Wheels that fit the SVX

[wohnson89]

Originally Posted by ensteele

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. 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.

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]

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]

http://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/2284988334.html
Will these fit?

[Nemesis Destiny]

The Enkei rims should fit. The Rotas will not (if they are only drilled for 5x100).

[wohnson89]

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.
You guys are so helpful!

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]

Originally Posted by wohnson89

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]

Originally Posted by wohnson89

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.
You guys are so helpful!

That'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]

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]

Originally Posted by 92 SVX

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]

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

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

thank you 05 and later.

[nastysvx92]

Originally Posted by Myxalplyx

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---->

Your SVX looks sick bro, nice and clean.

[wohnson89]

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.

[Nemesis Destiny]

Originally Posted by wohnson89

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.

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

[92 SVX]

Originally Posted by wohnson89

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.

Originally Posted by Nemesis Destiny

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

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]

Is it ok to wrap sti bbs wheel with 245/45/r17 instead of 225/45/r17? will they fit and perform well?