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09-08-2012, 11:42 PM | #1 |
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Will '08 steel wheels fit '12 Impreza?
I want to swap my 2012 Impreza Limited 17 inch wheels for 2008 Impreza steel wheels. I did some research and base 2012 Impreza comes with 15x6 steel wheels with 48 offset.
2008-2011 comes with 16x6.5 and 55 offset. Can I do it? I'm reading up on this and it seems that 7mm difference in offset is not good for wheel bearings in long run. I want to order winter tires tomorrow so can any wheel/tire expert tell me if I can do it please.
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09-11-2012, 05:24 PM | #2 |
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we do offer a 16x6.5 ET50 Steel wheel for the 2012 Impreza ..
we have had a proper 16" steel wheel option for the WRX and Impreza models since 2002 |
09-11-2012, 09:15 PM | #3 |
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A little too late I already got them so now my choice is between 195/55R16 or 205/55/16 Any idea which one is safer?
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09-11-2012, 09:56 PM | #4 |
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Safer?
And the difference between 48mm and 55mm offset will have no discernible impact on your wheel bearings. |
09-12-2012, 03:45 AM | #5 |
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Would a 15" steelie even clear the front brakes?
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09-12-2012, 04:43 AM | #6 | |
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09-12-2012, 08:54 PM | #7 |
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09-13-2012, 05:27 AM | #8 |
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You're right. Where the hell did I get 15" from?
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