza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 That looks a lot better. Is that your 06-07 Impreza?the one in the picture is a 90's OBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hey, I thought the old rims looked just fine. But WOW! Great new look (and great price). Congrats! How's the handling--big difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 the one in the picture is a 90's OBS. In front of the OBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbusa Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Gary I'm gonna hang on to the old rims and probably use them for snow tires. My obs does handle a lot better now with the wider lower profile tires. I definately feel a difference! No rubbing either. The 2006 2.5i in front of my OBS is the wifeys ride. We bought it new. 2 more years of $421 a month payments. :-\ Payments $uck! That'll probably be our last new car ever. Here's my old lifted Brat. I should have never sold it! Edited March 28, 2009 by Bigbusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Jeeze. I wouldn't have sold that thing. I hope you got a pretty penny out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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