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#1 comport3

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Posted 07 September 2015 - 08:54 PM

Hi guys,

Can the 17" rims from later Forester XTs or: other Subys - WRX, be bolted straight to a MY04 Forester XT? Any considerations or suggestions? Not after massive rims but an upgrade with some better rubber would be good.


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#2 Harry88

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Posted 07 September 2015 - 09:42 PM

Yes

Have a look at this link. Should help you out.

http://www.subarufor...e=1441626081897

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Posted 07 September 2015 - 09:50 PM

Knew Haz would set you in the right direction ;)



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Posted 08 September 2015 - 01:17 PM

Legendary - thanks very much!!

 

Long story short, it seems I need to go to 18x8 rims to get wider tyres on their, but might get some clearance issues with the strut at that size..



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Posted 08 September 2015 - 01:48 PM

Before I lowered mine I was running 18x8 +44 on 235 45 with no scrubbing




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