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[ScoobyOutback]

Hi all.

I know this has probable been asked before but will Gen 4 GT rims which are 215/45/18 offset 55 fit a 2000 Gen 3 Outback Limited.

The rims on my Outback are the originals which are 215/60/16 offset im pretty sure is 48.

Ive found a set of GT rims and want to get them but need to make sure they will fit fine on my car.

Cheers
Chris

[Morgan]

You talking about the spec B rims?

Standard GT rims only came out in 17"

The will fit but you might get some scrubbing on full lock because of the offset difference. I put up with the slight scrubbing for a few months and it was no biggie

[ScoobyOutback]

Yeah sorry. Your right. They are the spec B rims. They have 10 spokes.
Well if they fit im going to get them. My mum has a 2006 spec b with the early version same size rims and she paid $495 for bridgestone tyres.
Im guessing the tyres arent going to be cheap

[TSG]

Pretty sure all the wheels from the 5x100 Gen4's fit Gen3's fine. I run 215/40/18's 55 offset on mine (I think), no issue. Gen3's generally only run into fitment problems when the wheel width goes over 8", and the offset doesn't suit a Subaru.

[Morgan]

$495 for 4 tyres? That cheap!

I'm a big fan of the early spec B rims. I've got some coming my way as soon as I can get the cash

[Rosey]

GT 17's look so much hotter though!

[bd-850]

talking about theses rims

18x7 +55

[ScoobyOutback]

Gee! I like the colour of those early gt rims on your b4 Rosey.

And naugh sorry it was $495 for each tyre brand new.

Well its settled then im going to get these rims and save up for some new tyres. Got tread till about christmas left on my current tyres so i better save fast.

Yeah there the rims. One has a tiny scuff mark on it and the rest are like brand new the ones im looking at.

[bd-850]

$495 EACH WTF are they??


and pic of the wheels on gen3 (not mine)

[Adam]

Nice wheels.



Better than the 17s

My tyres cost 160 each fitted last time!

[ScoobyOutback]

Yeah they look sick on any suby model.

Just bought them. SOO happy!!!

My mums are the orginals. Bridgestone Potenzas. Supposedly there RRP is $550. Knowing my mum she probably got ripped off.

I certainly dont want to pay $495 a tyre so what have people with these rims got for tyres and what did you pay??

[Adam]

Kumho Ku31 225/40/18

You might need something bigger on an OBK though. Maybe??

[bd-850]

getting Nitto Invo 225/40/18

[Xon]

I certainly dont want to pay $495 a tyre so what have people with these rims got for tyres and what did you pay??

I have toyo t1r on those wheels, think they were about $210 a tyre. If your mum paid $500 a tyre, she got ripped the off.

[ScoobyOutback]

Yeah true I might need something slightly bigger. Im going to go speak to my tyre bloke tomorrow and see what he can do for me.

[CRUISN]

Outback spec tyre a is larger profile. ie I run a 215 / 55 / 17 on mine to keep it spot on to original diameter specs.

Also the offset of the Gen 3 Outback is +48 and your going to a +55 which already see's you 7mm further in so be wary of going a wider tire as you may rub on the strut or inner guard on lock.

[simon]

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they are a good looking rim on a gen 3 wagon

^^^^^^^^^ they also look smick on adams gen 2 wagon

Edited by sinbad, 25 April 2012 - 08:27 PM.

[Adam]

[ScoobyOutback]

Yeah i think i might have to get some spacers for the rims.

Next i have to pick up the rims and save for some decent tyres.

[CRUISN]

TBH I dont rate these wheels at all. Too flat and bland. I prefer the 04 - 06 3.0RB wheels over them by a country mile.

Sooooooooooooo glad you changed Simon. Totally transformed your car.