Thanks for the great ideas! I just got the 2024 Crosstrek Limited with 4 miles on it! 16 days ago... now 983... work is only 5 miles away... so; yes, I love my Crosstrek!
Back when I bought my 19 crosstrek once I hit 1000 miles I put on a 2inch lift, 15 inch method 502s, and bfg ko2 tires. At 60,000 miles I put on toyo at3 225/75/15 and I actually got better fuel mileage with the bfg's even though they were a little heavier.
@@EliasDelvasto my only thought is that the bfg were a 215 wide so they had slightly less diameter and slightly less width and possibly less rolling resistance even with the added weight.
Followed your guide of their other video and installed the same wheels and tires on my 2019 xtrek MT and they have been working GREAT! Look much better and better handling in snowing days. The only thing tho I have to say is my MPG dropped about 3~5 after throwing on the new tires (from 28~30 on highway to 23~25) 🥲 still pretty good 👍 I’m also looking into them mud flaps cause the new tires do push out on the sides a little and make it super easy to get dirty. Anyway keep up the good content! Maybe more videos about the interior accessories. 😁
Since I last commented here I did something that might be of interest! I took my roof rack and aero bars off. My mileage went from 27/29 mpg to 31/34 mpg. I also took that humungus muffler off and replaced it with a short Magnaflo .. my muffler guy is an artist at welding, so it looks really nice and sounds awesome. Muffler had nothing to do with mileage. 🤠
@@EliasDelvasto My changing the exhaust was simply I couldn't hear the engine. I was coming down a long mountain road using the paddle shifters and the manual mode but I could not hear where the engine was at .. at one point the engine was screaming at 6000 rpm and I couldn't really hear it .. now I can! LOL 🤠
The Toyo 3 are amazing!! I have 18” rims and the Toyo’s have the sizes. 3 peak rated and genuinely superior to the stock tires in all ways… especially in the snow! I did a lift kit as well though… which allowed a larger diameter tire (1.5” bigger) and the clearance in Death Valley and the the snow storms of the Sierra were very much appreciated. I have rekgen on my truck, rallycross flaps on the Subaru… both are excellent brands that do their job. The rally flaps are softer than Rek Gen though but work!
@@EliasDelvasto If one leaves 9 and 10 off, it can be fairly affordable if one welds/fabs, and if the stock bumpers, rims, and tires are sold to recoup some $$. Receiver hitches and/or winchmounts could be integrated into steel bumpers. Harbor Freight sells affordable winches and recovery gear. Used cargo racks/bags/boxes can be found online for cheap.
Steel bumpers on the crosstrek just isn’t a good idea. This isn’t a body on frame vehicle so the weight plays a huge role. Put those steel bumpers on and try stopping in an emergency situation and see how dangerous it is. Definitely just not a good idea if this is a daily driver or just something that you drive on the road. Lockers and LSD are cool but even with those you just can’t turn this vehicle into an off-roading beast. Just buy a 4x4 at that point. I had a 2019 and went all out on it. Used to live right down the road from the Rubicon trail and had big plans for the crosstrek. After dropping tons of loot on it I realized that essentially the vehicle will always be limited to what it can do.
Got a 2021 Crosstrek Sport .. lifted it 2" and put a skid plate on the front .. also went with Toyos but since I have 17" rims I went with the 225/65 17" which gained me 3/4" at the rear pumpkin. I have 12" at the pumpkin wit h the lift. I have a Rugged Ridge roof rack where I keep my Max Trax and shovel. I also live in the car when I'm off roading. I've done 3 trips to Death Valley and one to Moab .. each time the Trek amazes me .. I have another rig also .. a 2001 Ford Explored that's pretty much built for over landing. What did you use the space where you had the spare for? I'm thinking of throwing my spare up on top but can't figure out what I'd gain. 🤠
Wow! Sounds like you have an awesome trek. This is a good question because I’ve been pondering the same thing. I currently keep my spare on the roof but I haven’t figured out what to put in the space where the donut goes. I think a tool kit of some kind could be useful or some camping supplies. I think it would be simple to make some basic dividers for the space to keep it nice and neat. The only issue is if you have stuff in the main cargo area then it becomes a pain to lift the floor to grab whatever you might need. Let me know if you think of something. I’ve been kicking around some idea but haven’t decided on anything
hey hey! Thanks so much for your video. I have the same roof basket and just got a new spare to put up there. Can you share what tire carrier you got and how the installation was?
Hi! I actually haven’t gotten a tire carrier just yet. I’ve been using a ratchet strap so far. Ha! Eventually I want to get one though. Sorry that’s not as helpful as you might have liked
Thanks for the information Elias! Is the Thule Canyon XT roof rack on your Crosstrek the standard length, or did you also instal the extension? I was wondering if the extension would fit, and look good on the Crosstrek.
Mine is standard length. I do not have the extension and I’m actually not sure I’ve seen anyone that has a Crosstrek with the extension. I’d do some measuring to be sure the extended version would fit on the Crosstrek just to be sure. Best of luck!
The Curt Class III from U-Haul is sooo cheap. They will even install it for you. For mud flaps I went with the Rally Armor universal fit from Tire rack. Drilling your own holes is a pain but for $20 it's also a cheap mod.
just got the method 502/toyo open county3 combo! i'm reading around while researchin some mention that the tires aren't so great in rain? thats its very bad? whaat.. how is it it the rain for you? it made me a little worried lol
Thank you excellent video and advice just one thing wondering about the wheel fitment if they're hubcentric, and the offset is making them stick out of it further?? I don't think you mentioned anything about spacers or anything like that
Correct, I don’t have any spacers. If you watch my “New Wheels with All Terrain Tires…” video then I go more in depth on the wheels and tires. Maybe that would be helpful for you? Let me know if it helps or if you still have more questions. I am happy to help how I can
@@EliasDelvasto thanks for the quick reply! Excited to get a crosstrek soon have you had any issues with rubbing? If so what can you do to minimize/prevent that?
Nope! I’ve never had an issue with rubbing. The 215 tire size is small enough so I don’t have any rubbing issues even at the stock ride height. Some owners try to fit 225 or even 235 tires but that’s when you’ll find the rubbing problems.
The KMC’s are some of the few that have a 10mm offset. You’ll definitely have more luck finding some with a 15mm offset and frankly they don’t look too different. I’ve seen a lot of Subies with a 15mm offset and I think it looks great.
No and that’s why I like it so much. The install was very straightforward. The only thing I needed to do was file a preexisting hole to make it a little bigger so I could fit a bolt through it. I believe this is the video that shows you how to do it: ruclips.net/video/bubDlBulQh8/видео.html
It definitely hurt it 😂 it actually lowered the MPG more than just changing the wheels and tires. I think it knocked it down by at least 3-4 MPG. Could be worse I guess
Hello Elias … question- Does you 2019 have the X-mode ? I have 2017 daily commuter without the x mode unfortunately. Sooo Not sure if I should do the tires and rims. Just wondering what you think. Thank you Karl.
@@EliasDelvasto , thank you , I will check out , also was trying to locate your video about your wheel and tires , did you install a kit to raise your Subaru ? or just added wheels and tires , thank you for your time
I do not have a lift kit. My suspension is stock and I have no rubbing. I hope that helps! Here is the link to the video: ruclips.net/video/O_rHO8RGUFg/видео.html
I am going to ask a stupid question. Does your crosstrek handle a lot better off road with new tires and rims? I am looking at buying a crosstrek, currently have an old 4runner with bfg ko all terrain. I am researching the Subaru because it looks like a great buy. I realize it’s not a 4runner, but I get 15 mpg now. Thank you for great vids.
Good question! I put these wheels and tires on the car not too long after getting the car so I hadn’t done a lot of off-roading before the new wheels and tires. However as far as on road handling, I didn’t notice much of a difference. The biggest difference to me was acceleration. Before the Crosstrek I was driving an 02 Tacoma so the handling and overall feel is a world of difference. The Crosstrek might not be as bulletproof as your 4Runner when it comes to off-road but it definitely feels tighter and more agile to drive. The fuel economy is a great bonus too! I wish I had a better answer but I hope it helps anyways.
@@EliasDelvasto thx dude, I don’t want to Offroad as hard and want to travel. The all wheel drive and gas mileage is what I am looking for. You did really good off roading!
I have a stock 2014 CT Premium. I put falkens to match my stock wheels. Same mileage, excellent wear (better than stock geos), same handling. I'm selling it to my son and bought a 2022 Sport.
How do you secure the full spare to the basket? I wanna pull the trigger on it but still on the fence about about securing it and practically like going into low clearance parking structures and such
I’ve been using a ratchet strap so far. It’s simple but it gets the job done. I’ve been trying to find a different solution but haven’t found the perfect thing just yet. I haven’t had any issues with parking decks yet, thank goodness. Luckily the Crosstrek isn’t super tall. Hope that helps
I don’t know too much about the Q3 so I can’t speak to which would be better down the road. I think most of the accessories are specific to the 2018-present Crosstreks though so you might have a hard time getting these specific accessories to fit. However the roof basket should work with most roof rails.
I have a video talking about the change in fuel economy with the tires but I actually haven’t really tested the difference with the roof rack so that’s a good question. I would guess I’m getting somewhere between 28-30 mpg but like I said I haven’t been looking too closely.
No! I don’t have a lift. I have never had any running either. The tire size is what is important there. The 215 is narrow enough to not have any issues
Good question. Unfortunately I think the only ones would be the wheels and the roof basket. I think the others that I specifically mentioned in the video might get tricky. There should still be plenty of options for a 2016 though.
Why doesn't the donut tire work for you? I assumed that your new tires are should be the same diameter as the stock. Can you use the donut in an emergency?
Good question! Yes the new tires are the same diameter as the stock ones. However it was explained to me that because Subarus have symmetrical all wheel drive, any differences in the tires will mess with the drive train when run for long periods of time. The other problem is that the donut isn’t meant to be driven over 50mph or so. The last issue is that a lot of tire shops will not stock the Toyo tires in this size so if I were to get a flat then it is unlikely that they will be able to replace the tire right away. The full size spare gives me peace of mind especially on long road trips and helps me avoid having to wait a week for a tire to ship to the shop if I ever were in that situation. I hope this helps!
I got the crossbars from Amazon (amzn.to/3yGntg4) but you can also get them right off of the Subaru website. I did install them myself. Very simple installation!
I installed it myself. If you wanted to try it yourself, I thought it was pretty straightforward. The instructions were clear and didn’t require any welding or anything super fancy like that. The only things you need are a file and torque wrench. The hardest part was just lifting it into place. Getting a dealer to do it is nice too though!
Genuine question possibly looking to get a manual 2017 crosstrek and do something very similar to the wheels and tires but should I expect pre-mature wear on the transmission or would it not make that much of a difference over an extended period of time
That’s a good question and it was one of my big concerns when buying the wheels and tires. Anytime you change a car from its factory condition there is always a chance that it will cause added wear on several components. However, since the wheels/tires are about the same weight as stock (maybe slightly lighter) and the diameter hasn’t changed much then hopefully this will reduce the stress. I can’t say that it doesn’t add any wear but hopefully the extent of it is kept at a minimum based on what we pick. I’m no mechanic but that’s my take on it and I hope it helps.
I haven’t payed super close attention to MPG with the basket and spare but I’m pretty sure it is 28-30. Makes a difference for sure. Also no, the full spare is solely a spare since I didn’t get it at the same time as the other 4 tires. Probably could have done a 5 tire rotation but wanted to keep it simple
Look so cool actually, I did but roof rack on for a month then I gave up. It’s fine if you drive slow 40-60 mph, but if above 65 mph it’s so noisy and shaky and it drop about 5 mpg, that was just empty roof rack with stock tires.
I don’t have a lift actually but the rack seems to have had the biggest effect out of anything that I’ve done to the car. The change in tires didn’t even lower the gas mileage as much as the rack. I’d say I’ve lost about 2 or 3 MPGs but that’s a very rough guess
The pros would probably be that the wheel is lighter than the stock wheel and that with a smaller wheel you can fit a thicker tire. The con is that the thicker tire is heavier (overall weight pretty much balanced out though). I hope that helps
I have a premium trim level. As for the TPMS, I don’t think it is 100 percent needed but the shop that mounted the tires did it for me so it was nice and simple
That’s a good question. I just had the TPMS moved from the old wheels to the new ones. I’m not sure how it works if you run without them. I assume there is a way to disable it but I am not sure since I never did that. I wish you luck though!
Thank you so much! I use a Fujifilm XT3 and more recently started using the Eterna color profile in the camera with minor tweaks in post. I use Adobe Premiere Pro for editing. There’s a bigger list of the gear I use in the description. I hope that helps.
@@EliasDelvasto does the XT3 have IBIS? I use a Canon EOS R and a Rokinon 35mm manual cine lens - both doesnt have stabilization. Lots of post production work just to make it usable. This is the beauty of filmmaking - there is no mods because you make your own rig!
@@EliasDelvasto i try not to think about it too but when I can't even pass up a Prius on the freeway that kind of scares me lol. I am coming from a 2013 Ford focus se as a daily. I regret not test driving the 2.5 but at the salesman said that it's not even worth it they both drive around the same. I surely doubt that but whatever it is what it is I still have my 2020 STI I guess maybe it can borrow 50 hp from it.
First step is to figure out a way to disable the super-annoying autostop feature. You also have to take your eyes off the road to even turn on/off your heat and AC (poor design).
Lol, there is a button by your left knee that turns it off. You have to take your eyes off of the road to adjust temp controls. Just like has been the case since oh I dunno... decades? God forbid you do it while stopped at a redlight, or in a parking lot, etc. You can only adjust the temp controls while moving. Unwritten Subaru rule.
None! The 215 size is small enough to not have any issues. If you get into the bigger sizes (225,235) then you might start running into some rubbing issues. Especially the 235s
The links seem to work for me but thank you for bringing it to my attention. Is there anything in particular that you wanted to check out? I can try sending a link in a comment rather than it being in the description
I love my roof basket , it comes with a easy cargo net , and it’s secure when driving
How much is it?
Thanks for the video. I just got my crosstrek sport and been researching the different tires and mods the community has. Nice rig man, quality video.
Thank you very much! Enjoy your Crosstrek
Thanks for the great ideas! I just got the 2024 Crosstrek Limited with 4 miles on it! 16 days ago... now 983... work is only 5 miles away... so; yes, I love my Crosstrek!
Rubber floor mats are a must.
Oh yes! Absolutely!
Well made video, short and informative 👍
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed
You made a really good video, not too many You Tube channels record content on the Subaru Impreza/Crosstrek.
Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment
Back when I bought my 19 crosstrek once I hit 1000 miles I put on a 2inch lift, 15 inch method 502s, and bfg ko2 tires. At 60,000 miles I put on toyo at3 225/75/15 and I actually got better fuel mileage with the bfg's even though they were a little heavier.
Really? That’s very interesting. I wonder why but that’s good to know your experience. Thanks for sharing
@@EliasDelvasto my only thought is that the bfg were a 215 wide so they had slightly less diameter and slightly less width and possibly less rolling resistance even with the added weight.
Ohh that’s a good point! Maybe the Toyos in the 215 size is where you’d see a difference. Still interesting though
Damn im just hitting 60k on my 2016…
My mans has the energy of a tax form
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I prefer this over some Shamwow style salesman with fake energy/enthusiasm. He got his own style, got a new sub from me.
I laughed way too hard at this
Followed your guide of their other video and installed the same wheels and tires on my 2019 xtrek MT and they have been working GREAT! Look much better and better handling in snowing days. The only thing tho I have to say is my MPG dropped about 3~5 after throwing on the new tires (from 28~30 on highway to 23~25) 🥲 still pretty good 👍
I’m also looking into them mud flaps cause the new tires do push out on the sides a little and make it super easy to get dirty.
Anyway keep up the good content! Maybe more videos about the interior accessories. 😁
So glad to hear that you’re enjoying the set up! Thanks so much for the comment and have fun with the mud flaps too. I really appreciate your support
Great editing sir. Well done.
Thanks so much sir!
@@EliasDelvasto I’m thinking about adding a Crosstrek to my fleet. ; ->. Probably only going to throw some all terrains on and enjoy it as is.
It’s a rather enjoyable car!
Since I last commented here I did something that might be of interest! I took my roof rack and aero bars off. My mileage went from 27/29 mpg to 31/34 mpg. I also took that humungus muffler off and replaced it with a short Magnaflo .. my muffler guy is an artist at welding, so it looks really nice and sounds awesome. Muffler had nothing to do with mileage. 🤠
That is very interesting! Thank you for sharing! That’s a nice bump in gas mileage for sure. The new exhaust must be really nice
@@EliasDelvasto My changing the exhaust was simply I couldn't hear the engine. I was coming down a long mountain road using the paddle shifters and the manual mode but I could not hear where the engine was at .. at one point the engine was screaming at 6000 rpm and I couldn't really hear it .. now I can! LOL 🤠
Ha! A cool way to save your engine
Nice ride, like that color too.
I love this color. Seems like a lot of people agree too
@@EliasDelvasto I like it too, couldn't get it in May. Got blue horizon pearl my 2nd choice. BHP has grown on me but cool kacky grey , still my fave.
Both are great options!
what is this colour called? Looks so good
@jimouano the paint color is called cool gray khaki. I love the color!
The Toyo 3 are amazing!! I have 18” rims and the Toyo’s have the sizes. 3 peak rated and genuinely superior to the stock tires in all ways… especially in the snow! I did a lift kit as well though… which allowed a larger diameter tire (1.5” bigger) and the clearance in Death Valley and the the snow storms of the Sierra were very much appreciated. I have rekgen on my truck, rallycross flaps on the Subaru… both are excellent brands that do their job. The rally flaps are softer than Rek Gen though but work!
Hey Tyson. Getting my Crosstrek in just a few weeks. Which lift kit did you go with? Thanks!
Haha the hi at the beginning makes me laugh
Well done !
1. Armor. (Skids, rockers, and steel bumpers)
2. Hitch.
3. 215/75R15 siped mudders.
4. Winch & recovery gear.
5. Rear locker & front LSD.
6. Bedliner on hood and roof.
7. Cargo racks/bags/boxes.
8. DNA cotton airfilter.
9. AVO turbo.
10. Adjustable coilovers with anti-swaybar disconnects.
An pricey list but it would make for an epic build!
@@EliasDelvasto If one leaves 9 and 10 off, it can be fairly affordable if one welds/fabs, and if the stock bumpers, rims, and tires are sold to recoup some $$. Receiver hitches and/or winchmounts could be integrated into steel bumpers. Harbor Freight sells affordable winches and recovery gear. Used cargo racks/bags/boxes can be found online for cheap.
Good points! I like it
Steel bumpers on the crosstrek just isn’t a good idea. This isn’t a body on frame vehicle so the weight plays a huge role. Put those steel bumpers on and try stopping in an emergency situation and see how dangerous it is. Definitely just not a good idea if this is a daily driver or just something that you drive on the road.
Lockers and LSD are cool but even with those you just can’t turn this vehicle into an off-roading beast. Just buy a 4x4 at that point.
I had a 2019 and went all out on it. Used to live right down the road from the Rubicon trail and had big plans for the crosstrek. After dropping tons of loot on it I realized that essentially the vehicle will always be limited to what it can do.
Nice. Get some rain guards. They mark your car look awesome
Its a good video, nice job.
Thank you! And thanks for watching
This might be a silly question, do I need a 2 inch lift on my Crosstrek 2019 for the tires listed in the video?
No you do not. I don’t have a lift on mine and haven’t had any issues
Got a 2021 Crosstrek Sport .. lifted it 2" and put a skid plate on the front .. also went with Toyos but since I have 17" rims I went with the 225/65 17" which gained me 3/4" at the rear pumpkin. I have 12" at the pumpkin wit h the lift. I have a Rugged Ridge roof rack where I keep my Max Trax and shovel. I also live in the car when I'm off roading. I've done 3 trips to Death Valley and one to Moab .. each time the Trek amazes me .. I have another rig also .. a 2001 Ford Explored that's pretty much built for over landing. What did you use the space where you had the spare for? I'm thinking of throwing my spare up on top but can't figure out what I'd gain. 🤠
Wow! Sounds like you have an awesome trek. This is a good question because I’ve been pondering the same thing. I currently keep my spare on the roof but I haven’t figured out what to put in the space where the donut goes. I think a tool kit of some kind could be useful or some camping supplies. I think it would be simple to make some basic dividers for the space to keep it nice and neat. The only issue is if you have stuff in the main cargo area then it becomes a pain to lift the floor to grab whatever you might need. Let me know if you think of something. I’ve been kicking around some idea but haven’t decided on anything
@@EliasDelvasto Yup! My exact same problem .. it’s a pain to access
If I think of something then I’ll share it but for now I’m just brainstorming
hey hey! Thanks so much for your video. I have the same roof basket and just got a new spare to put up there. Can you share what tire carrier you got and how the installation was?
Hi! I actually haven’t gotten a tire carrier just yet. I’ve been using a ratchet strap so far. Ha! Eventually I want to get one though. Sorry that’s not as helpful as you might have liked
@@EliasDelvasto Haha no worries! Still very helpful to know ☺️
Thanks for the information Elias! Is the Thule Canyon XT roof rack on your Crosstrek the standard length, or did you also instal the extension? I was wondering if the extension would fit, and look good on the Crosstrek.
Mine is standard length. I do not have the extension and I’m actually not sure I’ve seen anyone that has a Crosstrek with the extension. I’d do some measuring to be sure the extended version would fit on the Crosstrek just to be sure. Best of luck!
@@EliasDelvasto Thank you!
The Curt Class III from U-Haul is sooo cheap. They will even install it for you.
For mud flaps I went with the Rally Armor universal fit from Tire rack. Drilling your own holes is a pain but for $20 it's also a cheap mod.
I’m always looking for a deal. Good tips!
just got the method 502/toyo open county3 combo! i'm reading around while researchin some mention that the tires aren't so great in rain? thats its very bad? whaat.. how is it it the rain for you? it made me a little worried lol
I’ve never had an issue in the rain. Maybe I drive too conservatively in the rain ¯\_(ツ)_/ who knows.
thanks for replying :) CAN'T wait @@EliasDelvasto
I have a 2016 Hyper Blue Crosstrek and I just pickup my camper that I have been waiting for 10 months
That is super exciting! Enjoy!
Hi, nice video. Did you need any lift kit to use the wheels & tires that you are using?
Hi, thank you! No I didn’t need a lift. My suspension is stock.
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Thank you excellent video and advice just one thing wondering about the wheel fitment if they're hubcentric, and the offset is making them stick out of it further?? I don't think you mentioned anything about spacers or anything like that
Correct, I don’t have any spacers. If you watch my “New Wheels with All Terrain Tires…” video then I go more in depth on the wheels and tires. Maybe that would be helpful for you? Let me know if it helps or if you still have more questions. I am happy to help how I can
Hey Elias did your car have a lift kit in this video? Or did the tires provide decent height and protrude naturally
I do not have a lift on this car. I haven’t had any issues with the stock ride height so I’ve kept it stock. The tires protrude naturally
@@EliasDelvasto thanks for the quick reply! Excited to get a crosstrek soon have you had any issues with rubbing? If so what can you do to minimize/prevent that?
Nope! I’ve never had an issue with rubbing. The 215 tire size is small enough so I don’t have any rubbing issues even at the stock ride height. Some owners try to fit 225 or even 235 tires but that’s when you’ll find the rubbing problems.
I really wish you all would list gas milage impacts.
I have a non scientific gas mileage test video. Maybe this would help: ruclips.net/video/YeyeSMyWIBQ/видео.htmlsi=kfn4SqtWAfIYIdbO
Man I’m having a problem finding a direct fit . 15” wheels with 10mm offset everything is 15m can you add another link .
The KMC’s are some of the few that have a 10mm offset. You’ll definitely have more luck finding some with a 15mm offset and frankly they don’t look too different. I’ve seen a lot of Subies with a 15mm offset and I think it looks great.
@@EliasDelvasto sounds good appreciate you
Did yopu have to drill or cut anything to put the trailer hitch on? I'd much rather buy this than spend $600 for factory hitch.
No and that’s why I like it so much. The install was very straightforward. The only thing I needed to do was file a preexisting hole to make it a little bigger so I could fit a bolt through it. I believe this is the video that shows you how to do it: ruclips.net/video/bubDlBulQh8/видео.html
What did the tack and tire do for your mpg?
It definitely hurt it 😂 it actually lowered the MPG more than just changing the wheels and tires. I think it knocked it down by at least 3-4 MPG. Could be worse I guess
Hey Elias, have you experienced a braking stop difference with the new wheel/tire setup compared to stock?
That’s a good question. I haven’t noticed. It still seems to stop pretty good to me
Hello Elias … question- Does you 2019 have the X-mode ? I have 2017 daily commuter without the x mode unfortunately. Sooo Not sure if I should do the tires and rims. Just wondering what you think. Thank you Karl.
Hi! My 2019 does not have X Mode because it is a 6 speed manual. Only the CVTs have X Mode. I hope that helps!
Nice!
Great vid. How much for the spare rim??
Thank you! I payed a little over $300 for the wheel and tire at the time (December 2021) but I imagine prices have gone up since then
great video , curious on the bike rack you are using , Thanks
Thank you! I’ve actually had the rack for a while now but I believe this is the same one: amzn.to/3tGfAVn
@@EliasDelvasto , thank you , I will check out , also was trying to locate your video about your wheel and tires , did you install a kit to raise your Subaru ? or just added wheels and tires , thank you for your time
I do not have a lift kit. My suspension is stock and I have no rubbing. I hope that helps! Here is the link to the video: ruclips.net/video/O_rHO8RGUFg/видео.html
I am going to ask a stupid question. Does your crosstrek handle a lot better off road with new tires and rims? I am looking at buying a crosstrek, currently have an old 4runner with bfg ko all terrain. I am researching the Subaru because it looks like a great buy. I realize it’s not a 4runner, but I get 15 mpg now. Thank you for great vids.
Good question! I put these wheels and tires on the car not too long after getting the car so I hadn’t done a lot of off-roading before the new wheels and tires. However as far as on road handling, I didn’t notice much of a difference. The biggest difference to me was acceleration. Before the Crosstrek I was driving an 02 Tacoma so the handling and overall feel is a world of difference. The Crosstrek might not be as bulletproof as your 4Runner when it comes to off-road but it definitely feels tighter and more agile to drive. The fuel economy is a great bonus too! I wish I had a better answer but I hope it helps anyways.
@@EliasDelvasto thx dude, I don’t want to Offroad as hard and want to travel. The all wheel drive and gas mileage is what I am looking for. You did really good off roading!
I have a stock 2014 CT Premium. I put falkens to match my stock wheels. Same mileage, excellent wear (better than stock geos), same handling. I'm selling it to my son and bought a 2022 Sport.
Would some of these work for a 2023 crosstrek sport?
Yes! The 2023’s are pretty much the same car so they should all work.
How do you secure the full spare to the basket? I wanna pull the trigger on it but still on the fence about about securing it and practically like going into low clearance parking structures and such
I’ve been using a ratchet strap so far. It’s simple but it gets the job done. I’ve been trying to find a different solution but haven’t found the perfect thing just yet. I haven’t had any issues with parking decks yet, thank goodness. Luckily the Crosstrek isn’t super tall. Hope that helps
Was wondering the offset of your wheels??
These wheels have a 10mm offset. I’ve seen 15mm offsets look pretty good on Crosstreks as well
Hi I am looking for Crosstrek 2015 or Audi Q3 2015, I hope the accessories will fit Audi and see which is better down the road
I don’t know too much about the Q3 so I can’t speak to which would be better down the road. I think most of the accessories are specific to the 2018-present Crosstreks though so you might have a hard time getting these specific accessories to fit. However the roof basket should work with most roof rails.
What has been the mileage penalty with the addition of the larger tires and roof rack?
I have a video talking about the change in fuel economy with the tires but I actually haven’t really tested the difference with the roof rack so that’s a good question. I would guess I’m getting somewhere between 28-30 mpg but like I said I haven’t been looking too closely.
I don't even own a Subaru yet I'm watching this video 😂
😂 glad to hear it!
Did you have a lift?
Do you need to lift the car to install those rims/tires? Any rubbing when turning?
No! I don’t have a lift. I have never had any running either. The tire size is what is important there. The 215 is narrow enough to not have any issues
Will these mods still be viable on a Crosstrek 2016
Good question. Unfortunately I think the only ones would be the wheels and the roof basket. I think the others that I specifically mentioned in the video might get tricky. There should still be plenty of options for a 2016 though.
PROS-CONS - spraying Spray Teflon on Subaru 2023 Crosstek GLASS for non stick water-snow-ice etc
Why doesn't the donut tire work for you? I assumed that your new tires are should be the same diameter as the stock. Can you use the donut in an emergency?
Good question! Yes the new tires are the same diameter as the stock ones. However it was explained to me that because Subarus have symmetrical all wheel drive, any differences in the tires will mess with the drive train when run for long periods of time. The other problem is that the donut isn’t meant to be driven over 50mph or so. The last issue is that a lot of tire shops will not stock the Toyo tires in this size so if I were to get a flat then it is unlikely that they will be able to replace the tire right away. The full size spare gives me peace of mind especially on long road trips and helps me avoid having to wait a week for a tire to ship to the shop if I ever were in that situation. I hope this helps!
Where did you get the cross bars and did you install them yourself?
I got the crossbars from Amazon (amzn.to/3yGntg4) but you can also get them right off of the Subaru website. I did install them myself. Very simple installation!
Did you get the trailer hitch installed at a Subaru dealership or installed it yourself?
I installed it myself. If you wanted to try it yourself, I thought it was pretty straightforward. The instructions were clear and didn’t require any welding or anything super fancy like that. The only things you need are a file and torque wrench. The hardest part was just lifting it into place. Getting a dealer to do it is nice too though!
Genuine question possibly looking to get a manual 2017 crosstrek and do something very similar to the wheels and tires but should I expect pre-mature wear on the transmission or would it not make that much of a difference over an extended period of time
That’s a good question and it was one of my big concerns when buying the wheels and tires. Anytime you change a car from its factory condition there is always a chance that it will cause added wear on several components. However, since the wheels/tires are about the same weight as stock (maybe slightly lighter) and the diameter hasn’t changed much then hopefully this will reduce the stress. I can’t say that it doesn’t add any wear but hopefully the extent of it is kept at a minimum based on what we pick. I’m no mechanic but that’s my take on it and I hope it helps.
What's your mpg with the basket + full spare? Also, do you do a 5 tire rotation with the full spare?
I haven’t payed super close attention to MPG with the basket and spare but I’m pretty sure it is 28-30. Makes a difference for sure. Also no, the full spare is solely a spare since I didn’t get it at the same time as the other 4 tires. Probably could have done a 5 tire rotation but wanted to keep it simple
I have a yakima basket and have lost about 1.6L/100km roughly.
Look so cool actually, I did but roof rack on for a month then I gave up. It’s fine if you drive slow 40-60 mph, but if above 65 mph it’s so noisy and shaky and it drop about 5 mpg, that was just empty roof rack with stock tires.
Definitely catches the wind at higher speeds. You’re right about that. I can also hear it on windy days
Nice
Elias: “fuel economy is still pretty good” gets 30+ mpg
my landcruiser: “gee i hope i can get above 11 mpg today”
:)
didn't I help install the trailer hitch? that was fun
You sure did! Thanks for your help! That was fun
any wheel rubbing when your turning or hitting any bumps/holes?
No rubbing at all actually. The 215 tire size makes sure of it. I’ve tried to get it to rub and it never has.
@@EliasDelvasto thank you. We’re planning on getting the 2023 Crosstrek Sport. So I’m just doing some window shopping.
Although you should have got the forester crossbar instead, it’s flatter to the roof and you don’t have son roof anyway
I had no idea! Thanks for sharing.
How badly did the lift and the rack effect your gas mileage?
I don’t have a lift actually but the rack seems to have had the biggest effect out of anything that I’ve done to the car. The change in tires didn’t even lower the gas mileage as much as the rack. I’d say I’ve lost about 2 or 3 MPGs but that’s a very rough guess
Do you have a lift kit ?
No I do not. This is stock suspension
@@EliasDelvasto nice I appreciate the info 90% of channels that do rims and tires are lifted . I’m trying to keep the same ride height .
I liked being able to keep things simple and straightforward
Other then looks. Is there any pros or cons to going from 17 inch stock rim to 15inch rim??
The pros would probably be that the wheel is lighter than the stock wheel and that with a smaller wheel you can fit a thicker tire. The con is that the thicker tire is heavier (overall weight pretty much balanced out though). I hope that helps
Did you lift your crosstrek?
No I didn’t. I didn’t feel like I needed it. Thanks for the comment
What trim level do you have ? Is TPMS necessary?
I have a premium trim level. As for the TPMS, I don’t think it is 100 percent needed but the shop that mounted the tires did it for me so it was nice and simple
@@EliasDelvasto so a light won’t go off? I have a premium as well, curious if I need to order the TPMS or Not.
That’s a good question. I just had the TPMS moved from the old wheels to the new ones. I’m not sure how it works if you run without them. I assume there is a way to disable it but I am not sure since I never did that. I wish you luck though!
If you change wheels and tires sice It will hit the bumpers?
It won’t hit the bumpers with the tire size that I have. The tires are 215/ 75 r15
Screw the list. Whats your video gear and editing software? I love the color grade.
Thank you so much! I use a Fujifilm XT3 and more recently started using the Eterna color profile in the camera with minor tweaks in post. I use Adobe Premiere Pro for editing. There’s a bigger list of the gear I use in the description. I hope that helps.
@@EliasDelvasto does the XT3 have IBIS? I use a Canon EOS R and a Rokinon 35mm manual cine lens - both doesnt have stabilization. Lots of post production work just to make it usable.
This is the beauty of filmmaking - there is no mods because you make your own rig!
The XT3 does not have IBIS but the newer XT4 does have IBIS so maybe that could work for you? Just make sure to do your research of course!
Where did you get the full size spare wheel?
I got it from Discount Tire. I got it just in time too because they discontinued this particular wheel around the same time I bought the spare
FYI. Nothing us available in your links
Thanks for letting me know. Are the links not working or are they out of stock on Amazon?
@@EliasDelvasto not in stock. I was gonna get the mudflaps
They show up as in stock for me strangely. Thanks for letting me know though and for your support
@@EliasDelvasto Just checked again and the black ones say currently unavailable😔
did he say dog cage on roof? pet would need meds after that trip 🤣
HA! The crate was folded and dog was inside the car. Your idea would have been wild haha
What sice of wheels you got?
The wheels are 15 in wheels. They are 15x7
Why are those Better than the factory ones ?
Are you talking about the wheels? Or tires? Or something else?
You need an sst lift!!!!
I don’t think I do for my needs but it might be nice 🤔
@@EliasDelvasto is all good I abuse my crosstrek! Its funny when jeepers look at the odd ball with the subi and tackle what jeeps can!!!!
😂 Love it!
Is it on stock suspension
Yes! Stock suspension
@@EliasDelvasto I have the same car is it just me or is this the slowest 4 cylinder ever to live lol
Ha! I try not to think about it too much. I feel like the manual helps but you are right 😂
@@EliasDelvasto i try not to think about it too but when I can't even pass up a Prius on the freeway that kind of scares me lol. I am coming from a 2013 Ford focus se as a daily. I regret not test driving the 2.5 but at the salesman said that it's not even worth it they both drive around the same. I surely doubt that but whatever it is what it is I still have my 2020 STI I guess maybe it can borrow 50 hp from it.
More horsepower would be a nice upgrade haha
Ha! I think we can all agree to that
First step is to figure out a way to disable the super-annoying autostop feature. You also have to take your eyes off the road to even turn on/off your heat and AC (poor design).
Lol, there is a button by your left knee that turns it off.
You have to take your eyes off of the road to adjust temp controls.
Just like has been the case since oh I dunno... decades?
God forbid you do it while stopped at a redlight, or in a parking lot, etc.
You can only adjust the temp controls while moving.
Unwritten Subaru rule.
Do you have any tire rub with the wheel/tire combination?
None! The 215 size is small enough to not have any issues. If you get into the bigger sizes (225,235) then you might start running into some rubbing issues. Especially the 235s
Can i have the exact number for the tires you got on your car
I have a 22 crostreck
Yes! The tires are 215/75/r15 size
Decent video, but none of the links work. May be because my VPN.
The links seem to work for me but thank you for bringing it to my attention. Is there anything in particular that you wanted to check out? I can try sending a link in a comment rather than it being in the description
@@EliasDelvasto I can confirm it was my VPN that was causing the issue
Subaru and Kona, i’m going to like this channel!
Ha! Stick around! Thanks for the comment
@@EliasDelvasto got a 2014 Forester and a 2021 Kona Remote 160 DL, all my bikes are newer than my car 😂😂😂
😂 I’m flipped. I got my Kona in 2016 and my Crosstrek is a 2019. Sounds like your priorities are straighter then mine
dope
What do I do if my car smells like street tacos and refried beans?
Get to a taqueria quick!
DANG OK!
OK!
Its a nice car for a girl.....
Or somebody who wants practical gas mileage while still having 4x4 capability.. man up, Chad.
Says someone who can't afford one.
Says a dude named Chad...
These are NOT mods...they're accessories...lol thumbs down.
The video is called Mods/Accessories. Sorry it wasn’t what you were looking for. Thanks for watching anyways