Put on new wheels for my Outback a few weeks ago. These cars are known to have weak wheel bearings and will get upset if the offset is off.
The factory spec wheels are 225/65/17 on 17x7 rims +55 offset. New wheels are 235/60/18 on 18x8.5 rims +55 offset. The 18s weigh about 10lbs more each.
Wheel diameter is 0.59" and Width is 0.39" bigger than stock. We're talking around 1/2" differences here. Will I need spacers or will this set up be fine in the long run? It doesn't rub at full lock and driveabity is fine. I just want to set things up to run within factory specs since don't want any future repairs due to improper modification.
The factory upgrade option is 18x7.5 with 225/60/18s with the same +55 offset.
The factory spec wheels are 225/65/17 on 17x7 rims +55 offset. New wheels are 235/60/18 on 18x8.5 rims +55 offset. The 18s weigh about 10lbs more each.
Wheel diameter is 0.59" and Width is 0.39" bigger than stock. We're talking around 1/2" differences here. Will I need spacers or will this set up be fine in the long run? It doesn't rub at full lock and driveabity is fine. I just want to set things up to run within factory specs since don't want any future repairs due to improper modification.
The factory upgrade option is 18x7.5 with 225/60/18s with the same +55 offset.
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