Newbie to RWD and Ice/Snow, any suggestions??

[flyboy]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Out

@Tcoat about the steelies, 16x6.5, 5x100 are easy to get, what if the center bore is bigger like 58 or 57 instead of the 56.1? Smaller wouldn't fit for sure.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by flyboy

@Tcoat about the steelies, 16x6.5, 5x100 are easy to get, what if the center bore is bigger like 58 or 57 instead of the 56.1? Smaller wouldn't fit for sure.

You can get what is called a hub centric ring to fill the gap if the wheel bore is larger than the hub. Best if you have the right size bore but there is nothing wrong with using the rings either. Any tire place will have them.
http://www.hubcentric-rings.com/why_hub_centric_rings/

[Shark_Bait88]

Originally Posted by flyboy

@Tcoat about the steelies, 16x6.5, 5x100 are easy to get, what if the center bore is bigger like 58 or 57 instead of the 56.1? Smaller wouldn't fit for sure.

Just find a used set of Bugeye WRX wheels!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by flyboy

I agree with all that, but that is when you use the vehicle on a regular basis correct. The main concern is when you don't use the vehicle for 2-4 weeks straight and then drive for couple of days and then don't use it again for 2-4 weeks. That would put a strain on the battery wouldn't it.

Yep, storage or long periods in between use is a different deal.

As I mentioned in post #2:

"A battery tender would be a good idea for storage as would a gas stabilizer for longer storage".

That statement should be amended to include long periods if non use.

A lot depends upon whether or not the vehicle is consuming electricity while it is not running.


humfrz

[daiheadjai]

My understanding was that our cars have lug centric hubs, so that it's more the lug nuts holding the rim to the hub than the center bore. Not sure if it's absolutely critical to have that hub ring (though I did buy a set for my summer wheels)

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

My understanding was that our cars have lug centric hubs, so that it's more the lug nuts holding the rim to the hub than the center bore. Not sure if it's absolutely critical to have that hub ring (though I did buy a set for my summer wheels)

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You are correct it is a lug centric setup. I have still always preferred to use a hub centric ring on wheels with a larger bore just because it lines the wheel up better and take a bit (probably very small bit) of possible shear pressure off the lugs when tightening the nuts. Never was a big fan of letting the chamfer on a lug nut line up a wheel even if lug centric.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Out

I doubt that ("out") ....... Is Tcoat ever "out" ........ maybe "over" would be more appropriate for your RTO speak ........


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I doubt that ("out") ....... Is Tcoat ever "out" ........ maybe "over" would be more appropriate for your RTO speak ........


humfrz

Well I thought that we were done that conversation so "out" was the appropriate term. I still absolutely cringe when somebody on a movie or show says "over and out" on the radio. One or the other folks it can't be both.

[Razgriz]

Originally Posted by flyboy

@Razgriz are you using the stock wheels? or using 16 inch steel wheels? One more thumbs up for the Hakkas! Thanks for the advise. I am new to Anchorage, so local info would be helpful.

I'm running stock wheels, well it's a RS 2.0 but it's the same size as the base. Mostly cause I was thinking of using these as winter wheels and getting new ones for the summer but also I'm kind of lazy so I might not.

If you have facebook you can join the local group, it's AK 86 I believe. I would join but I don't use facebook.

[why?]

Originally Posted by flyboy

@Tcoat about the steelies, 16x6.5, 5x100 are easy to get, what if the center bore is bigger like 58 or 57 instead of the 56.1? Smaller wouldn't fit for sure.

check out craigslist, any stock subaru wheel should fit. There are tons of 16" subaru wheels out there being used as winter wheels.

[Mim]

Late to the party, but figured I'd leave this pretty amusing vid here

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKBdOE2z4O4"]RWD in a Snowstorm - Are we Crazy? - FR-S Long Term #3 - Everyday Driver - YouTube[/ame]


Also on the topic of the OEM fitted 16" wheels. The Base GT 86 model in AU comes with these Enkei kinda watanabe vibe wheels that actually look really nice in the flesh. I think they were 16x6.5" with 205's. If I were ever in a position of needing winter tires, the OCD in me would compel me to find these for my winter set.

[Overdrive]

What "why?" said. There are a ton out there, and some might already have lightly used snow tires on them. Savings galore, and from there you can put whatever tires you want on them

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Mim

Late to the party, but figured I'd leave this pretty amusing vid here

Also on the topic of the OEM fitted 16" wheels. The Base GT 86 model in AU comes with these Enkei kinda watanabe vibe wheels that actually look really nice in the flesh. I think they were 16x6.5" with 205's.

As I said the first time I saw that video. "They call that feeble coating snow?"

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Mim

Late to the party, but figured I'd leave this pretty amusing vid here

Also on the topic of the OEM fitted 16" wheels. The Base GT 86 model in AU comes with these Enkei kinda watanabe vibe wheels that actually look really nice in the flesh. I think they were 16x6.5" with 205's.

I love these guys. Back when I had a little tiny doubt about running the car in the winter, I came across their video. Done deal. They really do great work, and aren't just about being pompous goofballs in cars like a certain defunct show and its recently aired spiritual replacement.