I should get new wheels…

"PowderHound" (PowderHound) 09/16/2013 at 17:43 • Filed to: None

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I currently have the stock legacy snowflakes, which have these specs.
Size: 16x6.5"
Offset: +55
Bolt pattern: 5x100
Wheel Weight: 20 pounds
OEM-equipped tire size: 205/55R16

Where the stock wheels for the WRX are:
Size: 16x6.5"
Offset: +53
Bolt pattern: 5x100
Wheel Weight: 16.5 lbs
OEM-equipped tire size: 205/55R16

Basically the stock ones are 3.5lbs lighter but the same tire size. OR, I could just upgrade and go to either the optioned BBS wheels for the WRX which are:

Size: 17x7"
Offset: +55
Bolt pattern: 5x100
Wheel Weight: 15 lbs. (forged)
OEM-equipped tire size: 225/45R17

Lighter, wider, more awesome.

Or the 04 STi BBS:
Size: 17x7.5"
Offset: +53
Bolt pattern: 5x100
Wheel Weight: 15.7 lbs (forged)
OEM-equipped tire size: 225/45R17

But I can't really be spending any money so this is all wishful thinking. Not only that but I would maybe spend money on some suspension components (swaybars, endlinks, bushing, anti-lift kit, etc...) before spending money on wheels.

/mindlessBanter

ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR > PowderHound 09/16/2013 at 17:45

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WRX wheels no brainer. This is the cheapest option. 3.5lbs a corner is incredible weight loss.

MonkeePuzzle > PowderHound 09/16/2013 at 17:46

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yours got good tyres? I'll trade you for my WRX with crappy tyres :D

PowderHound > ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR 09/16/2013 at 17:48

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But the Snowflakes look so good. I will probably pick up a set of WRX wheels in the near future that way I can have summer and winter tires and not have to mount them at the end of every season

ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR > PowderHound 09/16/2013 at 17:55

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cant go wrong all the subie wheels look good.

PowderHound > MonkeePuzzle 09/16/2013 at 17:55

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They are decent. But I don't think I could part with the snowflakes. Even if they are heavy bastards that are pain in the ass to clean

MonkeePuzzle > PowderHound 09/16/2013 at 18:00

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so they are heavy, and hard to clean... why don't you wanna be rid of them :P

PowderHound > MonkeePuzzle 09/16/2013 at 18:12

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Because they look good. Looks over performance right? BRB, going to cut springs for hellaflush.

Takuro Spirit > PowderHound 09/16/2013 at 19:05

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FOZZIE STEELIES!!!

J/K, they're quite heavy.

MonkeePuzzle > PowderHound 09/16/2013 at 21:53

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good to know there is a worse option than the cheap coilovers oppo railed me for suggesting :)