New WRX will still have 16" wheels :-(
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New WRX will still have 16" wheels :-(
I saw that the new WRX for will still have the 16" wheels with the same re 92's YUK ! Alothough I have not seen a picture yet of it with these wheel I feel its going to be a BIG let down. All the pics so par have the ero 17's which look perfect on the car. Whats wrong with SOA ? And does anyone know of dealers having those wheels as an option ?
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Does anyone have a photo of the 04 WRX with the wheels that will come on it stock? I would never pay for the deal option BSS wheels , but a performance car like this should not come with 16"wheels with RE 92's. SOA is slowly getting it right... PLEASE make the Euro 17's standard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Its because the WRX is more of an "all-purpose" model and the 16's are better for rough terrain and U.S. roads. The 17's are definatly the better looking wheels, but the tires Subaru puts on them are summer-only and no good for the winter climates around the states, as well as the lower profiles on bad roads like I mentioned.
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What's "wrong" with SOA is that they're trying to keep the WRX at a reasonable price that Americans will pay for the car. If the 16s bother you so much, pay for the optional 17-inchers and let those of us who don't want to pay extra for them have the choice not to.
BTW Subaru introduced a new 17" rim almost a year ago that is only $1200, so you don't even have to go for the BBS rims.
BTW Subaru introduced a new 17" rim almost a year ago that is only $1200, so you don't even have to go for the BBS rims.
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how many people keep the stock wheels for a long period of time anyway? since the wrx is more a "tuners car" than anything else, im guessing subaru said "well, the kids are gonna get new wheels anyway" and they were right
for a lot of people, a really nice set of wheels sets their car apart or gives it that unique look. and if everyone had a nice set of 17's from the factory.........well.....u get it
for a lot of people, a really nice set of wheels sets their car apart or gives it that unique look. and if everyone had a nice set of 17's from the factory.........well.....u get it
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Originally posted by IgotWRXed
how many people keep the stock wheels for a long period of time anyway?
how many people keep the stock wheels for a long period of time anyway?
If you get a new WRX and don't upgrade the brakes, keep your OEM wheels and tires for the winter then spend $900 on some 17" Rota's with summer tires and move on in life. You just saved $300 over the factory 17 option.
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Speaking of rims...
Why is it that at the 2 dealerships I go to (and I would assume others) offer 17 OZ prodrive rims but they offer the BBS on their site. As of yet I have not seen the BBS rims in person. I've seen the stock and the OZ prodrives, and they come with pirrelli tires.
Why is it that at the 2 dealerships I go to (and I would assume others) offer 17 OZ prodrive rims but they offer the BBS on their site. As of yet I have not seen the BBS rims in person. I've seen the stock and the OZ prodrives, and they come with pirrelli tires.
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Originally posted by BlingBlingBlue
Heh heh, I have 2 sets. One for summer and one for winter. I bought the second set dirt cheap. Yeah, 17's look nicer and I was originally going to get those for my summer tires, but $250 for OEM 16's with almost brand new rubber on them was just too good of a deal to pass up.
If you get a new WRX and don't upgrade the brakes, keep your OEM wheels and tires for the winter then spend $900 on some 17" Rota's with summer tires and move on in life. You just saved $300 over the factory 17 option.
Heh heh, I have 2 sets. One for summer and one for winter. I bought the second set dirt cheap. Yeah, 17's look nicer and I was originally going to get those for my summer tires, but $250 for OEM 16's with almost brand new rubber on them was just too good of a deal to pass up.
If you get a new WRX and don't upgrade the brakes, keep your OEM wheels and tires for the winter then spend $900 on some 17" Rota's with summer tires and move on in life. You just saved $300 over the factory 17 option.
geez where in the bay area do you live that you need winter and summer tires?
drover, are these modified cars or nonmodified?
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Originally posted by IgotWRXed
drover, are these modified cars or nonmodified?
drover, are these modified cars or nonmodified?
