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Winter wheels
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:26 pm
by Cereb Daithi
I have a set of winter tires getting ready to be ordered (Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds) but I'm looking to possibly get a set of rims for the winter too. The prodrives will not see snow. I already made that promise to myself.
Anyone know of a good and decently cheap rim (preferably 15-16")? It will only be used for the winter. I also have the option of OEM rims or just purchasing winter steelies.. but if I can find some ok looking rims for the right price, theres no reason I still can't look nice (and not-OEM) in the winter?
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:49 pm
by Phibs
I got some ASA's from tire rack @ $99/wheel.
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:53 pm
by Cereb Daithi
Checked out their options. None of them jump out at me. What I'd REALLY love to get is something that looks similar to
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:30 pm
by chicken n waffles
surf nasioc "for sale" forums for used rotas. i picked these babies up for cheap last winter.
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:40 am
by sirwilliam
^^and tháts hot!
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:59 am
by Phibs
Ben!!! STI stickers must go man come on, club rules
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:26 am
by chicken n waffles
say what? my sti stickers are staying put, thank you.
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:24 am
by Cereb Daithi
Looking into some rota slips..
in the meantime. I'm thinking maybe a set of the old rims off a legacy. Those could look decent if i get the right ones.
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:38 pm
by Cereb Daithi
Found the legacy wheels I was looking for he's asking $200 for the lot (no tires)
however, I also found brand new Enkei's for $90 each
decisions decisions....
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:42 pm
by Mr Kleen
unless the Enkeis weigh a lot less I'd say "winter wheels: cheaper = better"
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:44 pm
by chicken n waffles
agreed.
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:00 pm
by Cereb Daithi
these wheels will also double as rallyX rims too though... that is where the debate in my mind lies.
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:30 pm
by Mr Kleen
Cereb Daithi wrote:these wheels will also double as rallyX rims too though...
then no question:
go cheap
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:51 pm
by Cereb Daithi
This is going to turn into franken-scoob's monster. When the winter season starts, it'll be: Impreza body, forester suspension, legacy wheels.... what next!?
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:35 am
by drwrx
Cereb Daithi wrote:This is going to turn into franken-scoob's monster. When the winter season starts, it'll be: Impreza body, forester suspension, legacy wheels.... what next!?
How about Tribeca tires?
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:38 am
by sirwilliam
drwrx wrote:Cereb Daithi wrote:This is going to turn into franken-scoob's monster. When the winter season starts, it'll be: Impreza body, forester suspension, legacy wheels.... what next!?
How about Tribeca tires?
That would require 18" wheels then so that is out...maybe Tribeca seats?
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:42 am
by Phibs
Is it not an STI? I rock 18" Wheels.
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:36 am
by zaxrex
If he had free 18s, then he might use them, but having that low a profile tire in PA winter is just asking for bent rims. Not to mention the cost of finding a winter tire for it. Ans as far as auto-x, all that extra unsprung weight with the un-tuned forrester sticks would be fighting for the extra time that the decreased sidewall flex would give you.
Go with the Leg wheels!