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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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need help, wheels and tires....

Im looking for affordable wheels and tires. something under 2 grand for both. i know, im a cheap ***, oh well. i just dont want rotas. i was looking at RGII's and the Advan Super Racing version 2's but they are too pricey. i wanted something kinda deep lip. post up some ideas... i also wanted some good suggestions on tires. i was looking on http://www.vulcantire.com and they had some good stuff. what tires should i get? any help is appreciated. i just need them cause im getting coilovers soon.
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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this is the tires size im looking for. i forgot to post it

245/35ZR17
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Check out these sites.

www.memoryfab.com

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=152

You won't get too much lip on a subie.
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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lame! i wanted lip. now im gonna have to sell and get a g35 :P anyways. any sites with new wheels? not really looking for used.
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Too bad, I'll make you a helluva deal on some 18" Superleggeras
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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omg, i know !! i saw those!!! ! is there any wheel damage? i wasnt lookin to go 18's but they were so nice. i love those too.
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No greivous damage. There's one minor curb (it's only about 2mm wide, barely noticeable), and the finish on the sides of some of the spokes is faded.

They're 18x8, 17.6 pounds apiece, have brand new tires, and are ET51 so they'll fit when you slam it

If you're coming to the meet, I can bring one so you can set it up against the car and see how it looks, and see what I'm talking about with the finish.

I only want a grand for them.
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No greivous damage. There's one minor curb (it's only about 2mm wide, barely noticeable), and the finish on the sides of some of the spokes is faded.

They're 18x8, 17.6 pounds apiece, have brand new tires, and are ET51 so they'll fit when you slam it

If you're coming to the meet, I can bring one so you can set it up against the car and see how it looks, and see what I'm talking about with the finish.

I only want a grand for them.
ah, thanks, but i wont be able to make it tomorrow/today. i gotta close at work i'll deffinately have to come see them some time.
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http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...gold_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/?id=2686

are those any good?

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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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i guess if all else fails, i'll go with flat black rota torques.. soooo many people have them though.
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Originally Posted by WRXSTIFTW
Im looking for affordable wheels and tires. something under 2 grand for both. i know, im a cheap ***, oh well. i just dont want rotas. i was looking at RGII's and the Advan Super Racing version 2's but they are too pricey. i wanted something kinda deep lip. post up some ideas... i also wanted some good suggestions on tires. i was looking on http://www.vulcantire.com and they had some good stuff. what tires should i get? any help is appreciated. i just need them cause im getting coilovers soon.
I think you may be interested in these.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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why are you gonna do 245/35/17's??? you ricer...get 245/40/17's. I have a set of 245/40/17 falken fk451's for sale. Less than 1k miles on them. $350. If you have the wheels i can get them mounted for you for cheap.
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Stay away from the Enkei's, they're a +35 and will rub like crazy. The SSR's are good wheels, but a 7.5 is useless if you want to run anything wider than a 225, especially a 245.

Also, listen to Paul, the 245/40 is the right size. The 35 series will be way too short, a 235/40 is already short and the 245/40 brings it up in OD just enough to make it work again.

If you honestly want to check out my wheels, I can arrange something during the week, so just let me know.

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ooohhh ya buy sybir's wheels. Name brand wheels FTW.

Plus they look sexy. Too bad I don't have the correct bolt pattern for those wheels anymore.
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ooohhh ya buy sybir's wheels. Name brand wheels FTW.

Plus they look sexy. Too bad I don't have the correct bolt pattern for those wheels anymore.
Hey I have name brand wheels too...Subaru brand...



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