The wheel whore........abides. 18x8 Superleggeras FS. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sybir · 2006-08-14, 12:57 PM

The goods:
18x8 OZ Superleggeras, ET51. Dark Silver color
225/40/18 Falken Ziex-512's, M&S-rated. Not as grippy as UHP summer rubber, but they are super quiet and will last forever. Less than 3000 miles on the tires.
I have both styles of OEM center caps, the color-matched with red text, and the polished with black text (on in the pics)

These are super-light, at 17.6 pounds for an 18x8, with a super-light tire.

Now, the only crappy part. One wheel has a minor kerb, about 2mm wide and about 2 inches long. All of them have some corrosion of the finish on the sides of the spokes; I think the previous owner used some evil wheel cleaner or something. Faces of the spokes, hub, and outer rim look perfect.

You could paint or powdercoat them, or do wha TI do and put the two worst wheels on the front and cover them with brake dust within a week and never notice

Tires are almost new, and cost me a hair over 400 mounted (retail is 500+). Rims I bought used and got taken for a ride ont he spoke finish, so I'll eat a good chunk of change and let them go for $1000, which is a steal for superlight wide 18's. I have matching silver (not chrome) Mutekis new in the package that I can toss in for another $30 or so.

If you want some burly looking brakes to go under them, I currently have a line on some 298mm Stoptech 4-pots; these are a stock-diameter rotor, but are otherwise identical to the 328's on my car, with beefy, vented 2-piece rotors, and the killer ST-40 calipers (in anodized/flat black). New in the box, never been mounted, retailed for ~1800, looking for 1200.

Pics of the rims on my car, they're currently stacked in the corner of my garage.

I accept cash, check, CC through paypal, rubles, yen, rupees, pounds sterling, and, in some cases, pencil shavings. I'd prefer money, but if you want to trade wheels, make a convincing argument (and, given my propensities, don't try to sell me back a set of wheels I've already had on the car

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MPREZIV · 2006-08-15, 06:55 AM

If only those were gold... Why can't anybody sell me a good set of GOLD summer wheels!!!??!?

JonnydaJibba · 2006-08-15, 07:23 AM

I have gold wheels... but we've already discussed this.

MPREZIV · 2006-08-15, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I have gold wheels... but we've already discussed this.

Yeah, but you don't wanna trade me for my black ones! "They're only 16's!" [/whiny voice]

Kevin M · 2006-08-15, 09:43 AM

JonnydaJibba · 2006-08-15, 09:51 AM

Dude come on, they are only 16s! I already have black 16s!

And to get back on topic, Sybir, what did you get to replace those wheels? They looked real good on your wagon.

sybir · 2006-08-15, 09:53 AM

Gold Boosts

I've always got a couple sets of wheels

WRXRallyBlue · 2006-08-27, 04:25 PM

[jedi mind trick]You will trade me for a set of OEM 16" WRX wheels with all-season tires..[/jedi mind trick]

2KsilvER25rS · 2006-08-30, 08:23 PM

nice wheels!

sybir · 2006-08-30, 10:50 PM

Thanks, wanna buy 'em?

sybir · 2006-09-11, 01:20 PM

Bump, buy my wheels!

MattR · 2006-09-11, 01:21 PM

Oh, there was a thread after all. Double bump

ScottyS · 2006-09-11, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

If only those were gold... Why can't anybody sell me a good set of GOLD summer wheels!!!??!?

Your car with goldies would look decidedly less sinister, and I don't know if you could handle the resulting change of image.

MPREZIV · 2006-09-12, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Your car with goldies would look decidedly less sinister, and I don't know if you could handle the resulting change of image.

Yeah, but the sinister look keeps getting me pulled over...

J/K!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-09-12, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Yeah, but the sinister look keeps getting me pulled over...

J/K!

Is it the sinister look of the car or...nm.

sybir · 2006-09-14, 02:24 PM

Make me an offer!

sybir · 2006-09-16, 02:10 PM

Buy these, for the love of pete!

Forgotten · 2006-09-16, 07:42 PM

I would love them more if they were gold...

MikeK · 2006-09-16, 08:25 PM

I'd buy them but Pete scares me

left footed whooten · 2006-10-30, 11:13 AM

Sybir, I'm seriously watching these since my current summer rig is probably the worst choice I've ever made. When X-mas break is over and next semester starts (and I'm off of my snows), I may very well be coming your way with some dough if you still have these.

A couple Q's:
-Were you able to fit those on struts (not coilovers) with only a fender roll?
-Have you ever fit 235/18's while riding on struts?

My wheelgap. Careful, you might fall in. Riding on '98 2.5GT wagon springs and struts. I'd say I dropped ~2" from OEM OB height.
OEM wheel OD: 26.3"
Current OD: 24.1
Winter tire: 24.7
Yours: 25.1

Kevin M · 2006-10-30, 11:28 AM

These were sold... I'll kick him in the nuts when I see him for not updating this thread.

sybir · 2006-10-30, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

These were sold... I'll kick him in the nuts when I see him for not updating this thread.

Bring it, pansy

As for fitment, I only ran these on coilovers, with a pretty severe roll/flare in the back. A 235 would be way too wide without a coilover stiff enough to basically halt wheel movement.

Basically, the only reason I can run big wheels and wide tires is stiff coilovers, otherwise I'd be rubbing hardcore.

Kevin M · 2006-10-30, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Bring it, pansy

Your defenses will be lowest when I bring you moneys for teh other hooptywagon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

otherwise I'd be rubbing hardcore.

None of us need that mental picture dude.

2006-08-14, 12:57 PM	#1
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	The wheel whore........abides. 18x8 Superleggeras FS. The goods: 18x8 OZ Superleggeras, ET51. Dark Silver color 225/40/18 Falken Ziex-512's, M&S-rated. Not as grippy as UHP summer rubber, but they are super quiet and will last forever. Less than 3000 miles on the tires. I have both styles of OEM center caps, the color-matched with red text, and the polished with black text (on in the pics) These are super-light, at 17.6 pounds for an 18x8, with a super-light tire. Now, the only crappy part. One wheel has a minor kerb, about 2mm wide and about 2 inches long. All of them have some corrosion of the finish on the sides of the spokes; I think the previous owner used some evil wheel cleaner or something. Faces of the spokes, hub, and outer rim look perfect. You could paint or powdercoat them, or do wha TI do and put the two worst wheels on the front and cover them with brake dust within a week and never notice Tires are almost new, and cost me a hair over 400 mounted (retail is 500+). Rims I bought used and got taken for a ride ont he spoke finish, so I'll eat a good chunk of change and let them go for $1000, which is a steal for superlight wide 18's. I have matching silver (not chrome) Mutekis new in the package that I can toss in for another $30 or so. If you want some burly looking brakes to go under them, I currently have a line on some 298mm Stoptech 4-pots; these are a stock-diameter rotor, but are otherwise identical to the 328's on my car, with beefy, vented 2-piece rotors, and the killer ST-40 calipers (in anodized/flat black). New in the box, never been mounted, retailed for ~1800, looking for 1200. Pics of the rims on my car, they're currently stacked in the corner of my garage. I accept cash, check, CC through paypal, rubles, yen, rupees, pounds sterling, and, in some cases, pencil shavings. I'd prefer money, but if you want to trade wheels, make a convincing argument (and, given my propensities, don't try to sell me back a set of wheels I've already had on the car ) __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-08-15, 06:55 AM	#2
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*	If only those were gold... Why can't anybody sell me a good set of GOLD summer wheels!!!??!? __________________ "...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..."

2006-08-15, 07:23 AM	#3
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I have gold wheels... but we've already discussed this. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-08-15, 09:43 AM	#5
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	__________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-08-15, 09:51 AM	#6
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Dude come on, they are only 16s! I already have black 16s! And to get back on topic, Sybir, what did you get to replace those wheels? They looked real good on your wagon. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-08-15, 09:53 AM	#7
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Gold Boosts I've always got a couple sets of wheels __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-08-27, 04:25 PM	#8
WRXRallyBlue EJ22 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 174 Car: 2002 WRX Wagon	[jedi mind trick]You will trade me for a set of OEM 16" WRX wheels with all-season tires..[/jedi mind trick] __________________ And that was the first time I've seen a game of Mario Party end in bloodshed..

2006-08-30, 08:23 PM	#9
2KsilvER25rS EJ18 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: reno,eNVy Posts: 33 Car: 2000 subaru impreza 2.5rs no regrets! take it as you get it!	nice wheels! __________________ live your life 1 brake pad at a time!

2006-08-30, 10:50 PM	#10
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Thanks, wanna buy 'em? __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-09-11, 01:20 PM	#11
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Bump, buy my wheels! __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-09-11, 01:21 PM	#12
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh, there was a thread after all. Double bump __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-09-14, 02:24 PM	#16
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Make me an offer! __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-09-16, 02:10 PM	#17
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Buy these, for the love of pete! __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-09-16, 07:42 PM	#18
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	I would love them more if they were gold... __________________ "I piss 200 horsepower." -MattR

2006-09-16, 08:25 PM	#19
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I'd buy them but Pete scares me

2006-10-30, 11:13 AM	#20
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Sybir, I'm seriously watching these since my current summer rig is probably the worst choice I've ever made. When X-mas break is over and next semester starts (and I'm off of my snows), I may very well be coming your way with some dough if you still have these. A couple Q's: -Were you able to fit those on struts (not coilovers) with only a fender roll? -Have you ever fit 235/18's while riding on struts? My wheelgap. Careful, you might fall in. Riding on '98 2.5GT wagon springs and struts. I'd say I dropped ~2" from OEM OB height. OEM wheel OD: 26.3" Current OD: 24.1 Winter tire: 24.7 Yours: 25.1 __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log Last edited by left footed whooten; 2006-10-30 at 11:21 AM.

2006-10-30, 11:28 AM	#21
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	These were sold... I'll kick him in the nuts when I see him for not updating this thread. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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