Hi kids, I got a good deal an 00 outback sport a couple of weeks ago, and now here I am.

I think this will be my first question on this board so I thought I'd post it here. My suby came with steel wheels and hubcaps (one reason for the good price I'm sure) and I'm looking to get something a little better looking on soon, hopefully on the cheap, since winter is a lean time for me.

Here's the actualy question: Is there any reason why I COULDN'T use a set of Scion TC rims, I think I found a good deal, I looked them up and they are 5x100 with a +45 offset. I believe stock on my car (probably all our cars) is +48, is that right? Would that difference cause me problems? Any other diference to anyones knowledge that would bone me?

Thanks all,
Ian

 

how wide are the stock ones

im sure the person selling would let you mount them up to see if there is any rubbing

 

Well, I missed out on the wheels, but its probably just as well. I believe I was a good bit off on the impreza offset. Also, it was rims only, so a test fit wouldn't have done the trick.

According to this:
http://wac.addr.com/auto/obs/wheels.html

I'll need something with +50mm offset or greater, stock being listed at +55. Thanks goodness for the interwebhole.

 

I test fit some tC wheels a few days later, no good. Managed to get some 05 WRX wheels yesterday, problem solved.

 

Nice Link. How accurate is that chart?

 

wheeldude.com