new alloys

[paul2508]

got a set of new alloys . only problem is they dont match up to the studs they are a fraction out. do i need spacers. if so where is the best place. thanks

[colm_mcm]

sounds like you need "wobbly bolts" too.

what car are wheels off?

[paul2508]

sounds like you need "wobbly bolts" too.

what car are wheels off?

an impreza. multi spoke. what are wobbly bolts

[colm_mcm]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=adWfw2a-U6M

aren't Impreza wheels 5*100 PCD, FTO is 5*114. that's way too much of a difference.

Newer WRX's are 5*114 too, but the offset and centre bore are prob different.

Are they Subaru or aftermarket alloys?

[paul2508]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=adWfw2a-U6M

aren't Impreza wheels 5*100 PCD, FTO is 5*114. that's way too much of a difference.

Are they Subaru or aftermarket alloys?

no way so wat will i do. justsell them on. i got them for nothing

[colm_mcm]

just saw newer WRX's have a different stud pattern that's very close to the FTO.

check the centre bore and offset figures.

I reckon the wobbly bolts could solve the slight differences in PCD. as long as you have leeway in the wheels for the bolts to fit proplerly.

EDIT: Jaysus, just forgot the FTO uses nuts and not bolts.
I've never seen wobbly nuts (ooh-er!) they're probably available though.

[paul2508]

just saw newer WRX's have a different stud pattern that's very close to the FTO.

check the centre bore and offset figures.

I reckon the wobbly bolts could solve the slight differences in PCD. as long as you have leeway in the wheels for the bolts to fit proplerly.

EDIT: Jaysus, just forgot the FTO uses nuts and not bolts.
I've never seen wobbly nuts (ooh-er!) they're probably available though.

cheers man . sorry its not an impreza its a lagacy. doubt it makes a differerence

[colm_mcm]

do you know what year/spec the Legacy is? do the wheels actually sit on the bolts? are they original Subaru items?

[paul2508]

do you know what year/spec the Legacy is? do the wheels actually sit on the bolts? are they original Subaru items?

they are not the originla wheels off the legacy. its 1 99 gtb

[colm_mcm]

OK, here's a guy with a Legacy GTB selling alloys for an STI that is 114mm pcd. he's selling them cos they don't fit his Legacy.

http://www.uklegacy.com/forums/index.ph ... &pid=90112

On that basis, I'd guess that the GTB is 5*100mm and not 5*114?

Do the wheels actually sit on the FTO hubs?

[paul2508]

OK, here's a guy with a Legacy GTB selling alloys for an STI that is 114mm pcd. he's selling them cos they don't fit his Legacy.

http://www.uklegacy.com/forums/index.ph ... &pid=90112

On that basis, I'd guess that the GTB is 5*100mm and not 5*114?

Do the wheels actually sit on the FTO hubs?

no they dont match up to the studs if youknow wat i mean

[colm_mcm]

you're fooked so. happily, 5*100 is a very common size, so selling them on won't be too difficult.

[paul2508]

you're fooked so. happily, 5*100 is a very common size, so selling them on won't be too difficult.

col man. sso when im buying alloys wat do i have to know?

[colm_mcm]

stud pattern is 5*114.3mm
offset is 37/38mm
centre bore is 67.1mm

[paul2508]

stud pattern is 5*114.3mm
offset is 37/38mm
centre bore is 67.1mm

cheers man thanks for your help

[colm_mcm]

no bother.
second hand wheels generally won't fit unless they're off an FTO. even if the stud pattern is close, the offset would prob be off and the centre bore would require adaptor rings, which all-in-all is a pain in the proverbials.