I love that car!! I wish I owned one just like it!!! :grin:Thanks for the guidance!
I looked up that user and found they did find some 17's that will fit:
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So the answer appears to be "It depends"
That's nice and clear. Ha.
If you're on Long Island, I'd be glad to volunteer my car to test that. My dealerships of choice didn't have any Outback Gen 5 17" wheels lying around, so, we couldn't test. The calipers (as you know) are bigger on the Ascent, so, that's where I am not too sure. Even the vast majority of 17's that fit over the STI Brembos didn't fit on the Ascent. :sad:If the Ascents can run Outback 17" wheels...
I'm in WV. Bit of a drive to Long Island.If you're on Long Island, I'd be glad to volunteer my car to test that. My dealerships of choice didn't have any Outback Gen 5 17" wheels lying around, so, we couldn't test. The calipers (as you know) are bigger on the Ascent, so, that's where I am not too sure. Even the vast majority of 17's that fit over the STI Brembos didn't fit on the Ascent. :sad:
Absolutely every single day I look at it. :tango_face_wink:Let me know when you want to take the Ascent off road!
Liquid Metal Shadows. They must be balanced with the wheel weights behind the rim well, and on the inner edge. Weights will not fit *on* the rim well (they'll hit the caliper).So what rims are in the first picture?
Sounds like it won't.So based on that info I'm guessing the factory 17's won't work. But you said you tested the method 501's and they fit but there is not enough clearance to feel safe?
Liquid Metal Shadows. They must be balanced with the wheel weights behind the rim well, and on the inner edge. Weights will not fit *on* the rim well (they'll hit the caliper).
Tire size is 245/65R17 which is an exact match to the OEM tire's width and a 99.7% match to the circumference (one tire revolution per mile difference than the 18" setup). That's within the margin of error for tires of the same size. :tango_face_wink:
Details here:
https://www.ascentforums.com/forum/...eefier-tire-recommendations-12.html#post45141
My apologies for being confusing. They hopefully won't balance it only on the rear. Just have them balance just behind the well, and on the rear.Thanks for that... I wonder if the tire shop will give me trouble for asking them to balance it on the rear. Otherwise I like this option for my snow wheel and tire package.
They won't clear the calipers. Even some of the aftermarket rims that clear the massive Brembos on the STIs wouldn't clear. Because we're running 1,300 pounds heavier, plus up to 1,400 pounds more in cargo and up to 5,000 pounds more in tow, we have some pretty big front brakes.Has anyone tried the WRX 17" rim that come on 2015 WRXs? If so would those work? I ask because I currently have those on my Outback.
They won't clear the calipers. Even some of the aftermarket rims that clear the massive Brembos on the STIs wouldn't clear. Because we're running 1,300 pounds heavier, plus up to 1,400 pounds more in cargo and up to 5,000 pounds more in tow, we have some pretty big front brakes.
They won't clear the calipers. Even some of the aftermarket rims that clear the massive Brembos on the STIs wouldn't clear. Because we're running 1,300 pounds heavier, plus up to 1,400 pounds more in cargo and up to 5,000 pounds more in tow, we have some pretty big front brakes.
If you're near Long Island, I would be quite willing to let you double check on my Ascent. But, also, I'd get the load rating before you even try. Make sure it's at least 1,800 pounds per rim. Bare minimum 1,750 maybe...:crying: