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Will 15" wheels fit?
I'm possibly getting a parts SVX this week from which I plan to remove the wheels/tires, but I'll need to get something on the parts car to roll it around on. Does anyone know if 15" steels would fit? Seems like they're a little easier to find than 16".
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
I haven't tried it but I recall reading that it won't clear the calipers. I have been shopping around for snow tires and have been tempted to get 205/55/16 tires as they are also easier to find than 225/50/16. They will also cut into snow better. But I am concerned that they will be too narrow for the rims.
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
My Blizzaks are 205/55's. They work fine, a little narrow looking but otherwise no problem.
There may be some 15" rally wheels that will fit, but I wouldn't put any money on it. The car handles badly enough with 16's on it, I would hate to drive one with 15's and even mushier tires.
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
If it's just a parts car and WON'T be driven on the road, pull the calipers and brackets and the 15's should fit.
I also went to 205's for my snow tires. Like Chris said, the only problem is appearance.
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
look into 15" sti steelies, if they fit it will fit on an svx
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
205s FTW!!
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
Either "For the Win" or "F the World". I'm assuming Ken meant "For the Win"
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
Not that it matches the topic, but since it's timely... I had good experience with 205 Blizzaks, as well. Go go pizza cutters!
You know, if you're gonna drive your SVX in the snow.
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
Do you think $200 +$50 shipping is good for a set of 4 with 10-11/32nds left on them? Seems like a good price. They look to be in good condition with no abnormal wear.
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
*shudder* Never again...
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
^^ That's our tire guy. Whadaya say, Mr. Salty?
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
For Blizzies? Sure. My Blizzak REVO1's (discontinued) cost about $500 total on TireRack. They were on closeout, and at the time the Canadian dollar was above the U.S. one, so I got a sweet deal. Mine have 3 winters on them and are still in excellent condition (and I don't treat them nicely. I've used them for a full season of Snow-X racing, and when there's snow on the ground every corner is taken sideways.)
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Re: Will 15" wheels fit?
My Claret had 15s on it when I bought it and it would not roll until I removed the front calipers. While working on it before I bought new wheels, I was able to grind a tiny amount of metal off the front calipers and they cleared just fine.
I wouldn't recommend it but for a parts car what the heck. Davew833 too bad you're not closer, I'd give them to you. Last edited by Blacky; 09-08-2010 at 05:43 PM. |
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