Legacy GTB wheel width ?

[lerroy]

Hi Guys

I want to get some new shoes for my Legacy GTB wagon

Looking at some Rota PWR rims but they are only available in 8.5" wide (offset of +40 or +44)

Is this too wide for this car ? I\'m running standard sussy so not lowered. (at the moment will be)

Would rather not roll the guards if I could

Thanks

[GorGasmSpecB]

If it\'s a BH or BP then +40 or +44 will need guard rolling with a 225 tyre and probably 215 as well. +44 will be the best fit though and will be okay with a 225 with minor rolling.

It\'s not the width of the wheel that really matters it\'s the offset and tyre size.

[funkytown]

Note that +46 i think impacts against struts in 8.5 on a legacy.... so its a very fine balance between camber / wheel width and offset.

imo 8\'s are good on a legacy, 8.5 and beyond just starts to cause headaches.

[lerroy]

Thanks for the replies.

Its a GT-B 2003 E-tune which i think is a BH. (new to the scene)

I dont really want to roll guards and get into to much trouble with rubbing maybe ill just try and find some nice 8" wide.

or even stick with standard size rim in 17"...

[GorGasmSpecB]

You usually get rubbing at the front of the rear wheels first so rolling won\'t be a major. I have 225/40/18s on 18x7.5 +45 wheels and I have a tiny rub at the back, I just need to roll it in a bit.

215/45/18 on a 45-50 offset rim should be fine.

7.5 or 8" wide rim would be perfect for that tyre.

[Ledge`]

Find some factory v7/v8 STI WRX alloys. I put them on my wagon. Damn sexayy.

[gotasuby]

I run 8.5" wheels with 235 tyres on a bp no rubbing at all

[lerroy]

 Ledge` said:

Find some factory v7/v8 STI WRX alloys. I put them on my wagon. Damn sexayy.

Hahah actually is started this thread same day - http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,41604.0.html

asking if anyone has any hookups for STI rims was my first choice.

[lerroy]

 gotasuby said:

I run 8.5" wheels with 235 tyres on a bp no rubbing at all

hmm any difference in wheel arches between the two ? BH and BP

[Marky]

They are different chassis so yes

I had rubbing at the back and front with 225/18s and lowish ride height, but bear in mind guard rolling is quite cheap and not a major thing to get done

Dont get fixated on wheel width numbers, nobody can read the inside of the mag when you drive past. 7.5 wide will fill the arches to a "it looks fine" standard, going wider you can achieve the same look by going to a wider offset instead

To be fair im very picky and even just a hint of chh chh scraping will piss me off, some people on the other hand seem to get aroused by it

On a side note what do you mean by running sussy? Big wheels with no low is a bit of a fashion crime haha

[lerroy]

 Marky said:

They are different chassis so yes

I had rubbing at the back and front with 225/18s and lowish ride height, but bear in mind guard rolling is quite cheap and not a major thing to get done

Dont get fixated on wheel width numbers, nobody can read the inside of the mag when you drive past. 7.5 wide will fill the arches to a "it looks fine" standard, going wider you can achieve the same look by going to a wider offset instead

To be fair im very picky and even just a hint of chh chh scraping will piss me off, some people on the other hand seem to get aroused by it

On a side note what do you mean by running sussy? Big wheels with no low is a bit of a fashion crime haha

yeah I really am a bit like you, dont want any rub

Thanks for the info. Yeah i think ill try and get some thinner rims and play with the offset..thanks

At the moment its stock suspension, if i get new wheels I will defiantly lower the car otherwise as you say will look ugly as...