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Tribecca wheels for SVX
Hi All!
In preparation to spend $$$ for 18" tribecca wheels and a set of 225/40-18 tires for my ebony, i ran into two questions: 1. The Tribeccas come with a tire pressure sensor. Will a standard valve stem fit the wheels? 2. The 06 and 07 wheels have different p/n, almost the same price...this would rule out the polished chrome versions. Waht is the difference? Large amount of $$, don't want to make a mistake! Dealer had two 07s on lot only, both with chrome wheel option, didn't know if std. valve stem would fit... TIA!! Gordon.
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Answer to your first question.
A standard valve will fit into the Tribecca wheel. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Valve, with the sensor built in to it, is slid in from the inside of the rim and secured from the front. This is how 2-piece metal valves are installed on many rims. For more detailed information, see this link HERE Second Question. Having seen them both, the 2006 and 2007 alloy Tribeca wheels look identical in every way to me. The 2007 SE version got the chrome alloys (which I don't care for at all) I don't know the reason for the different PN's. Subaru has a way of superceding existing part numbers, without changing the actual part. The SVX parts have a lot of these. ,
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Thanks for the response! I will order a set of 06 wheels tomorrow, and also a set of Falken 512 225X40X18...
Anyone in group have 18" tires on their SVX? Any predictions of performance? I don't autocross, or anything remotely close, but I appreciate good handling, ride qualities... I will post pix when done! Gordon
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Cheers! Gordon 1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD 1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD 1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD 1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD 1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD 2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k 2018 Tesla M3 30k |
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I run 18"s on stock suspension... You won't be disapointed
tom |
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Photo Shop'ed SVX w/Tribecca wheels
While waiting for the wheels to come in, I cut and pasted this picture...
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Cheers! Gordon 1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD 1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD 1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD 1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD 1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD 2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k 2018 Tesla M3 30k |
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wheres the pic?
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Sorry,
i can't get image to work... heres Flickr link... http://www.flickr.com/photos/processengr/422517531/
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Cheers! Gordon 1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD 1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD 1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD 1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD 1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD 2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k 2018 Tesla M3 30k |
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