Wheels/Tires stolen from my car in the driveway
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Wheels/Tires stolen from my car in the driveway
Sometime since last night, my wheels and tires were stolen from my '05 STI in my driveway They were kind enough to put it on wood blocks, but what should I look for as far as other possible damage? And what tires should I get ?
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Get a quote from a Subaru dealer for replacement wheels/tires, then get a check from the insurance company (the wheels alone are 700/ea). Then go out and buy yourself a nice set of something and keep the extra $$$
Sabre (Julian)
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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What wheels and what tires should I get?
Was looking at:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
For tires, and something like:
http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp ... erSpecial=
For the wheels.
Comments, suggestions?
Was looking at:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
For tires, and something like:
http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp ... erSpecial=
For the wheels.
Comments, suggestions?
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Tires
Tire rack has a SCREAMING deal on S0-3 (bridgestone pole positions) for $95 a piece!! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... e+Position
OR
get those AND a set of all seasons (for winter)
wheels:
The 5 zigen fn01RC's are not bad wheels, light strong, not to $$$$
there are also rotas.
Tire rack has a SCREAMING deal on S0-3 (bridgestone pole positions) for $95 a piece!! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... e+Position
OR
get those AND a set of all seasons (for winter)
wheels:
The 5 zigen fn01RC's are not bad wheels, light strong, not to $$$$
there are also rotas.
96 328, heated leather seats... ummm
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
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83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
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spazegun2213 wrote:Tires
Tire rack has a SCREAMING deal on S0-3 (bridgestone pole positions) for $95 a piece!! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... e+Position
OR
get those AND a set of all seasons (for winter)
wheels:
The 5 zigen fn01RC's are not bad wheels, light strong, not to $$$$
there are also rotas.
OOOOORRRR if you want, you can buy my 5 zigens and my eagle F1's for 1100.
96 328, heated leather seats... ummm
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
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Good deal right there!spazegun2213 wrote:Tires
Tire rack has a SCREAMING deal on S0-3 (bridgestone pole positions) for $95 a piece!! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... e+Position
Also, take a look at DrWRX (Darrin)'s thread here. I have the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 and love them.
Sabre (Julian)
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Ok, wheels & wintersport M3s are on with the help of my friend.
Purchased a torque wrench as well from advanced auto parts, not the best
but it'll do.
Prodrive wheels ?
How about something that Tire Rack stocks as I've had good luck with them in the past... So what wheels from Tire Rack are appropriate and reasonably priced?
Which yokos:
Size: 225/45ZR17
Lotus
Serv. Desc: 91W - $229
Size: 225/45ZR17
Lotus Heat Cycled
Serv. Desc: 91W - $239
Size: 225/45ZR17
Serv. Desc: 91W - $185
Ps. We need a chat room or something, waiting for responses to forum threads stinx
Purchased a torque wrench as well from advanced auto parts, not the best
but it'll do.
Prodrive wheels ?
How about something that Tire Rack stocks as I've had good luck with them in the past... So what wheels from Tire Rack are appropriate and reasonably priced?
Which yokos:
Size: 225/45ZR17
Lotus
Serv. Desc: 91W - $229
Size: 225/45ZR17
Lotus Heat Cycled
Serv. Desc: 91W - $239
Size: 225/45ZR17
Serv. Desc: 91W - $185
Ps. We need a chat room or something, waiting for responses to forum threads stinx
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If you want 18's in really looking to get rid of mine.
other than that, the ONLY wheels i would et from tire rack are the:
BBS RE's (but they are $$$$)
any gram light
any wedsport
any ssr
other than that, the ONLY wheels i would et from tire rack are the:
BBS RE's (but they are $$$$)
any gram light
any wedsport
any ssr
96 328, heated leather seats... ummm
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
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there are a few places (most tire shops, or even a performance shop), but i would just get what you want (tires from tire rack and wheels from whoever), and not settle for what some place has.Phibs wrote:so... what do I look for in a wheel? What makes wheel X better than wheel Y? What size do I want? I'm clueless here guys.... Is there a better place that will sell me tire+wheel mounted and balanced?
For picking wheels i look at weight, size and how it was made. 18's are more expensive than 17's because they are bigger and need bigger tires. However, they do look better (IMO). Forged wheels tend to be stronger and lighter then cast, but are also more expensive. Also for your car, only an 8 or 8.5in wheel fits 100%.
96 328, heated leather seats... ummm
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
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a 225 on a 8.5 will look funny. Try a 245/40 or 245/35. Also look at the S03 pole positions, they are on close out!Phibs wrote:Thanks to everyone for posting info + condolences. Are
O.Z wheels bad or no?
As of now looks like I am gonna go with:
18x8.5 Kosei K3 Silver Painted
for 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
225/40ZR18 Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 Blackwall
for 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Any objections?
Total: $1,972.00
other than that..looks good, and I'll have to see the kosei's in person
96 328, heated leather seats... ummm
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
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that will fit 100% but the reason for the slogan "wider is better" is the more tire you have the better your car will handle.Phibs wrote:I can't find the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 in > 225 btw...
Seems that tire is mainly made for 17s?
What about:
225/45ZR17 Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 Blackwall
17x8 WedsSport SA-70 Bronze Painted
you can fit up to a 245 on a 8in rim, but a 225/235 is best. On a 8.5 you can easily fit a 245/255. Anything over 255 has problems fitting in the stock fender well.
but really really really really LOOK at the Bridgestone S03's. They come on the 911 turbo, and other super cars.. and are GREAT tires, and are on close out.
i would swap for the 245/45/17 s03's
96 328, heated leather seats... ummm
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
Gone But not forgotten
'05 Black Sti, the car that started it all
84 944, my first race car.. what a pos
83 944.. 150hp of FURY, Rookie of the year chariot
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spazegun2213 wrote:If you want 18's in really looking to get rid of mine.
other than that, the ONLY wheels i would et from tire rack are the:
BBS RE's (but they are $$$$) (Only a wanker would pay $$$$ for those, just get the ROTA replicas )
any gram light (Not a big fan of these)
any wedsport (The wedsports are on sale now)
any ssr (Yeah the new black comp's are sweet, that would be my choice or you )
I would also invest in a better security system than the stock (even if you don't have one)
Get some wheel locks as well but that still doesn't guarantee the hooligans will not get your wheels.
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