About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. - Page 2

ScubaSmith7599 · 02-08-2008, 04:09 AM

so anybody got some gouge about the strength of these wheels?

**SWortham** · 02-08-2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mug23

I really like those. Do they come in 18x9.5? I'm looking for a second set of wheels.

Nope, according to TireRack it's 17x8.5 and 18x8.5 only.

**SWortham** · 02-08-2008, 05:30 AM

Based on the above posts all we really know about them is that they're using Enkei's M.A.T. manufacturing process and so I'd expect them to be strong like some of Enkei's racing wheels.

But I haven't found many people with first hand experience with these wheels yet.

**SWortham** · 02-08-2008, 02:46 PM

TireRack and UPS are both insane, insane I tell you. I ordered these yesterday with the standard UPS delivery option. And I just checked the status of the shipment. Apparently they've been delivered already and are waiting for me at home right now. Now that's fast shipping!

06SpecC · 02-08-2008, 02:49 PM

Hey guys I found a pictures of TRMotorsport MT1's on a 06 WRB STi on ebay!

eBay Motors: Subaru : Impreza (item 300196948571 end time Feb-13-08 10:01:43 PST)

06SpecC · 02-08-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SWortham

TireRack and UPS are both insane, insane I tell you. I ordered these yesterday with the standard UPS delivery option. And I just checked the status of the shipment. Apparently they've been delivered already and are waiting for me at home right now. Now that's fast shipping!

Nice! Please post up many pics of the wheels!

**SWortham** · 02-08-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 06SpecC

Hey guys I found a pictures of TRMotorsport MT1's on a 06 WRB STi on ebay!

eBay Motors: Subaru : Impreza (item 300196948571 end time Feb-13-08 10:01:43 PST)

Cool, nice find.

I took a few shots of the wheels, or one of them anyway...

And my XenonK impersonation (from LegacyGT.com, I'm sure this will get back to him)...

They're nice & light without tires on them. I should be getting the tires mounted and everything installed tomorrow.

MeoW71 · 02-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Hmm. Don't look too bad. I might have to order myself a set.

**SWortham** · 02-09-2008, 03:02 PM

Well they're installed. And they easily clear the stock Brembo's.

There's more room between the spokes and the calipers than the stock wheels had.

My brother and I went out to take some pics (that's his Z06 in most of the shots)...

06SpecC · 02-09-2008, 03:14 PM

Very nice!

I think im going to get a set of these in 18's!

BTW, Are these lighter than the BBS wheels?

**SWortham** · 02-09-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 06SpecC

Very nice!

I think im going to get a set of these in 18's!

BTW, Are these lighter than the BBS wheels?

I think the BBS wheels are about 17 pounds. And these are 17.5 pounds. So they're pretty close but they're 1/2" wider.

Sti loves to Ax · 02-10-2008, 08:00 AM

Couple of questions. Do the wheels fit correctly, or do you need to use hubcentric rings? If you need rings were they provided as part of the order?

**SWortham** · 02-10-2008, 08:09 AM

They were provided with hubcentric rings. TireRack does that with all the wheels they sell, unless they happen to fit perfectly.

Sti loves to Ax · 02-10-2008, 09:38 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering a set on Monday with 245/45 v710's.

**SWortham** · 02-11-2008, 09:56 AM

I'm liking the 255/40-17 Falken RT615's. This wheel/tire size is what should have come on the car from the factory. Well maybe it's a tad aggressive. The overall diameter is exactly the same as the stock 225/45-17 size, but the grip is taking it to the HNL (hole 'notha level). And the RT615's may not be the best tires for street driving or driving in the rain, but I love the way they feel at their limit in the dry.

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SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... fitment? Based on the above posts all we really know about them is that they're using Enkei's M.A.T. manufacturing process and so I'd expect them to be strong like some of Enkei's racing wheels. But I haven't found many people with first hand experience with these wheels yet.

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SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... fitment? TireRack and UPS are both insane, insane I tell you. I ordered these yesterday with the standard UPS delivery option. And I just checked the status of the shipment. Apparently they've been delivered already and are waiting for me at home right now. Now that's fast shipping!

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06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 654 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... fitment? Hey guys I found a pictures of TRMotorsport MT1's on a 06 WRB STi on ebay! eBay Motors: Subaru : Impreza (item 300196948571 end time Feb-13-08 10:01:43 PST)

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MeoW71 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Germany Posts: 694 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... fitment? Hmm. Don't look too bad. I might have to order myself a set.

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SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... fitment? Well they're installed. And they easily clear the stock Brembo's. There's more room between the spokes and the calipers than the stock wheels had. My brother and I went out to take some pics (that's his Z06 in most of the shots)... Last edited by SWortham : 02-09-2008 at 03:10 PM.

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06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 654 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... fitment? Very nice! I think im going to get a set of these in 18's! BTW, Are these lighter than the BBS wheels? Last edited by 06SpecC : 02-09-2008 at 03:22 PM.

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Sti loves to Ax Junior STI Driver Car: 04 silver STi Fav Mod: More seat time Location: CT Posts: 194 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. Couple of questions. Do the wheels fit correctly, or do you need to use hubcentric rings? If you need rings were they provided as part of the order?

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SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. They were provided with hubcentric rings. TireRack does that with all the wheels they sell, unless they happen to fit perfectly.

02-10-2008, 09:38 AM	#29
Sti loves to Ax Junior STI Driver Car: 04 silver STi Fav Mod: More seat time Location: CT Posts: 194 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering a set on Monday with 245/45 v710's.

02-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#30
SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. I'm liking the 255/40-17 Falken RT615's. This wheel/tire size is what should have come on the car from the factory. Well maybe it's a tad aggressive. The overall diameter is exactly the same as the stock 225/45-17 size, but the grip is taking it to the HNL (hole 'notha level). And the RT615's may not be the best tires for street driving or driving in the rain, but I love the way they feel at their limit in the dry. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.