I have a front and rear five stud hub configuration with discs on front/back and rear hBrake setup.
Problem: 31x10.5 R15s do NOT sit far enough out from the hub on the Liberty Stock Steel Rims which I have used to put the larger tyres on.
This causes the tyre to rub on the back swing arm (on Tortion Bar), and also does not give me that "Phat" look, and wide footprint I am after.
On the front, the standard liberty strut - lower spring seat - is too low, and the wheel simply can not bolt on, as the low section of the spring seat is in the way.
(Guards have been modded and chopped sufficiently to fit the tyres with a 4" Lift applied, I will also apply a wide Flared Guard setup (fibreglass) when finished, so not very worried about having Mega Offset, infact...thats just what I am looking for :P)
Solution:
1) I thought making up some spacer plates (1") from alloy or steel so that the wheels would sit farther out from hubs, making nice Phatness and removing rubbage, especially for the front when steering.
2) Alter the mounting location of the front and rear control arms outwards to provide extra offset. (I am after about 2" Extra
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3) RIMS! Most prefferred thought would be to use rims to change offset, as it is the easiest and most practical/cost effective methods.
The question for the great minds on this forum, is which subaru rims (or equivalent 5 stud) of 15" size would supply greater offset than the standard GX liberty Steel Rims. I am interested in specifically the RS liberty mags , but open to all suggestions.
If anyone can Help me in this operation, it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.