WRX rims vs Outback rims?

93Leg-c · Post by **93Leg-c** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:18 am

I was wondering why many have the WRX rims on their cars but I haven't heard of anyone saying they have the Outback rims (sort of similar with twin 5-spoke design or some call it ten-spoke design). Is it because the WRX rims are lighter in weight, or is it because they can be purchased at a better price, or is it just preference of looks, or anything else?

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:34 am

I think its more a supply and demand thing. More wrx owners get rid of their wheels than outback owners

93Leg-c · Post by **93Leg-c** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:55 am

OK, I was thinking that but I wasn't sure. And since there is more of a supply, the price is probably way cheaper too.

But has anyone ever seen OUtback wheels on a bc/bf before? If so, how did it look?

Does the Outback wheel weigh more than the WRX wheel?

91White-T · Post by **91White-T** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 3:29 pm

I've always liked the forester wheels, the thick 5 spoke ones but can never find any... Probably the same for outback wheels, plus they'll come with huge tires unlike wrx wheels.

eastbaysubaru · Post by **eastbaysubaru** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:07 pm

What's funny is that the early Outbacks had Legacy turbo wheels.

-Brian

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 6:19 pm

I also want Forester wheels as I need 16's but I want an OEM look - plus I think they'd look great and more or less period correct. Definitely have to change the tires, though. I have seen Outback wheels and single overpriced Forester wheels on ebay.

Steve

kastrix · Post by **kastrix** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:56 am

91White-T wrote:I've always liked the forester wheels, the thick 5 spoke ones but can never find any... Probably the same for outback wheels, plus they'll come with huge tires unlike wrx wheels.

Ironic, saw these right after i read this post. I wish i could get them but they will prolly go for like 250 plus another 280 for shipping to here

ultrasonic · Post by **ultrasonic** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:05 pm

kastrix wrote:Ironic, saw these right after i read this post. I wish i could get them but they will prolly go for like 250 plus another 280 for shipping to here :-(

Wow... shipping from where?

The best deal on shipping large items like wheels/tires has to be FedEx Ground. For example, I shipped a set of MY01 RS wheels with tires from Florida to St. Louis. The wheels were bundled in pairs (each bundle weighted about 72 lbs., 25"x25"x20") The cost was less than $25 per bundle, so less than $50 for a whole set of wheels and tires. Only takes 3 or 4 days. Go to the FedEx Ground web site and run the numbers, it's much less than everyone thinks it is to ship wheels.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:18 pm

FedEx Ground is indeed very economical for shipping heavy stuff, but another option to consider is Greyhound.

http://www.shipgreyhound.com/

KGB4187 · Post by **KGB4187** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:38 am

I've got 02 Outback Sport rims on my 91 wagon, pics can be found at http://www.thawa.net/gallery/Mt-Hamilton-7-11-04?page=7 Theyre on page 7 or so I think. I really like how they look, would prefer if they were more of a gunmetal tho.

88xt6joe · Post by **88xt6joe** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 1:48 pm

Just wondering is the offset any different on the Forester or Outback wheels.

Joe

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:05 pm

if they're different widths most likely, but if they're the same width I highly doubt it. Even if the offset is different it'll still be the correct size for your car, either of them

88xt6joe · Post by **88xt6joe** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:54 pm

Cool I was just wondering if thats why you didn't see those wheels on the legacys.

Joe

THAWA wrote:if they're different widths most likely, but if they're the same width I highly doubt it. Even if the offset is different it'll still be the correct size for your car, either of them

The Scooby · Post by **The Scooby** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:22 pm

i like the WRX wheels, but ALOT of people have them, thats why im trying to get a set of 2.5GT 16's for my wagon.

mgjs1 · Post by **mgjs1** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:20 am

I want them to get to 225 width vs. 205 on the WRX I have currently... late model outback wheels gets there, and seems like it would be a nice look and a decent ride.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:41 am

You should've posted that two years ago when the thread was still active.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:44 am

Make up your mind Hardy

Do we want to bash n00bs for starting new threads for old topics, or do we want to get irritated when they search and bump 2-year-old threads?

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:53 am

Both?

Besides, he's been here longer than me.

mgjs1 · Post by **mgjs1** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:04 am

I'm taking my toys and going home.

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WRX rims vs Outback rims?

WRX rims vs Outback rims?