Selling Subaru wheels - ideas?

"ZHP Sparky, the 5th" (e30s2k)
03/15/2019 at 13:40 • Filed to: None

I have a set of unused Crosstrek Hybrid rims I no longer need for sale – any ideas on best ways to get rid of them (or anyone on Oppo interested)?

Bought these to have as a seasonal set for my wife’s 2014 Crosstrek, but we just sold that car and replaced it with an Outback. Of course Subaru just had to change the bolt pattern on the current outback to 5x114.3 (these rims are 5x100 like most Subaru wheels) so I can’t use them anymore . Guy I got them from had taken them off as soon as he got the car to put aftermarket wheels on – so these are pretty much untouched.

I live in Portland, OR and I’ve been generally underwhelmed by the size of the local car market so CL hasn’t resulted in much interest...I might resort to FB Marketplace next even though that looks like a mess . Oppo have any thoughts on other places to list, or have any interest in taking them? Family discount, of course.

DISCUSSION (19)

Tripper > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 13:51

Aw man I’m really far away...Southeastern PA, but I’d scoop those for my wife’s 17 forester if they fit. How much are you looking to get for them?

The Dummy Gummy > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 13:55

I was about to say I’d take them until you mentioned bolt pattern change. Why Subaru... why

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > Tripper
03/15/2019 at 13:58

I bought them for $250 total so just hoping to recover that. Happy to look in to postage if you’d like, have boxes I just bought new 17" wheels from Tire Rack that I could easily ship them out in if shipping cost doesn’t make them prohibitively expensive for you .

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > The Dummy Gummy
03/15/2019 at 14:01

Yeah I really don’t understand. The current Outback is mostly just a refresh of the old one too, so I have no idea why they made that change .

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 14:07

Do they come with TPM S that is compatible with a 2013 Outback?

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/15/2019 at 14:08

Unfortunately no TPMS came with the wheels.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 14:33

I would take them but I am currently not allowed to make such purchases.

CalzoneGolem > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 14:33

These look fantastic on older Subaru imo.

The Dummy Gummy > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 14:39

I got a ‘19 Outback as well. I’m super happy with it. My only regret is that I jumped for the 3.6 because I thought the weight was too much for the 2.5 and would have made it sluggish , but the 3.6 MPG are absolutely brutal.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > The Dummy Gummy
03/15/2019 at 16:01

You know, coming from a 2.0 Crosstrek I was worried a 2.5 in an Outback would feel pretty much the same, but it is so much better. I haven’t driven a 3.6 and assume it’s significantly quicker, but that dreaded feeling of pushing the pedal and nothing happening on the Crosstrek is absolutley gone in this car.

The Crosstrek with 2.0 I’d say was borderline adequate for what it is. The Outback with 2.5 I’d say is genuinely fine. It’s not fast, but never does it feel slow.

What kind of MPGs are you seeing??? The 3.6 isn’t rated that much lower from what I remember?

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!
03/15/2019 at 16:02

Haha where are you located? Secret transaction, drug deal style!...but I guess they’ll be pretty visible on your car at some point.

“Oh these? We’ve always had these, just buffed them up a bit!”.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 16:50

Best way is to find an enthusiast forum for the brand or even better the model. Typically people who are looking for specific wheels will look there.

I hate it, but Facebook marketplace is effective for selling wheels, too. Well, speaking as a buyer who found several options for stock replacements there for my car. Better than Craigslist, but not as good as enthusiast forums.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/15/2019 at 17:32

Thanks yeah I might have to go to one of those platforms. Have someone from CL who seems interested in taking them this weekend, hopefully that works out and I can go back to being lazy.

ultimum2000 > The Dummy Gummy
03/15/2019 at 17:32

19 forester, same issue

The Snowman > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 19:05

How much are you wanting for them my wife needs a winter set for her Crosstrek? Also do you ever drive to SLC I imagine shipping would be a pain...

The Dummy Gummy > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/15/2019 at 20:58

It’s rated basically the same as my ‘08 Impreza (i’d avg around 27mpg in), now I avg 21mpg in the outback. It’s painful and bums me out. I guess I should have test driven the 2.5i instead of assuming but too late now. It could still be breaking in to get its groove. I have seen it improve.

I will say I got a decent deal so that helps soothe the pain.

Aphex28 > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/16/2019 at 06:55

Post it in your regional section of the nasioc forum. I’ve been on the site since 2001. It’s the largest subaru community on the interwebs.

But IMO fb marketplace will probably get more hits for your sale.

The new global platform is all 5x114.3, hence the move. More robust hub, better wheel bearing design and easier maintenance all help toward the trend for cars coming with larger diameter wheels. Remember when t hey initially started using the 5x100 pattern, most manufacturers released their cars with 14 and 15 inch wheels and mushy sidewall tires.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/16/2019 at 10:00

Lol. Yeah it wouldn't fly. Someday I will be able to make such purchases.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > The Snowman
03/18/2019 at 11:00

Just sold them (to a CL responder!) this weekend. Been too long since I last visited UT though.