Sorry about the snow... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:03 PM

...that will be falling next week. I washed the car and put my summer wheels/tires on the SVX.

For those that haven't seen 'em:

Enkei RPF1
Silver
17"x9" +45 5x114.3
~15 lbs
255/40/17 Falken ST-115 tires

I bought the wheels for the WRX, but since they're designed to be *rear* only RX-8 wheels, the spokes don't clear my StopTechs. But they clear the OEM SVX brakes, so instead of getting rid of them, I just started using my A-Tech on the WRX, and put these on the daily driver.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:04 PM

BTW: I need some center caps for these things... anyone know where to get 'em? I can't seem to find anyone that will sell them separate from the wheels.

khail19 · 2007-03-13, 03:05 PM

Crap, double snow! I just put on my summer wheels during my lunchbreak. We're screwed.

I wish those ST-115s were still available to buy, I loved those for street tires.

ScottyS · 2007-03-13, 03:11 PM

YOU!!!!!!

And I just started trail running again.

MPREZIV · 2007-03-13, 03:11 PM

We're screwed... I put mine on a couple weeks ago, and then it snowed, but I had the car waxed just this weekend...

MattR · 2007-03-13, 03:16 PM

I have a set of rays centercaps you can have for like $400. let me know.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I have a set of rays centercaps you can have for like $400. let me know.

I doubt they'll fit. Otherwise... totally.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

Crap, double snow! I just put on my summer wheels during my lunchbreak. We're screwed.

I wish those ST-115s were still available to buy, I loved those for street tires.

And since when did Falken discontinue the ST-115? They're still listed on Falken's website, and a quick search seems to indicate there are a bunch of places online selling them...

I was planning on getting another set once these are worn out!

JonnydaJibba · 2007-03-13, 03:22 PM

Maybe I can offset the impending snow because I have studded tires and its like 75* outside?

ScottyS · 2007-03-13, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Maybe I can offset the impending snow because I have studded tires and its like 75* outside?

Given how many perpetrators are involved, I think that in addition to you, one of us will have to chain up for the drive home from work today......

MattR · 2007-03-13, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

And since when did Falken discontinue the ST-115? They're still listed on Falken's website, and a quick search seems to indicate there are a bunch of places online selling them...

I was planning on getting another set once these are worn out!

I was a huge fan of the ST 115, but I will never go back once I tried the Ziex 512...The ZE512 is good in the wet, almost as quiet as the 115, AND will get you home in the snow. They are nice on dry roads as well.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Given how many perpetrators are involved, I think that in addition to you, one of us will have to chain up for the drive home from work today......

F-that... I'm leaving now!

MattR · 2007-03-13, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I doubt they'll fit. Otherwise... totally.

Seriously,. we can try them out, I have no use for them. I'll even give you a discount.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I was a huge fan of the ST 115, but I will never go back once I tried the Ziex 512...The ZE512 is good in the wet, almost as quiet as the 115, AND will get you home in the snow. They are nice on dry roads as well.

But I've got snow tires, and the prices came down on the ST-115... under $100/ea in 255's. I don't even know if you can get the 512's in 255s...

MattR · 2007-03-13, 03:40 PM

Word. Good call.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Seriously,. we can try them out, I have no use for them. I'll even give you a discount.

Well, Dean's got 3 sets of Enkeis... Dean, did any of 'em come w/ center caps?

Dean · 2007-03-13, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

BTW: I need some center caps for these things... anyone know where to get 'em? I can't seem to find anyone that will sell them separate from the wheels.

Sid has a whole bunch of different round stickers that might work.

Here are the official caps for $29 each... Ouch...

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda.../60-1080b.html

These might work:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300090545896

Though I think it is closer to 2" 9/16 or 65mm

Racing Dynamics cap might be a better choice.

http://www.racdyn-usa.com/Merchant2/...=124.30.00.019

BBS?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=170083937411

VW?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230103281472

M3n2c3 · 2007-03-13, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Given how many perpetrators are involved, I think that in addition to you, one of us will have to chain up for the drive home from work today......

Can any of us even run chains safely?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

I was a huge fan of the ST 115, but I will never go back once I tried the Ziex 512...The ZE512 is good in the wet, almost as quiet as the 115, AND will get you home in the snow. They are nice on dry roads as well.

I'm not sure how much tread I have left on my 512s (I've put many miles on them in the last year) but they just started getting pretty noisy. . .

It's not particularly loud, but I can definitely hear them from inside the car.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Sid has a whole bunch of different round stickers that might work.

Here are the official caps for $29 each... Ouch...

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda.../60-1080b.html

These might work:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300090545896

Though I think it is closer to 2" 9/16 or 65mm

Racing Dynamics cap might be a better choice.

http://www.racdyn-usa.com/Merchant2/...=124.30.00.019

BBS?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=170083937411

VW?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230103281472

Well, Good-Win did bend over backwards to sell me 4 rear RX-8 RPF1's at a great price... I guess I can stomach the expensive caps from them... but man, almost $130 after shipping... ain't that a bitch.

Kevin M · 2007-03-13, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

BTW: I need some center caps for these things... anyone know where to get 'em? I can't seem to find anyone that will sell them separate from the wheels.

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda.../60-1080c.html

It's a good thing you're a baller and all. Those are more than Volk Racing caps.

Edit: I totally got that link in early enough to be useful.

khail19 · 2007-03-13, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

And since when did Falken discontinue the ST-115? They're still listed on Falken's website, and a quick search seems to indicate there are a bunch of places online selling them...

I was planning on getting another set once these are worn out!

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Originally Posted by Vulcantire.com

The ST-115 has been discontinued.
This tire has been replaced by the FK-452, a new and improved version of the ST-115. This tire improves upon the ST-115's already great handling. It also offers less road noise and better wet weather traction. The FK-452 has been designed to match with your existing ST-115's, so you do not have to replace an entire set at the same time. Just be sure to mount your new FK452's in the rear of your car for the best handling characteristics and safety.

I checked Vulcan and Discount Tire and neither place has them anymore. Where are you finding them?

Dean · 2007-03-13, 08:53 PM

Khumho SPTs would be a good alternative. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=ECSTA+SPT

I have a set and have really liked them.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

I checked Vulcan and Discount Tire and neither place has them anymore. Where are you finding them?

http://www.google.com/search?q=falke...ient=firefox-a

khail19 · 2007-03-14, 06:27 AM

I don't see them in stock on any of those sites. Most of them are just reviews.

sperry · 2007-03-14, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by khail19

I don't see them in stock on any of those sites. Most of them are just reviews.

All I know is when it was mentioned that they were discontinued, I hit google, and clicked on like 3 places that were listing them... so even if they're not making 'em anymore, they're still for sale out there.

Either way, the replacement for 'em is like $119/tire in 255/40/17, so it's not the end of the world... I won't have to spend $1000 on SVX tires the next time around for decent hi-perf 255's.

2007-03-13, 03:03 PM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Sorry about the snow... ...that will be falling next week. I washed the car and put my summer wheels/tires on the SVX. For those that haven't seen 'em: Enkei RPF1 Silver 17"x9" +45 5x114.3 ~15 lbs 255/40/17 Falken ST-115 tires I bought the wheels for the WRX, but since they're designed to be rear only RX-8 wheels, the spokes don't clear my StopTechs. But they clear the OEM SVX brakes, so instead of getting rid of them, I just started using my A-Tech on the WRX, and put these on the daily driver. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? Last edited by sperry; 2007-03-13 at 03:23 PM.

2007-03-13, 03:04 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	BTW: I need some center caps for these things... anyone know where to get 'em? I can't seem to find anyone that will sell them separate from the wheels. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-03-13, 03:11 PM	#4
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	YOU!!!!!! And I just started trail running again. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2007-03-13, 03:11 PM	#5
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	We're screwed... I put mine on a couple weeks ago, and then it snowed, but I had the car waxed just this weekend... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-03-13, 03:16 PM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I have a set of rays centercaps you can have for like $400. let me know. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-03-13, 03:05 PM	#3
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Crap, double snow! I just put on my summer wheels during my lunchbreak. We're screwed. I wish those ST-115s were still available to buy, I loved those for street tires.

2007-03-13, 03:22 PM	#9
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Maybe I can offset the impending snow because I have studded tires and its like 75* outside? __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-03-13, 03:40 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Word. Good call. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-03-13, 08:53 PM	#22
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Khumho SPTs would be a good alternative. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=ECSTA+SPT I have a set and have really liked them. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-03-14, 06:27 AM	#24
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I don't see them in stock on any of those sites. Most of them are just reviews.

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