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Sep 15, 2003 | 02:54 PM

gallstone

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Opinions-OZ vs SSR

I am going to purchase either SSR Comp or OZ Superlegerra wheels (both 17", Anthracite) for a silver '02 WRX.
Any subjective or objective comments/opinions are appreciated. Thanks-

Sep 15, 2003 | 04:23 PM

Dexter@tirerack

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*To start - the SSR is forged and the OZ is cast - so the SSR turns out about 4lbs. lighter.
*The SSR is 7.5" wide and the OZ is 7" wide. One could argue that a 215 width tire fits better on a 7" wheel and a 225 width tire fits better on a 7.5" wheel.
*The SSR is $100 more per wheel

The good news is you can't go wrong with either. These are among the finest in my opinion.

Sep 16, 2003 | 12:28 AM

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SSR .. nicer wheels lighter. It depends on what you what in the looks.

SSR is more JDM ... if that
OZ are Euro, or something.

But if I were you i'd get the SSR's, and get them in 8" for a WRX sedan. or 7.5 for the wagon.

Also get some monster tires too.

Sep 16, 2003 | 03:10 PM

gallstone

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Thanks Bongman- I guess 8 is not much bigger than 7.5 but I have heard the ride isrough with an 8 inch rim.
The SSR do look nice-hard to decide. Maybe I can get 2 of each?

Sep 16, 2003 | 11:29 PM

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According to Tire Rack, there is no such animal as an 8 inch wide, 17 inch SSR.
I have 17x7.5 SSR's on my car, and they are worth every penny.

Sep 17, 2003 | 11:43 AM

Dexter@tirerack

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The 17x8 Competition with 5-100 bolt pattern is available only in 35mm offset - not good for Subaru. Stay with the 7.5.

Sep 17, 2003 | 01:27 PM

gallstone

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Dexter-you are a great help. Thanks so much for the info- I will be ordering the SSR wheels.

Sep 18, 2003 | 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Uncle Scotty
According to Tire Rack, there is no such animal as an 8 inch wide, 17 inch SSR.
I have 17x7.5 SSR's on my car, and they are worth every penny.

...OOPS....I omitted the "in correct offset" at the end of my first sentence.
Sorry for the omission.