What do you guys think?

"Stupidru" (Schm1an) 01/24/2014 at 17:09 • Filed to: None

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I'm in the process of ditching my current summer setup because it's complete overkill. 17" 2011 WRX wheels with 245/40/17 Michelin Pilot Super Sports; a package I put together 2 springs ago when I had aspirations of autocrossing my Legacy GT in STX class. Well the LGT is gone and now I'm driving a 2003 Impreza Outback Sport. That setup would throw me right into STX, so I'm selling that setup and getting a set of 16" 2003 WRX wheels with some 215/55/16 Conti DWS tires. I know they're not as good as dedicated summers, but I'm getting a helluva deal on them. Here's what they should look like. I know. I'm a complete hack, but that's a 5 minute job right there and I'm 40% proud of it!

deekster_caddy > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:12

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Where do you live? I'm a big fan of dedicated summer/winter wheels even if you aren't autocrossing.

TheDeluxe > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:12

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Not bad.

I personally really like the later 17"s that came on the Hawkeye TR's.

Stupidru > deekster_caddy 01/24/2014 at 17:15

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I am too, but I need 16" wheels/tires to compete in stock class for autocross. I'm up in Wisconsin and I've had no problem on dedicated setups for 2 years now. If I have time, I may sell the DWSs and get the DWs or ZIIs. I still have dedicated winters on my car right now

TheOnelectronic > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:15

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DWS's are great tires from what I've heard. They should be perfect for your car.

Stupidru > TheDeluxe 01/24/2014 at 17:15

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I need 16s to stay in stock class for AutoX

TheOnelectronic > deekster_caddy 01/24/2014 at 17:15

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I like an UHP All-season/winter tire rotation, myself. Summers burn up too quickly.

deekster_caddy > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:17

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I'm still amused that the new WRX STi only comes with summer-only tires that really suck in the snow. I've put snows on two of them now. Must be sick in the snow with dedicated snow tires on it.

TheDeluxe > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:17

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Seems strange that they wouldn't allow a rolling stock package that was available on another trim of your car.

Takuro Spirit > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:21

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No idea but if you wanna run mini-spares I still have two 5x100 donuts from my Legacy you can have.

MonkeePuzzle > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 17:33

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I did a 5 minute job on your 5 minute job :D

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 18:05

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The four-wheel-steer mod is going to kick you out of the class anyway. I say keep what you have.

Stupidru > deekster_caddy 01/24/2014 at 18:30

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Our Subarus are freaking unstoppable with snow tires on. I'd take them up against any other car in the snow

Stupidru > TheDeluxe 01/24/2014 at 18:33

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I mean... yeah it makes sense, but the 2011 WRX also didn't come with 245s, nor did it come with tires that could hold a stone to the MPSSs, so I can see how my setup would still be illegal in "stock"

Stupidru > Takuro Spirit 01/24/2014 at 18:34

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I wonder what the widest tire I could fit on a steelie would be...

Stupidru > MonkeePuzzle 01/24/2014 at 18:36

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YEAHHH!!! I'm digging the red calipers! Hmmm... I could see myself doing a 4/2 pot conversion sometime in the future when my drums/shoes need replacing. I honestly believe that doing a rear disc conversion would be easier than replacing shoes lol

Stupidru > JACU - I've got bonifides. 01/24/2014 at 18:36

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Where did I mention a 4-wheel-steer mod?

MonkeePuzzle > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 19:40

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I've thought the same in the past :P

easier perhaps, cheaper no :D

deekster_caddy > Stupidru 01/24/2014 at 19:40

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Which is exactly the reason I'm so surprised they come with summer tires! Yeah, they have always been amazing in snow.

deekster_caddy > TheOnelectronic 01/24/2014 at 19:52

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I guess that depends what summers you get and how hard you push them. Yeah they will wear out a little fast if you are pushing through every offramp but oh what fun the griiiippppppppp. I would thing the UHP All Seasons would wear out just as quickly if you are driving them hard.

Stupidru > MonkeePuzzle 01/25/2014 at 17:45

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It all just depends how long you're planning on keeping the car. I could see us keeping this little shit for a lot of years, just as a winter and all-purpose beater