14s on turbo legacy? big no no?

dirtyhandssubaru555 · Post by **dirtyhandssubaru555** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:13 am

i was just told that i shouldn't have 14 inch rims on my turbo leg, do to the fact that they don't clear the calipers, i am getting some rubing sounds but only under hard cornering. the car came with 14s when i bought it and i haven't drove it much. so should i change to stock 15s?

Saskatoon Subaru · Post by **Saskatoon Subaru** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:27 am

why would you want smaller rims? most people wanna go biggger

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:06 am

Yes. They rub when you turn due to flexing of the wheel. Regardless, the car will handle better with some larger alloys (within reason of course). I'm surprised they don't rub a little more than that.

jamal · Post by **jamal** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:19 am

I'm surprised you can even bolt them to the hub, although it really depends on the wheel. There are 15" rally wheels that will clear WRX 2 or 4-pot brakes.

dirtyhandssubaru555 · Post by **dirtyhandssubaru555** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:07 am

i don't want 14s but that is what came on the car, i would lvoe some 16s

jamal · Post by **jamal** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:39 am

pick up a set of WRX wheels and tires locally. That will solve everything. 16s with decent tires go from $200-300.

Post by **DLC** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:04 am

You're going to have to post pictures of this. There might be some crazy 14s that fit, but can you make absolutely sure they're 14"?

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:25 pm

jamal wrote:I'm surprised you can even bolt them to the hub, although it really depends on the wheel. There are 15" rally wheels that will clear WRX 2 or 4-pot brakes.

Which ones?

BXSS · Post by **BXSS** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:16 pm

Folks may want a small wheel for less rotational inertia, which is why I have the stock 15's on my SS although I have 2 sets of 16" (Gold STi V2s, & WRX) rims & a set of 17" rims (ROTA Actions) in the garage. I'm surprised 14's even fit, but they may be tooo small if they are rubbing on the brakes.

15" Rally wheels that fit over 4pots & WRX 2pots are enkei's, & team dynamics. The enkeis are pretty expensive @ 225-250 per 15" rim while the TDs are like 200ish / rim. Just take a look @ rallispec site & they have everything broken down there.

jamal · Post by **jamal** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:07 pm

BAC5.2 wrote:
Which ones?

Enkei ES and Speedline corse to start. There are a few more.

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:20 pm

BXSS - Which of the 15" Enkei's fit the brakes?

BXSS · Post by **BXSS** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:26 am

RC-G4's & ES Gravels will, check the link. Dave is very helpful & will ans any ?s, he says these will fit over 4pots & WRX 2pot brakes.
http://www.rallispec.com/prod_wheel.htm

dirtyhandssubaru555 · Post by **dirtyhandssubaru555** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:15 am

might be able to get a better pic later.

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14s on turbo legacy? big no no?

14s on turbo legacy? big no no?