Are Arospeed wheels considered rice? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2005-02-03, 01:46 PM

I saw some on a WRX and they looked pretty good RSGT's or something. Looked to be 18"ers. Are these considered crappy rims?

khail19 · 2005-02-03, 02:40 PM

I like a few of the Arospeed rims, especially the RS-GT. I think the offsets are kind of low (45mm if I remember), but they'll still fit decent on a sedan. Might be close on a wagon though.

MattR · 2005-02-03, 03:13 PM

What do they look like?

zpeed · 2005-02-03, 03:24 PM

Pictures please

khail19 · 2005-02-03, 03:49 PM

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/Galle...psearch=Subaru

Silver GC on top

sperry · 2005-02-03, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/Gallery.asp?psearch=Subaru

Silver GC on top

What's a "tyre"? I think I've seen the wierd Aussie guy typing like that before.

MattR · 2005-02-03, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by "sperry

What's a "tyre"? I think I've seen the wierd Aussie guy typing like that before.

Don't be racist, K-thanks.

Kevin M · 2005-02-03, 03:57 PM

Those wheels would make your brakes look like beer coasters.

I personally would consider them "rice" but hell, 99% of wheels are ricy to me anyway. I'd be more concerned about the low offset (those are Toyota wheels) and the spokes sticking way out = curb magnets.

sti deede · 2005-02-03, 04:32 PM

The offset on those wheels makes them like gaint fan blades in a industrial fan.

MikeSTI · 2005-02-03, 05:35 PM

for the way those look you might want to check out these : A-Tech Erasor 17x8" @ 20lbs. for $480 shipped :shock:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674643

tysonK · 2005-02-03, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

for the way those look you might want to check out these : A-Tech Erasor 17x8" @ 20lbs. for $480 shipped :shock:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674643

I like.

khail19 · 2005-02-03, 10:39 PM

Those are the same as Dean's winter wheels. Discount Tire sells them as the MB Motorsports Weapon. I believe Dean mentioned before that his even say A-tech in the casting or something. Under $400 shipped from DT with my hookup in 17X8, 17X7 is even less.

tysonK · 2005-02-03, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

Those are the same as Dean's winter wheels. Discount Tire sells them as the MB Motorsports Weapon. I believe Dean mentioned before that his even say A-tech in the casting or something. Under $400 shipped from DT with my hookup in 17X8, 17X7 is even less.

so tempting

Dean · 2005-02-03, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tysonK

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Originally Posted by khail19

Those are the same as Dean's winter wheels. Discount Tire sells them as the MB Motorsports Weapon. I believe Dean mentioned before that his even say A-tech in the casting or something. Under $400 shipped from DT with my hookup in 17X8, 17X7 is even less.

so tempting

Definitely A-Tech in the casting, only the cap says MB. I like them...

sybir · 2005-02-03, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

Those are the same as Dean's winter wheels. Discount Tire sells them as the MB Motorsports Weapon. I believe Dean mentioned before that his even say A-tech in the casting or something. Under $400 shipped from DT with my hookup in 17X8, 17X7 is even less.

Do those come in a 5x114 in the 17x8? Any different offsets available like a 40 or lower?

I need to get some rims for my FC

khail19 · 2005-02-04, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Do those come in a 5x114 in the 17x8? Any different offsets available like a 40 or lower?

I need to get some rims for my FC

With that PCD, 17X8 comes in 42mm or 28mm offsets, 17X9 comes in 27mm or 17mm. 8" are $89 a piece and 9" are $92 each, plus shipping.

BOO · 2005-02-04, 07:58 AM

Aren't these the wheels MattR has on his vehicle..?? 5Zigen??

I like the ones that are on the White Suby.. very nice looking

Nick Koan · 2005-02-04, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

for the way those look you might want to check out these : A-Tech Erasor 17x8" @ 20lbs. for $480 shipped :shock:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674643

Holy crap, I want those! Are they good rims, or crap? I don't know anything about A-Tech.

EDIT: Hmm, sounds like people are having problems dealing with the vendor. Maybe I'll just wait till I get the Works.

khail19 · 2005-02-04, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSTI

for the way those look you might want to check out these : A-Tech Erasor 17x8" @ 20lbs. for $480 shipped :shock:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674643

Holy crap, I want those! Are they good rims, or crap? I don't know anything about A-Tech.

EDIT: Hmm, sounds like people are having problems dealing with the vendor. Maybe I'll just wait till I get the Works.

I can get you the MBs for cheaper from Discount, and they are the same exact rim.

BOO · 2005-02-04, 08:36 AM

which ones are the MB's?

khail19 · 2005-02-04, 08:52 AM

Go here

sperry · 2005-02-04, 09:20 AM

How come no 5x114.3 18x8.5" +48's for my SVX?

MikeSTI · 2005-02-04, 10:09 AM

the ones khail can get come with center caps also

Dean · 2005-02-04, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by khail19

Go here

I have the MBs /A-Techs and like them a lot. And they fit over stoptech brakes, STI brembos, etc.

I have the dark ones, but they have bronze as well I think.

khail19 · 2005-02-04, 01:02 PM

Yes, bronze and gunmetal. Sorry Scott, no SVX fitments, but if you throw 18s on there you would lose your cushy ride!

2005-02-03, 01:46 PM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Are Arospeed wheels considered rice? I saw some on a WRX and they looked pretty good RSGT's or something. Looked to be 18"ers. Are these considered crappy rims? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2005-02-03, 03:13 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	What do they look like? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-02-03, 03:57 PM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Those wheels would make your brakes look like beer coasters. I personally would consider them "rice" but hell, 99% of wheels are ricy to me anyway. I'd be more concerned about the low offset (those are Toyota wheels) and the spokes sticking way out = curb magnets. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-02-03, 05:35 PM	#10
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	for the way those look you might want to check out these : A-Tech Erasor 17x8" @ 20lbs. for $480 shipped :shock: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674643 __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-02-04, 07:58 AM	#17
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Aren't these the wheels MattR has on his vehicle..?? 5Zigen?? I like the ones that are on the White Suby.. very nice looking __________________ 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

2005-02-03, 02:40 PM	#2
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I like a few of the Arospeed rims, especially the RS-GT. I think the offsets are kind of low (45mm if I remember), but they'll still fit decent on a sedan. Might be close on a wagon though.

2005-02-03, 03:24 PM	#4
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Pictures please

2005-02-03, 03:49 PM	#5
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/Galle...psearch=Subaru Silver GC on top

2005-02-03, 04:32 PM	#9
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	The offset on those wheels makes them like gaint fan blades in a industrial fan.

2005-02-03, 10:39 PM	#12
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Those are the same as Dean's winter wheels. Discount Tire sells them as the MB Motorsports Weapon. I believe Dean mentioned before that his even say A-tech in the casting or something. Under $400 shipped from DT with my hookup in 17X8, 17X7 is even less.

2005-02-04, 08:36 AM	#20
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	which ones are the MB's? __________________ 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

2005-02-04, 08:52 AM	#21
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Go here

2005-02-04, 09:20 AM	#22
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	How come no 5x114.3 18x8.5" +48's for my SVX? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-02-04, 10:09 AM	#23
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	the ones khail can get come with center caps also __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-02-04, 01:02 PM	#25
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Yes, bronze and gunmetal. Sorry Scott, no SVX fitments, but if you throw 18s on there you would lose your cushy ride!

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