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Neeb Rim/Tire Question
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:57 pm
by pick41
Will the 16" Rims off a Subie mount up fine to a Vibe?. Subie was a 98 Legacy GT, and the Vibe's my 04 (if that makes a difference)? Says bolt pattern is 16x6.5 or 5x100. Just found some cheap on Craigslist. Didn't fine the answer in the search, and know a few have Subie's Thanks
Re: Neeb Rim/Tire Question (pick41)
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:29 pm
by Raven
They should work just fine. You may need some hubcentric rings as you do with most aftermarket rims, I'm not sure if the hub bore is the same size. Rings are only about $12.00.
Re: Neeb Rim/Tire Question (Raven)
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:36 pm
by vibe11
they will mount up. i have 17 inch 2005 Subaru legacy rim on my vibe
Re: Neeb Rim/Tire Question (vibe11)
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:53 am
by pick41
sweet, looks like a cheap option for some rims then. thanks for the help.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:09 am
by Sublimewind
You'll need different lugs... Remember that... The Vibes lugs are retarded... I sold a set of 17" 08' Subaru Legasy wheels/tire to a guy here and i have NEVER once herd from him again... no posts, no Emails, nothing... strange.. but yeah, they should fit fine AND AND, subaru wheels are some of the lightest factory wheels produced... Typically, the 16's weight in at ~16-17lbs and the 17" come in ~17-18lbs...!!!! If you know anything about wheels weight, that is HUGE, for a factory wheels.. (huge weight reduction that is)
Re: (Sublimewind)
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:26 am
by pick41
That's good to know on the lugs. Also on the wheel weight. Rotated the tires Friday night in the garage, I was just happy with how light the OEM one's were. Was used to the 8 Lugs Welds off my Ram.
Re: (pick41)
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:54 pm
by vibe11
one thing u have to be care full is not hitting the curb with them if they are aluminum, because the bend easily. i bent one of my subie rims when i hit a curb going 15mph. luckily my parents have two 05 legacy so they sold me a set of rims for a discounted price.
Re: (vibe11)
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:34 pm
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by vibe11 »one thing u have to be care full is not hitting the curb with them if they are aluminum, because the bend easily. i bent one of my subie rims when i hit a curb going 15mph. luckily my parents have two 05 legacy so they sold me a set of rims for a discounted price. I'm sure that had more to do with HOW you hit the curb, than the wheel itself.... I'll tell ya, i've beat the LIVING CRAP outta my old beater subies rims and never ones had a problem... I never hit a curb though, they aren't really designed for it,ya know.. lol..