Winter Rim and tire package for 04 STI

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Sep 12, 2003 | 07:15 PM

grknss

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Winter Rim and tire package for 04 STI

I have been looking around and so far I am told I will need to keep with the stock size rim and tires for a winter package, anyone else hearing this?

I was told it was due to the Brembo Brakes, which I can understand, but the dealer around here wants near $800 per rim and winter tires are around $200 for the 17" variety.

What do you think of the H rated Alpins? I have heard mostly positive feedback on them, I want to stay away from the Blizzak's because I will definitly wear through them.

Sorry for the rambling too much caffine I guess

Sep 15, 2003 | 06:01 PM

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You are receiving incorrect info- go to Tirerack and pick out some wheels(anywhere from 150 to 300 bucks each) and tires. I believe that with the Brembo brakes, you will need at least 17 inch wheels.

Sep 16, 2003 | 06:40 AM

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Thanks,

Sep 16, 2003 | 02:42 PM

Dexter@tirerack

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An ideal package for the STi includes the ASA KA3 in 17x7.5 for $149 each and a 225/45-17 tire like the Winter Sport M2 for $139 each or the Blizzak LM-22 for $154 each.

Sep 16, 2003 | 04:31 PM

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Thanks I'll look into the Winter Sports, I had the Blizzak's on my spec V and the instability on dry pavements made me nuts, I had my eye on the Alpins any thoughts on those?

Sep 16, 2003 | 08:44 PM

Dexter@tirerack

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I'd stick with H rated tires - I use the M2s and have great results. You might have had the Blizzak WS-50s - the LM-22 is a completely different tire.

Sep 16, 2003 | 09:58 PM

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In the spirit of minus-sizing for Winter, I'm wondering if it would be bad if you tried to put 205/50R17 tires on the 17x7.5 rims.

Even though the LM-22 and the M2 are listed for up to 7.5", I dunno if that is actually good to try.

Not sure if having a 1279lbs. max load instead of 1356lbs. makes any difference either.

Are there any downsides to this?

Ideally, I'd like to run a 205/55R16, but I don't think any 16" rim will clear the Brembo's.

Next best thing would be 205/50R17 on 17x7" rims, but I'm not sure that they'll fit either.
I did find a place on the net that lists a number of 17x7 rims for a 2004 STI, but I'm not so sure about that : http://www.discounttiredirect.com
If TireRack (where I usually get my tires) had these listed, I'd have no doubts

Sep 17, 2003 | 04:25 PM

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Hey Dexter what would be the total price shipped to 02461?
does the package come with lugs?
and are they already mounted and balanced?
also are the ASA KA-3's discontinued?

sorry for the mass of questions. Thanks

Sep 17, 2003 | 04:34 PM

Dexter@tirerack

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$1207.32 KA3, Sport M2
Lugs included for free (of course) - even send along a lug adapter so your OE wrench works
Mounted/balanced on Hunter GSP9700 for free (of course)
Wheels aren't discontinued, nor are there any plans to

Sep 17, 2003 | 05:01 PM

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thanks,

the reason I asked about the rims being discontinued is because I went to a dealer and said he put together a package for me that had the JS5's wheels cause the other rims he had didn't fit or were being discontinued. and I know he had the KA3's.

thanks for straightening that out!

should I call you to order or how would I go about this?

Sep 18, 2003 | 05:19 AM

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You can call if you wish (I'm extension 207) or order online and put the name "dexter" in as your advisor at the bottom of the credit card page. Thanks for asking.