Sti BBS 5x100 Alloys - Where?
24 February 2015, 09:14 AM
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Decided these are the wheels I want for my WRX and they all seem to be in the states.
I can obviously get the UK sti versions instead but only in 5x114.3 meaning I'll need some hub adaptors, which I'm not keen on as I've heard of fitment issues.
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24 February 2015, 09:42 AM
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I won't be changing the turbo and going for crazy power, so the slick 5 speed will be staying thanks.
I would go for the hub adaptors but I have heard a few horror stories, despite what CDF racing tell me about own adaptors.
Unless anyone has any experience to the contrary??
24 February 2015, 09:48 AM
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Hub adaptors, like spacers, will affect your track which people say has an adverse affect on wheel bearing wear - I remain to be convinced.
As long as you don't buy cheap hub converters should be okay, but they will make your wheels sit further out in the arch by whatever depth the adaptors are - you can save that £2.5k for a wide arch conversion
As long as you don't buy cheap hub converters should be okay, but they will make your wheels sit further out in the arch by whatever depth the adaptors are - you can save that £2.5k for a wide arch conversion
24 February 2015, 10:20 AM
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Those wheels are available in 5 x 100 PCD size, I think Jap Performance Parts had a set a while back plus The Pink Ninja (GAZ2293) also had some in black which I think he either has sold or will be selling. 
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I thought BBS was only in 5x100. Not the UK STI versions. (I forget the make)
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24 February 2015, 10:50 AM
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The UK STi versions are Enkei wheels and are not the same.
USDM and JDM cars had the BBS available in 17x7.5 5x100 fitment and 17x8 5x114 fitment.
I have 2 x sets of the 5x100 fitment versions, one gold and one silver. Nice rare wheels that are very light too.
USDM and JDM cars had the BBS available in 17x7.5 5x100 fitment and 17x8 5x114 fitment.
I have 2 x sets of the 5x100 fitment versions, one gold and one silver. Nice rare wheels that are very light too.
24 February 2015, 11:58 AM
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Well I can get a set from the states for under £500.....
That is not refurbished and without tyres though.
I would pay more though but not £1300.
Well I can get a set from the states for under £500.....
That is not refurbished and without tyres though.
I would pay more though but not £1300.
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24 February 2015, 12:07 PM
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£800 with tyres is kind of what I'm expecting.
As you say, I'd much rather source from within the UK.
I don't think there is any other wheel out there that suits the Newage Impreza as well as these do.
I am so jealous of you right now!
As you say, I'd much rather source from within the UK.
I don't think there is any other wheel out there that suits the Newage Impreza as well as these do.
I am so jealous of you right now!
24 February 2015, 12:30 PM
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You would say that as you have a set!
I do agree though, they also look very nice.
Any other wheel would need an upgrade in size to 18 inch to look right.
But the Speedline and BBS wheels seem to look good at the standard size.
I do agree though, they also look very nice.
Any other wheel would need an upgrade in size to 18 inch to look right.
But the Speedline and BBS wheels seem to look good at the standard size.
... don't mind if I do 
24 February 2015, 02:54 PM
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May have found a set in the states.
Under £400 delivered as I have a work DHL account where I can 'lose' the carriage cost!
Just finalising the details now.
Under £400 delivered as I have a work DHL account where I can 'lose' the carriage cost!
Just finalising the details now.