Perfect. Thank you. On my last crosstrek I had Nitto Terra Grabber on the stock wheel, but I like your set up better

Thank you for sharing extremely helpful, well understandable about the radius change when moving to a smaller wheel size versus a larger tire thank you for simplifying it, it really gives your vehicle a look of purpose now like it's ready to go

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Your kind words are much appreciated

love this post, very informative and straightforward.

Nice job on the video. Quality content for sure. I've got a 2020 6MT Crosstrek Premium so this was super-helpful. Thanks for posting!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent work....great explanation

Good video production. Loved the graphics you added. Nice

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it

'Very sensible mods. Nice graphic display of the *overall* diameter of the new wheels+tires being virtually the same as stock, for keeping the final drive ratio unmodified (keeping acceleration and mpg close to stock). Nice job!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it. Thanks for your comment

great video! looking to getting tires for my new crosstrek too

Nice video! Everything is clear and understandable

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it

Best explanation ever!! Nice video.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! That means a lot to hear

Dude this was so helpful I want to put beefer tires on my 14 Forester this was explained really well that a noob like myself could understand

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped!

@itsyaboimat2393

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto where did you pick up your tires I really want to get them for 129 because I'm on a TIGHT budget

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I got them from Discount Tire. Although I’m thinking prices have gone up since I got them

thanks you a lot! great video bro!!!

You made such a great choice!! I love the look of the new tires / wheel combo. Thank you for explaining everything. Can’t wait to get mine! You’ve answered all my questions! Can any auto shop do this tho? Even Les Schwab?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad the video was useful for you. I had the wheels and tires mounted at Discount Tire so I assume Les Schwab can do the job as well. Best of luck!

@ghostt288

3 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto how much was for everything? Thank you!

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

The total was right at $1300

Great video man, I am getting a Subaru Crosstrek and I think I will use this same wheel and tire combo. Love the hat!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Enjoy your Crosstrek! Glad the video was helpful

@MsShiane

2 жыл бұрын

I’m having a hard time finding a 2021 . Does anyone suggest that I get a 2019 Crosstrek because the dealer has one there with low mileage 😕 trying to decide

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Is there any feature that you’re waiting on the 2021 for? They are almost the same unless you’re holding out for the sport?

@ShawDAMAN

2 жыл бұрын

@@MsShiane not sure if youve bought anything but I held out and found a retired "service loaner" sport trim with the new 2.5 motor. Having test driven both I'm glad I got the larger engine. Same gas mileage with 30 more hp is kind of a no brainer if you can find it and it doesn't exceed your budget

nice build my dude!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great wheel tyre combo! It basically doesn't mess with your suspension geometry and the lower arm taking less load too.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I think it’s a great solution for me

@ChyanSie

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Is the new setup heavier or lighter with both rims and tyres combined? Just curious!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I believe they are slightly lighter. I did the research before but it’s been a while. They are very close to the same weight as stock but they are lighter if I remember correctly

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I found the numbers! My set up should weigh 46 lbs. The stock wheel and tire weighs in at 47lbs. Assuming my numbers are correct then I’m saving a pound or so with the new set up but it’s not a huge difference.

KMC gang! looks good my dude. Thanks for sharing your experience. I ordered the exact same wheel and tire combo last week (except in bronze, also including a matching spare). If timing is right they should be mounted on my crosstrek next week!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That is super exciting!! Enjoy the new set up. How are you planning on mounting your spare?

@dakotabzhd

2 жыл бұрын

Yo man what offset are your KMC? I’m getting really nervous I ordered the wrong size

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

The offset is 10mm. I have the 15in wheels. I hope you got the right ones

@dakotabzhd

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto yessir I did. 215 / 75 / 15 KMC bully with 10mm offset. You don’t have a lift kit so you? Any issues with rub?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I do not have a lift kit and I do not have any issues with rubbing either. Are yours on your car yet?

Looks damn good!

bro, you should make more videos like this.

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

More are on the way! I need to keep coming up with ideas too

Awesome video that's straight to the point! I just got the same rims (in bronze) and the same tires installed a week ago! What PSI do you run your tires?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exciting! For road use I actually run the same PSI as the factory tires. (32 I think) Thats what the tire shop recommended so I went with it

I have these on my Crosstrek too! I bought it with them used from a dealer

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Nice that it came with the car for you

I just got the same wheels with the same color but in 17inch and also got the same Toyo AT3’s but in 225/65R17, for my white 2018 Subaru Outback.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That is super cool! I bet that looks great!

Definitely doing the same set up. I don't want any rubbing, nor lift the car just yet.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

It was simple and straightforward. That’s my kind of mod

That's a nice set up. You inspired me to wanna do the same. Did you have to do an all-wheel alignment after putting these new wheels and tires on? To clarify, is the ride height stock on your car? Do you have a CVT or manual transmission?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually didn’t have it aligned and I haven’t felt a need to. The shop just did the mounting and balancing. The ride height is stock and my car is a manual transmission. I hope this helps!

Just a heads up, this toyo is a passenger spec tire while the K02 shown 3:20 is LT spec which has more plies.

killer vid

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great video and very helpful. Did you install a lift? Or is this the stock suspension?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have not installed a lift so the suspension is completely stock. It works well for my needs.

Nice build and nicely shot. Was looking at a Crosstrek but went down the wagon route. PS you insta handle link above doesn't work.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I bet your wagon looks very nice. Also thanks for letting me know

Love this and ended up getting the same setup for my car. What tire pressure are you running? The shop aired mine up to 40 and it’s making my tire pressure light pop up on the dash.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re enjoying the set up! Discount Tire recommended that I run the same tire pressure that Subaru recommends so I’m actually running around 33 PSI. I hope that helps!

Looks great and you've inspired me to so the same. Did you have any issues swapping the OEM tpms to your new wheels or did you just buy new ones?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have any issues. The tire shop swapped the OEM sensors into the new wheels and I didn’t have any issues with it. Have fun with your set up!

@wavejumper86

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto thank you so much! Excellent video and awesome feedback. I wish you the best!

Hi!! I’m totally inspired to do the same on mine. Quick question: did you have to modify your spare tire that goes in the trunk?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

An excellent question. I will be addressing this in a future video but the spare tire that comes on the Crosstrek is just a donut and unfortunately the space that it goes in is too small for a full size spare. My plan in the future is to get a full size spare and put it on a roof basket. A full size spare will make me feel much better on road trips and such

I wish I could talk my wife into this combo. Very sharp and just a 1 mpg loss … it’s worth it

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I’m still figuring out what impact is has on the city MPG but it does well on the highway. Good luck with your persuasion!

@kenhoward3512

2 жыл бұрын

When you're starting with 30+ mpg, a 1-mpg difference is virtually nothing for most owners in additional annual fuel cost.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I’m very happy with the fuel economy. I’ll be making a more in depth video on fuel economy soon

I like that look

Love the setup! I'm going to put the 215/75r15 ATiii's on as well, except with Motegi MR139 rims. Do you have any concerns about accelerated wear on the wheel bearings or CVs due to the offset? I spoked to my dealership but they just gave me the usual line of "it may effect the warranty on those parts"

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question. I don’t have huge concerns. I know it has the chance to add wear over time but from what I’ve heard it should be minimal. I will mention one thing that I haven’t determined if it is related or not. I recently replaced my front two wheel bearings due to some noise they were making. The back two were fine, at this point the wheels have only been on for about a year so I’d like to think it is unrelated. I’ve been hearing the noise for a while too (I vaguely remember hearing the noise close to when I first got the wheels) so I don’t think it has to do with the wheels and most importantly it was covered under the power train warranty. I wish I could predict the future but I hope that info gives some insight. I haven’t been able to find a clear answer

@kellympl

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto thanks for the reply! I'm looking forward to putting them on. Even if it does add a bit I think it'll still be worth it

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s my logic! Those wheels look great. Well done picking them out. It’s going to look awesome.

Nice setup, quick question.. did you reverse mount these? I can’t seem to find an all black side wall for this tire thanks..

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! When the shop was mounting the tires they asked if I wanted the white letters facing out or if I wanted the black side facing out. I opted for the black side. It’s just personal preference but it’s nice that you get a choice

2:44 hey dude can you explain what do you mean by the speedometer thing? Great video loved how you explained pretty much everything! Cheers!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So typically when you change wheels/tires you will need to adjust the speedometer. This is because when you get a bigger or smaller tire then the speedometer will read inaccurately. The speedometer needs to be tuned to the size of the wheel/tire. However, since the new diameter of the wheel/tire combo that I put on is almost identical to the stock wheel/tire combo then the speedometer didn’t need to change. If you want to be 100 percent accurate then technically the speedometer is off by about 0.1 mile per hour. I didn’t see a need to change it since it’s basically the same. I hope that helps clarify!

@lNTOTHEGRAVE

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto wow dude. Had no idea about that when using different tires. Thanks so much for explaining!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! There are some helpful calculators online. Here are 2 links if you’re curious. 1) tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/ 2) www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator

Elias, I enjoyed watching your video. I've a 2021 CrossTrek limited edition with 18 inch wheels. My initial plan for off roading was to use the same dimension wheel and tire as yours. However, after watching your video I realized that your rim is 17 inches. Based on your experience should I scale up to 16 inch wheel or stay with 15 inch wheel? If I stay with 15 inch wheel, I no longer can use your tire size as that will screw up the speedometer. I can leave it up to the folks at discount tire to choose the wheel and tire for me, but I thought an opinion from you will be very helpful as well. My personal feeling is to stay with 15 inch wheel and have a very fat off road tire, but that may not be safe. Thanks.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! My wheels are actually 15 inches. The wheels that came on the car were 17 inches and those are no longer on the car. I hope that helps clear some things up

You mentioned some issues with takeoff speed with this new setup...Any noticeable difference in overall power? I tow a small camper trailer with my crosstrek and need all the power I can get.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

There definitely is a difference in the feeling of acceleration. The car feels heavier with the new tires. If I let it rev higher then it will get going. I can’t give you any solid numbers as far as power goes but I can say that I have gotten used to it now. I don’t notice it anymore but that doesn’t mean it won’t affect your trailer situation. It’s hard topic for me to speak to since I don’t tow a trailer. The Crosstrek isn’t known for power so maybe judging it based on how it currently feels with the trailer is the best way to do it. If you have power to spare even while towing then you could consider the tires but if it’s already struggling with the trailer then you might reconsider. I wish I could be more helpful

Awesome Gig. I’d like that same look on 2020 Santa Fe what size for wheel and tires do you think would give it the same look?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question. I’m not sure I’ve seen to many Santa Fe’s out there with a look like this but it would be cool to see! I’ve seen some Santa Cruz’s that have had some wheel/tire changes and I would imagine it would be similar for the Santa Fe. Something like a 17x8 wheel (I’ve also seen an 18x8 look good) seems to work well. For the 17x8 example they had 255/70 R17 tires on them. Seems like lifts are popular though and I’m not sure if the lift is needed to fit that size or not. Best of luck! I think it’s going to look great!

What metrics are your tires? Lt or p? P because it isn't a light truck?

great wheel/tire combo - question, does your full size spare fit in the tire well?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

A great question. I’ve been wondering myself. I just went and measured and it seems like the wheel tire combo is too wide to fit in the spare wheel well. A very sad discovery. I’ve been looking at solutions for this but was always hopeful it would fit

@garyrippa9816

3 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto thats to bad - i asked because i have been trying to find a solution to that problem too - i havent moved forward with my mods because I cant find an good solution for the full size spare - it wont fit in my wheel well, i cant put it on top of the car because i have a roof top tent and i dont really want a swing arm tire carrier with my bike rack on the back of the car - if you find any good solutions let me know please

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

Well I hope to find a solution at some point and I’ll probably make a video about it when I do. I’m leaning toward the roof basket. I have seen that you can attach the bike rack even with the swing arm tire carrier. That’s a lot at the back though

What is the bolt pattern? And will this work on a 2018 model year? Great video!!! Thanks for the easy explanation

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Bolt pattern is 5x100 and yes it should all be the same on a 2018. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Hey! Amazing video, you shared very usefull info. I have one question I hope you have the answer fo: what is the weight of the KMC 708? I am trying to decide between Voxx Monte and KMC Bully. The weight for the Montes is 17 pounds and I beleive it is hard to beat, but I could not find any info online about the weight of the 708 bullys. Thank you on advance for any info you may have.

@EliasDelvasto

8 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! I agree, finding info on the KMC’s is hard since they stopped making them. I did find something that said they are 18.3 pounds per wheel. Those Montes seem hard to beat

@carlosvega3018

8 ай бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Awesome! Still great weigh compared to stock 17's or 18's. I really appreciate you took the time to check on this!

Would this wheel and tire measurements work for my 2022 Subaru Crosstrek sport? Or is my wheel size bigger? Need help trying to figure this out

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. It should be the same for the 2022 models!

nice video man. Are you considering any lift in the future?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Actually, I don't think so. I like the way it sits now and haven't found a reason to do a lift.

@xiaohu9866

3 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Haha that's true! It looks super nice already. I have a 2019 manual as well, and I'm thinking about doing the same tire + wheel swap with (maybe) a 2-inch lift. Looking forward to more of your videos!

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds great!! Good luck with the build. I bet it’s going to look fantastic!

Thanks for great video. I have 2019 Crosstrek Limited. The stock is 225-55-18. Can I use same combination of wheel and tires as you used ? If I use KMC 708 in combination w BFG T/A KO2 , will it work ?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I believe so! My 2019 is a Premium trim so it came with 17 inch wheels instead of 18 inch wheels like yours did. This shouldn’t make any difference though. Our cars are the same mechanically so you should be able to fit the same set up. The K02 is a great tire and very comparable to the Toyos that I got. Good luck!

@vishwasn5424

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto do they perform same as all weather tires in snow .

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! Unfortunately I can’t speak to their snow performance. I don’t live in an area that gets a lot of snow so I haven’t done a ton of research on their snow performance. I don’t want to misguide you

Hey man! Do you know the offset of the wheels? Also did you run hub rings or are the wheels hubcentric? Thank you!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! The offset on the wheels is 10mm. As for the rings I am not sure actually. I let the shop take care of that but I want to say they have rings. I hope that helps!

Hey there love the video and love your channel. I’m struggling Was wondering if you might be able to help I’m getting a 2022 Crosstrek limited so the stock wheels at 18s trying to find a set of 15s with the 10mm offset on the 5x100 bolt pattern like what you have does this set up work for 2022 ?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes it should! The 2019’s and 2022’s are (mostly) mechanically the same so you shouldn’t have any issues. Side note: if you can’t find a wheel with a 10mm offset then a 15mm offset should also work. Method makes some that I’ve seen a lot of Crosstrek owners have. I hope that helps and enjoy the new car!

@brandonsontag21

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto much appreciated!

Do you know if some 235/75R15 would fit on my 2018 crosstrek 2" lifted?

@EliasDelvasto

9 ай бұрын

As far as I know, 235 will rub a little even with a lift. I know there are lots of people who run 235 so they have figured out a way to fit it. The lift will get you most of the clearance you need but just be prepared for some potential cutting.

If I found 15x7 with 5x100 pattern but offset is 15mm would that still work? Or would u recommend 10mm only. Thanks!

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

15mm offset is fine! I think that is the more common offset that people end up using anyways.

will these fit on a 2016 crosstrek?

Nice setup man! Did you have to buy the wheels and tires at discount tire too?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really could have bought the wheels and tires from anywhere and still could have gotten Discount Tire to mount them. However since I was already getting them mounted at Discount Tire it was easier just to order the wheels and tires through them.

@marklaureta6661

3 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto did you have any issues with the tire pressure sensor with your new wheels and tires?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

No issues at all. That was another reason I wanted a shop to do it. They took care of the tire pressure sensors

Do you know the Thread pattern for the crosstrek and the Bully wheels? I’ve been reading 5x100

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! 5x100 is right

How do you like the 2019 model? I am thinking about a 2023 2.5 Sport. You having any issue with the 2019?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

2019 has been great! I just passed 50k miles and the only issue I’ve had were the front wheel bearings needing replacing. Luckily it was covered under warranty. Other than that I haven’t had any issues. I think it’s a solid car and I intend on keeping it for a long while

Looking to get the bronze version for these wheels but they look like they're sold out. Where did you get yours?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

I got mine from Discount Tire but I’ve heard that they have been discontinued by the manufacturer so I don’t think they are available anymore. It was a sad realization when I found out. Method has some wheels that are similar spec and come in bronze

just been trying to figure this out. i don’t guess i know how to find the right tire that will fit. will the wheels and tires in this video fit a 2017?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not as familiar with the 2017’s but I think I have seen a few photos floating around of these wheels on a 2017 so maybe it is possible. I would have to do more research to give a definite answer on the size though. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help

The bully wheels are out of stock I don’t know where or what else to get pls help

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

I think I've seen several people with these and they are similar spec: amzn.to/3QmvBZY

do you know if those wheels will fit a Feorester 2021?, btw, your Crosstrek look great

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m pretty sure they can. I have seen some photos online of Foresters with them. You can order them in a couple different sizes so maybe the Forester would be a different size? Not sure about that. I have seen an Ascent with these wheels so I feel like if the Ascent can do it then a Forester must be able to

@MrLeviathan666999

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto thank you very much !

hey man, i cant find the KMC 708 bully wheels when i type it in like that. Can you be more specific or am i just not seeing them?? lol

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

You’re probably not seeing them because tragically they have recently been discontinued. The manufacturer stopped making them after I made the video. I have seen method make some wheels that are similar if you are looking for an alternative.

Disregard my comment on your other video, this answered all my questions. Thanks for all the info!

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped!

Is it became smoother?

I wanna know if I do this with a 2 inch lift that would change stuff drastically

@EliasDelvasto

3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of people do it with a lift so definitely doable. I’m not sure how drastically things would change with a lift but I didn’t want to mess with it. I also just didn’t feel the need to lift it personally. Either way, lots of people have done it so it can’t be too bad.

Hey great video! Will this same setup work with the 2020 Subaru crosstrek?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Yes it should! Parts and dimensions on the 2020 should be largely the same so it should work fine

@njcimaging

Жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Sweet I did find a store that still has the KMC KM708 bronze in stock and they're selling them for 188 which I think is a fairly good deal.

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m amazed that you were able to find some. Nice find! The price isn’t bad either

@njcimaging

Жыл бұрын

Ya it’s crazy they stop producing them. The look is way better than the 502s. Plus EVERYONE has the 502s.

Nice video man. Looking to do the same set up did you buy the tires and wheels at the same place if so would you mind sharing where did you buy them online?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I did! I bought them both at Discount Tire. It made it easy since they did the mounting too. You can buy them at multiple places (including Amazon I think) but I liked the idea of doing it all in one place.

@HenryV_88

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto yea that's what I want to do to make it easier. I seen them on Amazon and the actual kmc website but after putting car info it says it won't fit. Did you have purchase anything else like the tpms sensors?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Discount Tire took care of moving the TPMS sensors so no that was easy. They also double checked that everything would fit which was reassuring

@HenryV_88

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto nice how about the stock lug nuts? Did they work with your new wheels

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! No I needed new lug nuts. The old ones won’t work. It was nice though because the lug nuts match the wheel color

Do you know the weight difference was between the stock wheel and tires to this setup?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent question! You sent me on a hunt to find the answer because I was curious myself. The stock wheel and tire should be a total of 47.2lb (22.2lb for the wheel). The KMC and Toyo weigh 46.3lb (18.3lb for the wheel).

Elias, do you remember what is the wheel offset (in mm.) on your KMC 708 Bully wheels. I am trying to match your wheel for a 2021 CrossTrek limited edition with 2.5 liter engine (CVT transmission). All wheel sellers inform me that I can't have a wheel offset outside the range of 40 to 55 mm. because the wheel will rub against caliper. Thanks.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! The offset on the KMC wheels that I have is 10mm. I have seen some other wheels that people use on their Crosstreks that are 15mm offset. All of the websites that offered to check the fit said they wouldn’t fit but the tire shop said they would. Might just need a little more research. I hope that helps!

@francisbadavi9290

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Elias, thanks, below may be helpful to anyone with a CrossTrek 2021 or later limited edition. In 2021 Subaru introduced Outback 2.5 liter engine to CrossTrek line only in the limited edition. All other versions (sport, basic, etc... carried the original 2.0 liter engine). This new engine bumped the HP by about 30 and torque by about 25 lb-ft. This extra HP and torque required larger front and rear brake calipers. So, the brake calipers on the limited edition (2021 and later) are beefier than all other versions of CrossTrek with 2.0 liter engine. This means a R15 wheel even with a larger offset (40-50 mm) may rub against the brake caliper, and minimum recommended wheel size is R16 or even better R17. I didn't know any of this and ended up calling the Subaru of America assembly plant in Lafayette Indiana to finally get some clear answers. Having a 2021 limited edition with 2.5 liter engine I started with wanting to have exactly the same wheel/tire setup that you have because it looked nice, but was forced to go with 215 70 R16 because of the brake caliper issue. Lets just say I spent far more time on this wheel/tire search than I really wanted to. Hopefully, this may help some of your followers with 2.5 liter engine CrossTrek. Before I forget I like your photography.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

That is super interesting. Good to know and well done on researching

Hi ! If I'm not mistaken, the original tire size is 225/60/r17 99H. Is it ok to change the width to 215 instead of 225?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! You are correct that is the original tire size. I haven’t had any issues with the new width. It drives very nicely. When people change tires on the crosstrek I have seen 3 different widths: 215, 225 and 235. The 235’s seems to always rub, and I didn’t want any chance of rubbing so I went with the 215’s and have had no issues.

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Thx Elias for your reply, no regrets when driving on the road when it's raining ?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

None at all. In fact I have more confidence in the rain with the more aggressive tread from the new tires

@daniellouis8722

2 жыл бұрын

215 works perfectly...the added weight is fantastic for high speed cruising...the added weight is like extra flywheel...less gear change

Informative video I have a 2021 crosstrek with the 18 inch wheels. I am planning of using the same wheel you have. Can you share the full spec of the KMC wheel you are using that way I won’t make a mistake ordering. Thanks.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Sure! KM708 Bully Satin Black Wheels by KMC. 15" x 7", +10 Offset, 5x100 Bolt Pattern, 72.6mm Hub. I had to dig a bit to find that info because it is no longer on the KMC website. I recently learned that they discontinued the wheel in this size unfortunately. Best of luck!

@alaneche3347

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Thank you very much. Guess I have to look for something else.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully there’s still a set floating around out there for you but if not I know another popular option are the method wheels

@alaneche3347

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto thanks I will check that. Have a great weekend!

@chad-zilla

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto I believe you meant to say 5x100 bolt pattern as I do not believe the Crosstrek is compatible with 5x114.3 bolt pattern based on my research. Any chance you can confirm? I’m looking to order these and only a few places still have them so I want to make sure I order correctly. Thanks in advance!

Hmm wonder what that set up would look like on a 2021 outback XT

@EliasDelvasto

7 ай бұрын

There are lots of outback builds out there! I think they might need a different wheel size or something of the sort but you can achieve a similar look!

@tothetop78

7 ай бұрын

​@@EliasDelvastoyeah I've seen them. Usually the same copy cat Method wheels and A/Ts . Yours literally is clean and the perfect amount of poke pasted the fenders. Yours Would look insane with the Grimm Speed fender kit.

I found a good deal from fb marketplace. Same tire. Does it make a noise on normal road?

@EliasDelvasto

6 ай бұрын

It makes more noise than the stock tire but it’s nothing crazy in my opinion. It hasn’t ever been a bother to me.

Do you know what is you front brake rotor diameter?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I’m not sure and I don’t want to tell you something wrong. That’s the least helpful response so I’m sorry

What size tire would you recommend if I got the lift for it?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

From what I’ve heard, with a 225 you probably wouldn’t have any rubbing. With a 235 you would be cutting it real close. The lift would definitely help with a 235 but you still might have to do some chopping. I don’t have a lift but based on what I’ve researched, that seems to be what most people experience.

Do you mainly drive on the highway or city driving?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

The MPG numbers I mentioned in the video is reflective of highway driving. I have noticed that my average has dipped to about 30 MPG while driving in the city.

I found the at3s but this is what it’s showing as the size is this correct?? P215/75R15 100T TL

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Yes that should be correct.

@jbell1166

Жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto I’m just going to use one of my factory set as my spare! Good call!

Super nice bro, you didn't have to lift the car at all for the 215/75/15??

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

No, I did not lift it. The ride height is completely stock. I think the offset of the wheels might have helped with that but I haven’t had any rubbing issues

@ThorfinnJaeger

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto say less!! I like this stance more than a 2" loft stance, it makes it more aggressive

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

You have good taste my friend

Do you need to swap the Tire Pressure Monitors from the stock wheels or does it not have any?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I had to swap them. The shop did it while they were mounting the new wheels and tires.

@happyfroggy3262

Жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto How much did the shop charge you for installing all wheels?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Good question, I believe I payed right around $1500 for everything but that included the wheels and tires themselves so I’m not sure how much they charged for the labor.

Will this setup fit on a 2015 xv crosstrek?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! I’m not sure. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do it but I haven’t done a ton of research for that body style either

What PSI are you using for daily driving?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

I’m running the factory recommended PSI so 32/33.

In the video you said the tire size was 255/75/R15 but the video showed 215/75/R15 which is correct?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I sure did. That was an oops on my part. The correct size is 215/75/R15

@mikext40

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I know this is an older post, but I am curious about how well these tires worked over time? Any issues with balancing or wear?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

So far it has been good! I still have plenty of tread left and they have worn evenly so no concerns there. The tire shop seems to have a hard time getting the wheel weights to stick. I’ve had a wheel weight fly off the last two times I got them rotated but I think that’s more of a problem with the shop. They made a comment one time that they can be tricky to balance but I’ve never noticed any balancing issues. Overall I’d say they are aging well.

@TheDandee

Жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Thank you for the reply. Im happy I found this as I was looking at a much more "off road" set up with lifts etc just to get a custom look for my pavement princess.

@TheDandee

Жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto One more question. I know they dont sell these Bully wheels any more, so do you have the size specs? My goal is the same as your, I dont want a lift or to change the handling. There are so many options I want to make sure I am looking at the right sizes. 15X7?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

I love it. Glad it was helpful!

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, these are 15x7 with an offset of 10. You might have a hard time finding other wheels with a 10mm offset but 15mm also looks good to me. I know method makes a popular option but good luck with your search!

What is the width? 15x? About to make a purchase on a set

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

These wheels are 15x7. Enjoy the purchase!

Did you have any problems with fittings the 15’ rims with the brake calipers?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

None at all! I had seen several other people put these wheels on their Crosstrek so I was sure it was all going to fit. Discount Tire double checked my research and they went on without any issues

Wouldn’t this mess up the transmission? Like the final drive ratio

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I suppose that when you change anything on the car the risk is always present. However, since the wheel and tire combo weighs the same (slightly less) than stock and the diameter is the same then it should minimize any premature wear.

Is it the same tire space and size with a 2016 Forester XT?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t feel qualified to answer that question. I don’t have experience with a Forester

@marv1n558

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto Thanks for the answer!

Hello. Where can I find similar spec wheels to avoid a lift?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

There are a handful of options that I have seen. I know these are popular: amzn.to/3thynGj

@Amend1012

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Great rig!

Do you know the actual offset amount on those wheels?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

The offset is 10mm. Hope that helps

Did you mount new tyres on the standard suspension?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I haven’t done anything to the suspension.

@wildwing111

2 жыл бұрын

@Elias Delvasto good!! Thanks for information, make some more vids with crosstreck

did these tires give you a little more clearance?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

No I wouldn’t say so. The diameter of the tire is almost the same as the stock tires.

What's the difference of this set up in terms of weight vs the stock set up?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I had to do a little bit of digging to find the numbers but my set up should weigh 46 lbs. The stock wheel and tire weighs in at 47lbs. Assuming my numbers are correct then you might save a pound or so with the new set up but it’s not a huge difference actually.

@fattypat3ck

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto thanks! And even if it’s the same, that’s still great because it looks way better than stock set up. I’m still searching for a lightweight wheels because this is already discontinued.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And good luck finding a good option. It’s sad that they discontinued these wheels. I know Method makes a popular option.

Any big difference in tire noise?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

An excellent question! Actually no. The noise increase is barely noticeable.

How is the noise on the freeway?

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really not bad at all. I could barely notice a difference in noise when I got them

Will adding after market mud flaps rub?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any rubbing at all. I think it depends on what size tire you decide to put on the car. The size that I went with hasn’t had any rubbing issues

Would rally armor mid flaps be okay?

@EliasDelvasto

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely that’s another great option

@O.A_Bones

3 ай бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto okay, I love my mudflaps and I’ve seen other videos where they had to take off the front ones because they rubbed

Why did they use a torque wrench with a torque stick.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

You have to get the maximum torque (I actually have no idea)

do you plan on lifting it at all?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. I’m happy with the way it looks now and I haven’t had any issues with its current height so I haven’t felt a need to look into a lift.

Does any one know if he need a lift kit to change them?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a lift and I have no rubbing issues

@nicolasmunozz.3760

2 жыл бұрын

@@EliasDelvasto amazing bro, thanks !!!!!!

bucket hat : )

@cruiserpatch

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to see these every time you make another video

@EliasDelvasto

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes sir!

Is this on stock suspension ?

@EliasDelvasto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is stock suspension and stock ride height

How wide are the new wheels?

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

The wheels I got are 15x7

You said 255/75r15. But the caption is 215? Confusing.

@EliasDelvasto

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I misspoke. 215/75/r15 is the correct one. 255 wouldn’t fit 😂