by "Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures)
Published 09/06/2017 at 17:02
by "Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures)
Published 09/06/2017 at 17:02
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In preparation for winter, I have ordered winter tires and put them on the stock Enkei wheels. I’ve been shopping for summer wheels for the stock summer tires, and ended up deciding that the forged BBS wheels from the STi Limited look best and are better quality for the money than aftermarket wheels at used prices.
Hopefully this doesn’t make me a poser by making my car look like it has the Limited trim, but I don’t really care because I like these wheels a lot. They’re the same specs as the stock Enkeis, but shinier. My used set has curb rash on one of the wheels, which I might repair, or I might leave it as stress relief.
The biggest competition I was considering was the brand new APEX EC-7 wheels designed specifically for the WRX/STi. I had EC-7s on my 135i and loved them. In the end, these BBS wheels were much cheaper and didn’t require any tire stretch or outright new tires. My noisy Dunlops live on to see another day.
Also, shout out to the practicality of the STi. It may not be a hatch (Boo!), but it was able to comfortably hold 4 wheels and 4 tires with a completely open passenger seat. Fitting 4 mounted wheels/tires was cake. There might just be something to this practicality thing everyone is always on about. Eh, still won’t stop me from cross-shopping S2000's, Elises, and MR2's.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
09/06/2017 at 17:23, STARS: 1
Stupid thumb over the license plate. sheesh.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
09/06/2017 at 17:28, STARS: 2
That’s a good looking ride. Maybe I’ll add one of these to the “needs to own a sedan someday” list.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/06/2017 at 17:29, STARS: 1
Not poser. Looks great.
"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja)
09/06/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 0
How much did you pay? (If that’s not too rude of a question)I wanted to buy the limited BBS wheels awhile ago, but I couldn’t find any locally, and then I lost interest.
They look fantastic on your car, not poser at all. I bet 9/10 people probably wouldn’t notice anyway, and the only people who would care about such a thing are best ignored anyway.
"Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures)
09/06/2017 at 18:18, STARS: 2
Thanks! They were just under $1k for the set.
"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja)
09/06/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 0
That’s a fantastic deal for forged wheels.
"TorqueToYield" (torquetoyield)
09/06/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 0
Forged wheels are good wheels.
"Matsayz" (matsayz)
09/23/2017 at 10:17, STARS: 0
What about Method Wheels?
"Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures)
09/23/2017 at 10:56, STARS: 0
Too late