Trying on some new shoes (SSR GT2's)

[Mach V Dan]

I've always liked these wheels. I picked up a set recently from a local customer.

I was not sure about putting them on, because our Legacy wagon has been pretty well known for having the Rota Formula Mesh on it, and I think the Rotas look great. But I thought I'd give it a shot. It was dark, so I could only take pics inside the shop, and there wasn't much room to stand back. I'll post some more pics in the next day or two.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/danhurwitz/Legacy/SSR/Rearside.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/danhurwitz/Legacy/SSR/Frontside.jpg

The 18x8 Rotas with Potenza S-03's (225/40R18) weigh 47.9 pounds per corner. The 18x8.5 SSR's with Kumho Ecsta MX (same size)
weigh...37.9 pounds/corner! Wow, ten pounds of weight lost per corner! (Some of that may be tire, since I didn't weight the tires in isolation.)

I still have the Rotas. I'm considering which I like better. Thoughts?

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (http://www.fastwrx.com)

[turntable]

i love gt2s i think they look great :)

[G.T.Subie]

Very NIce!!!

[CasopoliS]

I will take what ever you dont use :icon_bigg

[left footed whooten]

I am really biased toward the Formel Mesh, they look as awesome as the BBS's, but Rotas are heavy. They really go well with the look of your car. The SSR's are nice, lighter is better of course, but don't have the style factor of the Rotas. They don't grab the eye like the Formels do. Have you ever considered something like a Enkei RPM2 in Hyper Black? Wonder if those would be lighter than the Formels and have a nice mesh look.

Tough choice you have.

[Mach V Dan]

I am really biased toward the Formel Mesh...

Thanks for the comments. I don't mean to harp on this, but this is a common mis-identification.

My previous wheels are the FORMULA Mesh:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/danhurwitz/Legacy/Murals3.jpg

This is a Rota FORMEL:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/danhurwitz/Wheels/RotaFormel.jpg

The Formel does look a lot like the Enkei, and I've never been that fond of that style. Too flat-looking, spokes too spindly.

Of course, I could go with the Rota looks AND light weight by getting...the real deal, the BBS RE's. For $650 each...

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

[Trax]

GT2s are def one of the nicer wheels for LGT. Nice!

[CreoSTi]

Looks good, Dan. :)

According to this thread, the GT2s are about 4lbs. lighter than the Formula Mesh;

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448097

The S03s were one of the heaviest tires out there, so I could see the difference of ~6lbs. between them and the MXs.

The GT2s will be easier to clean. :D

-Mike-

[SWP-LegacyGT]

where the hell are you people getting the GT2's? I know Tirerack sells them but I thought they didn't offer the exact offset for our cars?

[CreoSTi]

where the hell are you people getting the GT2's? I know Tirerack sells them but I thought they didn't offer the exact offset for our cars?

I believe you have to select the 2004 WRX STi as your vehicle, and then you should be able to see the GT2s in the 18x8.5" size.

edit: Didn't see the GT2s on the Tire Rack site anymore, so maybe they stopped carrying them. Dan said he got his from a local customer.

-Mike-

[SWP-LegacyGT]

....hmm... checking that out now. ;)

[SWP-LegacyGT]

checked it... didn't see them.

[Mach V Dan]

GT2's are discountinued. I got mine used.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

[SnoDork]

So off topic, sorry...

Ode to MachV
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/HBLGT/no8.jpg

back to your regulary scheduled programming...

[Legasee]

verrrrrrrrry nice wheels

[Hanger]

Love the angle on the second shot!


i like the Rota better :icon_wink

[zmarko]

The new rims look great Dan! Although I did really enjoy the Formula Mesh on your wagon. That Rota Formel is AWESOME! I love it! What are the weights/pricing on those?

Wanna sell me your Mesh's for real cheap!?!?!? ;)

[Waxiboy]

I vote for GT2 because:

1. Lighter
2. Stronger (???)
3. 5 spoke is easier to clean than mesh
4. It is time for a change :lol:

[Legasee]

GT2 are one of the cleanest, strongest, and ARE better than the Rotas :D(pretty light too)...I like Rota's but if you wanna compare...then there is no comparison:D

[mattg]

the weight savings make it an easy choice.

[Xenonk]

Im an SSR freak...

SSR-Tanabe already released there MS-1 wheel (the mesh wheel from SSR) which is one strong wheel and comes in MANY sizes.. now it's just a matter of Tirerack getting them since Tirerack is supposedly the sole distributor of SSR wheels.

[Magic]

I say keep the SSR's, but then I am a little biased ;)
http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=2107

[ShockerGT]

I say keep the SSR's, but then I am a little biased ;)
http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=2107

exactly.

[Magic]

^^^^^:lol:^^^^^

[left footed whooten]

Thanks for the comments. I don't mean to harp on this, but this is a common mis-identification.



The Formel does look a lot like the Enkei, and I've never been that fond of that style. Too flat-looking, spokes too spindly.

Of course, I could go with the Rota looks AND light weight by getting...the real deal, the BBS RE's. For $650 each...

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

I always get those confused....but if you have the ability to pick up a set of RE's, my god man! Get them!

[NSFW]

Slightly OT, but what springs are on that car?

Thanks!

[Legacy_Otaku]

Hey Dan,

Nice wheels! :) Doesn't seem out-of-place at all. Keep'em! :)

[team23jordan]

Join the GT2 club
there are like only 4 LGTs on this site with GT2 :lol:

[MDork]

the gt2's look fantastic and are a huge improvement visually if you ask "this guy"

[MDork]

ps. is that a red overlay or JDM. doesnt look like JDM. are people actually having success getting the overlays on properly? i read horry stories and wimped out

[Mach V Dan]

ps. is that a red overlay or JDM. doesnt look like JDM. are people actually having success getting the overlays on properly? i read horry stories and wimped out

Overlays that we sell.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

[Mach V Dan]

Slightly OT, but what springs are on that car?

Swift (http://www.fastwrx.com/swsp20le.html).

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

[drewster]

Overlays that we sell.

--Dan
Mach V the overlays, they only cover the amber part of the lens, right? And not the whole lamp assembly? What color does your signals blink now, amber or red?

[psucaptainkickass]

I don't like the look of the SSRs...I say stick with the Rotas. But if performance is your goal...then looks be damned.

[Legasee07]

gt2's look great....

[Mach V Dan]

the overlays, they only cover the amber part of the lens, right? And not the whole lamp assembly?
Right.

What color does your signals blink now, amber or red?
Red.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)

[sirsimon]

I love those wheels - some of the "cleanest" looking 5-spoke wheels I've seen. And the weight savings...awesome!

[LittleBlueGT]

Any comments on how the reduced weight feels when driving?

Acceleration vs deceleration?

Bump control?

[red beast]

ssr's are ok but, i like the mesh betterer.

[bosco]

this is just FYI i weighted my Rota Tarmac II's Hyperblack 18x7.5 with Goodyear F1 gs-d3 225-40x18, 44#. btw they both look good it's all a matter of taste. bosco


ps my car seemed to ride better with the 18's vs the stock 17's


www.oakos.com has all Rota wheel weights

[Mach V Dan]

Any comments on how the reduced weight feels when driving?

Acceleration vs deceleration?

Bump control?

I'd like to say I can feel a huge difference but...I can't.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com (www.fastwrx.com)