[Subaru Steve]

Here is an option I am working on for my Solterra. The wheels are designed for a Tesla Model Y. I chose these wheels because they are rated for an EV... I was looking for something that was designed with the weight and torque of a similar vehicle, while also having the same bolt pattern and approximate offset and width. This wheel is a 5x114.3 18" x 8" wide. Listing can be found here: https://www.rssw.com/products/ats852lgm-roue-d-alliage-18x8-5-114-3

I test fitted the wheel to confirm brake caliper clearance, as well as strut clearance, and both have ample room.

Another primary reason why I wanted to go with an 18" wheel is there are many more tire options with the same overall diameter vs the 20" wheel which only had a handful of snow tire options. The 20" snow tires are also almost double the cost of an 18" tire with the same overall size.

For those wondering how these wheels will work with the ball seat lug bolt design...I have a couple things in the works for that. More details shortly.

Thoughts?

 

[FelineFreddie]

It seems obvious that the aftermarket wheel industry will certainly figure out a successful/safe/reliable way to mount their wheels to Solterras/bZ4X/etc. models.

I‘m interested to see what approach you elect to take… please keep us updated.

 

[VICanuck]

Nice looking wheels.
How much?

 

[Subaru Steve]

Nice looking wheels.
How much?

Retail price on the wheel is around $250 Canadian.

 

[Subaru Steve]

It seems obvious that the aftermarket wheel industry will certainly figure out a successful/safe/reliable way to mount their wheels to Solterras/bZ4X/etc. models.

I‘m interested to see what approach you elect to take… please keep us updated.

The two options I am considering is switching the oem ball seat bolt to a 45 degree taper bolt. The second option is converting the car from a bolt style lug, to the more traditional wheel stud with a nut design.

Both are currently available and when done properly have no adverse effect on safety or strength. Many Porshe, VW and Audi car owners have done both of the above options for many years. It opens up a wide variety of aftermarket wheel options. Most are far cheaper than the OEM wheels. As long as the hardware is the proper grade, and the wheels are rated for the load capacity of the vehicle there is very little risk, if any at all. I will video my installation and happy to share the products used and installation process for those interested.

 

[DougK]

... I will video my installation and happy to share the products used and installation process for those interested.

Definitely interested! And hopefully have a vehicle to put those on in the near future...

 

[couvar]

Just FYI, my Subaru dealer wanted $288 CAD per TPMS sensor. I got it from Toyota for $60 each and they worked.