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    2016 Forester XT Touring CVT
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    No adapter was needed for the XV wheels; they're the same bolt pattern as the Forester ad I believe the same offset. I just bolted them on with no problems. On mine I had Nokian All-Weather tires in size 225/65/17. They did ride softer than my 18 inch wheels.

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    Hey Hacksaw,

    I want to try softening and smoothing my 2014 XT's ride for all the rough pavement we have around here in south Louisiana. I think the 18" stock rims are the culprit. My Geolander ATS' are finally ready to be replaced but I want to try putting the same 17" XV rims that you have on my (marine blue pearl) XT. I'd love to know if downsizing the rim an inch and gaining some sidewall helps to soak up bumps and irregular pavement. Also, I keep reading that the XV rim offset is different from the XT - 114X5 vs 100X5 - is that true? Did you need an adapter? Lastly, what tire would you recommend for quiet and comfort (longevity) for the XV rims, and for the XT rims for that matter in case I can't get my hands on some XV rims easily. Thank you so much!

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    I had them in my xv( for looks. I love the look)
    And where my wife got 7.9 I would get 8.2 roughly

    BUT the forester being higher I thing it would effect it more
    But I like the look dam u
    I kept my XV ones as it's the same bar( have them stored on the back of my lounge lol)
    And I had the bar set behind the XV sunroof so wouldn't effect the look
    Can't do that with the huge Forester sunroof so it will break up the perfect large opening look which suck

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    Also u got pics of the sunroof open and where the from bar sits ??

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    I got the same aero bars and scared to put them on
    Because of killing my mileage

    Does urs effect your mileage much
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