[laueddy]

Hi,

I just wanna know if anyone have seen or try or know anything about the MB Weapon wheels from discount tires.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=&vid=008895

I was originally looking into the SSR Type C RS, but they are pretty expensive..so I turn out looking at the Rota Torque, and somehow as I was checking out tires...I found those MB Weapon which I think do look quite like the Rota Torque.

Any clues?

EL

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by laueddy

Hi,

I just wanna know if anyone have seen or try or know anything about the MB Weapon wheels from discount tires.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=&vid=008895

I was originally looking into the SSR Type C RS, but they are pretty expensive..so I turn out looking at the Rota Torque, and somehow as I was checking out tires...I found those MB Weapon which I think do look quite like the Rota Torque.

Any clues?

EL

besides that MB motoring or whatever they are called are crap just like 90% of all other replica companies.

the SSRs aren't cheap b/c you're paying for quality, wieght (or lack there of), and technology.

with a replica you're paying for cheap materials, and the shipping from china.

it isn't like you're driving a $2000 kia, where spending $2k on wheels would seem a little strange. YOU DRIVE AN STI! don't skimp on wheels, tires, brakes, or suspension.

for example, would I chastise someone for a replica syms spoiler? heck yes, would I beat them with a stick next time I saw them? no.

now if same person had, say...MB motoring wheels they would get beaten with a stick, and maybe two if they sold their BBS's afterwards!!

/rant

IBanyonecomplainsaboutmeyellingatpeopleaboutreplic as,youallknewitwascoming

[LOUIE NJ]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

besides that MB motoring or whatever they are called are crap just like 90% of all other replica companies.

the SSRs aren't cheap b/c you're paying for quality, wieght (or lack there of), and technology.

with a replica you're paying for cheap materials, and the shipping from china.

it isn't like you're driving a $2000 kia, where spending $2k on wheels would seem a little strange. YOU DRIVE AN STI! don't skimp on wheels, tires, brakes, or suspension.

for example, would I chastise someone for a replica syms spoiler? heck yes, would I beat them with a stick next time I saw them? no.

now if same person had, say...MB motoring wheels they would get beaten with a stick, and maybe two if they sold their BBS's afterwards!!

/rant

IBanyonecomplainsaboutmeyellingatpeopleaboutreplic as,youallknewitwascoming

You seem to be the self pro-claimed guru of wheels...believe me I am not, so what do you recommend for a winter set up for an 06 sti, not replacements for the BBS? Was looking into Rota's, I know your opinion on them!

[STi_4_Daddy]

Rotas FTW!!
Although Some people would beg to differ..

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by LOUIE NJ

You seem to be the self pro-claimed guru of wheels...

I wouldn't go that far as being self pro-claimed guru, I'm just a whore.

Originally Posted by LOUIE NJ

believe me I am not, so what do you recommend for a winter set up for an 06 sti, not replacements for the BBS? Was looking into Rota's, I know your opinion on them!

for strict winter duty, tire rack has some 17x7.5s that'd be perfect and at $99 a copy they are a steal.

otherwise assuming you don't buy a wheel with very little spokes it should be strong.

If I had to indure the winter months I'd be hard pressed to find a wheel that I liked,wouldn't care if it got beat up,and strong enough to take a beating.

It's hard for me to recommend rotas, all though for winter wheels assuming you get one of the stronger ones you shouldn't have issues. not the boosts!

[Fogrider]

2 New England potholed winters on my Enkei RPF-1's. Still round and going strong. And gold wheels look serious when they get dirty from slush and salt and mud.

[laueddy]

U know, it has been a very hard for me to decide what to get with limit budget. What I have in mind for this Oct/Nov is to have RCE Springs package, or Ohlins Coilover. Either way, I am only looking into 24mm/20mm lower. I also want to prepare with some good winter tires through out this winter, this is also the reason why I am looking into wheels. At first I was going to SSR Type C RS because it is one of the better looking wheels which I like. It should also works as an upgrade over the stock BBS, that way I can keep the Snow tires with the BBS, while the SSR Typc C RS as my summer wheels.

However, $409 x 4 @ tirerack is not within my budget, but I really don't know what other wheels would fall between the Stock BBS / SSR.

If there aren't anything @ 17x8.5 that are better than the BBS, then I would get something decent looking for the winter, then keep the BBS as my summer wheels.

So, any suggestsions of what else I should look at.

Obviously, I have look @ the $99 wheels @ tirerack, but I don't like silver, gunmetal color works best for me. BTW, I have a 06 WRB STi

Thanks
EL

[LOUIE NJ]

Originally Posted by laueddy

U know, it has been a very hard for me to decide what to get with limit budget. What I have in mind for this Oct/Nov is to have RCE Springs package, or Ohlins Coilover. Either way, I am only looking into 24mm/20mm lower. I also want to prepare with some good winter tires through out this winter, this is also the reason why I am looking into wheels. At first I was going to SSR Type C RS because it is one of the better looking wheels which I like. It should also works as an upgrade over the stock BBS, that way I can keep the Snow tires with the BBS, while the SSR Typc C RS as my summer wheels.

However, $409 x 4 @ tirerack is not within my budget, but I really don't know what other wheels would fall between the Stock BBS / SSR.

If there aren't anything @ 17x8.5 that are better than the BBS, then I would get something decent looking for the winter, then keep the BBS as my summer wheels.

So, any suggestsions of what else I should look at.

Obviously, I have look @ the $99 wheels @ tirerack, but I don't like silver, gunmetal color works best for me. BTW, I have a 06 WRB STi

Thanks
EL

I'm having the same problem you are...been doing this sh*t for three weeks now...hopefully I'll figure something out.

[gregginns]

I got the MB boost rims with 215/50 Hankook Ice Bar. Anyway for the
money you can't beat this for a winter set up. Gives the STI a whole new
look. Discount Tire Direct

[STIBLITZ]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

besides that MB motoring or whatever they are called are crap just like 90% of all other replica companies.

the SSRs aren't cheap b/c you're paying for quality, wieght (or lack there of), and technology.

with a replica you're paying for cheap materials, and the shipping from china.

it isn't like you're driving a $2000 kia, where spending $2k on wheels would seem a little strange. YOU DRIVE AN STI! don't skimp on wheels, tires, brakes, or suspension.

for example, would I chastise someone for a replica syms spoiler? heck yes, would I beat them with a stick next time I saw them? no.

now if same person had, say...MB motoring wheels they would get beaten with a stick, and maybe two if they sold their BBS's afterwards!!

/rant

IBanyonecomplainsaboutmeyellingatpeopleaboutreplic as,youallknewitwascoming

^^^ quoted for the truth

IBsomeonesays,youaretheminorityandblackwheelsareho t

[lackskill]

I vote stock bbs' for winter use and get a good set of 18's for the rest of the year...

[nandanrp]

Dude, limited budget and Ohlins don't go in the same sentence

I'm with lackskill.

[dailydriversti]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

for example, would I chastise someone for a replica syms spoiler? heck yes, would I beat them with a stick next time I saw them? no.

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by dailydriversti

it was fitting i know.

<I needs to go on smiles ftw and get some new smilees>

[ammarX786]

Originally Posted by lackskill

I vote stock bbs' for winter use and get a good set of 18's for the rest of the year...

I agree