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Wheels that fit.....
Greetings.
Once again.... sorry if this is an already existing post... did a search, couldn't find anything. I REALLY like the look of the 17x8 STI BBS' wheels on an SVX, but they are incredibly pricey. Aftermarket wheels look ricey, unless you spend a fortune on them as well. Is there a thread, or a list, or something that lists several different (non Subaru OEM) wheels that fit an SVX and look really good? I've heard there are some Nissan wheels out there... perhaps Mazda? Something. I see slightly used wheel/tire sets on eBay all the time, but it's difficult to be sure if they will fit an SVX because often the owner doesn't know what the offset is. Thanks in advance!!!
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Re: Wheels that fit.....
Check out Infiniti FX wheels, Nissan Murano, RX8, RX7, 300ZX, Lexus SC/GS Wheels.
I have RX8 wheels on my Claret. PS, email on the way.
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I have RX8 wheels on mine, and I personally think that they are the wheels the SVX should have come with. They fit the looks of the car so well.
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Are those just some really good condition standard RX8 wheels, or did you do something to them? They just look "shinier" than any I've seen on RX8's in real life. Maybe it's just that you cared enough to wash them up real good and it was picture day. Also, I'm assuming the RX8 wheels have a really compatible offset for the SVX? I think your car's even lowered, no problems with these at all? I love my 18's, but with no knowledge of the offset they have I fear they may not work if I ever did a suspension upgrade.
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Troy-
Here are the specs on the wheels:
I used proper hub rings. I used to come up with the measurements on those. I may have the measurements in my SVX file. I'll look tonight. Centercaps from a 2000-2004 outback are plug-and-play. My car is lowered (a lot) and there are no clearance issues at all. Mine are the standard Mazda finish, as far as I know. I haven't done anything to them except wash and wax them. Mike
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Those RX8 wheels look AMAZING.
I know if I go with 18s, the car will look funny unless I lower it.... which I don't want to do. I am going to take a look at some of the other suggestions though... definitely. Thanks!!
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Nice!!
Question: What size tires? Quote:
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I have 225/40/18 Continental ContiSportContact 2 tires. Not all tires of that size are created equal, though. I noticed that Mike621 has installed Toyo tires of the same size on his RX8 wheels, and they have a 'stretched' look to them as if they're too narrow for the wheels. The Continentals on the other hand, look perfect.
Some people do like the stretched look, though.
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Nice!!
Question: What size tires? Quote:
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Also, late model Mustang wheels are a bolt on. (05-up) Even the "Bullit" wheels. I'm seriously considering these. They're 16" so they'd be a direct swap.
Add an SVX sticker to the knockoff & viola!
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Let me know if you find the specs for the proper hub rings as well.
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Green 95 SVX, so are your wheels hub centric? or lug centric?
You stated that they were lug centric, but then said you used hub rings? Some people have told me that you can snap off you lugs if you don't use centering rings. I have always had aftermarket wheels which are never hub centric and I have never had a problem with them. What do you think? Thanks |
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hubcentric....hubcentric....hubcentric
-Bill p.s. Mike is such a showoff!
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19+8.5 fits great |
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I resemble that remark. I read that these wheels are lugcentric, but just to be sure I used hub rings anyway. Better safe than sorry. Mike
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