Arcteryx Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Alright, I've looked/searched in all the sticky threads about wheel fitment, which would all appear to indicate that there are no wheels under 17" that will clear the LGT front brakes. But I just e-mailed a vendor (who shall remain nameless for now) who assured me that the Team Dynamics 15" Pro Rally will fit. I've e-mailed him again to ask him if he's absolutely sure about this but haven't heard back yet. Since I had to put a deposit on them, I'm worried that I'll be up shit creek if it turns out they don't fit. Anyone else know anything about these wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 10, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'm sure if the vendor is confident that they will fit they should be happy to put it in writing that they will take the wheels back at no cost to you when they don't fit. If you don't have that in writing I wouldn't bother. You did tell him you have a 'GT' and not just a regular legacy right? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcteryx Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'm sure if the vendor is confident that they will fit they should be happy to put it in writing that they will take the wheels back at no cost to you when they don't fit. If you don't have that in writing I wouldn't bother. You did tell him you have a 'GT' and not just a regular legacy right? Yup, definitely told him I have a GT. And I have an e-mail from him saying they will fit. Guess I'll find out one way or another soon enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 10, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2012 I won't hold my breath... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Check return policy for "non-fitting" wheels. Get it in writing. Just like BarManBean said above. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'm wondering why you’re going down in size, just curious ? I have serious doubts about 15's fitting. Your going down 2 inches in diameter, without any proof I would say “there’s no way on god’s green earth”. On front anyway…they may fit the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 16" wheels were sold on the 2005-2007 Legacy N/A up here in Canada, but of course they had the smaller brakes. The 2005 LGT has brakes that are too large to fit anything under 17". Subaru says this, this forum confirms it. 15" will not fit unless you retro-fit some old Forester brakes onto your LGT or something else just as silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ^proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcteryx Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 OK, just heard back from the vendor and he confirms he made a mistake...so no downsizing for me. As for the people who were wondering why - conventional wisdom says that you want the smallest possible diameter wheel with a large sidewall for snow tires. Not to mention that small snow tires are a lot cheaper than large ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 10, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2012 Well, unfortunately the smallest diameter possible is 17". "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I totally agree with you. But in your case, a 17x7 wheel (just like your OEM size) in the right offset alone with a 205-50 or 215-45 winter tire is what is needed. On my wife's van, it was so satisfying to downsize to a 14" steel wheel and winter tire as they were cheap cheap cheap, but only because the van ran such puny brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcteryx Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 OK, just browsing Tire Rack now and they have 17" steelies which are supposed to work. The steelies are 6.5" wide . . . so I guess a 205/50 snow tire would be ideal with that size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yep. I have 205/50's on my 7" wheels and they fit perfectly too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcteryx Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Since Tire Rack doesn't carry Nokians, anyone know of any similar sites that offer tire and wheel packages that sell Hakkapellittas? None of Tire Rack's available options in either 215/45R17 or 205/50R17 are very appealing to me. I'm normally a fan of Blizzaks, but their treadlife sucks. Then I wanted the Michelin X-Ice Xi-3s, but those don't seem to come in anything other than a 215/55R17 (or wider/taller). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Since Tire Rack doesn't carry Nokians, anyone know of any similar sites that offer tire and wheel packages that sell Hakkapellittas?...........( How about 1010 Tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ............................................ The 2005 LGT has brakes that are too large to fit anything under 17". Subaru says this, this forum confirms it. 15" will not fit unless you retro-fit some old Forester brakes onto your LGT or something else just as silly. I remember a thread here where the OP took a grinder to his LGT front calipers, to create clearance for his 16" wheels. While there are no readily available 16" wheels, I bet a custom wheel builder can build a set of 16" wheels for the LGT that easily clear the calipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ^ going through that kind of trouble makes no sense. I've only had 17" snow tires on my LGT for the last 7 years. Never had an issue, never been stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I remember a thread here where the OP took a grinder to his LGT front calipers, to create clearance for his 16" wheels. While there are no readily available 16" wheels, I bet a custom wheel builder can build a set of 16" wheels for the LGT that easily clear the calipers. Oh yeah that sounds totally economical. Wait.... No it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 OP. Cal Tire out in BC is the Nokian dealer. Why spend twice the price on nokians when blizzaks or X Ice or Graspic will do the same job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I remember a thread here where the OP took a grinder to his LGT front calipers, to create clearance for his 16" wheels. While there are no readily available 16" wheels, I bet a custom wheel builder can build a set of 16" wheels for the LGT that easily clear the calipers. you must have NO idea how much custom wheels cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcteryx Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 OP. Cal Tire out in BC is the Nokian dealer. Why spend twice the price on nokians when blizzaks or X Ice or Graspic will do the same job? Primary knock against Blizzaks is the treadwear. Don't get me wrong, I loved my WS-50s on the WRX, but for the price, I can do better. X Ice 3 was going to be my choice, but I can't find them anywhere in the right size. Graspics are OK, I guess. But considering the price (Tire Rack has them for $125 each in 205/50R17) I'm sure there are better options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Did you check the sizes for Xi2s? When I bought my Xi3s, they were one of only two Bridgestone/Michelin tires that came in the size I wanted (225/50/18 - to fit on my stock '12 rims) with the other being Blizzak performance winters. So, there's definitely different tire size options between different tire models within the same brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 you must have NO idea how much custom wheels cost... No I don't. What is the price range for a custom steel wheel, painted, in size 16x6.5 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipi135 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 i never understood how 16" rims wont fit GTs. my dads Audi had massive brakes and 16s fit fine. it should be noted that it came with 19s stock but idk why anyone would want 16s, im sure 17s work fine for snows or whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 He stated because price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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