1995 2.2L Sedan going from 14inch to 15 inch wheels [Archive]

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fire_chimp

01-07-2010, 07:47 PM

Ive searched and wasn't able to find the answer, I have a 1995 L sedan and want to switch from the stock 14 inch wheels to 15 inch stock rims, does anyone know if I switch from the stock 185/70-14 to 205/70R15 if they will fit.
Thanks for any help.

jospgut

01-07-2010, 09:59 PM

they fit perfect. my sisters suby is an L 1995 and i put my stock LGT in it she went from 14 to 16

fire_chimp

01-07-2010, 10:27 PM

Is it a sedan? It doesnt look like there is much room near the rear shocks

jospgut

01-07-2010, 11:03 PM

yeah my sist is a sedan and mine is a 97 lgt they fit fine

95USsubaru

01-08-2010, 04:17 AM

i threw my snowflakes on my 95 L. same car as yours. no problems. hell, i even went and did a couple rally runs with them on with no ass-sag/ tire rub problems. so don't worry its perfectly fine.

impreza_GC8

01-08-2010, 04:19 AM

Use this tire calculator to compare whatever sizes you want.
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

Okin DaVanh

01-08-2010, 05:07 AM

I'd check for clearance issues irregardless. You're going from a 14" w/ an aspect ratio of 70 to a 15" with the same. My old BK had 14" wheels and I went to a BE Outback 15" w/ 70's on it, and it rubbed. Yes, that's wwaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy before I dropped it.

Be cautious of any rubbing/contact with the fender liner (inside black plastic cover) as well as other parts.. ie. fender lip etc...

StatGSR

01-08-2010, 09:41 AM

u would wana go with a 205/60-15

Okin DaVanh

01-08-2010, 03:41 PM

:smt023 ideal size imo. Altho I went w/ a 195-60, you'll find plenty of other L owners here that have done the same.

Grafton

01-09-2010, 02:34 PM

I wouldn't worry one iota between stock tire sizes, think about it they are stock ie meant to go on the car... the suspension between the GT's and the Brighton, wagon or sedan are shaped the same. there will be differences between stiffness and spring rates but that's it.

it's when you stray away from the stock tire sizes you need to check,
stock are as follows:
14" 185-70r14
15" 195-65r15
16" 205-55r16
known fits (for me )
15" 185-65r15 -winter tires skinner is better
16" 205-50r16 - less sidewall, used to compensate for speedo error