17 bbs

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:05 pm

Looking for 17" BBS for my wrx, need new tires asap and want to upgrade wheels. Thanks in advance,

Phil

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:21 pm

Honestly, as much as I love the BBS (especially the 04s) there are better buys to be had, both lighter and less expensive.
The 04 BBS are becoming very rare and pricey.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:35 pm

Yeah and new ones are butt-expensive. I don't want anything that looks TOO custom, but any recommendations for a silver 05? Leaning towards silver wheels. Rota? I don't want anything too 'open' so you can see my lack of brembos. - Phil

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:40 pm

Recommendations:

Enkei Racing RPF1 (15 lbs): $225 each (damn light)

Enkei Racing J10 (16.5 lbs): $130 each (light)

Kosei K1 TS (14.5 lbs): $195 each (crazy light)

WedsSport SA-90 (20 lbs): $209 each (pretty)

MB Weapon (18 lbs): $110 each (cheap & pretty and fairly light) look like WedsSport SA-90

MB Mesh X (20.5 lbs): $105 each (really cheap & really pretty)

MB Gear (20 lbs): $125 each (cheap & pretty)

Rota Grid (17.5 lbs): $160 each (cheap & pretty and fairly light)

Rota SDR (18 lbs): $160 each (cheap & pretty and fairly light)

Rota SDX (17 lbs): $165 each (cheap & pretty and light)

Rota Slipstream (20 lbs) $160 each (cheap & pretty)

Rota Tarmac II or Tarmac III (19 lbs): $160 each (cheap & pretty)

Rota G-Force (18 lbs): $160 each (cheap & pretty and fairly light)

Rota SVN (20 lbs) $170 each (cheap & pretty)

Rota Torque (17.5 lbs): $160 each (cheap & pretty and fairly light)

These are based solely on my personal preferences. I stay away from really expensive and really heavy wheels.

Post by **Sabre** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:05 pm

RPF1's or SSR's

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:08 am

One more choice would be:
Team Dynamics Pro Racing 1 or 1.2 (16 lbs): $150-$175 each (light & cheap & pretty)

As much as I love SSRs, like the Type C-RS, they are crazy expensive (around $400 a pop) and finding 17"s is becoming difficult. I couldn't in good conscience recommend someone paying nearly $2,000 for wheels when you can get an excellent set for nearly one-quarter the price!

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:16 pm

Thanks for the info guys, any recommendations on who can order/install everything?

Post by **complacent** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:20 pm

P-Tuning can either order or install everything you need.

They have a wonderful set of tire machines, including road-force balancing IIRC.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:40 pm

P-tuning says they can't order Rotas, they get their wheels from Machen? Macken? Any recommendations from where I can order my rotas from and get em shipped to P?

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:02 pm

Rota's are great wheels but they're really heavy (and I know, I've rocked a set since the WRX was 2 months old). I'd recommend something lighter for summer use and Rota's for winter/pothole season.

Subydude is a good vendor and has a large selection of Rota wheels. I also think Mach V carries them if you're looking for a local vendor.

PTuning rocks, I get everything I can from them. good people deserve to be supported.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:32 am

Not all Rotas are heavy:
Any 17" wheel 18 lbs. or under is pretty light, and Rota makes a number that are.
SubZero: 16.4 lbs
Grid 17.5 lbs:
SDR 18 lbs:
SDX 17 lbs:
G-Force 18 lbs:
Torque 17.5 lbs
All these are 17" x 7.5" if you get the 17" x 8" expect them to weigh another half pound or more per wheel.

If it's all about price, pick the Rotas you want then do an exhaustive on-line search and you may find a screaming deal.
Some time ago I was looking to get a set of Grids and found a wheel site that dealt mostly with Hondas and Miatas but they carried Grids for $150 less per set than any other vendor I could find. It was like getting a wheel for free.

However, Subydude does carry some that few other places carriy (SDX are a good example).

In the end, you makes your choice and you spends your money.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:50 am

4 Rota Tarmac! Excelent Condition Good Tires $500
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1535379

The wheels are gun metal, the tires are Sumitomo HTRZ II

Not a bad deal for $500

Post by **complacent** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:07 pm

That's a great deal!

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:48 pm

drwrx wrote:4 Rota Tarmac! Excelent Condition Good Tires $500
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1535379

The wheels are gun metal, the tires are Sumitomo HTRZ II

Not a bad deal for $500

ask and ye shall receive. the good Dr strikes again.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:43 pm

I do want to say one thing about wheel weight; I'm a bit of a weight weenie when it comes to wheels, however, knit-picking over a pound or two isn't worthwhile when you consider your going to strap on a set of tires that are likely to be around 25 lbs each. So now the two pounds you sweat so much about is nearly meaningless.

Example:
20 lb wheel (at $105) vs 16 lb wheel (at $250) = 25% weight increase (but a $580 savings, free tires mounted and balanced)
20 lb wheel (at $105) + 25 lb tire (45lbs) vs 16 lb wheel (at $275) + 25 lb tire (41 lbs) = less than 10% weight increase.
And your still paying the extra $580.

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