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Rim offset info
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:55 pm
by Cliff R
If I was to try to buy a set of 14" rims for my MY wagon would I need to stipulate the rims were for an MY or are the rims (offset) the same for the MY and the L series. The L series are what most wheel distributors are familiar with.
Are the rim offsets the same. ?
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:13 pm
by AlpineRaven
Liberty 5 bolt is 55mm offset...
Foresters and Outback are 48mm offset..
Cheers
AP
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:26 pm
by brumbyrunner
AlpineRaven wrote:Liberty 5 bolt is 55mm offset...
Foresters and Outback are 48mm offset..
Cheers
AP
So What?
There aren't many 14" rim choices in 4x100 and even less offset choices. Any offset to suit an L series will also suit your MY.
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:11 am
by TOONGA
http://scorpionsubaru.com/wheels.htm
do a set of wheels for the early subies that are the factory offset
TOONGA
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:09 pm
by Gannon
Desert rats are the only other steel 14" wheel available for the MY and L series 4x140mm stud pattern.
They come in only in a 14mm offset
This is why when put on an L series, flares are needed as the wheels are wider than the body. On a MY, because of the narrower track, the wheels sit almost inline with the body
http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/z ... rt-rat.htm
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:43 pm
by Cliff R
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
Another question, the Sunraisier (spelling ?) white, steel wheels that were 4 stud 13" and common on MY and L series as an optional extra from Subaru.
They are obviously 13" but how wide were they.
My Subaru factory fitted alloy rims are 13" x 5.5 with 185/70/13 tyres.
I am looking for another set of 13" rims but steel of the same size.
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:12 pm
by TOONGA
the sunraysia 13 inch came in two sizes that Ive seen 5.5 and 6 inch it is stamped on the back of the rim or on one of the spokes
TOONGA
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:56 pm
by Barry1956
AlpineRaven wrote:Liberty 5 bolt is 55mm offset...
Foresters and Outback are 48mm offset..
Cheers
AP
Not meaning to hijack ...
Alpine Raven, are the offsets for Gen 4 Outbacks and Libs also different to each other?
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:44 pm
by Gannon
Yes, the offsets are supposedly different
Impreza and Liberty are 55mm, Outback and Forester are 48mm
Im looking for some Forester or Gen4 Outback alloys for my Gen3 Outback when it comes time to replace my tyres
BUT something i noticed
Gen3 Liberty wagon wheel track Front 1,460mm
Rear 1,455mm
Gen3 Outback wheel track Front 1,470mm
Rear 1,460mm
So the Outback is 10mm wider in the front, but only 5mm wider in the rear, despite each having 7mm of offset difference
What gives?
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:28 pm
by Cliff R
Based on Toonga's message 6" wide steel 13" diameter rims would be excellent. I will put something onto the wanted page.
I have to say there are very few car projects I would say I cant deal with (I draw the line at replacing a KIA C@#$%al engine. Don"t get me started) and I am totally in awe of the knowledge everyone on this site has to offer. If only to be about 20 years younger and things would be very different.