It's wheel time and I need your help.

blackknight · 03-31-2008, 11:18 AM

Hey guys! I can't decide on what wheels to go with. I've done just about everything else to the car but wheels. It's on it's 'winter-spec' setting at the moment. I'm rolling on bilstein coilovers. Maybe you can post some ideas that would help sway my decision? Thanks!

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gormansscooby · 03-31-2008, 11:28 AM

whats your price range? Theres a wheels thread with tons of good ideas and a black sti thread with wheels good specifically on black.

IUSTi · 03-31-2008, 11:32 AM

I have the Ray's Gramlight 57fs on mine and it looks sexy as hell on black. I also have 245/40/18 with bilstein coilovers and there is no rubbing whatso ever. The drop looks very nice on those rims.

T3h_Clap · 03-31-2008, 11:37 AM

i say pick up some Work XT7s

blackknight · 03-31-2008, 11:38 AM

My budget is around $2k but I'd love to keep it under that cause I'll still need a good set of tires. Of course durability would become an issue if I wanted to penny-pinch but I live in CT. The roads here aren't too bad as long as you're paying attention.

T3h_Clap · 03-31-2008, 11:41 AM

what size were you thinking?

18?

17?

9" 9.5" ?

**Alex** · 03-31-2008, 11:50 AM

Hmm, xd-9s

T3h_Clap · 03-31-2008, 11:54 AM

18x9 xd9s mmmm, all other sizes pretty much suck for the xd9.

blackknight · 03-31-2008, 11:57 AM

I'm completely open to size. 17" or 18" wheels.. Doesn't matter. I'm not really that educated when it comes to offsets and all that but from what I've read thus far, you're the man to talk to Clap. I'm thinking of the Advan RS's but they're pretty expensive.. I love that concaved look.

fourseasonsandles · 03-31-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Hmm, xd-9s

YES!!

In gold

T3h_Clap · 03-31-2008, 12:16 PM

hmm,

what's your ride height?

desired camber?

current camber?

willingness to modify fenders?

blackknight · 03-31-2008, 12:32 PM

Ride height can differ. You tell me.. I haven't really had the bilstein's on that long so I haven't found the best setup for them yet. With camber.. not really sure what will be best but I suppose having it be neutral or 0? Whatever's gonna give me the best grip but not be too harsh on the bearings or tires to the point of where I'm burning through set after set. As for rolling the fenders -- I wasn't really planning on that anytime. I'd like to keep the body somewhat unmolested..

T3h_Clap · 03-31-2008, 12:53 PM

ok, unmolested. low camber #s.

i'd stick with a 18x8.5 between a +43mm and +50mm

there are alot of wheels in this size.

a 235/40/18 will have zero issue on your suspension.

as for camber, you can easily run -1.5 all around and not have terrible tire wear.

terrible tire wear comes more from toe in or toe out. make sure you TOE is at Zero!

blackknight · 03-31-2008, 01:55 PM

Exactly how bad are Rota wheels? I've read and seen so many mixed reviews on them. Most people tell me they're decent wheels but others say they're horrible. I don't autox although I plan to splurge a little this season. I'm more street/strip than anything. Is it all preference or are there real durability issues?

blackknight · 03-31-2008, 01:58 PM

Exactly how bad are Rota wheels? I've read and heard so many mixed reviews on them. Most people tell me they're decent wheels but others say they're horrible. I don't autox although I plan to splurge a little this season. I'm more street/strip than anything. Is it all preference or are there real durability issues? I was interested in the Rota Torques cause I can order the set in gold or 'yamaha black(gloss black).' I know that the CR Kai's are the same design and these are knock-offs of them.. but I wouldn't wanna spend the money on the CR Kai's and not have the color I want. Bronze and Grey aren't really what I'm looking for. I'd like to stick with either black or gold. Preferably gold!

03-31-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
blackknight Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 OBP STi Fav Mod: APS S/R55. Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	It's wheel time and I need your help. Hey guys! I can't decide on what wheels to go with. I've done just about everything else to the car but wheels. It's on it's 'winter-spec' setting at the moment. I'm rolling on bilstein coilovers. Maybe you can post some ideas that would help sway my decision? Thanks! http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93...nasiocpost.jpg This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-31-2008, 11:28 AM	#2
gormansscooby Senior STI Driver Car: 07 OBD WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 353 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. whats your price range? Theres a wheels thread with tons of good ideas and a black sti thread with wheels good specifically on black.

03-31-2008, 11:32 AM	#3
IUSTi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Bilstein PSS9 Coilvers Location: NJ(Home)/IN(College) Posts: 1,262 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. I have the Ray's Gramlight 57fs on mine and it looks sexy as hell on black. I also have 245/40/18 with bilstein coilovers and there is no rubbing whatso ever. The drop looks very nice on those rims.

03-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,175 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. i say pick up some Work XT7s

03-31-2008, 11:38 AM	#5
blackknight Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 OBP STi Fav Mod: APS S/R55. Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. My budget is around $2k but I'd love to keep it under that cause I'll still need a good set of tires. Of course durability would become an issue if I wanted to penny-pinch but I live in CT. The roads here aren't too bad as long as you're paying attention.

03-31-2008, 11:41 AM	#6
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,175 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. what size were you thinking? 18? 17? 9" 9.5" ?

03-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#7
Alex Authorized Vendor Car: 2004.5 STi Fav Mod: alcantara...everything! Location: 3000+ pollen count land! Posts: 1,822 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. Hmm, xd-9s

03-31-2008, 11:54 AM	#8
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,175 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. 18x9 xd9s mmmm, all other sizes pretty much suck for the xd9.

03-31-2008, 11:57 AM	#9
blackknight Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 OBP STi Fav Mod: APS S/R55. Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. I'm completely open to size. 17" or 18" wheels.. Doesn't matter. I'm not really that educated when it comes to offsets and all that but from what I've read thus far, you're the man to talk to Clap. I'm thinking of the Advan RS's but they're pretty expensive.. I love that concaved look.

03-31-2008, 12:16 PM	#11
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,175 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. hmm, what's your ride height? desired camber? current camber? willingness to modify fenders?

03-31-2008, 12:32 PM	#12
blackknight Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 OBP STi Fav Mod: APS S/R55. Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. Ride height can differ. You tell me.. I haven't really had the bilstein's on that long so I haven't found the best setup for them yet. With camber.. not really sure what will be best but I suppose having it be neutral or 0? Whatever's gonna give me the best grip but not be too harsh on the bearings or tires to the point of where I'm burning through set after set. As for rolling the fenders -- I wasn't really planning on that anytime. I'd like to keep the body somewhat unmolested..

03-31-2008, 12:53 PM	#13
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,175 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. ok, unmolested. low camber #s. i'd stick with a 18x8.5 between a +43mm and +50mm there are alot of wheels in this size. a 235/40/18 will have zero issue on your suspension. as for camber, you can easily run -1.5 all around and not have terrible tire wear. terrible tire wear comes more from toe in or toe out. make sure you TOE is at Zero!

03-31-2008, 01:55 PM	#14
blackknight Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 OBP STi Fav Mod: APS S/R55. Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. Exactly how bad are Rota wheels? I've read and seen so many mixed reviews on them. Most people tell me they're decent wheels but others say they're horrible. I don't autox although I plan to splurge a little this season. I'm more street/strip than anything. Is it all preference or are there real durability issues?

03-31-2008, 01:58 PM	#15
blackknight Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 OBP STi Fav Mod: APS S/R55. Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: It's wheel time and I need your help. Exactly how bad are Rota wheels? I've read and heard so many mixed reviews on them. Most people tell me they're decent wheels but others say they're horrible. I don't autox although I plan to splurge a little this season. I'm more street/strip than anything. Is it all preference or are there real durability issues? I was interested in the Rota Torques cause I can order the set in gold or 'yamaha black(gloss black).' I know that the CR Kai's are the same design and these are knock-offs of them.. but I wouldn't wanna spend the money on the CR Kai's and not have the color I want. Bronze and Grey aren't really what I'm looking for. I'd like to stick with either black or gold. Preferably gold! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.