So the ST had to get new wheels

"CKeffer" (KefferCameron)
02/17/2015 at 14:22 • Filed to: None

Found out when I got new tires for the FoST that 3 of my OEM wheels were bent. I don't know exactly how it happened since I've never smacked a curb or anything with it, but I do live in Houston and pothole are just a fact of life here so one of those may have done it. Anyways, regardless of the why and how, they had to be replaced. So here's what I chose:

18x8 (OEM size) Sparco Pro Corssas. I think they look pretty darn good on the car....though they do have me wanting to lower the car now too :-/

DISCUSSION (29)

Cherry_man1 > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:23

Do it. DO IT NAO.

CKeffer > Cherry_man1
02/17/2015 at 14:24

They're already on the car, had them put on yesterday...or did you mean lowering it? Cause that won't happen for a bit, want to finish working on the Miata first before I tear into this thing.

MIATAAAA > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:24

They look great!

CKeffer > MIATAAAA
02/17/2015 at 14:25

Thanks!

SJGeorge94 > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:26

Kinja'd!!!

Cherry_man1 > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:28

Lower it. No ST > Miata. >=(

Bandit > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:29

Those look awesome!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:30

Nice choice!

cazzyodo > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:31

That looks good, dude. Was playing around the other day on tirerack with their preview function to see what would work. You nailed it.

CKeffer > Cherry_man1
02/17/2015 at 14:36

Yes, but this way if something breaks I still have a way to get to work while I wait for the replacement part. Now, granted, it's a pretty simple job to put lowering springs on a car and nothing should be able to be broken, but that safety net would still make me feel better.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:50

You had your OEM rims get bent from potholes and you didn't go down to 17's?

They look good though.

Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 14:52

Great choice! Def lower it. Did you try to put in any road hazard warranty claim before going aftermarket? I am not sure the extent of the coverage on the ST.

CKeffer > Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed
02/17/2015 at 14:54

Eh, wasn't worth the hassle, plus I don't have a specific incident to refer to so my case would be really weak.

CKeffer > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
02/17/2015 at 14:56

I had already bought the new tires for the OEM wheels when I found out they were bent, otherwise I would have.

titsinmymitts > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 15:00

All three bent? Sounds like BS. Did you get a look at the wheels and had a tech show you the bend?

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 15:01

You weren't able to return them? or was it a time issue?

Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 15:03

Well, they look far better than OEM. Keep the remaining good wheel as a full width and speed rated spare and use your spare as you spare-spare.

CKeffer > titsinmymitts
02/17/2015 at 15:03

Yup, saw all 3 with my own eyes. 2 were fairly minor, but one was pretty significant.

CKeffer > Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed
02/17/2015 at 15:05

Fun fact, the ST actually comes with a full size spare! Well, it's a 17, but it's the same OD with the tire as the others, and is the same width too I believe.

CKeffer > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
02/17/2015 at 15:10

Time was the issue, as was my patience.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 15:17

Ah, well at least you were able to find nice ones at short notice. Are they lighter than stock?

CKeffer > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
02/17/2015 at 15:20

Not by much, but yes Stock wheels are 25lbs, these are 23.7lbs, so a bit lighter, but not like going to a set of RPF-1's or something.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 15:23

Well hopefully they are stronger...

CKeffer > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
02/17/2015 at 15:25

That's my hope too :-/ it's money I'd rather throw at the miata, or use for a vacation, or any number of other things.

Meatcoma > CKeffer
02/17/2015 at 16:03

Speaking of smacking curbs... This morning I slid sideways into one. Glad I had my steelies on, looks to be no damage and I was only going about 5 mph.

nafsucof > CKeffer
02/18/2015 at 00:46

mine came with a 16" spare wheel. I believe the tire is sized 215-55/16 continental. 2013 sts had slightly smaller brakes with more aggressive pads.

CKeffer > nafsucof
02/18/2015 at 10:06

I've got a '14, I'd need to check the size on the spare to see what the exact size is, but it's not a donut at the very least!

nafsucof > CKeffer
02/18/2015 at 10:08

somewhere halfway through the year 2014 the build changed

CKeffer > nafsucof
02/18/2015 at 10:10

Hmm, I know mine was an early '14 build since I bought it near the end of 2013 as a 2014 ym. So, it may very well be that I've got the same spare you do.