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12-20-2007, 03:02 PM
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| Grassroots STI Racer Car: Silver 05 STi Fav Mod: driving school Location: MCB Quantico, Virginia Posts: 581
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0) |  17x8.5 for under $300 I found this one, but it's matte gray. Not too sure if I like the look of my wheels appearing to be covered in brake dust.......I've got a silver car, so my personal preference is something silver, or bright and shiny..... TRMotorsport MT1 Matte Grey That wheel looks awesome from what I can tell. 17.5 lbs, 8.5 inches wide and only $269....... FYI-I don't track or auto-x my car yet, so I can't justify spending $490 on the Gram Lights I want. I just want to get rid of the ASA JH3 7.5" wheels my car came with come springtime and put on some RE01R's in 245/40-17....I think it'll be a world of improvement in handling....... Any alternatives? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. |
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12-20-2007, 03:06 PM
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Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,925
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (15)  | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 Wow, I might have to check these out for myself. Just price wise, leaves room for slicks  . I like them alot! |
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12-20-2007, 03:22 PM
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| Grassroots STI Racer Car: Silver 05 STi Fav Mod: driving school Location: MCB Quantico, Virginia Posts: 581
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 yeah if none of you guys can find an alternative for me I think I might just get them anyways in a few months. Seems like too good a deal on performance to pass up because of looks.......... No lame "STI looks ugly anyways" comments, guys. I think Ryoko looks hot as hell with 3 coats of Klasse all-in-one slathered on her...... |
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12-20-2007, 03:24 PM
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| Professional STI Driver
Car: 2005 CGM WRX Fav Mod: Body kit ? Location: California Posts: 421
IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 $268 per wheel + shipping ?? You can get gram lights or work wheel for about the same. |
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12-20-2007, 03:35 PM
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| Grassroots STI Racer Car: Silver 05 STi Fav Mod: driving school Location: MCB Quantico, Virginia Posts: 581
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 Quote:
if you could point me to some wheels and/or a place to shop, that would be great...... | |
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12-20-2007, 03:36 PM
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| S204 Racer
Car: 04 STi, 06 Altima Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 3,066
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 why would people on iwsti.com think sti's are ugly?...and uh,did you just call your car ryoko? ... ^ +1 could go with a cheaper tire to. there's some comparative performers for alot less. though re01r's are bad ass... you could check out som rota's . a whole set is like 900 shipped |
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12-20-2007, 04:04 PM
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| Professional STI Driver
Car: 2005 CGM WRX Fav Mod: Body kit ? Location: California Posts: 421
IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 Quote:
but the 57 max and optimise are pretty reasonably priced. Also look into the Work CR Kai and XD9 and XT7 You can get them for around $1300-1400 PM garagespec.com they can get you pretty good price on wheels. | |
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12-20-2007, 04:36 PM
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| Grassroots STI Racer Car: Silver 05 STi Fav Mod: driving school Location: MCB Quantico, Virginia Posts: 581
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 Unfortunately, a lot of the wheels I'm seeing(including the ones you guys are trying to help me out with) are not 8.5" in width, even in 18" versions. And Tire Rack is the only site I've found that lists the weights for the wheels.... Just to clarify: Must be 8.5" in width. Prefer 17" diameter because the tires are MUCH cheaper Must be under 20 lbs. These TR1's are 17.5lbs, so consider the competition here being that they're only $268. I haven't found a wheel yet that is 8.5" wide, under $300 and under 20lbs yet............or at least haven't been able to tell how much they weigh.... T3h Clap, I need your brain power here..... PS-What else is there to consider besides RE01R's? Falken 615's? What are the price differences? The reviews I've heard on tirerack, including tirerack.com themself, are stellar.......and at $160 or so(depending on size on 17" wheel) the price doesn't seem too bad... EDIT: Sorry I forgot. Thanks for the help so far guys |
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12-20-2007, 04:43 PM
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| S204 Racer
Car: 04 STi, 06 Altima Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 3,066
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 168 ain't bad. i was looking at 255's which are a bit more. |
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12-24-2007, 03:11 PM
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| Professional STI Racer
Car: 2005 WRX STi Fav Mod: Garrett Turbo Location: North O.C. Posts: 807
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 look for some used 17 inch rotas for like 500 for all 4. Those rims kinda look cheap imo |
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12-26-2007, 07:40 PM
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| Professional STI Racer Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 818
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (5) | Re: 17x8.5 for under $300 I think the TR wheels are great. I bet they are made by Enkei because it is mentioned that MAT technology is used (which is what Enkei uses). When these wheels first came out they were $100 more, this past summer the price dropped. I bought Rota Slipstreams in 17x8.5 earlier this year and if these were $260 then I would have bought them. I think they would be great for the track and good daily wheels too. They look awesome also. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. |
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