17" wheels, and maybe tires, for '04 FXT...
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- ElZorro
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17" wheels, and maybe tires, for '04 FXT...
So, yea. Got a flat a week and a half ago. Hole in the sidewall + 25K on 20K tires means I'm in the market for some new rubber. Gonna do that, might as well get some wheels... 17", fairly low-key (stock looking would be nice), not willing to spend a ton of money. Any suggestions? Would love to keep it under $200/wheel w/o tires, but willing to go up to $250 if there is a good technical reason for it (Gram Lights worth the extra?) Looking thru tirerack.com I'm finding the Gram Lights 57S (silver) or the Kazera KZ-A Dual PCD (silver or black w/ silver lip). No, I have not checked offsets, or brake fitment, etc.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
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Make sure that you get something that will fit under big brake kits. You know you are going to want this later
Do you have a preference on color? Size (17x7.5 or 17x8?)? More details!!!!
Do you have a preference on color? Size (17x7.5 or 17x8?)? More details!!!!
Sabre (Julian)
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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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I don't have a preference on width, more rubber would be nice, these are gonna be summer only. Stock wheels will go back on with probably another set of Blizzaks this winter so brakes won't get bigger than what stock wheels can take.
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Yea, thats a tree you've been barking up for awhile. If you have a good link for pictures (since prodrive's site is down) lemme know, and maybe we'll bolt one on just to take a look. And if you don't mind, PM me with how many appendages you'll need in payment.zaxrex wrote:How do you like Prodrive P-7s?
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I'm a fan of the Rota wheels. they look good, they aren't super heavy, and they're cheap! (hey, sort of like me )
EDIT: personally, I'm going to go with a set of 17x8's next spring when it's time for new shoes. not sure what style yet, but I'm going wider for next summer.
EDIT: personally, I'm going to go with a set of 17x8's next spring when it's time for new shoes. not sure what style yet, but I'm going wider for next summer.
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I'll admit, the rotas are great wheels. Was very pleased with my last set on the wrx, can't wait to get a set for teh STi.Mr Kleen wrote:I'm a fan of the Rota wheels. they look good, they aren't super heavy, and they're cheap! (hey, sort of like me )
I think subydude sells most sets of 17's for like ~600 shipped, or something close to that.
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Appriciate the advice everyone! But, when push came to shove, and i looked thru the priorities... wheels lost. So, I ordered 215/60HR-16 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S's. Great rating, just as good as the WS-50's for snow and better in every other category. $107/each from Tire Rack.
Hopefully I'll be able to look at the priorities again in a couple months and do 17's, Forester STi springs, sway bar and end links.
Hopefully I'll be able to look at the priorities again in a couple months and do 17's, Forester STi springs, sway bar and end links.
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So what won? HT?
Sabre (Julian)
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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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Yea, I know. I'm not saying I ain't gonna do it, just saying that this week is a bad time. If my tread wasn't so bad, and I wasn't running on the donut, I'd try and last for a bit, but this is a necessary purchase and not just a nice-to-do.bluscooby23 wrote:BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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You can get some racingbrake lightweight aluminum 4 pots that fit under the stock wheelsElZorro wrote:I don't have a preference on width, more rubber would be nice, these are gonna be summer only. Stock wheels will go back on with probably another set of Blizzaks this winter so brakes won't get bigger than what stock wheels can take.
http://www.racingbrake.com/FORESTER_Sto ... s/2257.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/product_p/20 ... 411-18.htm
Basically, I will eventually grab these as well. You can use them w/ the racing brake larger legacy rear kit (which some people call H6 upgrade).
Just go to the "WRX/STi=>brakes" section at www.boxer4racing.com and you can find both for the best price.
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forgot to keep up with this post.
Here are the silver wheels, by popular request
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May I recommend the Kosei K1 TS in Grey.
My brother in law just put a set on his Red LGT and they look very sharp!
The 17" x 7"s are $199 each and weigh only 14.6 lbs. They are hyper cast and are said to be pretty strong. If they would only fit over my brembos this is what would be on my car! They do fit over Stop Techs however.
My bro-in-law got them with a set of General with a set of General Exclaim UHPs, and he is very impressed with them so far. He likes them much better than his RE92s and they are a very inexpensive tire, a set of 235/45WR17s would run you $79 a pop. They sell them as a Ultra High Performance Summer, but they carry a mud and snow rating. Supposedly they were designed to resist hydoplaning.
The one test that tire rack put them in they did very well in the wet and decent in the dry. However, they were up against two of the best Ultra High performance tires on the market, the Yokohama AVS ES100 and the new KUMHO ECSTA SPT. The SPT took every performance catergory. A set of 17" SPTs were actually tested on a LGT with a TEIN flex suspension against the Spec B which runs on 18" Bridgestone RE050, and it matched or beat it in every test. Not bad for being a higher profile and being up against a Max Performance Summer tire that sell for $200 a piece. The 235/45WR17s SPTs will run you $90 each.
So there, in a nutshell, are my thoughts. If you want light and strong wheels that won't break your bank, the Kosei K1 TS is my current fav. As for tires, if your looking cheap but good, the General Exclaim UHPs might fit your bill. If you want great performance at a bit more cost grab the SPTs.
My brother in law just put a set on his Red LGT and they look very sharp!
The 17" x 7"s are $199 each and weigh only 14.6 lbs. They are hyper cast and are said to be pretty strong. If they would only fit over my brembos this is what would be on my car! They do fit over Stop Techs however.
My bro-in-law got them with a set of General with a set of General Exclaim UHPs, and he is very impressed with them so far. He likes them much better than his RE92s and they are a very inexpensive tire, a set of 235/45WR17s would run you $79 a pop. They sell them as a Ultra High Performance Summer, but they carry a mud and snow rating. Supposedly they were designed to resist hydoplaning.
The one test that tire rack put them in they did very well in the wet and decent in the dry. However, they were up against two of the best Ultra High performance tires on the market, the Yokohama AVS ES100 and the new KUMHO ECSTA SPT. The SPT took every performance catergory. A set of 17" SPTs were actually tested on a LGT with a TEIN flex suspension against the Spec B which runs on 18" Bridgestone RE050, and it matched or beat it in every test. Not bad for being a higher profile and being up against a Max Performance Summer tire that sell for $200 a piece. The 235/45WR17s SPTs will run you $90 each.
So there, in a nutshell, are my thoughts. If you want light and strong wheels that won't break your bank, the Kosei K1 TS is my current fav. As for tires, if your looking cheap but good, the General Exclaim UHPs might fit your bill. If you want great performance at a bit more cost grab the SPTs.
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