hi! i put on my STI: 18*8 speedline Turini,with yoko AVS sport 225/40/18, can anyone tell me if the final weight is lower than the original Subaru wheel with 225/45/17 tyre?? thank you!!

ps:how to post a photo please?? FEDE

 

If anyone wants to see the result on my STI, you can see here:


http://www.velocelebri.com/team/dettaglio.php?nick=FEX&img=fex

 

Ok, cars ordered, deposits paid, and the 7 spokes stuck on the options list

Now then, what about these springs ?

 

Chaps,

Interesting thread this as, for me, it highlights 2 issues:

1) how difficult it can be at times to get a technical consensus such that one has confidence that the solution does exactly what it says on the tin.

2) highlights a confusion in my mind re the benefits of forged versus cast wheels.

Re point 1 could someone confirm for sure that 8x18 wheels and rubber WILL work with the STi7?

Re point 2, I take it that provided I am not interested in "bomb proof" wheels I can go for a light, cast wheel as a substitue for the OEM item, and save loads of dosh that way?

It would be helpful if someone could post a list of, say, a dozen wheels that will actually fit the STi. May also be useful to say what tyres go with each combination as rolling circumfrence is so important.

Not trying to create work for anyone but this type of info is worth it for car owners who want to change their wheels but don't want to make an expensive mistake because they can't get a definitive version of the truth.

Until this thread came up I was thinking of the TSL wheels but baulking at the cost (circa £2K incl vat for 4, including tyres), when I want to spend my cash on other car related things.

Now if a light cast ally wheel will do......

WB

 

BTTT

 

Wacky

A cast wheel will work very well and 18x8 works well on the STi and WRX (new shape only).

I don't know of a dozen wheels that fit the new STi.

Then again, if you get bored with the pad knock off and change the brakes for something better, there are probably 50 wheel styles taht will fit, many of which are very light and less than £300 a corner incl tyres.

 

Pete,

Thanks for the response. Looks like I will be having a word with you then when the car arrives then.

However surely there must be wheels that you sell that are light, fit the car as is, and don't cost the crown jewels? If you can't answer on here because of, say, not appearing to advertise, then please mail me offline.

I'm about ready to spend...

Cheers

WB

 

WB,

I get my STi on Friday morning, I'll do a few hi-res piccies of my 7spoke Prodrives over the weekend, see what you think.

 

Big Goon,

Have you managed to order the new PD wheels then? I thought that you can't actually order them from the dealer yet....???

Matt

 

Matt
Per my post on the previous page, trust me - the 7 spokes are in production, which is why Mike let me post the piccy I have been waiting to post for four months

 

The part numbers for the 7 spoke wheels are:

SACC2560 (gold wheel)
SACC2561 (gold wheel with P-Zero nero tyre)
SACC2562 (B Flitter wheel)
SACC2563 (B Flitter wheel with P-Zero nero tyre)

The wheel and tyre packages are now in stock at Subaru, and can be ordered through your dealer. The wheels on their own should apparently be in stock soon.

John

 

Thanks chaps.

So the next question is, who is doing them for less than £275 each wheel??? Also, is the tyre size 225/40 18 right and not 225/35 18?

Ta,

Matt

[Edited by mutant_matt - 6/27/2002 2:11:28 PM]

 

Matt

Read the effing thread mate

I dunno, I post all this info for you......

 

>> valeter thinks they are very easy to clean as well

Thank goodness for that, the P1 wheels I've got are a b*tch to clean! Sometimes I think wheel designers should think more about how to keep them clean

greg

 

Gah FFS !!!

New car has the PDI done, dealer parks car next to a high fence, then a stinking cat jumps from top fence onto my bonnet and procedes to slide along it with claws out-stretched [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

Then get told the new 7 spokes are on back order...

I'm picking it up at 12, and I'm taking my dog to hunt down the stinking vermin cat, then I'll set the dog on the dealer if I dont get my wheels within 7 days

 

And....

I always swore I would NEVER drive a car with gold wheels...

Unless it had a prancing horse on the bonnet.

Big-Goon with gold wheels...

 

Rob D.

Sorry. Am a bit behind the times. Is your car lowered or is that standard? Looks great on those wheels.

 

Dave,

I was only asking - some people are SOm touchy....

Matt

 

Good sales pitch, just e-mailed my Subaru dealer reference changing my order from 10 spoke 18s to the new 7 spoke 18s, will let you know outcome.

Also about to drive a car with gold wheels!!!

 

Great thread... Like those Seven spokes but will wait till I see them in the flesh

From my enquiries I have to following list....

Speedline Turini
Technomagnesio Sau Paulo
Team Dynamics Diablo
Prodrive OZ 10 Spoke
Prodrive 7 Spoke
TSL Venom

Anyone know of any fat-five or split five spokers that will fit? I have always liked the OEM MY98 wheel (fat five spoker) and I like the OEM STi7 wheel (split five), but them in 18 and silver

Also, Interesting to read that the Prodrive OZ 10 spoke is et46... Makes me wonder if the et45 OZ ClassE will fit, 'cos I rate that wheel


Thanks for all the replies,

James.

PS: What about wheel spacers, or is that a bad idea????



[Edited by James_Harvey - 6/28/2002 3:21:38 PM]

 

James

Remember, ET has no bearing on caliper clearance. It's spoke shape that dictates this.

Personally, I would NOT fit spacers.

 

Guess I'll have to trundle down to an OZ dealer and try them.

James.

 

Yep, best way if you can, just bung a bare alloy on and see if it clears the caliper.

 

BTT. This thread is too important to go missing. BTW, how does this find its way into the FAQ?

WB

PS Pete C, now sorted. Thanks for your input.

 

DTS,

Could you bend Mr Woods ear and find out what the lead time is on the new 7 spokes, cant take much more grief about the pimp wheels

Thanks

 

Dave T-S,

Thanks very much for all the info mate. I can't seem to find out how much the 10 spoke Prodrive 17" are retailing at, do you know? Also if the 7 spoke is considerably lighter, what difference will that make to handling (presumably unsprung weight has something to do with this?). Oh and what tyres will run on each respective rims (I know this is probably a how long is a peice of string question, what I really mean is what tyres WORTH BUYING will fit?)

Thanks in advance for your time and expertise.

Cheers

Tang

 

Big Goon

The wheels and tyres are in stock at Subaru and have been for a few days now!

Mike

 

Mike,

(cross posted from this thread...)

It seems that the wheels with tyres are available now but the wheels on their own are not. Any idea when plain wheels will be available?

Thanks,

Matt

 

Tang
You can find all the 17" wheel prices on the Subaru UK website - just go to new cars, WRX, then accessories.

Tyres - assuming S02 are defunct; S03, Toyo T1-S and Goodyear F1 (the latest version) seem to work best.

Big Goon
Didn't even see my lips move.....

Matt
The same happened with the 18" WRX/UK300 wheels. Made up sets were available first.

 

rofl,

Has anybody ever seen Mike Wood and DTS in the same place at the same time ???

Thanks for the prompt reply Mike/Dave