simon_h

Hi

I am trying to obtain some 17" alloys for an Impreza Turbo (on an 'N' plate). Any information on new/used items would be appreciated ie: where is the best place to buy new or contact info on anyone who may have a set for sale.

I need 17" cos I've already got brand new 17" tyres.

Thanks

Email me please: simon.holt@williamsf1.com

KevinW

Simon,

Have E-mailed you a couple of JPEGs of my `94 WRX. I am running 7 x 17 Kahn RS-Rs with, I think a 45mm offset. These also accomodate an STI brake upgrade with 297mm discs and 4 pot calipers, just in case you're thinking of sorting your brakes (supplied by Graham Goode Motors, Leics: 0116 244 0080).

Wheels supplied by Wheelmania in: Birmingham - 0121 722 2234
0121 688 8844

Sorry lost the no. for the Leicester branch, but it is located in Wigston, south Leics. Directory inquiries will help.

Don't know how much you want to spend, but mine were £820 for the set (4) and I think they suit the Scooby very well. Let me know what you get, and if you can send me some pics I'd be interested to see them.

Hope this helps,

Kevin,
Nottingham

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Pete Croney

Hi Simon

Hope I am allowed to plug our wheels here

Scoobysport's wheels are £119.00 plus vat, including inset nuts and centres.

We hace stocks of Gold, Silver and Ghisi (same colour as P1 wheel). Pictures on the website.

MIP

I will add my vote for the MIM

I have them in gold.

They look awesome

MIP

P.S Pete, do you know what the weight is compared to the standard 16" ?

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MIP

The MIM is the scoobysport wheel BTW.

Pete

Do you know the weight with Tyre compared to the standard setup ?

PaulW

Pete

Have you got a picture of them in Ghisi? I'm getting a Red Mica car and will be looking for wheels to suit.

Paul

Area 52 Autosport

Or, you could have a look at the O.Z Super Turismos available in white, blue, black, silver and Gold and in 2 diferring weights; gravel and track spec.

Remember these are motorsport wheels hence the dodgy colours available!!

As used by the Subaru WRC team.

£146.20 + VAT

Kind regards

Ben

Pete Croney

Hi Paul

I've mailed you a pic and will try and get some on the website over the weekend.

Pete

Pete Croney

Paul

The MIM weighs 10kg and a "run flat" spec SO2 weighs 9.5kg.

I'm not sure what a Subaru 16" set up weighs.

The MIM's are incredibly strong.

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PaulW

Pete,

I haven't received your email but will check your web site over the w/e.

Paul

MTR

MIP,
A MY98/99 5 spoke wheel with Bridgestone 205/50-16 RE010 weighs 16.5Kg according to my bathroom scales! You should have seen the wifes face. A reasonable reduction in unsprung weight compared to a 17" MIM + S02. The tyre has about 3mm of tread so would be lighter than a new one. Approx 68 cubic inches worth of rubber lighter, if anyone knows the density figure of rubber, we can calculate the weight loss.
For aluminium alloy it is approx 46/47gms/cubic inch.
MTR

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