17x 8 Wheel Options. - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2005-03-16, 10:11 AM

Yeah, I think that's a good option, I am looking at this right now. 112 a wheel is cheap.

sperry · 2005-03-16, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BOO

Scott.. you have had Rota's for a while now .. What do you think about them . On the track?

For the money, Rota's are awesome. In fact, if they cleared my new brakes, I'd still be running the white Attacks I had.

The only drawback is that they're heavier than other brands. The Attacks are their lightest wheel, and they're only 17"x7.5" at about 17.5 lbs. The RPF1's I've got now are both wider and lighter... and they clear my brakes. But they cost about $300 more for a set.

I'd suggest Rotas for winter wheels, hands down... and maybe a set of the Torques (Work Emotion replicas) for racing, but I think they're a little heavy and you can get lighter wheels for only a bit more money.

BOO · 2005-03-16, 10:19 AM

Well thanks, sounds like what I need to be looking for is the Weight factor.. I didn't know you got upgraded brakes/calipers?

MikeSTI · 2005-03-16, 10:21 AM

thats why I may sell my Torques and buy a some SSR Competition 17x8.5"

MattR · 2005-03-16, 10:22 AM

Dean, where did you get those Enkei's before?

sperry · 2005-03-16, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BOO

Well thanks, sounds like what I need to be looking for is the Weight factor.. I didn't know you got upgraded brakes/calipers?

Yeah, I got some STi size StopTechs... that's why I had to sell 3 sets of rims.

You can kinda see 'em here:
[img:31f076d0c1=700]http://www.seccs.org/gallery/Car%20Pictures/nKoan/Legacy%20GT%20and%20WRX%20Sunset/DSCF0161.JPG[/img:31f076d0c1]

MattR · 2005-03-16, 10:31 AM

Discount Tire is out of the RT 215 already, I guess they're waiting on a new shipment. I really don't need tire to start the season. I have a little life left in my Azenis, (Not Much) and a set of 80% RE070 ready to go on. That should be enough to get me started.

Dean · 2005-03-16, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Dean, where did you get those Enkei's before?

http://www.buywheelstoday.com

BOO · 2005-03-16, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOO

Well thanks, sounds like what I need to be looking for is the Weight factor.. I didn't know you got upgraded brakes/calipers?

Yeah, I got some STi size StopTechs... that's why I had to sell 3 sets of rims.

You can kinda see 'em here:
[img:c00e0609c6=700]http://www.seccs.org/gallery/Car%20Pictures/nKoan/Legacy%20GT%20and%20WRX%20Sunset/DSCF0161.JPG[/img:c00e0609c6]

WOW!!! Nice

sperry · 2005-03-16, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

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Originally Posted by MattR

Dean, where did you get those Enkei's before?

http://www.buywheelstoday.com

Their site is listing the RRF1's at $300 each... what happened to the $900/set price?

MikeSTI · 2005-03-16, 01:29 PM

Model: Black Racing PRO-N-1
Size: 15x7.0, 17x7.5, 17x8.0, 17x9.0
Color: Bronze, Black
Bolt Pattern: 4 x 100, 4 x 114, 5x100, 5x114
Price: $199 to $246 Per Wheel, Depend On Size.

MattR · 2005-03-16, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

Model: Black Racing PRO-N-1
Size: 15x7.0, 17x7.5, 17x8.0, 17x9.0
Color: Bronze, Black
Bolt Pattern: 4 x 100, 4 x 114, 5x100, 5x114
Price: $199 to $246 Per Wheel, Depend On Size.

I've had my eye on those too, I haven't got a definate answer back on STi Fitment.

MikeSTI · 2005-03-16, 02:11 PM

I would think the 17x8 would fit :?

Dean · 2005-03-16, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Dean, where did you get those Enkei's before?

http://www.buywheelstoday.com

Their site is listing the RRF1's at $300 each... what happened to the $900/set price?

Don't know, Call and ask... They were by far the best deal at teh time.

SlickNick112 · 2005-03-17, 10:58 PM

try these on your STi, matt.

http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...filterSpecial=

MattR · 2005-03-18, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickNick112

try these on your STi, matt.

http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...filterSpecial=

No Worky...

I bought some wheels yesterday, I'll get them at the end of the month.
Gram Lights 17x8.5

Nick Koan · 2005-03-18, 07:56 AM

Nice.

What color? I'm going to guess black or something similar?

MattR · 2005-03-18, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Nice.

What color? I'm going to guess black or something similar?

Yeah, Gunmetal...They look a lot like Deans Snow Tire wheels, they'll be great race wheels.

Nick Koan · 2005-03-18, 08:50 AM

Awesome. Congrats.

2005-03-16, 10:11 AM	#26
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yeah, I think that's a good option, I am looking at this right now. 112 a wheel is cheap. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-03-16, 10:19 AM	#28
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Well thanks, sounds like what I need to be looking for is the Weight factor.. I didn't know you got upgraded brakes/calipers? __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-03-16, 10:21 AM	#29
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	thats why I may sell my Torques and buy a some SSR Competition 17x8.5" __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-03-16, 10:22 AM	#30
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Dean, where did you get those Enkei's before? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-03-16, 10:31 AM	#32
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Discount Tire is out of the RT 215 already, I guess they're waiting on a new shipment. I really don't need tire to start the season. I have a little life left in my Azenis, (Not Much) and a set of 80% RE070 ready to go on. That should be enough to get me started. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-03-16, 01:29 PM	#36
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	Model: Black Racing PRO-N-1 Size: 15x7.0, 17x7.5, 17x8.0, 17x9.0 Color: Bronze, Black Bolt Pattern: 4 x 100, 4 x 114, 5x100, 5x114 Price: $199 to $246 Per Wheel, Depend On Size. Attached Images __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-03-16, 02:11 PM	#38
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I would think the 17x8 would fit :? __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-03-17, 10:58 PM	#40
SlickNick112 EJ251 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 603 Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi Class: Out of class! I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.	try these on your STi, matt. http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...filterSpecial= __________________ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " *~Frank Sinatra*

2005-03-18, 07:56 AM	#42
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Nice. What color? I'm going to guess black or something similar? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-03-18, 08:50 AM	#44
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Awesome. Congrats. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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