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Ah, fair point... didn't see you had a 2013... you might have to pioneer that exploration! I bet there's dimension listed somewhere... maybe in the vacation pics? IDK...

 

Yeah, I got the pix a while back, but haven't looked yet. The problem is once I figure out the specifics then I'll want it even more and will buy...

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Getting ready to pull the trigger on new wheels...

 

Whaddaya think ? Should look nice on SWP wagon or do you think too pedestrian ?...

 

19 x 8 +48 Rays Homura 2x7

 

http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/img/2x7-sl.jpg

 

on a 5 series...

 

http://www.rays-msc.com//wheels/img/homura2x7-v2.jpg

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One last thing - does anyone have an opinion or experience regarding a silver wheel vs a cut-finish face black accent wheel... with respect to a SWP painted car...

 

This wheel is available in Spark Silver or RVC/DC ( diamond cut ) in Japan and although the real shiny finish of the RBC/DC appeals my personal opinion falls to the Spark Silver for use with Satin White Pearl... Seems like the cut finish face would suit a dark finish car better...

 

SS

http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/img/2x7-sl.jpg

 

RBC/DC

http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/img/2x7-rbc.jpg

 

This

http://www.rays-msc.com//wheels/img/homura2x7-v1.jpg

 

vs

 

http://www.rays-msc.com//wheels/img/homura2x7-v2.jpg

 

Opinions appreciated....

 

Cheers...

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Hey, nice choice in wheels. I prefer the Gloss Black/Diamond Cut Face on the Satin White Pearl. That is likely what I will go with but not sure if I want a 5-spoke or the mesh style like you have picked. Just my opinion, and can't wait to see your pics.
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On the esthetic side of things - - I am not sure that the shiny wheel suits the pearl paint and maybe a little too "look at me" - - I guess a sort of balance thing - I always get a kick out of those guys that have the huge sparkly wheels that immediately draw your attention away from the vehicle itself... Seems that the silver is more of a balance... If my LTW was black or blue pearl I wouldn't even be asking the question....

 

On the practical side of things - - The reasoning for me leaning towards going to the Spark Silver was that ~ with the diamond cut if you get any road rash you cannot touch them up - unlike silver which you could for minor damages at least... Sound reasoning ? ? ?

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Convinced myself over lunch with my social director ;) who was remarkably supportive...

 

So, trigger has been pulled 19x8 +48 Homura in SS ( sparkle silver )...

 

I didn't really need tires as I have a good set of used BS Potenza 001's hanging around from my previous ride BUT they had a deal that offered a set of Kumho SPT KU31's for just 25,000円 more or 250usd ( way too cheap to pass up )...

 

The Kumho's enjoy a mediocre rating in online customer reviews but seem to do well in the wet which is a plus... Size was limited to only 225/40-19 so they will be set aside for sale or a rainy day etc.,

 

If anyone has any experience with the Kumho's please comment or send me a PM...

 

Thanks for the input from the commenters above - looking forward to snow pissing off soon so that I can get the tires and dampers on... It is really hard to believe that I have had a total of 25kms running on summer tires only because I refused delivery in November unless I could do a quick shake-down on the factory wheels and summer tires...

 

Should look nice with these wheels and a - 45mm frt - 47mm rear drop which is the Blitz recommended settings for their ZZR dampers on the BRG Legacy Wagon... It's nice that they publish a set-up page for each model of car they sell for that lists recommended pre-load, static spring heights, damper settings and shock lengths to achieve their best "road course & street" tests - along with letting you know what sort of drop you will get with those settings...

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Wheels arrived today - nice.. Their arrival coincided with a strong Blizzard here in Hokkaido so for now all I can do is stare...

 

Once again.... Ray's Homura 2x7 19x8 +48 & Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31 225/40ZR19

 

The stock center caps are nice but I have other ideas and think that they will look quite awesome with the STi Center cap decals I got purchased a few months ago...

 

Think these babys are going to look fine....

 

Stock centers...

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My choice...

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Full look...

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Spoke profile...

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http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s547/subleg/P1060162_zps492f65ac.jpg

 

http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s547/subleg/P1060181_zpsc15f163e.jpg

 

http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s547/subleg/P1060185_zpsa00b886c.jpg

 

http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s547/subleg/P1060202_zps52766cdd.jpg

 

Slight drop is next on the mod list.

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