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. ?
Rim offset info
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AlpineRaven
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Liberty 5 bolt is 55mm offset...
Foresters and Outback are 48mm offset..
Cheers
AP
Foresters and Outback are 48mm offset..
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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TOONGA
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do a set of wheels for the early subies that are the factory offset
TOONGA
do a set of wheels for the early subies that are the factory offset
TOONGA
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Gannon
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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
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
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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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.
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.
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Gannon
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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?
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?
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Based on Toonga's message 6" wide steel 13" diameter rims would be excellent. I will put something onto the wanted page.
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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.