Topic: some help deciding on wheels (Read 774 times)

Jay9786 · « **on:** February 10, 2010, 06:56:19 PM »

Ive been looking feverishly the last week for some rims and its very overweleming. Im looking for something in the 18x8 range gold/or bronze prefered. Ive looked through rotas and konigs and saw a few I liked but im not sure. If anyone has some pictures of some 18's on their suby and could post them it might help. Anyone with some advice would be appreicated.

BenjiJosef · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2010, 09:02:57 PM »

They're not gold or bronze...but I'm pretty sure they come in different colors. They are 18x7.5 (I think) Katana Wheels. I'm pretty useless when it comes to remembering things off the top of my head, so I can't remember exactly what model...but they are relatively inexpensive.

Jay9786 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2010, 09:37:01 PM »

I really like these..http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5918

I am just worried that the 18x8.5 would need more than just a fender roll, thoughts?

gebby1029 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2010, 09:42:01 PM »

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 10, 2010, 06:56:19 PM

Ive been looking feverishly the last week for some rims and its very overweleming. Im looking for something in the 18x8 range gold/or bronze prefered. Ive looked through rotas and konigs and saw a few I liked but im not sure. If anyone has some pictures of some 18's on their suby and could post them it might help. Anyone with some advice would be appreicated.

More specifics would be nice like your price range, preffered offset and weight, colors you definitely do not want, etc.

I would definitely rock these on my wagon if I could but since I can't, i'll forward them on to you. They have been for sale in the clearance section for a while so if you like them, I'd send Josh at Import Image Racing an offer.
http://www.importimageracing.com/p/ALT-362-silver-1880-ONEDAY.html

And then there are these beauties
http://www.importimageracing.com/p/ALT-18-8-Forged-SF601-Wheels-wrx-sti.html

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 10, 2010, 09:37:01 PM

I really like these..http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5918

I am just worried that the 18x8.5 would need more than just a fender roll, thoughts?

The gold looks off and I'm not feeling the chrome lip either.

Jay9786 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:00:33 PM »

Looking for

Gold
18x8 48ish off set

18x8.5 same off set

Im not sure if the 8.5 would fit. Im running cobb springs and would do a fender roll but not much else. Looking to spend around 1200 with tires. Also looking at the rota tarmac 3's. Sadly Price is a very limiting factor otherwise I really wouldent have an issue lol.

Jay9786 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2010, 02:29:46 PM »

so would 18x8.5's +48 fit on a 05 wrx with cobb springs, rolled fendors, -2camber in front, -1camber in back 225/40/18's.

spoolordie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2010, 03:35:34 PM »

im running 17x9s with a 38et

youd prolly just need rolled fenders and alittle neg camber and not a dumb wided tires but that offsets alittle high
let me look

spoolordie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2010, 03:39:25 PM »

225's are small over an 8.5 you could easliy pull off 235

that offset should be fine check th agressive wheel fitment thread on nasioc to get ideas

flutyr525 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2010, 03:41:50 PM »

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

this might help...plug in stock wheel and tire size on the left and play with different options on the right and it will tell you if it will be ok below. i love this tool

225/40 on 8.5" rims will have a stretched look if thats what your looking for

my 245/45 on my 9" rim has a slight stretched look.

17x9 with a +38 offset

spoolordie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2010, 03:44:24 PM »

i just put 235's over a nine lol

get rpf1's the baller and mega light

flutyr525 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2010, 03:53:32 PM »

Quote from: spoolordie on February 11, 2010, 03:44:24 PM

i just put 235's over a nine lol

get rpf1's the baller and mega light

235/XX ?

Jay9786 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:05:11 PM »

flutyr525 what kind of suspension mods are you running? The rims that I found that are 18x8.5 are way out in nh...about a 6 hour round trip...so if they dont fit that would suck. There rota tarmac 3's with 80 percent tread or so for 800. My other imediate option would be to order the tarmic3's from wheel dude for about 800 and some tires for around 400. I would go with 235/40's as im not a huge fan of the stretched look.

edit -

ive more or less sold myself on the 18x8's +48 235/40/18's. I haven't read anything in my reasearch that says they won't fit, anyone know any different?

spoolordie · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:48:05 PM »

Quote from: flutyr525 on February 11, 2010, 03:53:32 PM

235/XX ?

40series lol

spoolordie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:48:56 PM »

i get a pic of mine soon

flutyr525 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2010, 06:03:13 PM »

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 11, 2010, 05:05:11 PM

flutyr525 what kind of suspension mods are you running? The rims that I found that are 18x8.5 are way out in nh...about a 6 hour round trip...so if they dont fit that would suck. There rota tarmac 3's with 80 percent tread or so for 800. My other imediate option would be to order the tarmic3's from wheel dude for about 800 and some tires for around 400. I would go with 235/40's as im not a huge fan of the stretched look.

05 sti struts, 02/03 eibach pro kit springs, 02/03 tophats. i also have my rear fenders rolled

i would pm this guy (link below). this i where i got my rims pictured...byron has a set too. great guy to deal with and amazing price for brand new rims. the thread is locked but he might still be able to get them.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1827030

Jay9786 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2010, 06:29:18 PM »

Well I think im set on the rota tarmic 3's 18x8 with 235x40x18 rubber. pretty sure it will fit no problem.

flutyr525 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2010, 06:41:35 PM »

^ definitely no problem fitting...u might not even have to roll the fenders.

cazwrx187 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:00:56 PM »

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 11, 2010, 06:29:18 PM

Well I think im set on the rota tarmic 3's 18x8 with 235x40x18 rubber. pretty sure it will fit no problem.

You'll have to roll the back fenders. I had the same size wheels and tires on my wrx at one point. The backs would rub under hard driving.

gebby1029 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:03:27 PM »

Quote from: flutyr525 on February 11, 2010, 03:41:50 PM

Just wanted to let you know I love your fitment/stance/whateveryouwanttocallit. It looks like a great balance between performance, style, and daily drivability

Jay9786 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:05:58 PM »

I think Im worse than a girl....

thoughts?

spoolordie · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:12:22 PM »

mmmm im a fine advocate of white wheels seeing both my sets of wheels are gloss white

gebby1029 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:15:56 PM »

I found 18" Gramlights for $99 a piece on tirerack.com...

Here's a picture of the rims:

Here is a link to what it'd look like on a stock 2002 WRB WRX:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniWheelSearchServlet?nonWinter=true&partNum=WGRT48DSBS&autoMake=Subaru&autoModel=Impreza+WRX+Sedan&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=&wIndex=50&grid=true&sw=1440

Here is a link to the rims:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&autoMake=Subaru&autoModel=Impreza+WRX+Wagon&autoYear=2004&autoModClar=&initialPartNumber=WGRT48DSBS&i1_Qty=4&wheelMake=Gram+Lights&wheelModel=T57-RC&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&showRear=no

They have an estimated quantity of less than 3 however it allows you to put 4 in your cart so I don't know how many they really have...

flutyr525 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:23:29 AM »

love the drag wheels and think the gold or white will look fantastic on the WRB.

also absolutely amazing price on the gramlights but im sure there isnt 4 even tho it lets you put 4 in the cart and there only 7.5" wide

flutyr525 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:24:31 AM »

Quote from: gebby1029 on February 11, 2010, 09:03:27 PM

Just wanted to let you know I love your fitment/stance/whateveryouwanttocallit. It looks like a great balance between performance, style, and daily drivability

thanks buddy! i love the wheels and the hankook tires are fantastic. cant wait to put them back on with the new chargespeed wide fenders

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