Racing Wheel Set... need advice

mmahan · 09-20-2007, 06:47 PM

OK all... time for a bit of Subjective/Objective advice.

I need a set of stock sized Racing Wheels for an '04 STi. I CANNOT continue to run with my BBS's at the track, I can't stand the thought of paying to replace one! I have read thread after thread, but there are just TOOOO MANY CHOICES!! I'm hoping you all can help me narrow it down a bit.

I'm thinking "inexpensive" due to high risk of bending/breaking them and needing replacements and "reasonably light", cuz who wants a heavy wheel for racing??

There you go! Not the lightest, not the cheapest, just a stock sized wheel that will be used exclusively for racing. Please everyone, sound off with your best theories!!! I need to get this sussed out soon so I can buy them and let my poor BBS's live a happy life on the road!

Thanx in advance...MM

bmwnla · 09-20-2007, 07:10 PM

i dont know much about wheels but i am looking for a new set myself and i came upon rota wheels, a lot of people are against them but their motorsport series are great, i have a buddy with a 350z on rota p45rs and he raced with them at pocono and countless autoxs.

I am planning on getting myself a set of rota torques which are only like 650-700 for all four so they are cheap and so are replacements.

They are heavier than the bbs but thats just a choice youll have to make

hope this kinda helps

yakmasterjack · 09-20-2007, 07:21 PM

You want a cheap lightweight wheel? Then keep your BBS... High risk of breaking them? Unless you're Travis Pastrana there is no possible way under normal track use you are going to break the stock forged BBS. If for some odd reason you run off the track and mess up one wheel, replacing it would be cheaper and better than buying a whole new set of inferior wheels

RFFG · 09-20-2007, 07:31 PM

Shop around for a second set of BBS's...

***LeiboWRX*** · 09-20-2007, 07:32 PM

If you must stay stock size, find used BBS. Otherwise light, strong, relatively inexpensive = Enkei RP-F1

***BoostJunkie*** · 09-20-2007, 07:42 PM

I use 17x8.5 RPF1's. They are light and relatively inexpensive.

***LeiboWRX*** · 09-20-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I use 17x8.5 RPF1's. They are light and relatively inexpensive.

Ooh, where did you find those in 5x100? I currently have the 17x8 for my 04 but would love a wider set too.

***BoostJunkie*** · 09-20-2007, 08:41 PM

I have an 05 so it's 5x114.3

The 5x100 BP is a lot more limited in terms of sizes available in most wheels.

***evilSTi7*** · 09-21-2007, 05:05 AM

yea the bbs's can take a lot of punishment and there are a healthy amount of sets floating around in the used market.

**spazegun2213** · 09-21-2007, 05:44 AM

I'd say either the 5zigen FN01RC's of the Enkei RPF1's

both are inexpensive, light and strong for cast wheels

mmahan · 09-21-2007, 06:18 AM

Thanx everyone for the input!!

Yakmasterjack: as you mentioned, my concern is bending, hooking, etc which is very common when you "leave the prescribed course". I have yet to perform this particular stunt, but have certainly been close a time or two...

Seems as though most feel I shoudl source another set of BBS's, which has been one of my top theories.

I will also check out the RPF1's and FN01RC's.

Thanx again!...MM

**T3h_Clap** · 09-21-2007, 06:48 AM

17x8 +45mm RPF1

or

Stock BBS if you want to stay 7.5"

/thread

EDIT: I think you'd be better off with the RPF1 b/c the MY04 STi wheels aren't easy to find since all the WRX/Legacy guy snatch them up for $700-800 for the set (without tires). Do RPF1s

09-20-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
mmahan Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 111 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Racing Wheel Set... need advice OK all... time for a bit of Subjective/Objective advice. I need a set of stock sized Racing Wheels for an '04 STi. I CANNOT continue to run with my BBS's at the track, I can't stand the thought of paying to replace one! I have read thread after thread, but there are just TOOOO MANY CHOICES!! I'm hoping you all can help me narrow it down a bit. I'm thinking "inexpensive" due to high risk of bending/breaking them and needing replacements and "reasonably light", cuz who wants a heavy wheel for racing?? There you go! Not the lightest, not the cheapest, just a stock sized wheel that will be used exclusively for racing. Please everyone, sound off with your best theories!!! I need to get this sussed out soon so I can buy them and let my poor BBS's live a happy life on the road! Thanx in advance...MM This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-20-2007, 07:10 PM	#2
bmwnla Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Helix Downpipe Location: Katonah, NY Posts: 138 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice i dont know much about wheels but i am looking for a new set myself and i came upon rota wheels, a lot of people are against them but their motorsport series are great, i have a buddy with a 350z on rota p45rs and he raced with them at pocono and countless autoxs. I am planning on getting myself a set of rota torques which are only like 650-700 for all four so they are cheap and so are replacements. They are heavier than the bbs but thats just a choice youll have to make hope this kinda helps

09-20-2007, 07:21 PM	#3
yakmasterjack Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Recaros Location: ABQ/PDX Posts: 1,183 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice You want a cheap lightweight wheel? Then keep your BBS... High risk of breaking them? Unless you're Travis Pastrana there is no possible way under normal track use you are going to break the stock forged BBS. If for some odd reason you run off the track and mess up one wheel, replacing it would be cheaper and better than buying a whole new set of inferior wheels

09-20-2007, 07:31 PM	#4
RFFG S204 Racer Car: 1998 GF8/2008 STI Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,616 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice Shop around for a second set of BBS's...

09-20-2007, 07:32 PM	#5
*LeiboWRX* Platinum Member Car: 04 JBP STi Fav Mod: 11.5:1 Q-Rack Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 346 IWSTI Addict since: May 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice If you must stay stock size, find used BBS. Otherwise light, strong, relatively inexpensive = Enkei RP-F1

09-20-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,674 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice I use 17x8.5 RPF1's. They are light and relatively inexpensive.

09-20-2007, 08:41 PM	#8
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,674 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice I have an 05 so it's 5x114.3 The 5x100 BP is a lot more limited in terms of sizes available in most wheels.

09-21-2007, 05:05 AM	#9
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,365 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice yea the bbs's can take a lot of punishment and there are a healthy amount of sets floating around in the used market.

09-21-2007, 05:44 AM	#10
spazegun2213 Poor Speed Racer Car: 96 328 Fav Mod: Tightening the nut behind the wheel! Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,443 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice I'd say either the 5zigen FN01RC's of the Enkei RPF1's both are inexpensive, light and strong for cast wheels

09-21-2007, 06:18 AM	#11
mmahan Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 111 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice Thanx everyone for the input!! Yakmasterjack: as you mentioned, my concern is bending, hooking, etc which is very common when you "leave the prescribed course". I have yet to perform this particular stunt, but have certainly been close a time or two... Seems as though most feel I shoudl source another set of BBS's, which has been one of my top theories. I will also check out the RPF1's and FN01RC's. Thanx again!...MM

09-21-2007, 06:48 AM	#12
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,468 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Racing Wheel Set... need advice 17x8 +45mm RPF1 or Stock BBS if you want to stay 7.5" /thread EDIT: I think you'd be better off with the RPF1 b/c the MY04 STi wheels aren't easy to find since all the WRX/Legacy guy snatch them up for $700-800 for the set (without tires). Do RPF1s This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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