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BoxerFanatic
04-01-2010, 08:36 PM
The wheels were Fitapaulde (sic) and Racing. The first, a VERY good and expansive wheel. The second, probably a cheap one.

I certainly hear (and support) what you are saying Chris. One gets what one pays for!! The really good (and expensive) wheels are usually as good if not better than the OEM rims. Not so for the cheap ones. I just wanted to throw those issues out there for people to consider - especially the hub centric rings, which are a MUST in my opinion for aftermarket rims) when thinking about going with a different whell than stock ....

Harry

I believe the brand was called/spelled 'Fittipaldi'. I haven't seen that brand in many years.

BoxerFanatic
04-01-2010, 08:49 PM
Here's a question for some folks... Will these fit, using SVX OE lugs?

mitsubishi Evo X MR has some nice looking stock wheels. BBS even.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9987/dsc4841.jpghttp://gallery.carreview.com/data/car/645/medium/2009_mitsubishi_lancer_evo_08.jpg

Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +38
Bolt Pattern: 5 x 114.3
Center Bore: 67.1
Hardware:12x1.50 Lug

now the kicker is the lugs. Mitsubishi uses a different thread pitch, but possibly the same shank-style lugs as the SVX. The SVX lugs are obviously the correct thread pitch for the SVX studs. (12x1.25)
These are the Mitsu OE Lugs. Again not the same thread pitch.
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00teKQpJAWZaiv/Lug-Nuts-RW-020-.jpg

The bolt pattern is the same, and the other dimensions should also work. Offset for an 8.5 inch wide wheel should be reasonable for SVX...

The width and size would look fantastic on an SVX.

Either that, or having a machine shop cut a 60-degree bevel, and convert the wheels to conical lug seats, and use conical lugs.

EDIT***

This just in... It appears that some infiniti wheels, but not all, use shank style lugs, like the SVX OE Wheels do, and the EVO wheels do. Nissan, I believe, is the other company to widely use 12x1.25 thread pitch studs and lug nuts... so theoretically, if the dimensions are the same... the Infiniti shank lug nuts may work on SVX studs, with shank-style wheels.

This particular fitment is for the second generation Infiniti G-series sedan, which apparently uses shank-style wheel lug seats, and in fact do use 12x1.25 thread pitch, just like Subaru.

And also, evidently, from this vendor, the lugs are only $1.75 a piece. Subaru charges 17+$ a piece for rare SVX OE Lugs... Buyer beware, caveat emptor, and such... no connection with this vendor.
http://www.calwheelaccessories.com/factory-wheel-lugs/nissan-infiniti-oem-style-mag-lug-nuts
http://www.calwheelaccessories.com/images/lugnuts/toyln1215_01.jpg
http://www.bonesenterprises.com/pics/icn2072.jpg

I think I have another spare OE SVX Lug... The hex crown of the lug is taller than the infiniti one shown, but otherwise I can verify the outer dimensions, whether they are the same or different than the infiniti-spec version.

After replacing an SVX wheel stud and lug nut, I don't think the taller crown is utilized for the stud, just to make the lug wrench reach into the SVX OE wheels a bit less to drive the lug nut hex head and for appearance with the SVX's flush center cap, which is likely not a deal breaker to use the shorter ones.

newsvx
04-01-2010, 10:14 PM
I believe the brand was called/spelled 'Fittipaldi'. I haven't seen that brand in many years.

You are correct - I could not spell Fittipaldi's name and too lazy to look it up .....
BTW, had the "RACING" rims checked yesterday and they are true ...... They are up for sale since I have decided to go back to stock wheels ....

Lookin4SVX
04-01-2010, 10:58 PM
I too am looking for some rims.
The 16" rims I got with the car have no clearance for the calipers. I cant even get a piece of paper between the caliper and the rim.
I am not comfortable with this, so I want to go up to a 17" rim.

Far as I understand from reading here, the stock rims are:
16"x7.5" with a +55 offset and 56.1 centerbore.
I see that 17"x7.5" need to have an offset of +50.

So after reading this thread, I am wondering, are you saying that if I went with a 17"x8" I could use a 40 offset?
Since the rims are 13mm wider, can just subtract that from the +50 offset requirement?

I see people running the 05 STi BBS rims.
Can we use after market rims meant for the 05 STi?

For example, I am looking at these rims:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4483467294_f529e6fe33_o.jpg


It comes in these sizes which seem close to the SVX specs:

17"x 7.5" / 5 x 114.3mm / +48offset
From what I have read, these will not work because the offset is not +50 so they will rub. (2mm makes that much difference?)

17"x 8" / 5 x 114.3mm / +35offset
Isn't this the exact same as having a 7.5" with a 48mm offset, or am I backwards? (.5in x 25.4 = 12.7mm + 35mm = 47.7mm)

17"x8" / 5 x 114.3mm / +48offset
Would this be too much positive offset?

Will any of these fit the SVX??

BoxerFanatic
04-02-2010, 10:37 AM
I too am looking for some rims.
The 16" rims I got with the car have no clearance for the calipers. I cant even get a piece of paper between the caliper and the rim.
I am not comfortable with this, so I want to go up to a 17" rim.

Far as I understand from reading here, the stock rims are:
16"x7.5" with a +55 offset and 56.1 centerbore.
I see that 17"x7.5" need to have an offset of +50.

So after reading this thread, I am wondering, are you saying that if I went with a 17"x8" I could use a 40 offset?
Since the rims are 13mm wider, can just subtract that from the +50 offset requirement?

I see people running the 05 STi BBS rims.
Can we use after market rims meant for the 05 STi?

It comes in these sizes which seem close to the SVX specs:

17"x 7.5" / 5 x 114.3mm / +48offset
From what I have read, these will not work because the offset is not +50 so they will rub. (2mm makes that much difference?)

17"x 8" / 5 x 114.3mm / +35offset
Isn't this the exact same as having a 7.5" with a 48mm offset, or am I backwards? (.5in x 25.4 = 12.7mm + 35mm = 47.7mm)

17"x8" / 5 x 114.3mm / +48offset
Would this be too much positive offset?

Will any of these fit the SVX??

+35 offset will probably not work so well. +48 offset is probably not bad.

The stock wheels tuck under a fair amount. Less positive offset, adjusted for wheel width, will move the outboard rim of the wheel closer to the fender edge, and make the wheels fit more flush. Up to a certain point, that actually looks better, until it starts to rub.

The numbers you talk about are keeping the wheel centerline very close to stock. There is a bit of lee-way to shift the wheel centerline outboard a bit, in relation to the hub-face. That is what lower offset does.

But keep in mind an inch is 25.4mm. +55 down to +48 is only 7mm. About a third of an inch. not much.

A 7.5 inch wide wheel, same as stock, will react directly with offset changes, regardless of wheel rim diameter which only affects tire fitment, not wheel location geometry.

An 8 inch wide wheel adds a quarter of an inch of width on both sides of the wheel centerline roughly 6.3 millimeters on both inboard and outboard sides. Wheel offset is always measured from the centerline.

An 8 inch wheel is 203.2mm, half of which is ~101.7mm, from the centerline to the outboard rim. (actually the bead seat extends a bit further, but we can use idealized numbers to get the point.)

+55mm is measured out from the centerline of the wheel width toward the outer rim, along the axle line. Negative offset numbers would be measured toward the inboard rim, instead. Zero offset would place the hub face right on the centerline of the wheel's width.

Decreasing to +48 would shift the whole wheel's width 7 millimeters outboard, by bringing the hub face that much closer to the centerline. That equates to .275 inches, a hair over a quarter inch. Not very far.

The 7.5 inch wheel would not add any width, so the offset change stands alone. The 8 inch wheel adds the half of the width increase, and the offset shift together, (6.3+7 = 13.3mm, .523 inches... roughly a half an inch closer to the fender edge.

You can extrapolate how the offset change and width change cancel each other out on the inboard side of the wheel. Drastic wheel width or offset changes also can impact how wheels fit with the suspension clearance and inner fender well when steering or suspension compression... but a quarter inch here or there probably won't matter much, and SVXs have relatively big wheel wells, compared to their OE wheel size.

The wider the wheel gets, the more sensitive the fitment will be to changes in offset, because of that addition factor... unless you increase the positive offset more than stock, and shift both the inner and outer wheel rim edges inboard. which is not really likely on a Subaru, since not many wheels have more than +55mm offset measurements.

Enough math lesson for today... to summarize, most high offset wheels with the correct bolt pattern and a hub center that will fit over the hub's center ring will likely fit.

Earlier in this thread, or in other threads in the wheel sub-forum, there is likely a list of minimum positive offsets for SVX wheel fitment, dependent on the wheel's width.

From my slightly fuzzy recollection, I believe between 7 and 8 inches of width, minimum positive offset is probably around 40mm... so anything greater than +40, if everything else is right, should theoretically fit.

But you'll probably want to look around this part of the forum, to verify that information and find the authoritative list, not just what I think I remember.

briansvx
04-02-2010, 09:22 PM
hi! Box fanatic,
so, the following spec should fit just fine then?

18 x 8.5J
+45mm offset
5 x 114.3

Lookin4SVX
04-03-2010, 04:07 AM
wow, thanks for the detailed response.

So when you said the +48 would probably work, you are talking about on the 8" or on the 7.5"?

92 SVX
04-03-2010, 11:22 AM
I assume either 7" or 8" lookin.

I have read that the wheel bearings do not like a lower offset. So would a 7" wheel with a +42 wear out the bearings?

SVXyGirl
04-03-2010, 12:21 PM
/hijack

If anyone wants a perfect set of Murano wheels, I have some for sale...PM me. :D

/end hijack....

newsvx
04-03-2010, 12:36 PM
/hijack

If anyone wants a perfect set of Murano wheels, I have some for sale...PM me. :D

/end hijack....

Someone buy those wheels quickly - they are beautiful!!!

Pegdrgr
04-05-2010, 10:55 PM
They 48 offset is fine, these are the 8" wide wheels IIRC.

http://www.pdxtuning.com/images/SVX/DSC_4317.JPG

SoCal LS-L
04-07-2010, 08:23 PM
Ill admit it, ive never bought custom rims and have never paid attention to things mentioned relating to offset etc. for our car. Can anyone just tell me yay or nay real quick about a 5X114.3 17x7 42mm offset 73mm hub bore rim I was checking out?

Linky:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350330553364&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3419wt_1165

Mucho thankso

Michael Blue
04-07-2010, 09:19 PM
Ill admit it, ive never bought custom rims and have never paid attention to things mentioned relating to offset etc. for our car. Can anyone just tell me yay or nay real quick about a 5X114.3 17x7 42mm offset 73mm hub bore rim I was checking out?

Linky:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350330553364&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3419wt_1165

Mucho thankso



Cute wheels, but I'd have a problem giving someone an extra $100 for "shipping".

NeedForSpeed
04-07-2010, 09:27 PM
Ill admit it, ive never bought custom rims and have never paid attention to things mentioned relating to offset etc. for our car. Can anyone just tell me yay or nay real quick about a 5X114.3 17x7 42mm offset 73mm hub bore rim I was checking out?

Linky:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350330553364&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3419wt_1165

Mucho thankso

You will need a proper hubcentric ring, one per wheel. What tire size are you thinking, that's a narrow wheel?

SoCal LS-L
04-09-2010, 11:13 AM
You will need a proper hubcentric ring, one per wheel. What tire size are you thinking, that's a narrow wheel?

I was going to compare different low profiles that we have here until I found a good match to whats on there. I just love the rim style and want to make sure it wont cause problems. So with new center rings these will fit ok? I know they are an inch narrower than stock.

aust92pearl
04-09-2010, 11:57 PM
found a fairly big manufacturer pcd list
interestingly the aussie falcon has the same pcd as our cars

ALFA

75, 90, GTV 5 X 98
145, 146, 155, 164 4 x 98
156, 164 5 X 98
166 5 x 108

AUDI

A3 5 X 100
A4, A6, A8, TT 5 X 112
Q7 5 x 130
S3 5 x 100
S4, S6 5 x 112

BMW

E30 4 X 100
E36, E46, E49 5 X 120

CHRYSLER

300C 5 x 115
NEON & PT CRUISER 5 X 100
SEBRING 5 x 100
VOYAGER 5 x 114.3

DAEWOO

CIELO, ESPERO, LANOS, KALOS, NUBIRA 4 X 100
MATIZ & TACUMA 4 X 114.3
LEGENZA 5 X 114.3

DAIHATSU

APPLAUSE, CHARADE, CUORE PYZAR, SIRION & YRV 4 X 100
TERIOS 5 X 114.3

FORD

CAPRI 4 X 114.3
COUGAR 4 X 108
FALCON AU & BA 5 X 114.3
FALCON PRE - AU 5 X 114.3
FESTIVA 1994 - 2000 4 X 100
FIESTA 4 X 108
FOCUS 4 X 108
KA 4 X 108
LASER 1990 - ON 4 X 100
LASER SR2 5 X 114.3
MONDEO 4 X 108
PROBE 5 X 114.3
TELSTAR 1988 - ON 5 X 114.3
TELSTAR PRE - 1987 4 X 114.3

HOLDEN

APOLLO PRE 1993 5 X 100
ASTRA 1988 - ON 4 X 100
ASTRA WITH ABS 5 X 110
ASTRA PRE - 1987 4 X 114.3
BARINA PRE - 1994 4 X 114.3
BARINA 1994 - ON 4 X 100
CALIBRA - NON TURBO 4 X 100
CALIBRA V6 TURBO 5 X 110
COMMODORE 5 X 120
EPICA 5 x 114.3
MONARO 5 X 120
NOVA 4 X 100
VECTRA 5 X 110
VIVA 4 x 100

HONDA

ACCORD PRE - 1989 4 X 100
ACCORD 1990 - 2001 4 X 114.3
ACCORD 2001 - ON 5 X 114.3
CITY 4 X 100
CIVIC 4 X 100
CIVIC TYPE R 5 X 114.3
CRX 4 X 100
INTEGRA 4 X 100
INTEGRA TYPE R 5 X 114.3
JAZZ 4 X 100
LEGEND PRE - 1991 4 X 114.3
LEGEND 1991 - ON 5 X 114.3
NSX 5 X 114.3
ODESSEY 5 X 114.3
PRELUDE PRE - 1992 4 X 100
PRELUDE 1992 - ON 4 X 114.3
PRELUDE VTIR 5 X 114.3
S2000 5 X 114.3

HYUNDAI

ACCENT 4 X 100
ELANTRA 4 X 114.3
EXCEL 4 X 114.3
GETZ 4 X 100
GRANDUER 5 X 114.3
LANTRA 4 X 114.3
S COUPE 4 X 114.3
SONATA 4 X 114.3
TIBURON 5 X 114.3

JAGUAR

S TYPE & X TYPE 5 X 108
XJ, XJS & XK8 5 X 120.65

KIA

MENTOR, RIO, SPECTRA, SHUMA 4 X 100
CARENS, CERATO 4 X 114.3
CARNIVAL 5 X 114.3

LEXUS

IS200, IS300, ES300, GS300, RX300 5 X 114.3
LS400, LS430, SC430 5 X 114.3

MAZDA

121 1990 - ON 4 X 100
2 4 X 100
3 5 X 114.3
323 1990 - ON 4 X 100
6 5 X 114.3
626 1988 - ON 5 X 114.3
929 1987 - ON 5 X 114.3
ASTINA 4 X 100
ASTINA V6 5 X 114.3
CX7 5 X 114.3
MPV 5 X 114.3
MX5 4 X 100
MX5 2005 - ON 5 X 114.3
MX6 5 X 114.3
PROTÉGÉ 4 X 100
RX7 1987 - ON 5 X 114.3
RX8 5 X 114.3
TRIBUTE 5 X 114.3

MERCEDES

ALL MODELS 5 X 112

MINI

2002 - ON 4 X 100

MITSUBISHI

COLT 4 X 114.3
CORDIA 4 X 114.3
EVO MK 1, 2 & 3 4 X 114.3
EVO MK4 ON 5 X 114.3
GALANT 4 X 114.3
GRANDIS 5 X 114.3
LANCER 1992 - ON 4 X 100
LANCER CG - CH VRX 5 X 114.3
MAGNA 1990 - ON 5 X 114.3
MAGNA PRE - 1990 4 X 114.3
MIRAGE 1996 - 2005 4 X 100
OUTLANDER 5 X 114.3
VERADA 5 X 114.3
3000GT, FTO & GTO 5 X 114.3

NISSAN

BLUEBIRD FWD 4 X 114.3
EXA 4 X 100
MAXIMA 1990 - ON 5 X 114.3
MAXIMA PRE - 1990 4 X 114.3
MICRA 4 X 100
MURANO 5 X 114.3
NX COUPE 4 X 100
PULSAR 1988 - 2000 4 X 100
PULSAR 2000 - ON 4 X 114.3
SILVIA 4 X 114.3
SKYLINE 5 X 114.3
TIIDA 4 x 114.3
200SX 5 X 114.3

PEUGEOT

205, 206, 306, 307 4 X 108
405, 406 4 x 108
407, 605, 607 5 x 108

PORSCHE

ALL MODELS 5 X 130

PROTON

GEN2 4 x 114.3
PERSONA 4 X 100
SATRIA 4 X 100
WIRA 4 X 100

RENAULT

19 4 X 100
21 4 X 100
CLIO 4 X 100
FUEGO 4 X 100
LAGUNA 4 X 100
LAGUNA 2001 - ON 5 X 108
MEGANE 4 X 100
MEGANE SPORTS 5 X 108
SCENIC 4 X 100

SAAB

9-3 & 9-5 5 x 110

SSANGYONG

KORANDO, MUSSO & REXTON 6 x 139.7

SUBARU

FORESTER 5 X 100
LEGACY 5 X 100
LIBERTY 5 X 100
SVX 5 X 114.3
WRX 5 X 100

SUZUKI

BALENO, IGNIS, LIANA & SWIFT 4 X 100
GRAND VITARA PRE - 2005 5 X 139.7
GRAND VITARA 2005 - ON 5 X 114.3
JIMNY 5 X 139.7
SWIFT PRE - 2004 4 X 114.3
SWIFT SPORTS 5 X 114.3
SX4 5 X 114.3
VITARA 5 X 139.7

TOYOTA

AVALON 5 X 114.3
CAMRY PRE - 1992 5 X 100
CAMRY 1992 - ON 5 X 114.3
CELICA 5 X 100
COROLLA 4 X 100
CORONA 5 X 100
ECHO 4 X 100
LEXCEN 5 X 120
MR2 PRE - 1991 4 X 100
MR2 1991 - ON 5 X 114.3
PASEO 4 X 100
PRIUS 4 X 100
RAV4 5 X 114.3
SECA 4 X 100
SOARER 5 X 114.3
STARLET 4 X 100
SUPRA 5 X 114.3
TARAGO 5 X 114.3
YARIS 4 X 100

VOLKSWAGON

BEETLE 5 X 100
BORA 5 X 100
GOLF PRE - 1998 4 X 100
GOLF 1998 - ON 5 X100
GOLF VR6 5 X 100
GOLF MK5 5 X 112
PASSAT PRE - 1997 4 X 100
PASSAT VR6 (1993 - 1997) 5 X 100
PASSAT 1997 - ON 5 X 112
POLO 4 X 100
TOUAREG 5 X 130
TOURAN 5 X 112
VENTO 4 X 100

VOLVO

C70, S60, S70, S80 & V70 5 X 108
S40 4 X 114.3
V40 4 X 114.3
XC90 5 X 108
360 4 X 100
440, 460 & 480 4 X 100
850 & 960 5 X 108

lhopp77
04-10-2010, 08:32 AM
found a fairly big manufacturer pcd list
interestingly the aussie falcon has the same pcd as our cars



I don't think the Ford Falcon was ever marketed in the US--definitely not under the Falcon name. HOWEVER, I googled Australia Ford Falcon and it came up with a picture of a Falcon GT--did not specify year and it did have some wheels on it that would look great on the SVX.

Lee

Michael Blue
04-10-2010, 09:31 AM
http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=falcon+wheel&_sacat=See-All-Categories

aust92pearl
04-10-2010, 04:25 PM
I don't think the Ford Falcon was ever marketed in the US--definitely not under the Falcon name. HOWEVER, I googled Australia Ford Falcon and it came up with a picture of a Falcon GT--did not specify year and it did have some wheels on it that would look great on the SVX.

Lee

no it has never been marketed over there i think the furthest its traveled is NZ and maybe EU as a race car im not sure:confused::D

are these the rims ?? lol :rolleyes:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200703/2007-fpv-falcon-gt-40th-a_460x0w.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ford-falcon/ke442.html&usg=__fV2CRyQkas8vWJEPoGLNpoqaCZY=&h=302&w=460&sz=25&hl=en&start=1&sig2=_yQxjkN8oWoo9rBGGK46hQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=G3gY61xsqO72EM:&tbnh=84&tbnw=128&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daustralia%2Bford%2Bfalcon%26um%3D1%26 hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=UvrAS7UPjILtA5nBzesL

lhopp77
04-10-2010, 06:19 PM
no it has never been marketed over there i think the furthest its traveled is NZ and maybe EU as a race car im not sure:confused::D

are these the rims ?? lol :rolleyes:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200703/2007-fpv-falcon-gt-40th-a_460x0w.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ford-falcon/ke442.html&usg=__fV2CRyQkas8vWJEPoGLNpoqaCZY=&h=302&w=460&sz=25&hl=en&start=1&sig2=_yQxjkN8oWoo9rBGGK46hQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=G3gY61xsqO72EM:&tbnh=84&tbnw=128&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daustralia%2Bford%2Bfalcon%26um%3D1%26 hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=UvrAS7UPjILtA5nBzesL

I think those are the ones, but did I see that they were 20". If so, a bit big for the SVX--in my opinion.

Lee

aust92pearl
04-10-2010, 07:37 PM
I think those are the ones, but did I see that they were 20". If so, a bit big for the SVX--in my opinion.

Lee

yeah they probably are heres some 18's that were a few models before those ^^
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-FALCON-BA-BF-XR6-XR8-18-WHEELS_W0QQitemZ230459492941QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a874ca4d

SP-X
04-24-2010, 06:48 PM
Price: $1,000 CDN, wheels & tire (aprox 3,000 kms)
Size: 17x8
Offset: 53mm
Brand of wheel: BBS
Name of wheel: Gold Forged Aluminum 10 Spoke for 05-07 STi
Who sells the wheel: Dealers (Bought from local seller on Kijiji)

Stock Bridgestone RE070, 225/45/17. Great handling over stock, and no rubbing issues at all. Will look better once my lug nuts arrive.

NeedForSpeed
04-24-2010, 06:55 PM
Price: $1,000 CDN, wheels & tire (aprox 3,000 kms)
Size: 17x8
Offset: 53mm
Brand of wheel: BBS
Name of wheel: Gold Forged Aluminum 10 Spoke for 05-07 STi
Who sells the wheel: Dealers (Bought from local seller on Kijiji)

Stock Bridgestone RE070, 225/45/17. Great handling over stock, and no rubbing issues at all. Will look better once my lug nuts arrive.

Those are a perfect fit, we like 'em, running two gold sets with RE070 :)

svxistentialist
04-25-2010, 07:32 AM
I know that most people will not see things the same way, but just for the record I am stating that the SVX should never have gold wheels, they should always be silver.

Subaru themselves are to blame for this Gold Rash, they kitted out the blue racing 'Prezzers with gold wheels and since those halcyon 555 days everybody seems to think they are the dog's nuts.

They aren't. Giugiaro never fitted the cars with gold wheels. Because they don't suit the car. They might suit if the SVX came in brown, beige or gold colours. But it doesn't.

Gold wheels clash starkly with most of the SVX colour schemes with the possible exception of red. The effect is ritzy. Ritzy is just a couple of micro clicks short of bling, in case you are wondering. :rolleyes: :p

Ease up on gold rims, people, they are cheapening the look of our cars.
[Or buy the gold Sti rims if you like them and spray them silver]

Joe :p

lhopp77
04-25-2010, 08:10 AM
I know That most people will not see things the same way, but just for the record I am stating that the SVX should never have gold wheels, they should always be silver.



A BIG plus 1!!!!!!!

Lee

svxistentialist
04-25-2010, 08:19 AM
Well at least I'm not in a minority of one, then.


;) :)

SilverSpear
04-25-2010, 08:25 AM
Well guys I would tend to agree also on your taste, but with an exception for the light burgundy color same as AUSVX's. I think if you make the body unicolor, the golden rims would tend to look nice.

But I would still prefer silver.

SP-X
04-26-2010, 01:55 AM
I know that most people will not see things the same way, but just for the record I am stating that the SVX should never have gold wheels, they should always be silver.

Subaru themselves are to blame for this Gold Rash, they kitted out the blue racing 'Prezzers with gold wheels and since those halcyon 555 days everybody seems to think they are the dog's nuts.

They aren't. Giugiaro never fitted the cars with gold wheels. Because they don't suit the car. They might suit if the SVX came in brown, beige or gold colours. But it doesn't.

Gold wheels clash starkly with most of the SVX colour schemes with the possible exception of red. The effect is ritzy. Ritzy is just a couple of micro clicks short of bling, in case you are wondering. :rolleyes: :p

Ease up on gold rims, people, they are cheapening the look of our cars.
[Or buy the gold Sti rims if you like them and spray them silver]

Joe :p

Holy rant, calm down about the color. This project was all about going +1 to 17s with proper width, offset, and rubber.

And 1G for factory forged BBS with usable shoes? Couldn't pass them up.

svxistentialist
04-26-2010, 04:04 AM
Holy rant, calm down about the color. This project was all about going +1 to 17s with proper width, offset, and rubber.

And 1G for factory forged BBS with usable shoes? Couldn't pass them up.

I'm calm.:)

It's just a statement of opinion. This is a very useful thread in doing what it says on the title, discussing rims that FIT the SVX. However, of the people who want to upgrade their cars to different or larger rims a very high percentage of them are attracted to gold coloured rims. Rims that FIT are not necessarily always rims that SUIT.

So it needs to be said here that gold rims do not suit most of the available SVX colour schemes. The purchasers seem unable to notice the problem, so we are ending up with a lot of cars wearing good rims that cheapen the overall look of the SVX because of a bad colour mismatch.

Think before you bling.


:p :D

Lookin4SVX
05-11-2010, 08:38 PM
Price: $170each ($680 a set)

Size: 18" x 7.5"

Offset: +45

Centerbore: 73.1mm

Brand of wheel: Privat (About Privat Wheels (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.275188/it.I/id.19/.f?sc=30))

Name of wheel: Netz Gloss Black w/ Mirror Machine Lip

Who sells the wheel:Local König's Wheel Dealer (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.275188/it.I/id.21/.f?sc=30) Or Lots of Places (http://www.google.com/products?q=privat+netz+18%22+buy&hl=en&aq=f)

Tires: HANKOOK Ventus V12 Evo K110 225/40R18 92Y (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&partnum=24YR8K110XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes) ($130each)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/4599726275_8b0ac6dfa1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/4599726283_90d69ee74a_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1103/4599730179_6ebb7c3a7c_b.jpg

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More pics in this thread here
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54507

NikFu S.
05-13-2010, 02:01 AM
I'll agree with Joe for the moment but I must admit I get nothing but compliments on my gold-wheeled Tealy. :3

(Though I will be damned if I can ever get a picture that compliments them.)

svxistentialist
05-13-2010, 06:36 AM
Price: $170each ($680 a set)

Size: 18" x 7.5"

Offset: +45

Centerbore: 73.1mm

Brand of wheel: Privat (About Privat Wheels (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.275188/it.I/id.19/.f?sc=30))

Name of wheel: Netz Gloss Black w/ Mirror Machine Lip

Who sells the wheel:Local König's Wheel Dealer (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.275188/it.I/id.21/.f?sc=30) Or Lots of Places (http://www.google.com/products?q=privat+netz+18%22+buy&hl=en&aq=f)

Tires: HANKOOK Ventus V12 Evo K110 225/40R18 92Y (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&partnum=24YR8K110XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes) ($130each)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/4599726275_8b0ac6dfa1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/4599726283_90d69ee74a_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1103/4599730179_6ebb7c3a7c_b.jpg

--------------------
More pics in this thread here
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54507

Those are really beautiful rims. They seriously suit a black car.

Bling or no bling, if I had those rims on my ebony I would seriously consider chrome calipers.


:)

svxistentialist
05-13-2010, 06:38 AM
I'll agree with Joe for the moment but I must admit I get nothing but compliments on my gold-wheeled Tealy. :3

(Though I will be damned if I can ever get a picture that compliments them.)

They are nice rims Nik. They are open and honest, and green and gold is a recognised colour match made in heaven. They look good.

Joe

dbarnblatt
05-13-2010, 10:32 AM
Ease up on gold rims, people, they are cheapening the look of our cars.
[Or buy the gold Sti rims if you like them and spray them silver]

Or just buy the silver STi BBS wheels!

NeedForSpeed
05-13-2010, 10:52 AM
Or just buy the silver STi BBS wheels!

My car IS cheap :p
The car is already silver, so, until the 'silver' 04 SC wheels find some new tread, GOLD STi BBS will have to do :eek:

Any luck mounting the refinished '97 wheels?
Yes, those fit perfectly ;):cool:

Ricter
05-13-2010, 10:55 AM
I'll be more than happy to take the gold BBS wheels off anyone's hands that dislikes them. A sacrifice to be sure, but I'm happy to do it for the good of your cars.
Feel free to thank me profusely as you hand them over. :D

Sean486
05-13-2010, 11:14 AM
They are nice rims Nik. They are open and honest, and green and gold is a recognised colour match made in heaven. They look good.

Joe

I think the gold BBS look good with the single color cars. I feel like they clash a little with the black roofs.

The silver BBS look good on all SVX colors 2 tone or not. :p I hope to pick up a set at some point.

BoxerFanatic
05-13-2010, 11:41 AM
I think the gold BBS look good with the single color cars. I feel like they clash a little with the black roofs.

The silver BBS look good on all SVX colors 2 tone or not. :p I hope to pick up a set at some point.

Gunmetal BBS wheels on a tri-tone silver, where the wheels match the darker gray bottom layer, would look great.

Gold wheels require certain body colors to really look good.

abest10
05-13-2010, 07:34 PM
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q106/abest10/svx1.jpg

PRICE: Differs...I got mine for $150 off Craigslist. but ebays for the $350ish
SIZE: Front 18x8 (225-45-18 tire)/Rear 18x8.5 (245-45-18)
OFFSET: +30 front, +33 rear
BRAND: OEM 2004 350z Touring

NeedForSpeed
05-13-2010, 07:36 PM
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q106/abest10/svx1.jpg

PRICE: Differs...I got mine for $150 off Craigslist. but ebays for the $350ish
SIZE: Front 18x8 (225-45-18 tire)/Rear 18x8.5 (245-45-18)
OFFSET: +30 front, +33 rear
BRAND: OEM 2004 350z Touring

Do the rear tires rub?
Nice SVX, is it AWD?
:)

NeedForSpeed
05-13-2010, 07:38 PM
I think the gold BBS look good with the single color cars. I feel like they clash a little with the black roofs.

The silver BBS look good on all SVX colors 2 tone or not. :p I hope to pick up a set at some point.

The gold BBS clash with anything NOT Subaru, I saw a set on a Honda :eek:

Crazy_pilot
05-13-2010, 07:58 PM
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q106/abest10/svx1.jpg

PRICE: Differs...I got mine for $150 off Craigslist. but ebays for the $350ish
SIZE: Front 18x8 (225-45-18 tire)/Rear 18x8.5 (245-45-18)
OFFSET: +30 front, +33 rear
BRAND: OEM 2004 350z Touring

Do the rear tires rub?
Nice SVX, is it AWD?
:)

I really hope it's not AWD. If it is... It won't be for long. Staggered setups DO NOT WORK with AWD. They can work if you're very careful about the tire sizes, but there's almost an inch difference in overall diameter between 225/45 and 245/45, which means that the smaller tire has to turn about 25 times more every mile.

abest10
05-13-2010, 08:02 PM
Nope its not AWD :p. Ive got a 96 impreza and 90 legacy so I know all about Subarus AWD system and how all the tires should match. and Im running coil spacers on the back so the rears dont rub.

NeedForSpeed
05-13-2010, 09:46 PM
I really hope it's not AWD. If it is... It won't be for long. Staggered setups DO NOT WORK with AWD. They can work if you're very careful about the tire sizes, but there's almost an inch difference in overall diameter between 225/45 and 245/45, which means that the smaller tire has to turn about 25 times more every mile.

I didn't want to be the one to say it, rather hoping for an answer first :)

NeedForSpeed
05-13-2010, 09:47 PM
Nope its not AWD :p. Ive got a 96 impreza and 90 legacy so I know all about Subarus AWD system and how all the tires should match. and Im running coil spacers on the back so the rears dont rub.

There you have it, the man knows his stuff, and brilliantly, the FWD is the only SVX that can run staggered tire diameters. Well done :D

SilverSpear
05-19-2010, 12:42 AM
If you can ditch the tyres and run the following, you would be much better off:

225/40/18 front
245/35/18 rear

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3153/tyre1.png

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8715/tyrew.png

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5093/tyres2.png

And if you can get the 225/40-18 used with around 70% thread, you would be offsetting that small difference. ;)

bwb3
06-21-2010, 11:50 AM
Not my first choice but, I was offered a set of 350Z wheels for $175.00 and couldn't pass it up. Size is 17x8 and I mounted them with 235x45 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 tires. With the offset (?) it's a tight fit in the rear, with bad struts.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/gbrandner/92-svx4.jpg

Gene

svxistentialist
06-21-2010, 01:19 PM
They look to be a very good style match Gene.

Very nice indeed.

Joe :)

Gamesy
06-21-2010, 05:35 PM
are they not staggered?

bwb3
06-22-2010, 07:32 AM
Not staggered, I wouldn't do that, all 4 are 8" width. A friend of my son's wanted to go with 18" aftermarket wheels instead of stock.
And thanks for the compliment Joe.
Gene

Sean486
07-16-2010, 10:04 PM
Hey guys I think these Lexus IS300 rims would fit nicely, please let me know if see any problems?

Quick Google search find the following specs

5x114.3
+50 Offset
17x7.5 (or 17x7?? not sure which one is right)
Tire are slightly more narrow, 215 45R 17
60.1 Center Bore
12x1.5 Stud Size

dannal1113
10-01-2010, 12:37 PM
IMO these look pretty good on it. IDK bout black on black or nething. I mean maybe I shouldn't mess with the color at all and leave it silver.


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n90/dannal1113/SVX/UltraleggeraBlack.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n90/dannal1113/SVX/UltraleggeraGold.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n90/dannal1113/SVX/UltraleggeraGunmetal.jpg

Nemesis Destiny
10-01-2010, 12:43 PM
I think the bottom one is best, personally.

The gold looks nice at first, but I found from my black one w/stock gold rims, that I got sick of it after a while.

Black on black is alright too, but the other thing I found with a black one is that it's hard to see some of the nicer design features of the car; the details stand out more with an accent colour.

My two cents, anyway.

jeffs92svx
10-30-2010, 02:02 AM
Hey guys, I just bought my svx a couple of days ago and the guy i bought it off of has a brand new set of einkie ev5's with 2 toyo proxis mounted to 2 of them. I can get them for $400. What do you think? By the way they are 18".

SilverSpear
10-30-2010, 02:27 AM
Hey guys, I just bought my svx a couple of days ago and the guy i bought it off of has a brand new set of einkie ev5's with 2 toyo proxis mounted to 2 of them. I can get them for $400. What do you think? By the way they are 18".

Need more info other than just 18"...

jeffs92svx
10-30-2010, 04:21 AM
Need more info other than just 18"...

I only know they are enkei ev5 18". They were bought for the car. I figured i would use the stock rims for winter and the ev5"s for summer. 2 of them has the brand new toyo's on them. Never been mounted before, brand new.

Sean486
10-30-2010, 05:25 AM
I only know they are enkei ev5 18". They were bought for the car. I figured i would use the stock rims for winter and the ev5"s for summer. 2 of them has the brand new toyo's on them. Never been mounted before, brand new.

A fair price, but I would recommend getting the exact same Toyos for the other two wheels, I wouldn't want to mix and match on a AWD car. Do a little research and factor that in.

NeedForSpeed
10-30-2010, 11:13 AM
A fair price, but I would recommend getting the exact same Toyos for the other two wheels, I wouldn't want to mix and match on a AWD car. Do a little research and factor that in.

Best advice right there :),
unless you want to break and replace a transmission

Then, as Danny said, you need to post the offset so you can get some feedback on fitment :cool:

wolfboy
11-15-2010, 11:07 AM
I was wondering if I could fit some 15in momo's on my SVX for winter? They were on my camry and had 205/65/15 rubber, I'm thinking about getting fresh winter tires for them.

NeedForSpeed
11-15-2010, 11:25 AM
I was wondering if I could fit some 15in momo's on my SVX for winter? They were on my camry and had 205/65/15 rubber, I'm thinking about getting fresh winter tires for them.

Not likely :mad:,
The SVX 16" wheel barely clears the front caliper. The 11" rotor was large for the time.

wolfboy
11-15-2010, 11:33 AM
Thanks, Assuming they can clear the brakes would there be any problems with running 15's on the SVX? I'm gonna take it to a tire place and see if one fits. The center of the wheel is fairly open.

wolfboy
11-17-2010, 10:56 PM
Would these fit? BBS VZ 17x7.5, 5x114.3 bolt, 45 offset

NeedForSpeed
11-17-2010, 11:23 PM
Would these fit? BBS VZ 17x7.5, 5x114.3 bolt, 45 offset

Everything seems right, size, pattern, offset,
you need the correct lug nuts, whether flat washer or acorn style,
and some hub centric rings to match the BBS hub diameter to the SVX.

wolfboy
11-20-2010, 08:01 PM
Stock 17" Mazda 6 wheels with almost new Bridgestone Blizzak studless snow tires. Size 215/50 R17

Would these fit? I can get for $400

Huskymaniac
11-20-2010, 09:04 PM
Stock 17" Mazda 6 wheels with almost new Bridgestone Blizzak studless snow tires. Size 215/50 R17

Would these fit? I can get for $400

The diameter seems a little high. What is the offset on those stock rims?

Huskymaniac
11-20-2010, 09:23 PM
The picture is a little dark and the car wasn't very clean but here is what it looks like with the AT Italia rims. It looks like they may not be rubbing after all. I will get a measurement of the offset, hub diameter and bolt pattern when they come off because I can't find the data online.

http://i55.tinypic.com/x38oxk.jpg

Sean486
11-20-2010, 09:34 PM
The diameter seems a little high. What is the offset on those stock rims?

I have a Mazda 6 and I never tried the wheels but I think they fit, the bolt pattern is the same and the offset is only slightly higher at +60mm. I think they would look good.

wolfboy
11-26-2010, 11:09 AM
The Mazda 6 wheels fit perfect. They look pretty good too. I'll try to get some pics up soon. I just saw these...

18 INCH REAL 3 PIECE RACING HART C5 WHEELS, GUN METAL WITH POLISH LIP ,RIMS IN GREAT CONDITION, 5X114.3(5X4.5) AND 4X114.3(4X4.5) BOLT PATTERN AND THE TIRES ARE REALLY GOOD 225/40/18. . PICS ON BOTTOM. PRICE $575

wolfboy
11-28-2010, 08:43 PM
I was looking to get a set of 18's for summer. How wide can we go with 18's? and how big can we go in general?

Lookin4SVX
11-30-2010, 06:17 PM
How wide your 18" can be will be determined by the offset of the wheel.
The stock wheel is 7.5" wide with a 55mm offset (this is a high offset).

The wheels I got came in 18x7.5 +45 or 18x8 +40.

http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
Tells me that going from my 7.5" +55 offset wheel to an 8" +40mm offset would make the wheel move out 21mm (.8"), towards the inside of the fender.

So I opted for the 7.5 +45offset with 225/40 tires.
This is how they sit:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1103/4599730179_6ebb7c3a7c_b.jpg
Would the 8" fit?, maybe, but I wouldn't want these out any farther than they are now anyways, so I'm happy.

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/SVX%20-%20Water%20Through%20Trees%20in%20Background/WaterTrees07-WidescreenDesktop.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/SVX%20-%20Water%20Through%20Trees%20in%20Background/WaterTrees10-WidescreenDesktop.jpg


Also, make sure that the wheels you like leave enough room for the caliper.
Some 7.5" +48 offset will fit but not clear the caliper because there spokes are too flat.

Hope some of that is useful.

Nemesis Destiny
11-30-2010, 06:36 PM
For reference, my 17x8s are +42 offset, and I have no trouble with rubbing or caliper clearance, even on lowered coilover suspension. I didn't test-fit them and just ordered blindly from a catalogue. I guess I got lucky, but I based my decision on fairly meticulous research. YMMV.

NikFu S.
12-01-2010, 12:32 AM
2003 Honda Accord wheels fit with 205/60/16s. Pics of teh sacrilege tomorrow. :rolleyes:

NikFu S.
12-01-2010, 03:02 PM
Teh sacrilege.

Needs hub rings.

Sean486
12-01-2010, 03:19 PM
Teh sacrilege.

Needs hub rings.

AHHH MY EYES!! :eek:

NeedForSpeed
12-01-2010, 04:40 PM
Those look great on the car, should make a good winter combo :)

RojoRocket
12-01-2010, 05:10 PM
I agree! Fix the center caps and all's good! Hubrings would be a good idea.

Glenn

NikFu S.
12-01-2010, 08:11 PM
They feel fantastic. Mountains of grip, no rubbing or wobbling, softer than the slicks on my OZs.

wohnson89
01-17-2011, 02:36 PM
Well I am working on getting my 1992 SVX fixed up and I really want some new wheels for it, because the original wheels are not so good looking. I found some wheels on craigslist that are $400 off of a 2010 forester. They are not the original wheels off of the forester, but aftermarkets put on by the owner. all i know about the size is that they are 16''. My question is will they fit the svx?

Here is the posting
http://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/2163808528.html

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6638/3ne3ob3lf5y55t55r5b1g21.jpg

yay! First post of the new year in this topic!

Ricter
01-17-2011, 02:48 PM
Well I am working on getting my 1992 SVX fixed up and I really want some new wheels for it, because the original wheels are not so good looking. I found some wheels on craigslist that are $400 off of a 2010 forester. They are not the original wheels off of the forester, but aftermarkets put on by the owner. all i know about the size is that they are 16''. My question is will they fit the svx?


yay! First post of the new year in this topic!

Unless the wheels are dual drilled, no. Foresters have a 5x100 bolt pattern.

wohnson89
01-17-2011, 03:00 PM
Unless the wheels are dual drilled, no. Foresters have a 5x100 bolt pattern.

hmmm..... from the picture it looks like it is dual drilled. What is the bolt pattern for the svx, 5x114.3? Discount tire direct seems to think that the bolt pattern on the SVX is 5x100.

Ricter
01-17-2011, 03:05 PM
hmmm..... from the picture it looks like it is dual drilled. What is the bolt pattern for the svx, 5x114.3? Discount tire direct seems to think that the bolt pattern on the SVX is 5x100.

Correct. The SVX is 5x114.3.

wohnson89
01-17-2011, 03:11 PM
Correct. The SVX is 5x114.3.

Ok, so thats why discount tire direct has a wheel that supposedly fits the svx but it says "5-100" on the bolt pattern (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/toggleShowingAllWheelProducts.do?fcf=&bp=&fcpr=&yr=1992&counter=1&fcst=&fcs=false&wd=16&rw=&vid=006494&fcb=), so it must be double drilled

Nemesis Destiny
01-17-2011, 05:52 PM
Ok, so thats why discount tire direct has a wheel that supposedly fits the svx but it says "5-100" on the bolt pattern (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/toggleShowingAllWheelProducts.do?fcf=&bp=&fcpr=&yr=1992&counter=1&fcst=&fcs=false&wd=16&rw=&vid=006494&fcb=), so it must be double drilledOr Discount Tire is wrong. :/

Caveat Emptor my friend.

wohnson89
01-17-2011, 08:16 PM
Or Discount Tire is wrong. :/

Caveat Emptor my friend.

Well it shows the 5x114.3 along with the 5x100 and 5x108, so are all of the wheels double drilled?

RojoRocket
01-17-2011, 08:28 PM
You'll probably need hub-centric rings to make it right as well. Pick up something that's designed for the car. Prodrive or OZ SuperLegs perhaps? You get what you pay for. :)

Glenn :cool:

svxAL
01-17-2011, 08:37 PM
You'll probably need hub-centric rings to make it right as well. Pick up something that's designed for the car. Prodrive or OZ SuperLegs perhaps? You get what you pay for. :)

Glenn :cool:

god i want superlegs soo bad they look sick or some rotas..

Nemesis Destiny
01-17-2011, 08:51 PM
Well it shows the 5x114.3 along with the 5x100 and 5x108, so are all of the wheels double drilled?All I meant was, "do your homework before you buy" and not rely on what it says on their site, because sometimes those sites are flat out wrong and you don't find out until they ship you a product you can't use.

I have no idea; I didn't follow the link.

Cheers :)

Lookin4SVX
01-18-2011, 10:29 AM
Craigslist ad says:
"subaru wheels, custom set or stock - $1 (moundridge)"
Wow, wheels for $1. Then on the inside it says $400.
Yeah, that is the guy I want to buy stuff from...

What is the name and series of the wheel?
What is the width and offset?

wolfboy
02-03-2011, 10:09 AM
Will these rota's IK-F's fit? They're 17x8 with 42 offset?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2194643324.html

Nemesis Destiny
02-03-2011, 10:20 AM
Will these rota's IK-F's fit? They're 17x8 with 42 offset?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2194643324.htmlIt sounds about right. I believe that is the same spec as the ones I have (see sig), and if those tires are 245/40s then it should be a good fit. 225/40s will be a little short, but still usable.

They look nice, and the price is right.

Edit: the offset on mine is +45, but there is still enough room that 3mm shouldn't make that much difference.

icingdeath88
02-03-2011, 10:22 AM
Will these rota's IK-F's fit? They're 17x8 with 42 offset?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2194643324.html

IDk about the rims, but that steering wheel is worth picking up. If he had them on an STi then I think they ought to fit though. They are the same size and offset as these: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showpost.php?p=354586&postcount=9. Will depend on the size of the tires too though.

92 SVX
02-03-2011, 10:50 AM
Been a while since I posted. I had some koing 18's apparently a very universal lug pattern it showed 4x100 4x114.3 5x100 5x112 and 5x114.3. 8" wide a +35 offset is what it showed but they looked like a higher offset.
http://localserver.no-ip.biz/Public/SVX%20003.jpg

I never really liked them and recently I came across these, they are dub's
single drilled 5x114.3 8.5" wide with a +34 offset. With the bad springs and struts I have when there are 2 people or more in the car the right rear fender rubs the tire but just me it is ok. I am replacing the springs with the motorsport drop springs and getting replacement oem struts for now. I really think that spring is completely shot strut too but the spring more.

http://localserver.no-ip.biz/Public/SVX%20Bumper%20refinished.jpg

3.3H6
02-03-2011, 11:16 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-91-Mazda-RX7-Turbo-16-5-lug-stock-rims-SET-4-/220720946308?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3363fe5c84

just wondering...

wolfboy
02-03-2011, 11:21 AM
He had them on a WRX, and the rubber is 225/45/17. I was thinking they should fit.

Huskymaniac
02-03-2011, 11:22 AM
IDk about the rims, but that steering wheel is worth picking up. If he had them on an STi then I think they ought to fit though. They are the same size and offset as these: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showpost.php?p=354586&postcount=9. Will depend on the size of the tires too though.

Will an STi steering wheel mount on an SVX and be fully functional?

1986nate
02-03-2011, 01:16 PM
Will an STi steering wheel mount on an SVX and be fully functional?

define fully functional? airbag, no

Huskymaniac
02-03-2011, 02:39 PM
define fully functional? airbag, no

Yeah, an air bag would be part of fully functional. Too bad, I almost got excited at the prospect of a MOMO steering wheel!

fluo
02-06-2011, 04:10 AM
Hey guys.

I want to buy some new wheels for my svx.

I have found some NISMO LMGT4 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear rims. Will they fit on the svx without problems?

http://www.chicagoz.com/wp/images/nismo-lmgt4.jpg


Thank You!

Nemesis Destiny
02-06-2011, 09:53 AM
Staggered wheels will cause your AWD system problems (read: damage), and will probably rub in the rear without rolling the fenders; they do not work well on these cars.

Less of an issue if you have a Front Wheel Drive model, in which case, sorry to hear that. ;)

Those wheels are pretty hot though.

Michael Blue
02-06-2011, 12:19 PM
Staggered width, that is...
Staggered offset (which looks the same) is just fine on these cars.

fluo
02-06-2011, 03:52 PM
ok,

thank you guys!


greetings

Motorsport-SVX
02-06-2011, 04:46 PM
with 18s the best tires size is 225-40-18
and really, anything larger then 7.5 or 8" wide
is really overkill and not needed..
unless you like the stretched tire look on your car
and really, dont want the tires to work like they should

Motorsport-SVX
02-06-2011, 04:57 PM
we have several pics of svxs with a variety of wheels
actually on the cars...
most are 18s ..some 17s too I think.

planetsvx.com

Bonestock
02-06-2011, 10:02 PM
Hey guys.

I want to buy some new wheels for my svx.

I have found some NISMO LMGT4 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear rims. Will they fit on the svx without problems?

http://www.chicagoz.com/wp/images/nismo-lmgt4.jpg


Thank You!

Rota makes a knock off in various sizes and offsets.

93tzlegacy
02-07-2011, 03:57 AM
09 GR STi pre production wheels:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff271/106industries/DSC_0455-1.jpg
18 x8.5 +55 245 40 r18 dunlop tyres. interestingly silver centre caps, not the sti caps the production wheels came with . also silver, not shaddow chrome.
thanks, Ben.

zagato
02-13-2011, 06:18 AM
09 GR STi pre production wheels:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff271/106industries/DSC_0455-1.jpg
18 x8.5 +55 245 40 r18 dunlop tyres. interestingly silver centre caps, not the sti caps the production wheels came with . also silver, not shaddow chrome.
thanks, Ben.

WOW .....very beautiful.
Could you also make a picture of the side and rear view!!!!
Thanks in advance....:)

wohnson89
02-14-2011, 07:35 PM
I found some Honda s2000 wheels for $260 dollars on craigslist and I was wondering if they would fit the svx. They are 5 lug which is odd for a Honda. And from what I have researched and they seem to be 17" and have a 5x114.7 bolt pattern.

92 SVX
02-14-2011, 07:41 PM
I found some Honda s2000 wheels for $260 dollars on craigslist and I was wondering if they would fit the svx. They are 5 lug which is odd for a Honda. And from what I have researched and they seem to be 17" and have a 5x114.7 bolt pattern.

they should be 5x114.3 and yes the s2000 should have the same bolt pattern but I do not know the offset.

Motorsport-SVX
02-14-2011, 07:45 PM
thats too much $ for those..
they have little to no value and low demand rims..
most S2000s had staggered wheels, 7s and 8s
from the factory...Not needed on the svx.
Unless you want to find another set and make all 4
the same and sell off the extra set.
Offset is fine..
hub center I think is the same size, it may be smaller.

wohnson89
02-17-2011, 04:00 PM
Ok thanks a million, I guess I will continue my on-going quest for the perfect wheels!

wolfboy
03-08-2011, 12:01 PM
Do you guys know if 17x8 with +35 offset will fit? I'd be putting 225/45/R17 rubber on them...

bwb3
03-08-2011, 01:01 PM
I tried 17x8 with a +30 Offset (350Z wheels) and 235/45/17 tires and had fender rub in the back, but only by a couple mm. Front never came close to rubbing but was also not lowered. Have since gone with 17x8 with +45 Offset with no issues.
Gene

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/gbrandner/92-svx4.jpg

3.3H6
03-24-2011, 08:00 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-AMG-17-Monoblock-Aero-II-Wheel-Tires-OEM-/180642499969?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0f21cd81

would these fit?

Nemesis Destiny
03-24-2011, 08:37 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-AMG-17-Monoblock-Aero-II-Wheel-Tires-OEM-/180642499969?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0f21cd81

would these fit?I thought most German cars use 120mm bolt circle? (if so, then no)

Even if they use a compatible bolt pattern, they're staggered width, which will screw up your AWD. Not recommended.

Also, it's awesome that you have a Black Mesa parking permit ;)

Freeman
03-24-2011, 09:26 AM
I thought most German cars use 120mm bolt circle? (if so, then no)

Even if they use a compatible bolt pattern, they're staggered width, which will screw up your AWD. Not recommended.

Also, it's awesome that you have a Black Mesa parking permit ;)

Lol I was thinking that too.

Mine is Aperture..

3.3H6
03-24-2011, 09:29 AM
I thought most German cars use 120mm bolt circle? (if so, then no)

Even if they use a compatible bolt pattern, they're staggered width, which will screw up your AWD. Not recommended.

Also, it's awesome that you have a Black Mesa parking permit ;)

well it was just a thought, I've liked this particular style of amg wheel for awhile, but the engine comes first now.

I was going to get an aperture science pass, but valve was sold out :(

in any event, I do have these lying around, they came with the car, i did a test fit, they worked fine, just the lugs were the wrong style, i'll look up the sizing again, and if anyone wants them, just pay shipping and they're yours.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=108668999204617&set=a.107253519346165.12017.100001845520020&theater

92 SVX
03-24-2011, 12:32 PM
well it was just a thought, I've liked this particular style of amg wheel for awhile, but the engine comes first now.

I was going to get an aperture science pass, but valve was sold out :(

in any event, I do have these lying around, they came with the car, i did a test fit, they worked fine, just the lugs were the wrong style, i'll look up the sizing again, and if anyone wants them, just pay shipping and they're yours.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=108668999204617&set=a.107253519346165.12017.100001845520020&theater

I know in todays society is strange, but I dont have a facebook account, it wont let me look at those pics without. Could you put them in a image hosting, such as imageshack or photobucket?

3.3H6
03-24-2011, 05:23 PM
I know in todays society is strange, but I dont have a facebook account, it wont let me look at those pics without. Could you put them in a image hosting, such as imageshack or photobucket?

sure

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/GTR2_2006/PIC-1522.jpg

the tires on them are shot, and I don't remember the exact size diameter, but the lug pattern most definitely fits the svx, as I have test fitted one. it fit, but the lugs were svx oem, so they don't fit the lug holes.

icingdeath88
03-24-2011, 05:35 PM
I was going to get an aperture science pass, but valve was sold out :(

Omg I never knew about those. Ordering one of the black mesa ones now. Will go great with the crowbar I keep in the trunk in case of zombies. :)

3.3H6
03-25-2011, 06:10 PM
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/GTR2_2006/PIC-1681.jpg

Nemesis Destiny
03-25-2011, 06:12 PM
That's excellent! :)

I like that you have that listed in your sig ;)

3.3H6
03-25-2011, 08:25 PM
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/GTR2_2006/PIC-1721.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/GTR2_2006/PIC-1722.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/GTR2_2006/PIC-1723.jpg

the tires on them read p225/60R16

I measured, they are not staggered.

wohnson89
03-25-2011, 10:41 PM
I looked it up and it says those ↓ wheels have a 35 offset, will that offset work, or is it too small.

Edit: The offset is 40 not 35 so it should work.

3.3H6
03-25-2011, 10:46 PM
I looked it up and it says those ↓ wheels have a 35 offset, will that offset work, or is it too small.

well they fit on my car when I put them on, I just couldn't use the svx lug nuts on them.

ensteele
03-26-2011, 12:54 PM
I just posted the start of a pdf document that has the details of wheels with a picture of it. It is located in the How-To Documents under Wheels. (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56613) Take a look at it and if it is something that would help, I will continue it and add as many as I can. If it isn't something that will be of use, I will stop and not waste my time. :o

wohnson89
03-26-2011, 01:23 PM
I just posted the start of a pdf document that has the details of wheels with a picture of it. It is located in the How-To Documents under Wheels. (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56613) Take a look at it and if it is something that would help, I will continue it and add as many as I can. If it isn't something that will be of use, I will stop and not waste my time. :o

Actually I really like the idea! When I first started looking for wheels I compiled a list of wheels that I like from this thread. It is not as advanced as yours but it has a lot of the wheels on it. The list you are making might make it a lot easier to chose good aftermarket wheels.

Edit: I was wondering what other vehicle had the same wheel specs as the svx. When I go to certain wheel sites they will have one of those things that lets you pick the right size wheels for your car, and it seams like every other site doesn't recognize the svx as a car. They say in 1992 Subaru only made the forester.

ensteele
03-27-2011, 03:12 PM
Just posted the pictures and information over the whole thread. If the information was not with the picture, or the picture was not with the information, I did not list it. If anyone has pictures with information and would like to add it to the list, I will add it as the thread continues. :)

wohnson89
04-02-2011, 02:26 PM
http://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/2284988334.html
Will these fit?

Nemesis Destiny
04-02-2011, 02:29 PM
The Enkei rims should fit. The Rotas will not (if they are only drilled for 5x100).

wohnson89
04-09-2011, 10:39 AM
Wow... I feel like a moocher... sorry if I ask too many questions about wheels for the svx, I'm just trying to my car look as good as some others on here. :o
You guys are so helpful!:D

Now that the sentimental crap is over, will these Enkei Falcons work?
here: http://www.enkei.com/falcon.html#
I was looking at mainly the 17" or 18"
I attached the size chart.


p.s. I was still wondering what other vehicle had the same wheel specs as the svx. When I go to certain wheel sites they will have one of those things that lets you pick the right size wheels for your car, and it seams like every other site doesn't recognize the svx as a car. They say in 1992 Subaru only made the forester.

dbarnblatt
04-09-2011, 11:17 AM
I was still wondering what other vehicle had the same wheel specs as the svx. When I go to certain wheel sites they will have one of those things that lets you pick the right size wheels for your car, and it seams like every other site doesn't recognize the svx as a car. They say in 1992 Subaru only made the forester.

Try searching for other years for the SVX 1992-1997... they all take the same wheels.

Or just search for wheels with the specs the SVX requires... bolt pattern (5x114) and offset (52mm)

Nemesis Destiny
04-09-2011, 01:36 PM
Wow... I feel like a moocher... sorry if I ask too many questions about wheels for the svx, I'm just trying to my car look as good as some others on here. :o
You guys are so helpful!:DThat's why we're here! Ask away! :)

Now that the sentimental crap is over, will these Enkei Falcons work?
here: http://www.enkei.com/falcon.html#
I was looking at mainly the 17" or 18"
I attached the size chart. The Enkei Falcon looks nice, and I think will be a compliment to most SVX colours. :)

17x7 in 45 offset will definitely fit. 17x8 might (probably?) fit in 45 offset. I have 17x8 in 42 offset and there are no problems, and I think more than 3mm of space, so you should be ok. In 18x7.5, I don't see you having issues, but I have never seen an 18x8 on these cars, and with a 40mm offset, I am unsure. Others may have better experience with the larger rim sizes.

I could not find any information about how much they weigh, but Enkei doesn't publish that in the spec, so it's likely not a strong point of this wheel. I don't know if you care, but I thought I would point that out.

p.s. I was still wondering what other vehicle had the same wheel specs as the svx. When I go to certain wheel sites they will have one of those things that lets you pick the right size wheels for your car, and it seams like every other site doesn't recognize the svx as a car. They say in 1992 Subaru only made the forester.I don't know that there is anything else with the exact spec as an SVX, but I would suggest searching other years as well, since they are all the same. WRX STi may be similar, but I don't know for sure.

You might try 1010tires.com - they have a pretty comprehensive selection and fitment guide, as well as diameter/speed calculators. The fitment guide is not 100% though; a set I bought one time for another car supposedly didn't fit according to their guide, but they did in fact fit (it was close).

Happy wheel hunting! :)

92 SVX
04-09-2011, 02:04 PM
I have 18x8 34 offset on my car now, I get little rubbing issue on the rear fenders on sharp turns I would expect a 40 offset would clear fine.
One thing to note though I have heard people say the bearing is unable to handle the stress of the offset being too far out of stock alignment.
Different rim sizes will move that alignment so you should check with people that have done much more research to see what offset will keep your bearing alignment happy.

I hear that the 07 sti should have similar size and offset requirements. and the most importantly the same 5x114.7 bolt pattern, early sti's used the 5x 100.
I think the mazda Rx8 also uses the same spec's

dragoontwo
04-09-2011, 03:28 PM
I hear that the 07 sti should have similar size and offset requirements. and the most importantly the same 5x114.7 bolt pattern, early sti's used the 5x 100.
I think the mazda Rx8 also uses the same spec's

it's '05+ STIs that come with 5x114. There's a few people on here with them.

92 SVX
04-09-2011, 08:43 PM
it's '05+ STIs that come with 5x114. There's a few people on here with them.

thank you 05 and later.

nastysvx92
04-14-2011, 04:37 PM
May as well put this up in this 'official' thread.

Here are the wheel and tire specs.
Wheels-->19" Cornell Motorsports CM271
Price: $350 (All 4) 'Buy it now' Ebay.
Size: 19X7.5
Offset: 47
C.B.: 72.6/1
PCD*H: 114.3 X 5H
Color: MIS

Tires:
TireRack-->Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31
Size: 235/35R19


Here are a few pics---->
http://home.comcast.net/~thomasck/SVX19-1.JPGhttp://home.comcast.net/~thomasck/SVX19-2.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~thomasck/SVX19-3.JPGhttp://home.comcast.net/~thomasck/SVX19-4.JPG

Your SVX looks sick bro, nice and clean.

wohnson89
04-16-2011, 11:57 AM
OK here's the deal, I found these (attachment 1) wheels. They are 17X7.5 5-114.3 45MTS. the size of the wheels seems OK to me, but I was wondering what size of tire to use? The place I'm getting them from says there are three sizes of tire to fit these wheels, and I was wondering which would be best, 205/50-17
215/45-17
225/45-17

I suspect the 225/45-17 will work the best but since I'm not used to buying tires for this car, I'm not sure.:confused:

Nemesis Destiny
04-16-2011, 12:45 PM
OK here's the deal, I found these (attachment 1) wheels. They are 17X7.5 5-114.3 45MTS. the size of the wheels seems OK to me, but I was wondering what size of tire to use? The place I'm getting them from says there are three sizes of tire to fit these wheels, and I was wondering which would be best, 205/50-17
215/45-17
225/45-17

I suspect the 225/45-17 will work the best but since I'm not used to buying tires for this car, I'm not sure.:confused:
Fairly sharp wheels. I think it would look pretty good on an SVX.

I would go 225/45R17, definitely. That's the size I run and it is nearly the same as stock diameter. 205/50s are close to the right diameter (a little on the tall side), but are awfully skinny for an SVX IMHO. I have seen 215/45 used before, and I do believe you can go 245/40 on a 7.5 inch wide rim, though overall diameter will be slightly smaller, IIRC, and tire prices will be higher. (Edit: actually, according to my calculator linked below, 245s would need an 8" wide rim. I still think it would mount, but it might look and feel a little funny)

Here is a link you may find useful: Tire Size Calculator (http://1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp)

92 SVX
04-16-2011, 04:05 PM
OK here's the deal, I found these (attachment 1) wheels. They are 17X7.5 5-114.3 45MTS. the size of the wheels seems OK to me, but I was wondering what size of tire to use? The place I'm getting them from says there are three sizes of tire to fit these wheels, and I was wondering which would be best, 205/50-17
215/45-17
225/45-17

I suspect the 225/45-17 will work the best but since I'm not used to buying tires for this car, I'm not sure.:confused:

Fairly sharp wheels. I think it would look pretty good on an SVX.

I would go 225/45R17, definitely. That's the size I run and it is nearly the same as stock diameter. 205/50s are close to the right diameter (a little on the tall side), but are awfully skinny for an SVX IMHO. I have seen 215/45 used before, and I do believe you can go 245/40 on a 7.5 inch wide rim, though overall diameter will be slightly smaller, IIRC, and tire prices will be higher. (Edit: actually, according to my calculator linked below, 245s would need an 8" wide rim. I still think it would mount, but it might look and feel a little funny)

Here is a link you may find useful: Tire Size Calculator (http://1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp)
I would not run anything smaller the 225mm wide, many that run 17's run 235/40/17 or 235/45/17 both are withing 2mph on the speedometer.

wolfboy
04-30-2011, 11:19 PM
Is it ok to wrap sti bbs wheel with 245/45/r17 instead of 225/45/r17? will they fit and perform well?

Nemesis Destiny
05-01-2011, 10:06 AM
According to calculations, this will result in more than a 3% increase in diameter and may result in braking problems (presumably with the ABS). Acceleration will be a little blunted as well, but you might see a slight economy improvement at highway speed. In addition, there may or may not be some rubbing, depending on wheel and suspension setup.

If you want a really wide tire, 245/40/17 is a closer fit, but is a slightly smaller diameter. 235/45/17 would be a good compromise. I looked into 255/40/17, but it would require an 8.5" wide rim and would almost certainly rub.

icingdeath88
05-01-2011, 10:45 AM
Is it ok to wrap sti bbs wheel with 245/45/r17 instead of 225/45/r17? will they fit and perform well?

Why would you want to do that? 225/45 fits and works very well. You'd gain more in performance by getting better tires that are the right size than oversized ones.

92 SVX
05-01-2011, 01:14 PM
According to calculations, this will result in more than a 3% increase in diameter and may result in braking problems (presumably with the ABS). Acceleration will be a little blunted as well, but you might see a slight economy improvement at highway speed. In addition, there may or may not be some rubbing, depending on wheel and suspension setup.

If you want a really wide tire, 245/40/17 is a closer fit, but is a slightly smaller diameter. 235/45/17 would be a good compromise. I looked into 255/40/17, but it would require an 8.5" wide rim and would almost certainly rub.

This post is perfect.

MarquisDePosa56
05-01-2011, 08:01 PM
Ok, time to make the tire decision, I've got my rims sorted.

I'm leaning to Yokohama S-Drives.

If anyone thinks this is a bad marriage or there is a significantly better one that I should check out, speak now or forever hold your peace!

Be mindful of the fact that if you offered to give me Pirelli's I'd decline the offer

svxfiles
05-01-2011, 09:59 PM
According to calculations, this will result in more than a 3% increase in diameter and may result in braking problems (presumably with the ABS). Acceleration will be a little blunted as well, but you might see a slight economy improvement at highway speed. In addition, there may or may not be some rubbing, depending on wheel and suspension setup.


This is so very true.
But IF they have lower gears,
ie; manual transmission or 4.44s, a taller tire is not a bad thing.

icingdeath88
05-02-2011, 03:36 AM
I'm leaning to Yokohama S-Drives.


Excellent tires. I used them on stock rims for about a year till I got the STi rims. They worked very very well in both rain and dry, all year long in Florida. Should make a good summer tire up north. Another friend of mine uses them on his V6 Altima for several years (again, year round because we can do that in Florida) and he also likes them a lot. Good tire for the money, too. Tirerack.com had them for a good price when I bought them.

I looked for some for the STi rims when I got them, but I couldn't find any the right size. Got some Kumho Ecsta SPT (non run-flats) instead. They also work very, very well. Couldn't tell you which is better though.

DaveSVX
05-02-2011, 05:10 PM
My 1992 and 1997 SVXs call for different tire sizes but unless I am mistaken the donut spares seem to be the same size.
Does this mean I can use the donut spare with new wheels for my 1997 that might be a different size. I am aware I need to have the AWD disengaged if the spare is on but was worried I would have to get another spare the same diameter as whatever new wheels I decide to buy. Can anyone enlighten me? :tard:

svxistentialist
05-02-2011, 07:00 PM
My 1992 and 1997 SVXs call for different tire sizes but unless I am mistaken the donut spares seem to be the same size.
Does this mean I can use the donut spare with new wheels for my 1997 that might be a different size. I am aware I need to have the AWD disengaged if the spare is on but was worried I would have to get another spare the same diameter as whatever new wheels I decide to buy. Can anyone enlighten me? :tard:

Dave, what's important as I expect you know is to have the rolling radius the same for all 4 wheels under normal driving conditions. Fitting the donut after a puncture does not qualify as normal driving conditions.

That is why the owner's manual recommends fixing the puncture immediately and refitting the proper wheel. Plus it also dictates you should not travel over a certain speed, maybe 80 kph if memory serves. It is best to consider the donut as a get-you-home device, nothing more.

Don't forget that it is not possible to disengage the AWD on the VTD equipped SVXes such as UK ones and JDM ones. So the design engineers accept a certain amount of mismatch tolerance with the spare wheel donut. They just don't expect people to keep driving on them at speed for too many kilometres. :rolleyes:

So the answer to your question I think is that the donut is OK and only OK as a substitute and will work for short periods, low speeds, with both sizes of wheel. Speaking personally though, if I take my car to the UK or to the continent on a long run I fire out the donut and bring a full sized wheel just in case of a puncture that I can't attend to without doing big miles.

Joe

NeedForSpeed
05-02-2011, 09:14 PM
Dave, what's important as I expect you know is to have the rolling radius the same for all 4 wheels under normal driving conditions. Fitting the donut after a puncture does not qualify as normal driving conditions.

That is why the owner's manual recommends fixing the puncture immediately and refitting the proper wheel. Plus it also dictates you should not travel over a certain speed, maybe 80 kph if memory serves. It is best to consider the donut as a get-you-home device, nothing more.

Don't forget that it is not possible to disengage the AWD on the VTD equipped SVXes such as UK ones and JDM ones. So the design engineers accept a certain amount of mismatch tolerance with the spare wheel donut. They just don't expect people to keep driving on them at speed for too many kilometres. :rolleyes:

So the answer to your question I think is that the donut is OK and only OK as a substitute and will work for short periods, low speeds, with both sizes of wheel. Speaking personally though, if I take my car to the UK or to the continent on a long run I fire out the donut and bring a full sized wheel just in case of a puncture that I can't attend to without doing big miles.

Joe

What Joe said :D

Last year, I attended the Nostalgic Japanese Car Show. After a couple hours checking out the old Japanese iron, I headed to the parking lot. Drat, the rear driver tire was flat, picked up a nail in the lot. So, out came the spare and the jack. The jack went under the FRONT driver, the spare was installed there. Then, I took the good front tire to the rear, and replaced the flat, which I tossed in the car. :eek:

The rear diff is viscous limited slip, and the VLSD does not like a tire mismatch. The diff will get hot, as the diff senses a slip on the spare tire side. The front diff is open, so, that mismatch is not as relevant.

Whether US center diff, or the UK/JDM diff that drives 65% to the rear, I like to keep the rear tires matched, and place the spare donut on the front, even if it means changing two tires. I drove 50 miles to service the tire, without any problem, other than reduced speed on the journey. :)

DaveSVX
05-09-2011, 03:37 PM
Thanks for the help. I did hear somewhere about always putting the spare on the front, perhaps it is in the manual. Good reminder anyway. :)

wohnson89
05-16-2011, 06:20 PM
Brand of wheel- Koing
Name of wheel- Feather
Price-$130 per wheel (around $950 for wheels and tires)
Weight-16.8lb.
Size-17x7.5
Offset-45
Who sells the wheel- discount tire direct
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?v=006494|1992&pc=46332&wd=17&rw=7.5
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2298/thisn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/thisn.jpg/)
Brand of tire- Hankook
Type- Ventus V12 Evo K110
Size- 225/45R-17XL 94Y VSB
Price- $110
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?v=006494|1992&pc=11193&ar=45&wd=17&rd=17&rw=7.5&cs=225

Nemesis Destiny
05-16-2011, 06:28 PM
Those are a pretty nice wheel; nice and light, not too expensive, and looks good on your car.

Now you just need to get rid of that ugly gap in the fender ;)

wohnson89
05-16-2011, 06:52 PM
Those are a pretty nice wheel; nice and light, not too expensive, and looks good on your car.

Now you just need to get rid of that ugly gap in the fender ;)

Funny you might say that, a friend of mine said the same thing when he saw it on the car. I'm not trying to derail the thread, but how would one go about this?

Nemesis Destiny
05-16-2011, 07:10 PM
Well, I got a set of Ground Control coilovers and Koni shocks inserted into reconditioned SVX strut housings by a fellow on here, but he no longer posts here, I believe (his name is Mychailo (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/member.php?u=1035)), and who incidentally still owes me 300$ for the cores I sent him, but I digress. That is one, fairly common option.

Another that I discovered much more recently, and sounds much better, actually is this (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41831). Having worked in a car shop for several years, it doesn't look too hard at all, and the results seem promising. If what he says in the early part of the post is actually feasible, this would allow you to use STi brakes with some additional work. That's very exciting.

The milder, less performance oriented (but muuuuuuuuuuuuch easier) route would be a simple set of lowering springs from this fella (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/member.php?u=199). This is fine if you just want to cruise around on 35-pound 18" bling-blings, but is obviously not for serious performance. Even if you do go this route, I would still suggest replacing your stock struts, which are no doubt sacked by now (our cars are nearly 20 years old - let's be realistic).

wohnson89
06-06-2011, 10:53 PM
Has anyone ever fitted white wall tires to an svx?

XT6Wagon
06-07-2011, 12:41 AM
Another that I discovered much more recently, and sounds much better, actually is this (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41831). Having worked in a car shop for several years, it doesn't look too hard at all, and the results seem promising. If what he says in the early part of the post is actually feasible, this would allow you to use STi brakes with some additional work. That's very exciting.



It eliminates some of the work, as using the proper 05+ STi strut or coilover system removes the need to machine up your spindle. I haven't checked yet to see if the SVX is on the old legacy/impreza top hat bolt pattern or not, as if it is, that would provide us with top hats for any solution without needing to drill new holes.

Still using 2005+ STi spindles should be done with its matching 6spd as this minimizes the needed new parts outside of the donor car.

XT6Wagon
06-07-2011, 12:44 AM
Ok, time to make the tire decision, I've got my rims sorted.

I'm leaning to Yokohama S-Drives.

If anyone thinks this is a bad marriage or there is a significantly better one that I should check out, speak now or forever hold your peace!

Be mindful of the fact that if you offered to give me Pirelli's I'd decline the offer

The new michelin Super Sports are supposed to be insanity incarnate. Oh and they have a tread wear warrenty now too, unlike any other tire in its class. Course you pay more up front, but its worth it if they even remotely come close to thier advertising.

smc
09-10-2011, 10:21 PM
18x8 wheels from an 2008 STI fit Beautiful. I just slipped these shoes on today. Stock height suspension. Tires are 245/40r18. Zero clearance issues. Go get'em fellas.
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7654/svx2a.jpg
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/53/svx1a.jpg
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5446/svx3a.jpg
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5508/svx4a.jpg

Im SOoooo happy with how these turned out. :D

icingdeath88
09-10-2011, 10:27 PM
^ Those look great. Neat paint job too.

Conn SVX
09-13-2011, 02:29 PM
Not a HUGE fan of gold but on that car it works . Maybe because the teal or the wheels are not the real brass GOLD

smc
09-13-2011, 09:49 PM
Gold seems to work well with the teal color. It was either that or I was going to go black like the top of the car. But it seems to complete the car with that paint.
It nice to have my ol'SVX back again :) Missed it so much.

WYOSVX
09-16-2011, 09:41 PM
'05 Sti wheels: 17x8 BBS, 55 offset, bought online for about $850 with shipping. Not a scratch on them.

Continental Extreme Contact DWS 235/45 17. No rubbing except when I hit a very big dip, the rear taps the inner plastic wheel well.

Very happy with the look. Wasn't sure I would be as I was looking at SSR Professors but glad I saved the $ for other mods later. So far, the Conti's are great. Snow/ice should put them to the test soon.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3937382/1997-subaru-svx-lsi-coupe-2d

Uncamitzi
09-23-2011, 05:21 PM
Wonder if anyone can help ID these wheels... I've checked American Racing sites and been through this thread...can't find which model AR wheels these are... I pulled them off a 92 in a pick and pull here in Salt Lake. They are 17" the tires on them...vary from 235/45 R17 94H p215/50 R17 93v (and finally:rolleyes: ) 235/45Z R17 94W
(wonder why it was in the junk yard?)

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_0261_1_.JPG
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/IMG_0262_1_.JPG

Nemesis Destiny
09-24-2011, 02:47 PM
Those look really familiar. I think I was looking at a set of those a couple years ago. I can't remember what they're called, but if they're the ones I think they are, they're actually half-decent considering the brand.

wolfboy
10-13-2011, 11:13 PM
Will 17x8's with 225/45/17 and +48 offset fit?

Nemesis Destiny
10-13-2011, 11:15 PM
Probably. I have 17x8 with 225/45/17 and +42 offset, and there is still some room. I should note that it's on lowered coilovers as well - still fits ;)

wolfboy
10-14-2011, 02:07 PM
Thanks! There's a set of rota's wrapped in fresh allseasons for $800 i'm looking at.

Alcyone Lunacy
11-04-2011, 03:07 AM
Can anyone help,

Looking at a very nice set of rims used with good tires.

Size of the rim is 18 X 8.5 with a +50 offset and 114pcd

Tires are a Bridgestone RE01-R 235/40/18

Would these fit ok without rubbing issues?

Please anyone?

Nemesis Destiny
11-04-2011, 09:25 AM
I can't say for sure, but my gut tells me that would be a tight fit - those are some wide rims, and with a +50 offset, they might not clear your suspension. Also, if your suspension is stock, they might rub on bumps.

This is all just a guess on my part though.

I run an 8" wide rim with a +42 offset and I get no rubbing or clearance issues, but those tires are a half inch bigger diameter and slightly wider than mine, so I can't say for sure.

There are lots of folks on here that have mounted 18s in the past, but usually narrower rims. The stock 18s from the Nissan Murano were briefly popular, for example. All I can suggest it try them out and if they don't fit, resell them :)

92 SVX
11-04-2011, 03:37 PM
Can anyone help,

Looking at a very nice set of rims used with good tires.

Size of the rim is 18 X 8.5 with a +50 offset and 114pcd

Tires are a Bridgestone RE01-R 235/40/18

Would these fit ok without rubbing issues?

Please anyone?

I think the problem here will be the 235/40/18 tires, that is a wider and taller tire then stock, it will affect your speedometer as well.
I think if you went with a lower sidewall, maybe go down to a 225/4018 which is the close to the stock rolling size you may be ok.

or if you want the 235/ or even 245/ go with a 35 sidewall

looking at tire size calc
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

I think 245/35/18 may be perfect for you, the overall diameter will be .10 inch smaller then stock which will gain you a bit of clearance and keep the wider rim happy at the same time.

svxhunter
11-06-2011, 03:26 PM
Anybody try 17" x 8.5"?

I've got a good lead on a set of Rotas with a +48mm offset from an '05 STI.

svxfiles
11-06-2011, 03:44 PM
The Hunter had a set of these;
Gold Axis Se7en 18" rims, 18" Pirelli P-zero systems

Alcyone Lunacy
11-06-2011, 06:13 PM
Thanks for all the feedback. I may just wait till I get all else done (mech, suspension, and body) then do the rims last. That would be like icing the cake, you gotta bake it first!

Tom, I will be emailing you for an appointment soon!

wolfboy
12-05-2011, 09:05 PM
Hey guys I just picked up a set of momo 17x8 I think are +38 offset wrapped in 215/45/17's. Will the +38 on 17x8 be an issue?

Nemesis Destiny
12-05-2011, 09:42 PM
I doubt it. Especially not with those pizza cutters you got with them.

wolfboy
12-05-2011, 09:56 PM
Thanks! I know 225's would be a better fit, but for $300 for the wheels and tires I figured I can live with it

Nemesis Destiny
12-05-2011, 10:04 PM
Yeah, sounds like you got a decent deal. Post some pics when you get them installed :)

Jvan
12-11-2011, 07:42 PM
When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

svxfiles
12-11-2011, 08:34 PM
When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

The stock tires for a 2007 Tribeca are 255/55/18s.
They are they 16.8% taller numerically,
so they are MUCH, MUCH harder on your transmission!
They are about 5" taller,
and weigh about twice as much.:rolleyes:

1986nate
12-11-2011, 08:41 PM
The stock tires for a 2007 Tribeca are 255/55/18s.
They are they 16.8% taller numerically,
so they are MUCH, MUCH harder on your transmission!
They are about 5" taller,
and weigh about twice as much.:rolleyes:

They also won't fit in the wheel wells, and i'd take a guess possibly the spring perches as well

icingdeath88
12-11-2011, 08:42 PM
When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

A quick check at tirerack.com shows the 07 tribeca tires as 255/55-18 size. So, uhh, big. Stock SVX tires are 225/50-16. The tribeca tires are 4 inches higher. Speedo would be off by 17%, and the trans would have to work 17% harder to move the car (I think. Right?). Anyways, not even close, you'd need to get different tires. Those tribeca rims look nice on an SVX though...

Post some pics of the STI rims on the SVX :).

Green1995SVX
12-11-2011, 09:13 PM
When I swap my present summer rims/tires (Gold STI rims/Potenza tires) for winter tires/rims, the present tires need to be replaced in the spring. I can get a good deal on 2007 Tribecca rims w/stock tires. The stock Tribecca rims will fit but what about the stock tires?

I hope you're not intending on, uhh.. turning. Or moving, really.

Jvan
12-11-2011, 10:02 PM
I'm anticipating when I take off the snow tires in the Spring. I will need to replace the Potenza's that are coming off for the winter because their shot. I can get the Tribecca's w/ almost new takeoffs and I'll sell the tires to help purchase new tires. I'm looking for suggestions for replacements tires and size to fit on the Tribecca rims and fit the SVX.

Nemesis Destiny
12-12-2011, 12:10 AM
A 245/35R18 will be less than .5% out (slightly smaller than stock), while a 225/40R18 will be ever so slightly larger (not quite 1%). I don't know if the 245 will fit without rubbing. Probably depends on the condition of your suspension.

Tapani
12-12-2011, 08:09 PM
I have the (-08?) STi 8x17 53mm ET wheels with 225/50-17 studded Nokian tires installed..... seems to work well.

What are the correct nuts for these wheels on an SVX? They have cones, but the Forester nuts I put in seem just a tad too small in outer diameter (cone part).

Do I have to get OEM STi nuts?

Thanks,

Tapani

svxfiles
12-13-2011, 12:06 AM
By the way, the stock SVX wheel weighs 20 pounds,
(about 40 pounds with a stock size tire.)
and a stock Tribeca wheel weighs 29.8 pounds.
Heavier wheels and tires hurt both accelleration and braking.

1986nate
12-13-2011, 12:08 AM
By the way, the stock SVX wheel weighs 20 pounds,
(about 40 pounds with a stock size tire.)
and a stock Tribeca wheel weighs 29.8 pounds.
Heavier wheels and tires hurt both accelleration and braking.

And make babies, i mean wheel bearings cry:p

Chuckls
12-13-2011, 12:23 AM
Do I have to get OEM STi nuts?

Thanks,

Tapani

:eek::lol:

svxfiles
12-13-2011, 12:28 AM
Dosen't anyone ever sleep anymore?:confused:

1986nate
12-13-2011, 12:29 AM
Dosen't anyone ever sleep anymore?:confused:

Sleep, what's that?


What's that ringing? Will someone answer the da*n phone

svxfiles
12-13-2011, 12:30 AM
Sleep, what's that?


What's that ringing? Will someone answer the da*n phone

You hear it too?


:rolleyes:

Nemesis Destiny
12-13-2011, 06:55 AM
By the way, the stock SVX wheel weighs 20 pounds,
(about 40 pounds with a stock size tire.)
and a stock Tribeca wheel weighs 29.8 pounds.
Heavier wheels and tires hurt both accelleration and braking.I've long since given up on trying to convince people not to put wheels heavy enough for a freight train on their cars. Most seem only to care about the bling factor and the price. So I guess bling, and also bling. I guess that's what bling-bling means. Heh.

Tapani
12-13-2011, 09:09 AM
:eek::lol:

Ok ;) never had to buy wheel nuts before... I realize they are readily available for next to nothing :D.... most are 60 degree cones, and I need 12x1,25 thread.

Tapani

92 SVX
12-13-2011, 01:49 PM
Ok ;) never had to buy wheel nuts before... I realize they are readily available for next to nothing :D.... most are 60 degree cones, and I need 12x1,25 thread.

Tapani

you only need something like these,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LUG-NUTS-BULGE-ACORN-12x1-25-NISSAN-SUBARU-SUZUKI-/250883188263?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a69cda627

solarsvx
12-13-2011, 02:50 PM
these were on my old white svx

i original had the axxis decades 18x8 i cant remember the tire size off hand

and this is with the 19" stern wheels

19x8.5 45mm offset with 235/35/19"

they did rub a lot in the front and fenders will have to be rolled never had any issues with the back ,

hope this helps

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-Chrome-Stern-ST-11-Wheels-Rims-5x114-3-5-Lug-/110792983179?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19cbc6c28b

solarsvx
12-16-2011, 01:44 PM
quik question would a 38mm offset stick in more then a 45mm offset ? which has a better chance of not running the fenders on a 19" wheel ?

thanks guys

svxcess
12-16-2011, 02:04 PM
quik question would a 38mm offset stick in more then a 45mm offset ? which has a better chance of not running the fenders on a 19" wheel ?

thanks guys


http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13829&stc=1&d=1270968641

Nemesis Destiny
12-16-2011, 03:05 PM
Nice diagram! :)

Green1995SVX
12-16-2011, 03:41 PM
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13829&stc=1&d=1270968641

That's a great illustration, John! I'll be saving that.

Jvan
12-16-2011, 05:17 PM
Thanks for the tire fitment w/Tribecca rims. For those who think this is a bling-bling facter, isn't all rims choices a bling-bling choice. If I can get an almost new set of tires/rims for $300 that look good on a car, of course I'm going to buy them. I've been with the aftermarket rims and try finding a replacement wheel 3 years later when you've dented one in a NY pothole. Good luck. I've long ago decided that good looking OEM wheels may a better choice than expensive aftermarket. If I can sell the tires to offset the cost of a good fit replacement tires,so much the better.

Kramerica
01-04-2012, 03:51 PM
I'm looking at some Enkei EKM3 rims, does anybody know if some 17x7 rims with +45 offset will fit? also does anybody have any suggestion for tire sizes?

Nemesis Destiny
01-04-2012, 04:19 PM
Yes, that should fit just fine.

225/45 is close to stock diameter. You could also use 215/45 or 215/50. Anything wider than 225 is not recommended on a 7" wide rim. On a 7.5 you can get away with a 235 width, and on an 8" wide rim, you can run 245s, though there may be some rubbing depending on offset and suspension setup.

Kramerica
01-04-2012, 09:19 PM
Thanks for your help!

Motorsport-SVX
01-09-2012, 03:04 PM
found another cool cross over 18" wheel
Im going to try on the SVX...
details soon to come :)

smc
01-11-2012, 11:05 PM
details soon to come :)

:domo:

* munches on popcorn while waiting with quiet anticipation *

Motorsport-SVX
01-15-2012, 10:28 PM
I have a pic of the wheel
but waiting to put them on the car first and take
some pics.
I have 2 Svxs Im restoring/fixing back up some to get ready
to prob sell in the Spring time..
1 is a 5 spd conv.

Crazy_pilot
02-05-2012, 03:16 PM
Going to be trying a "little" something on my car when I go to see it in March...

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/photo_3.JPG

What size you ask?

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/medium/photo_4.JPG

I only bought one wheel, managed to snag it at a great price on Nasioc. If it fits then I'll complete the set. If it doesn't I'll make it into furniture.

92 SVX
02-05-2012, 03:37 PM
looks good, other then the 9.5 width I dont forsee problems.
but I dont know if that offset, looks like it may be 38 will cause issues.

92 SVX
02-05-2012, 03:40 PM
Just got these still have not been able to take better pic's but here they are

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/4/2/1/4/1/5/webimg/451499412_tp.jpg

18x8 48 offset with 225/40/18's

http://localserver.no-ip.biz/Public/Teaser%20of%20new%20rims%202012%20(1).jpg

http://localserver.no-ip.biz/Public/Teaser%20of%20new%20rims%202012%20(2).jpg

Crazy_pilot
02-05-2012, 03:45 PM
looks good, other then the 9.5 width I dont forsee problems.
but I dont know if that offset, looks like it may be 38 will cause issues.

Actually the offset is pretty close to perfect, I doubt I'd be able to get away with anything more than +40 at a 9.5 width.

My BBS wheels are 8" wide, +53 offset. The Grid is 1.5" wider, so 0.75" farther out inside and outside. 0.75" = 19.05mm reduced clearance to the strut on the inside. The 15mm difference in offset brings that down to 4.05mm additional inward width.

Long story short, body work can be massaged to fit larger wheels. Struts don't move. And I know I have maybe 1cm of clearance from wheel to strut as is.

92 SVX
02-05-2012, 03:58 PM
Actually the offset is pretty close to perfect, I doubt I'd be able to get away with anything more than +40 at a 9.5 width.

My BBS wheels are 8" wide, +53 offset. The Grid is 1.5" wider, so 0.75" farther out inside and outside. 0.75" = 19.05mm reduced clearance to the strut on the inside. The 15mm difference in offset brings that down to 4.05mm additional inward width.

Long story short, body work can be massaged to fit larger wheels. Struts don't move. And I know I have maybe 1cm of clearance from wheel to strut as is.

I too was thinking fender clearance I recently had 8.5 wheels with 34 offset and had rubbing on hard turns.

fzftw
03-11-2012, 06:26 PM
Price $150
Size 18x7.5
Offset +45mm
Brand of wheel Mazda CX-7
Name of wheel 23lbs.
Who sells the wheel Mazda

I just scored these take-offs on craigslist for $150. They have less than 10k on them and are in perfect condition (just dirty) I should make my money back on selling the Bridgestone tires that are currently on the rims.

Am I the only one with these CX-7 wheels? And what's the best tire size for these? 235/40? Can't wait to get these on the car! :D

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n146/201motels/1b1eb299.jpg

92 SVX
03-12-2012, 11:26 AM
Price $150
Size 18x7.5
Offset +45mm
Brand of wheel Mazda CX-7
Name of wheel 23lbs.
Who sells the wheel Mazda

I just scored these take-offs on craigslist for $150. They have less than 10k on them and are in perfect condition (just dirty) I should make my money back on selling the Bridgestone tires that are currently on the rims.

Am I the only one with these CX-7 wheels? And what's the best tire size for these? 235/40? Can't wait to get these on the car! :D

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n146/201motels/1b1eb299.jpg
If they are going on your svx the most common 18" size that will keep your speedo accurate is 225/40/18.

Or if you can find some 245/35/18 but those are more expensive and harder to find.

fluo
04-29-2012, 01:24 PM
Hello,

Last year, I installed new wheels on my svx. Front: 19x8.5 Rear 19x9.5.

With 245/35 front and 275/30 rear tires.

Now, I have problems with the drive train. My drive shaft and center diff suffered, because the rolling circumference between front and rear has a difference of 20 milimeters.

Would it work, if I use 235/35 tires instead of 245's, so that the rolling circumference difference falls to 1 mm?

Or could it be, that the svx cant handle the different wheel/tire sizes between front and rear?


Greetings



http://s14.directupload.net/images/120429/e4jnuuy4.jpg

Nemesis Destiny
04-29-2012, 02:52 PM
Because of the AWD system, running a "staggered" fitment is not recommended. 1mm difference should be within acceptable limits, but it's still not worth the hassle IMO. It doesn't help performance, so if the looks are worth borking your drivetrain, go for it. Or, you could get a FWD model, which will handle it fine. You could also have it converted to FWD and sell your parts to someone wanting to go FWD --> AWD.

zaueugen
04-29-2012, 03:36 PM
would 18x8 38 offset be fine?

fluo
04-30-2012, 04:05 PM
ok thanks!

so, you think the difference between the wheel width could also be a problem? then i will sell the wheels.

Nemesis Destiny
04-30-2012, 04:07 PM
I don't know if it is or not; I know there is some tolerance in the AWD system, and 1mm sounds like a small difference. Up to you, really.

fluo
05-02-2012, 07:10 AM
Hi,

I installed the original 16" rims again. I drove along the Autobahn for 200km.... When i was in the city and turned left or right with low speed, the car made noise and vibrated very much. So I guess, that the center diff is damaged? After I let the car cool down, it ran perfectly.


I think I will remove the legacy turbo tranny and install a sti 5mt dccd transmission.


Greetings

zaueugen
05-03-2012, 12:22 PM
i have a set of 4 rims like these, the only problem is 3 of the rims are 18x7.5 and 1 is 18x8... there is a list here of all the sizes offered

http://www.jdmultimate.com/product/i-180209.aspx

i like how the 8 in wide rim looks on my car but im affraid it might strain suspension which one would best fit?

'E'
08-21-2012, 08:28 PM
Price AUD$1,900 plus tyres (tyres $400 each)
Size 19x8.5
Offset +42mm front +22mm rear running 275/30's all round
Brand of wheel Enkei
Name of wheel rp03 mat forged (lighter then original wheels and tyres)
Who sells the wheel EBay and most companies

This combo gives the car a staggered look and makes it look pretty fat on the road, rear camber bolts required to tuck the wheels under the guard with these tyres but the benefit is the handling feels better when connering at speed

zaueugen
08-21-2012, 09:36 PM
how about these?

http://www.importdpsonline.com/enkei/enkei_luxury_series_lm1/5s/36889065sm/i-180209.aspx

i have on wheel like this but its 18x8 and i would think the 18x9 +38 would look better and more wider. the only thing im afraid of is ordering them and finding out they don't sit right on the car..

'E'
08-21-2012, 10:12 PM
how about these?

http://www.importdpsonline.com/enkei/enkei_luxury_series_lm1/5s/36889065sm/i-180209.aspx

i have on wheel like this but its 18x8 and i would think the 18x9 +38 would look better and more wider. the only thing im afraid of is ordering them and finding out they don't sit right on the car..

the 18x8 rim face would move out by 23.25mm
the 18x9 rim face would move out by 35.75mm

my front rim face sits 25.5mm further out (18x9 extends this by 10mm)
my rear rim face sits 45.5mm further out (18x9 is 10mm less but you may still need some slight camber or remove the wheel arch lining or both)

zaueugen
08-21-2012, 11:10 PM
ok thanks and i could buy both front and back with +38 offset and then camber the rear ones which will make them look more staggered in the back? so how is that your front wheels have a different offset than your rear?

'E'
08-22-2012, 01:09 AM
Cause I wanted the staggered look and wanted to fill the rear arches with rim and the rear looking more concave then the front

bishop
08-22-2012, 01:25 AM
04 lexus is300 17x7" with 50 offset.

http://i.imgur.com/yqUO1l.jpg

Chris_
08-22-2012, 03:34 AM
Price AUD$1,900 plus tyres (tyres $400 each)
Size 19x8.5
Offset +42mm front +22mm rear running 275/30's all round
Brand of wheel Enkei
Name of wheel rp03 mat forged (lighter then original wheels and tyres)
Who sells the wheel EBay and most companies

This combo gives the car a staggered look and makes it look pretty fat on the road, rear camber bolts required to tuck the wheels under the guard with these tyres but the benefit is the handling feels better when connering at speed

What have you done to arcs to fit them?? and :pics::pics:

'E'
08-22-2012, 04:17 AM
What have you done to arcs to fit them?? and :pics::pics:


The pic on my signature is of the rear, but I'll dig some up

'E'
08-22-2012, 09:48 AM
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk13/inanotherlifetime/stuff054.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk13/inanotherlifetime/stuff055.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk13/inanotherlifetime/stuff057.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk13/inanotherlifetime/stuff059.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk13/inanotherlifetime/stuff053.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk13/inanotherlifetime/stuff046.jpg

Conn SVX
10-20-2012, 08:01 PM
Going to look at wheels at a local pick and pull. What wheels should I look at?
Honda,Mazda,Lexus ,Accra what? Some suggestions please

processengr
10-20-2012, 09:31 PM
Mazda RX8 wheels are one of my favorites...

Conn SVX
10-21-2012, 09:25 AM
Ok confused as always.. 5 114. And 5 114.3and 4.5 inch are they all compatible? Looking at Mazda wheels with 5 114 bolt circle. Also if hub size is only slightly larger , I can't use the ring spacers. Will it work only using the lug nuts to keep rim central?

Nemesis Destiny
10-21-2012, 09:34 AM
I believe all those measurements are the same. 114.3 is often abbreviated to just 114, and is the same as 4.5 inch. Hub-centering rings come in many different sizes; you may be able to find ones to fit, but I've never looked for ones that adapt a Mazda bore to a Subaru one. You can bolt it up to be lug-centric, you just have to be more careful when tightening the nuts to avoid any vibrations.

Sean486
10-21-2012, 12:05 PM
Mazdas are good crossovers with very similiar offsets. The Mazda 3 wheels are not very wide compared to ours but that is a plus for snow tires. Mazda 6 wheels are in general wider but still not as wide as our. The Mazda center bore is 67.1mm and the Subaru is 56.1mm. Hub centric rings are cheap and will help make the wheel sit better.

Conn SVX
10-21-2012, 04:30 PM
Just thinking 56 to 67mm is 10 mm that is a 1/4 inch total or 1/8 on a side. Do they make them that thin. I have rings on my mags now. Would be great it they were the right size. They are thin. Maybe the PO remembers?just checked yes they do make them 56.3 to 66.7

mkud28
10-23-2012, 09:21 PM
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/hondadrtbikr28/svxwheels4.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/hondadrtbikr28/svxwheels3.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/hondadrtbikr28/svxwheels2.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/hondadrtbikr28/svxwheels1.jpg

I am going to have to roll the fenders but I believe I can make these work once I can buy some tires.

Nemesis Destiny
10-23-2012, 09:56 PM
What brand/model are they?

Sean486
10-23-2012, 09:57 PM
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/hondadrtbikr28/svxwheels4.jpg]
So when are you going to buy some tires? You have had those a while now haven't you?

mkud28
10-23-2012, 11:53 PM
Yeah I had to buy tires for the daily first, which then blew up on me so that is more money. I have been poor as of late. I am hoping very soon I can get tires and they are enkei rts 17x8.

Sean486
10-24-2012, 04:45 AM
I still think you will have trouble with rubbing but I'm very interested to see what they will look like mounted on the SVX with tires.

mkud28
10-24-2012, 10:31 PM
Yeah I am a little worried about rubbing, but that is mostly due to how low my car is. I hope to rectify that some as well. It is too low, lots of roads are crappy down here.

Conn SVX
10-26-2012, 05:37 PM
Question : where do they come up with the offset #? So I measure and I get 6" no amount of calculating get a 45 . Bolt C 114.3 is 4 1/2 " and the center is 56 a little over 2" makes sense . 45?
Got my answer : you have to measure the wheel width divide by 2 then measure the distance to the rear of the rim to hub and subtract it from that figure . 45mm is 45mm from centerline

odepaj
11-01-2012, 06:36 AM
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g454/odepaj/random/WheelOffset.jpg

gjhumphris
11-30-2012, 11:33 PM
I'm looking at changing my wheels and have found a design I like on ebay. I have read thru a lot of this thread, but just want clarification please??

The new wheel size is 17" x 7.5"; 5 x 114.3; 225/45/R17 tyres; BUT +38 offset.

According to wheel offset calculators, this means the wheels will sit 17mm further from the calipers and 17mm towards the outside guards. Will this fit WITHOUT rolling in guards / using camber bolts?

Here is the design ...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/17-MAG-WHEEL-RIMS-TYRES-FORD-MAGNA-CAMRY-HILUX-SKYLINE-MAZDA-5x114-3-/321033750978?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf1a49c2

Thanks!:)

92 SVX
11-30-2012, 11:36 PM
I'm looking at changing my wheels and have found a design I like on ebay. I have read thru a lot of this thread, but just want clarification please??

The new wheel size is 17" x 7.5"; 5 x 114.3; 225/45/R17 tyres; BUT +38 offset.

According to wheel offset calculators, this means the wheels will sit 17mm further from the calipers and 17mm towards the outside guards. Will this fit WITHOUT rolling in guards / using camber bolts?

Here is the design ...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/17-MAG-WHEEL-RIMS-TYRES-FORD-MAGNA-CAMRY-HILUX-SKYLINE-MAZDA-5x114-3-/321033750978?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf1a49c2

Thanks!:)
with a 7.5" rim that should work just fine, though how it will affect stress on the bearing I do not know.

Nemesis Destiny
12-01-2012, 12:11 AM
The ad says that there are two different sized tires on that set of rims and that they're worn unevenly - definitely get new rubber before running them on your car (unless it's a front-driver).

I like the look of those rims. Can't say 100% if they'll fit without issues, but it should be ok; I run an 8" wide rim with 42mm offset with the 225/45 rubber and lowered and I get zero rubbing.

fasteract7
05-13-2013, 09:46 AM
RX-8 18x 8 rims, offset 52mm, with 235/40-18 Falken's on stock suspension, 1992 LS-L. No rubbing of tires in rear with empty backseat, fronts not even close to touching, with fairly aggressive cornering on mountain roads.

Jvan
07-06-2013, 08:42 PM
I've used Tribeca wheels w/245/40/18 Yokohama S drive with great success. The only problem I've had was not being able to install the center cap because I've been using the stock lug nuts that came w/the SVX. That was not much of a concern because the rims didn't come w/center caps when I bought them. I have now purchased the center caps and would like to use the correct lug nut. Can anyone recommend the type/length of the lug nuts to use. I can just purchase common acorn open end nuts but not sure the Tribeca rims use a flat washer or tapered ends.

lhopp77
07-07-2013, 08:17 AM
RX-8 18x 8 rims, offset 52mm, with 235/40-18 Falken's on stock suspension, 1992 LS-L. No rubbing of tires in rear with empty backseat, fronts not even close to touching, with fairly aggressive cornering on mountain roads.


I agree. I have not really seen anything I like better.

scoobydrvr
07-17-2013, 07:45 PM
Handful of questions:

Has anyone figured out if it's possible to correct the speedometer reading from a 4.44 swap by fitting a different sized tire (noticed mine reads about 5mph above the actual speed; speedo says 70, GPS says 65)?

What is a good sized tire for the Murano rims? And for the RX8? How is the ride with the short side walls?