Time for new rims for my 05 GT! Any idaes?

[mcchicken]

I'm picking up my 05 GT tommorow and the search for rims has already begun. I think I'll stay with a 17" rim since I don't want any less sidewall. I'm getting winter tires which will go on the stock rims so I will likely use the stock tires on the new rims to be cheap.....eventually swaping the stockers for something much better.

So....I'm looking for a 17" rim that has enough offset and is light enough. Since the car is black I'm really leaning toward a chrome finish. (for some backround I've been in love with the looks of the Focal F5's but they only come in a 40mm offset and are quite heavy) I'm looking at a Rota Tarmak II (even though they don't have a chrome finish) but that raises a few other issues like:

Can the car handle a 17"x7.5" rim with a 48mm offset with either 215's or 225's?

Can a the stock 215-45-17 even fit on a 7.5" rim?

So.....Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

BTW...I'm not as financially free as I'd like to be so money is an issue.

[Dr. Zevil]

I hate to do this, but there are a whole bunch of great threads below in this forum or try a search. Lots of great suggestions in here.

[SC GT]

Your prayers have been answered! Titanium chrome 17" Tarmac IIs on sale now at www.revolutionsmotorsports.com. Check this link:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612045

Your stock 215/45/17s will fit on those rims, and the 48 offset will work fine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/Revolutions/Rota%20Wheels/MiscStuff081.jpg

[mcchicken]

I also am not a huge fan of people asking a question that has been answered 1000 times, however, I did search....actually....I believe I've read every thread in this section and while some of the posts touched on a couple of these issues they certainly didn't satisfy my desire to be absolutely sure of what I'm doing before spending $1000. There seemed to be more speculation than people speaking from experience. Also...I am not a fan of people hijacking my threads so I tend to avoid doing that to others. I though my questions were specific enough to warrent a direct answer....I still hope to recieve one. Hope that didn't sound like a rant because that was not my intention. Thanks.

[SUBE555]

The Tarmac II's have the correct offset and will fit both 215 and 225 tires as the 7.5" width is in the correct range.

I'm just not a fan of chrome, too bling, blingity.

That work for you? :D

[Drift Monkey]

I too prefer polished aluminum over chrome, but to each his own...

*bling*

[gtguy]

Looks like SC GT has the answer in this case. They're inexpensive, chrome, and they fit. Voila.

Kevin

[mcchicken]

Thanks for the responses guys. I saw those Ti/chrome TarmakII's and really like them. Not sure how I'll like them a balck sedan though. Maybe I'll have to find someone to photoshop those babies. :D

[SUBE555]

Full range of colors:

Bronze
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/rota17tarmac2bronze50048_01.jpg

Cadnium Pearl
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/rt17tarmac2CD01.jpg

Charcoal Grey
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/400/400/17tarmac2_charcoalgray_01.jpg

Full Royal Gold
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/400/400/rt17Tarmac250048FRGOLD_1.jpg

Ful Royal Gunmetallic
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/rt17tarmac25fullRgm02.jpg

Full Royal Steel Grey
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/400/400/rt17Tarmac250048FullRSG_01.jpg

Gold
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/sdtwogold01.jpg

Gunmetallic
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/rt17tarmac2500gm_03.jpg

Silver
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/sdtwosilver01.gif

Steel Grey
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/sdtwosg01.jpg

[axis008]

Wow, so many shades of colors.

[SUBE555]

That's one of the very nice things about Rota. Ya'll know I've got that thing for Bronze going. :P

[axis008]

Seth, when are you planning on purchasing wheels for your car?

[SUBE555]

Not sure if this fall or next spring. Depends on how my internship goes and how money does. I have plenty right now but I really don't want to tap my reserves just yet. Likely Tarmac II's 17x7.5" in Bronze for my AB GT Wagon. However, much is dependant on tires as well. Will I decide to go with full race rubber on a seperate set of wheels and use stock wheels (which look excellent still) for all-season use with tires like my Proxes 4's (dependant on how they work for winter's minor snowfall.) Size also depends on what model of tires is available in what. I am looking at R-compound tires right now, but only ones in stock size are Pirelli PZero Corsa's. $$$$ Toyo RA1's, choice #1 only come in 18" size that would work on the GT. Otherwise Potenza 050's are one of my other options along with T1-S's both street tires. Azenis are possible, but would be going out of stock class just to use those tires. We'll see what's up. Although, going to the Tarmac II's would pull me out of stock class with it's 225/45R-17 size. Ah, heck, maybe I'll just try those for next season. :P

[red beast]

wait till you have to clean (4) multispoke rims you'll wish you didn't buy them. i had bbs rk's on a wrx what a pain in the butt!!!! they may look classier than 5 spokes but, they aren't as bold.

[SUBE555]

BBS RK's are nothing compared to the old snowflakes on my old GT. Those were a PITA! At least there should have been enough room to get your hand between spokes on your RKs. The snowflakes didn't even do that real well. IIRC, it was a 9-double spoke 16x6.5" wheel.

Been there, done that. ;)

[red beast]

i'm stayin with the 17" subie rims. plus i've got the tire pressure thingy's on each rim and i don't want to mess with it.

[SUBE555]

Well if you plan on having sets for different things, like race rubber, etc, I'll have to have more than one set of wheels/tires. But everyone is different. My car will be AutoXed, possibly see track days. That's a fact. Everyone knows it. So I will need an extra set of wheels/tires, maybe two.

The stockers will likely stay as my normal everyday sporty set. Have one set for race (likely not an ultra-lightweight as I'd rather have some extra strength and that margin of performance is more than what wheel weight alone would do.) I MAY pick a 2nd set of backups for next winter if I find the tires I will be using this winter won't suffice.

[axis008]

Sounds good. What do you think about Yokohama Advan A048 tires? Tire Rack seems to have them at stock size at $212 each (ouch). But those look really sweet too! The Evo came with stock Advan A046 tires and owners got unreal grip performance with it.

"The ADVAN A048 is Yokohama's DOT-Legal Competition tire designed for the drivers of vehicles who participate in autocross competition, track schools, lapping days and circuit-type club racing. The ADVAN A048 was developed from Yokohama racing technology for applications that include the 18-inch rim diameter fitments used on the Porsche 911, Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche Boxster and others." - Linky (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Advan+A048&v ehicleSearch=false&partnum=245WR7048&fromCompare1= yes)

[SUBE555]

OOO, I forgot about them. I've noticed more tires coming out in that size lately too.

225/45R-17
R-Compound:
A048 = $212
PZero Corsa= 155

Street Tire:
Azenis RS-215 = $108 per (OnlineTire.com)
Proxes T1-S = $144 per (OnlineTire.com)

MMM, Those A048 does sound like a very nice track/autoX tire. :D I'll have to look into it farther.

Okay, lets not hijack the thread any farther.

[axis008]

Yes yes, new rims! Umm... Prodrive... YUM! $$$ :(. Work Emotion CR's, what do you think? Not a bad price for nice looking rims. OZ Racing Superleggera's? Nice on WRX's--especially the gold color that is exclusive for Subaru's (I think).

[mcchicken]

Well....I found out that Rota's are manufactured in the Phillipines.....which means to get them shipped to Canada from the US (home of Revolution Motorsparts) I'll have to pay duty on them. I really like those Ti/Chrome Tarmak II's though. So now it's time to find out how bad the duty will be and see if it's worth it.

Thanks for the help so far guys.

[axis008]

Why don't you take a trip to the U.S.? :D

[mcchicken]

I have a friend in Sarnia (close to Detroit) but kinda tough to sneak across....not worth the risk.....but.....damn duty. I remember when I was putting my stereo together for my last install I wasn't too thrilled about getting raped at the border. Oh well....we'll soon see.

[Drift Monkey]

Yes yes, new rims! Umm... Prodrive... YUM! $$$ :(. Work Emotion CR's, what do you think? Not a bad price for nice looking rims. OZ Racing Superleggera's? Nice on WRX's--especially the gold color that is exclusive for Subaru's (I think).
Work Emotion CRs are nice! Good price for 18x7.5s....

[brady_bunch]

Decisions, decisions:

Work Euroline FS

http://www.worksuperwheels.com/images/euroline_fs/1_norm.gif

or

Gialla Vulcano


http://www.gialla.co.jp/gialla/catalog/wheel/vulcano/valcano2.jpg

Anyone have experience with either (good, bad, or indifferent)?

[Drift Monkey]

http://www.z1auto.com/images/ce28n.jpg

[brady_bunch]

http://www.z1auto.com/images/ce28n.jpg
DM gets very Emotion-al when we talk about rims. :)

[axis008]

Hahahahaha. Except those are Volk Racing CE28N rims and not Work Emotion CR rims :P.

By the way, brady_bunch. I don't have experience with those rims you showed above, but I like the Gialla ones better. Anyways, it would be cool to have everything Gialla on your car! :D

I think I'll call you Mr. Gialla from now on.

[brady_bunch]

Oops on the Volk rims. :oops:

I would like to have all Gialla body parts on my car but my checkbook and my wife would be very upset. :)

[Drift Monkey]

Hahahahaha. Except those are Volk Racing CE28N rims and not Work Emotion CR rims :P.

By the way, brady_bunch. I don't have experience with those rims you showed above, but I like the Gialla ones better. Anyways, it would be cool to have everything Gialla on your car! :D

I think I'll call you Mr. Gialla from now on.
You should have asked for a Work wheel pic!
http://www.worksuperwheels.com/images/emotioncr/1.jpg :D

[Stryker]

This are 18x7.5 but I think that also are available in 17x7.5'

http://www.sccpr.org/Legacy/IMG_0809.JPG

[Drift Monkey]

Anything smaller for BBS RGRs would be a crime....8)

[SUBE555]

The RGR's look really nice but I've already cleaned a wheel design like that, not about to do that again soon. :P

As for the duty back to Canada, another idea is to have the others mounted with new tires down here and throw the stockers in the back. When you go back, just tell them you came down and brought extra wheels/tires because you planned on doing a little racing when you visited a friend. Can't tax you on something you already had, could they? ;)

[Dr. Zevil]

Great looking car Stryker. Absolutely beautiful!

[runsonb00st]

The Volcano's would be a great choice Brady_bunch. I'm looking into getting a simple 5 spoke design, namely the SSR Professor SP1's.

Here's a shot of them on a black STi

http://home.comcast.net/~pinoybuhay/STi/Kit/front2.jpg

that's a lot lower than I'd like to go, but it's just an example.

[Stryker]

Great looking car Stryker. Absolutely beautiful!

Thanks, here's a link for more photos http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613348

[SUBE555]

Hmm, I might have myself a deal on Tarmac II's and a set of broke-in Azenis for my weekend terror. :P

[mcchicken]

Well....I just ordered those Tarmak II's in Ti/Chrome. Thanks for the suggestions guys...maybe I'll post some pics once I get the rims....should have it tinted and the stereo in by then too....already have the short throw shifter. For getting the car yesterday the mod list sure is growing..hehe :)

[mcchicken]

So....just to be sure....The stock 215-45-17 or a 225-45-17 will go on the 17"x7.5" rim and fit on the GT Sedan right?

[SUBE555]

Said heck with the Azenis, I'm just going to see what is new next spring. ;) Wheels I'll probably order in the next several days. :)

Yes mcchicken, you are correct. The 225/45R-17 will be just a hair taller, but within a couple mph at highway speed.

[mcchicken]

Thanks again.

Post some pics when you get those rims.

[mcchicken]

Well they're on.....thanks again for the help guys.

http://www.redletterdaymusic.com/scott/MyLeg%20031.jpg

[SUBE555]

Bling, bling! I'm just not a fan of chrome, but I really like the style.

[scubiedoo]

hey McChicken -- got any side view pics of those new rims?

[mcchicken]

Ya....I have plenty of pics.

http://www.redletterdaymusic.com/scott/MyLeg%20032.jpg

[Drift Monkey]

*bling* 8)