Pix of Tribecca wheels on SVX

[processengr]

Finally received new wheels and had 225-40-18 Falkens mounted...Hope this attachment works...

[Myxalplyx]

Finally received new wheels and had 225-40-18 Falkens mounted...Hope this attachment works...

Wow! They don't look bad at all. :)

[longassname]

I didn't think I would like them but I do. You need fatter rubber though. Those tires don't fill out the wheels. I have 18x8's too...the right tire for them is 255-35-18.

[sicksubie]

I think they look great on the black.... On a different color I am not too sure though.:cool:

[longassname]

he wouldn't want some looser car with a grey interior anyway ;)

(that's a joke, before I get jumped by 8439 92-93 owners)

I think they look great on the black.... On a different color I am not too sure though.:cool:

[longassname]

they'd probably good on his silver too

[ensteele]

They are ok, but they don't do much for me. Sorry. :o

[RSVX]

those look a lot better than I expected!

[Manarius]

They are ok, but they don't do much for me. Sorry. :o+1. Too much wheel for me.

[SilverSpear]

I like them ;)

[Crazy_pilot]

They look a little jarring to me. Maybe a darker colour would fit better? Or chrome? Nice to see some genuine Subie wheels that work at least.

And ya, 225 tires kind of gets lost in the wheel well on those wheels.

[Sean486]

Looks great, I love it! I am so jealous.

[svxxx26]

Glad you got your wheels! Personally, I think 18" wheels are too much wheel for the SVX. But if you like them, that's what counts. They are a good looking set of wheels.

[longassname]

I assume tribeca wheels are all 18's but I was thinking it wouild be a good match to put 17's up front and 18's in the back. 255-40-17's match 255-35-18's perfectly and I think most of the wheels that are available in a good offset for our cars are available in both 17's and 18's--I know mine are.

I just got new rubber on my 18's so I won't be doing it immediately but there is a good chance I will be giving that a go next go around.

[GOT2HAVESVX]

Finally received new wheels and had 225-40-18 Falkens mounted...Hope this attachment works...

AAAAHHHH DAMMMMMMMMMMM. They are flippin SEXY as hell! That junk looks GOOD! Thats what my kid says anyways! What'd they cost ya?

[processengr]

Hi Audrey,
I bought them brand new from 1st Subaruparts.com. The cost breakdown
is $219ea./wheel, $14ea. for center cap. Due to size of order, they
gave me a break on shipping (112lb., from WA. to CT.) Cost was about
1k delivered to my doorstep.
I spent 5 weeks trying to find used. Not a lot of wrecked Tribeccas!!
Local wrecking yard offered to pull in four from all over the country
for $900.00
I saw one on Ebay for $200.00 +shipping of $65.00

I had posted on the SVX world network. About 3 days afetr ordering
them, a member offered to sell me a set with tires for $750 +
shipping (estimated $150.00)

If I could have picked up the wheels or used the oversize Tribecca
tires, it would have been a great deal. If you want, I will retreive
that email and forward you his address.

After about 2 weeks riding, ~180 miles, IMHO
PROs
Appearance.That Subaru emblem in the center had great value to me,
as I was trying to achieve an updated OEM style, but is not a
quantifiable feature. Beauty is the eye of the beholder...I feared
the "Bling" or "Ricer" look.
The offset is perfect, allowing wider tires without rubbing or
loading wheel bearings unnecessarily.
The hubs fit properly.
The wheel is Subaru quality, made in Japan. Although a curb will
damage it, I am sure it will take a joke better than a BBS forged
lightweight wheel (They were my 2nd choice)
Handling and steering response is improved, but just noticably,
only when pushed hard.


CONs
These wheels weigh 25lbs each.
The ride is much harder, although not noticable except on road
dividers and washboard surfaces... Since this is my garage queen,
weekend driver, the harsh ride was a minor factor.

Here's a link to see more pix, in higher res...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/processengr/

[Crazy_pilot]

Hrmmm...My opinion would be that they're look better with a dark silver colour, at least on your car, but I have to say, this angle is damn sexy:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/432917034_8efb2684ff.jpg?v=0

And ya, it's nice having genuine Subaru wheels that work.

[longassname]

Part of the "harder" ride might be because of how the tires are fitting the wheels. The side walls shouldn't be bowed out from the tread like that. If you can take the hit I'd order a set of 255-35-18's and sell those 225's in the bargain trader. 36 psi up front 32 psi in the rear...then you'll be looking and riding great.

[shimmersky]

i just picked up some tribeca wheels on ebay with 255-35-18 on them

will these fit the svx??????

what seems to the best fit for this setup

another poster said 255-35-18

also another poster put up a visual chart of how a wheel is sized but i cant seem to find it????????

best regards

[longassname]

yes 255-35-18 is the correct size tire for an SVX with 18 inch wheels

the numbers work like this
255 -> 255mm wide
35 -> 35% of 255mm = profile of tire
18 -> fits and 18" wheel

a 255 fits an 8 inch wide wheel perfectly
a 255-35-18 has a 25" diameter which is correct for an svx

If you click the links on my signature to look at my car you can see my wheels and tires. those are 255-35-18 tires on 8" wide wheels. I don't know what the tribeca offset is. Mine is +49


i just picked up some tribeca wheels on ebay with 255-35-18 on them

will these fit the svx??????

what seems to the best fit for this setup

another poster said 255-35-18

also another poster put up a visual chart of how a wheel is sized but i cant seem to find it????????

best regards

[NikFu S.]

Since we are on the subject, what is your opinion of best size for 18x7.5 wheels?

[longassname]

I wouldn't buy such a wheel.....if i got stuck witch such a wheel and had to put tires on it I guess I'd get 225-40-18's.


Since we are on the subject, what is your opinion of best size for 18x7.5 wheels?

[NikFu S.]

You wouldn't get it because it's not wide enough for your needs or there is something wrong with the size itself?

[longassname]

I don't think I've ever seen an 18 x7.5 wheel with +56 offset so as soon as someone says 18x7.5 I kind of assume they are talking about wheels that don't fit as well as the stockers. With the 225 tires that fit on them they probably won't rub still but they wouldn't be what I would consider optimum.

The +49 offset on the 8" wheels i run= +56 on a 7.5" wide wheel. I'm sure the tribeca wheels are right around the same.

You wouldn't get it because it's not wide enough for your needs or there is something wrong with the size itself?

[processengr]

Hi All,
Please be aware that if you use Falken tires, http://www.falkentire.com/
The sidewall may appear bulged away from thread, due to the unique raised band, meant to be a rin protector. in pictures, at least!

[rvnmaniac]

You wouldn't get it because it's not wide enough for your needs or there is something wrong with the size itself?


What size tires for a 17" 7.5 rim, 225 - 50 - 17?

[shimmersky]

i have been watching this post and also had the idea to use tribecca wheels
but looking at them on a tribecca i did not think they could fit(its those huge stock tires that threw me off)
after i saw that they would fit on this post i stole my wifes tribecca and quickly had her wheels removed
i then purchased her some aftermarket ones for her and went to work on finding tires for the svx
i found a place on ebay on the east coast that had some nexen 255-35-18 for 90$ ea a good deal i think???
i think the updated oem look is interesting
i have put up some images from my phone cam that kinda came out ****ty(bad lighting)
some high res shots will follow as soon as i can locate my cam
the car is a 97 polo green lsi
thanks for the advice given on this post

[longassname]

there you go...those tires fit those wheels.
I like those wheels. I bet they are a +48 or +49 offset, perfect for the SVX.

i have been watching this post and also had the idea to use tribecca wheels
but looking at them on a tribecca i did not think they could fit(its those huge stock tires that threw me off)
after i saw that they would fit on this post i stole my wifes tribecca and quickly had her wheels removed
i then purchased her some aftermarket ones for her and went to work on finding tires for the svx
i found a place on ebay on the east coast that had some nexen 255-35-18 for 90$ ea a good deal i think???
i think the updated oem look is interesting
i have put up some images from my phone cam that kinda came out ****ty(bad lighting)
some high res shots will follow as soon as i can locate my cam
the car is a 97 polo green lsi
thanks for the advice given on this post

[processengr]

Those 255-35-18s look NICE! Anyone want to buy some falken 225-40-18s? ;)
But the big question: any rubbing?

[processengr]

Hi All,
After seeing the posts that the 255-35-18 would fit, i contacted Discount Tire, and told them how the falkens look terrible on an 8" rim, although both Falken's website and Discount Tire website recommended this tire/rim combination. Although they were under no obligation to, they sent me 4 shipping tags for the Falken 225s, and refunded 100% of my money, toward the 255-35-18s. Happy Camper, buy with confidence from Discount Tire!
Pix of Falken FK452s...

[longassname]

That's really impressive. I never would have expected them to do that.


Hi All,
After seeing the posts that the 255-35-18 would fit, i contacted Discount Tire, and told them how the falkens look terrible on an 8" rim, although both Falken's website and Discount Tire website recommended this tire/rim combination. Although they were under no obligation to, they sent me 4 shipping tags for the Falken 225s, and refunded 100% of my money, toward the 255-35-18s. Happy Camper, buy with confidence from Discount Tire!
Pix of Falken FK452s...

[Crazy_pilot]

Wow, no kidding. That's pretty remarkable for a tire store.