[SWortham]

Originally Posted by karleric

Any more updates on this from the OP? I'd like to see how these are holding up. TIA!

Yep, they're holding up fine. No dents, no scratches, no problems. Still happy with them.

[Lutfy]

Originally Posted by SWortham

Yep, they're holding up fine. No dents, no scratches, no problems. Still happy with them.

Just found out that these wheels are Tire Rack exclusive hence TRMotorsports as in Tire Rack Motorsports. FYI.

[Luke@tirerack]

Originally Posted by Lutfy

Just found out that these wheels are Tire Rack exclusive hence TRMotorsports as in Tire Rack Motorsports. FYI.

SSSHHHHHHH don't tell everybody our little sercret

[Lutfy]

Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack

SSSHHHHHHH don't tell everybody our little sercret

LOL. Luke, I have been quite happy with these wheels (track duty and they are quite sturdy as I jump curbs and such). For the weight, looks and $ spent, I couldnt have been happier.

The BMW community seems to be liking these wheels too.

Lutfy

[CiscoPowered]

Hey Luke, how is the fit of 18x9.5 on the 2008 STi? Any spacers or rolling required? Thanks-

[Luke@tirerack]

Originally Posted by CiscoPowered

Hey Luke, how is the fit of 18x9.5 on the 2008 STi? Any spacers or rolling required? Thanks-

fit fine ... straight bolt on ... no spacers, no issues

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack

fit fine ... straight bolt on ... no spacers, no issues

with the 245/40/18 or is it possible to go wider with out issues?

[CiscoPowered]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

with the 245/40/18 or is it possible to go wider with out issues?

Great point! I'd be buying these for HPDE usage and am looking at the BFG R1 or similar R compound tire. The Hankook Z214 Toyo R888 are also being considered. If 265/35/18 or maybe even a 275 series would fit without modification, that'd be ideal.

I'd also like to know what modification, if any, is needed to fit the package properly.

I'm having trouble finding a light 18x9.5 wheel that will fit the STi and not cost $3K, require spacers, or more than a +50 offset. I understand the VDC doesn't function properly after +50, these would be near strictly for track usage and I don't want to be messing around with changing studs/spacers, and it doesn't make sense to put $3K into something that may be fubar the first time I go off track (which WILL happen).

Honestly I'm open to all suggestions, but after really looking around I'm hopeful these MT1s will have the right balance of attributes for me. If the "ultra-premium" $3K wheels are really the only option to not compromise on the other two attributes, somebody please set me straight!

Thanks-

[T3h_Clap]

what if they were only $2800...hehe.

are you going to stay on stock suspension or are you stiffening it up?

[CiscoPowered]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

what if they were only $2800...hehe.

are you going to stay on stock suspension or are you stiffening it up?

For now I plan to remain on stock suspension. DD with coilovers is NOT something I want to do again. I'm hopeful to build the car properly in 2 years or so and stop daily driving it.

I'm thinking some sway bars would be an option for now.

[CiscoPowered]

Originally Posted by CiscoPowered

Great point! I'd be buying these for HPDE usage and am looking at the BFG R1 or similar R compound tire. The Hankook Z214 Toyo R888 are also being considered. If 265/35/18 or maybe even a 275 series would fit without modification, that'd be ideal.

I'd also like to know what modification, if any, is needed to fit the package properly.


Thanks-

Luke,
Can you advise if this will fit properly with this size tire? Thanks-

[CiscoPowered]

Luke,
I'd really like to order these wheels ASAP, but need to know how the 18x9.5 with 265/35/18 will fit my 2008 STi. Please advise-

[martind]

Yes, you will be fine. A slight roll in the rear fenders for these larger tire sizes.

Caveguru on the forums has 275/35/18 on his.