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I hate to post it but i couldn't find the answer i was looking for after 2 and a half hrs of searching. I have 02 wrx struts/springs/tops in the front and 02 wrx struts/springs/legacy tops in the rear. I just got some 02 wrx rims(16x6.5 with a 53 off set) and they have brdgestone potenza re92's in a 205/55. They rub like a mother on the rear spring seats. Any ideas on how to correct this issue? I'm getting new tires soon any way and i just need to know what size. If the answer is already posted, pm a link to it if you find it and Admins, DELORT this please. (only if the answer is already there) Thanks
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Post by sillyp »

smaller tires sounds like your only option
people seem to like 205/50 on 16's - acurate speedo
i think those would be about 7/8" smaller diameter, would that be enough?

maybe a wheel spacer but that would mess up your offset
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7/8ths would be perfect. thanks. this can be delorted
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Post by tossem »

I noticed this was posted in the BC-BF forums so I figure that you are using the springs shocks , hats etc from a WRX in a older Legacy (that is 90-94). Is this a straight up swap? If not what problems did you encounter in using these peices in the older sub, also I don't believe you mentioned if they went into a sedan or wagon. I believe you have more clearance in a wagon than you do in the sedan, thanks for the info...
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91 sedan and yes, the fronts are a straight swap, the rears you need to use the stock tops from your legacy unless you have AWD, then it's again a straight swap. try the search button and also check the stickies. :D
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Post by dscoobydoo »

hmm, I am curious why you rub.

I have KYB AGX/H&R which lower my ride and I am running the stock WRX rims with stock tire size and there is no rubbing.

Did you do the suspension install?

It sounds like there might be something off somewhere.
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yup, i did the install. everything looks like it's alligned properly except the fact that i broke one of the bolts on the front right top, but i have another one ready to install. I'm not too sure what it's hitting because i have had NO time to work on the beast, but if i stand on the rear bumper and jump off it goes "scrank" and only moves down like 3/4ths of an inch and is REALLY stiff. not spring stiff, but bouncing on the tire stiff.
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Post by azn2nr »

is 205 55 16 the stock tire size???
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i'm pretty sure they are, but they're off a WRX (different ride height)
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