Best for autocross
Best for autocross
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I'm opting for 17x7.5 wheels (Rota Tarmac) with 225/45-17 Falken Azenis tires.
On paper, this would appear to be a great combo for the WRX. I saw several others run race tires or Falkens on the stock 16s, but I think the 17 would help a bit more.
And with the combo above, the overall wheel/tire circumference is only .3% larger than stock, so you will get minimal odometer error.
This all assumes you're running STX. If you run stock, you're stuck with a 16" wheel, so I'd suggest stockers with Kumho V700 tires.
On paper, this would appear to be a great combo for the WRX. I saw several others run race tires or Falkens on the stock 16s, but I think the 17 would help a bit more.
And with the combo above, the overall wheel/tire circumference is only .3% larger than stock, so you will get minimal odometer error.
This all assumes you're running STX. If you run stock, you're stuck with a 16" wheel, so I'd suggest stockers with Kumho V700 tires.
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Best for track and autocross
That maybe a good choice, but have you concidered reducing your unsprung weight?
Forgeline wheels make the better choice for racing.
Lightweight wheels will reduce your rotating mass thus your car will accelerate quicker, stop faster and improve performance in ride. Why not have the complete package.
Forgelines are a true forging with directional grain flow which offers you virtually no porosity and is the strongest aluminum possible.
They also provide better cooling to the brakes by wicking heat from the rotors and calipers. Providing you deeper braking points.
They can be machined for custom offsets in a variety of sizes from 16" to 18" in many widths.
Forgeline wheels make the better choice for racing.
Lightweight wheels will reduce your rotating mass thus your car will accelerate quicker, stop faster and improve performance in ride. Why not have the complete package.
Forgelines are a true forging with directional grain flow which offers you virtually no porosity and is the strongest aluminum possible.
They also provide better cooling to the brakes by wicking heat from the rotors and calipers. Providing you deeper braking points.
They can be machined for custom offsets in a variety of sizes from 16" to 18" in many widths.
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I like that the venders post... it shows they care...
HEH
if Briggs WRX wants to sell some wheels it'd be in best interest to tell me EXACTLY what wheels and tires will do my car best. I can go anywhere and get what ever size shape and color wheels I like. I'll buy from a vendor who tells me what I should get and impress me with reasons why. I'll go out of my way and spend extra money on a vender who does that because it shows they're in the business of providing a service that will benefit the serious enthusiast rather than providing sales to people who think they know what they want.
With that having been said I'll give "BriggsWRX" another chance to pedal some wares.
HEH
if Briggs WRX wants to sell some wheels it'd be in best interest to tell me EXACTLY what wheels and tires will do my car best. I can go anywhere and get what ever size shape and color wheels I like. I'll buy from a vendor who tells me what I should get and impress me with reasons why. I'll go out of my way and spend extra money on a vender who does that because it shows they're in the business of providing a service that will benefit the serious enthusiast rather than providing sales to people who think they know what they want.
With that having been said I'll give "BriggsWRX" another chance to pedal some wares.
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Your question was the "Best"
No, it is not an ad.
I have history as a driver and owner of cars in the GrandAm series. We ran extensive test on wheels, cause, effects, ground control, rotating mass, rotor temps, performance gains in unsprung weight, etc.
Out of all the wheels tested the Forgelines proved the best performing. Lap times greatly improved. They are actually the best value. Yes, the best value. If you know anything about wheels and racing, you know that you need a wheel that is rebuildable. Forgeline two piece wheels are rebuildable.
Your question was the "Best" You didn't mention anything about the economics. If there was anything I learned from professional racing; it was that, the richest guy always wins.
I was merely giving you information from a lot of experience, what you do with it is your choice.
I have history as a driver and owner of cars in the GrandAm series. We ran extensive test on wheels, cause, effects, ground control, rotating mass, rotor temps, performance gains in unsprung weight, etc.
Out of all the wheels tested the Forgelines proved the best performing. Lap times greatly improved. They are actually the best value. Yes, the best value. If you know anything about wheels and racing, you know that you need a wheel that is rebuildable. Forgeline two piece wheels are rebuildable.
Your question was the "Best" You didn't mention anything about the economics. If there was anything I learned from professional racing; it was that, the richest guy always wins.
I was merely giving you information from a lot of experience, what you do with it is your choice.
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I don't sell them either.
I don't sell them. If you want to know what works best for your application call Mark at Forgeline 1-888-643-6051.
By the way you did'nt say what class you are running and the requirements of the class. What diameter size do need to run and if they allow a width and track increase? What are you trying to accomplish with the handling? Understeer? Oversteer?
Most the Subarus increase the track or width on the front tires to decrease oversteer.
By the way you did'nt say what class you are running and the requirements of the class. What diameter size do need to run and if they allow a width and track increase? What are you trying to accomplish with the handling? Understeer? Oversteer?
Most the Subarus increase the track or width on the front tires to decrease oversteer.
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now THAT is more like it ")
the X's I've been running are fairly small so the classes aren't as well defined as some places. I'm already listed in what is called the "GT" class just because I'm driving a WRX to begin with...
I'm looking for 3 things from my wheels/tires
1. used on road too. auto crossing is just a hobby I'm reserving my stock rims for winter tires and snowy driving. in the summer months I'd like to use this other set of rims/tires
2. I'm eventualy going to lower my car and throw in an anti lift kit. I remember when my brother did this to his A4 it improved the handeling dramaticaly however the wheels and tires then became the weakest link in his setup. So the wheels/tires need to work well with and enhace the positive effects of a lowered system.
3. the best possible performance taking into account numbers 1 and 2
I usualy dont bother too much over price unless it comes down to a faction of performance VS several hundred $.
I like quality parts.
the X's I've been running are fairly small so the classes aren't as well defined as some places. I'm already listed in what is called the "GT" class just because I'm driving a WRX to begin with...
I'm looking for 3 things from my wheels/tires
1. used on road too. auto crossing is just a hobby I'm reserving my stock rims for winter tires and snowy driving. in the summer months I'd like to use this other set of rims/tires
2. I'm eventualy going to lower my car and throw in an anti lift kit. I remember when my brother did this to his A4 it improved the handeling dramaticaly however the wheels and tires then became the weakest link in his setup. So the wheels/tires need to work well with and enhace the positive effects of a lowered system.
3. the best possible performance taking into account numbers 1 and 2
I usualy dont bother too much over price unless it comes down to a faction of performance VS several hundred $.
I like quality parts.
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Car Info: 1995 Subaru Impreza 1.8 L
16" Rota Slipstreams (13lbs) plus either 225/50/16 Falken Azenis (Or Khumo MX's, which is what I want due to the better daily driver capability than the Azenis) or an R compound tire depending on if you are running in ST-X or some other class that allows for R-compounds.
Total cost is right at $1000 (Unless you go with the R-compounds)
Total cost is right at $1000 (Unless you go with the R-compounds)
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diameterXunsprungmass
Unsprung mass X overall diameter = my choice
However- obviously the rigidy would have alot of bearing had I been building a daily driver...
My Centerline Forged RPM series weigh in at 14.2 in the 18x7.
Combined with T1-S 215/35s they are actually about a half inch
SHORTER than the OEM 16inchers.
reduce unsprung weight- quicker reaction
recuce overall diameter- quicker acceleration
Just my buck-fifty...
However- obviously the rigidy would have alot of bearing had I been building a daily driver...
My Centerline Forged RPM series weigh in at 14.2 in the 18x7.
Combined with T1-S 215/35s they are actually about a half inch
SHORTER than the OEM 16inchers.
reduce unsprung weight- quicker reaction
recuce overall diameter- quicker acceleration
Just my buck-fifty...
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