ih8vtec13 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Ok so I went with the D5R from tirerack.com and a set and a set of Kumho MX for rubber. The rims are 18X8.5 with a 50mm offset and the tires are 225/40/18. So far i like the tires but i have nt gotten the tires up to the tripple digits yet (mileage or speed) and can't really judge them yet. I know I need the tire gloss but I have been working so it will get on a detail on friday morning http://i2.tinypic.com/xp7qt1.jpg http://i2.tinypic.com/xp7qsk.jpg http://i1.tinypic.com/xp7qzc.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwaydrifter Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 nwo some coilovers or springs and you are set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 yeah I need a drop bad!!!! I will Probably will just get springs for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrieg Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 damn, that car looks sexy in black with gold rims, but I swore I'd never get a black car again....and I really like the white...oh how I hate decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Looks very aggressive. I like! I think it's strange how on most other colors, especially the two blues that we have, the pairing of the 225/40/18 tires plus 18-inch wheels will visually make the car look "lower" - as if it has less fender-gap. But strangely, with black, this gap seems to be enhanced. Definitely, a drop is in-order! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 color of wheels look hot with black paint. They arent really a reg gold, more like a bronze or something?+1 love the finish. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yes....they are Bronze...I looked @ those also. They look great on your car....nice choice! No throw some springs on it & it will look schweeeet:) Just curious though....it's a 18x8.5? If I remember they only offered it in a 18x7.5 when I was looking. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Smoke_ Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Looks good! I almost got those in grey, but I was concerned about the fitment. Do they rub when turning hard? Give us the feedback on the 8.5" width with 50 offset. Enjoy! "You poke it, You own it" - Man law supporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohmer1 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 That will be SLICK when you lower it. Right now it looks a little funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Congrats! Those rims look great with your car...funny thing is I almost bought the same rims from tirerack but found the extact size that I wanted on ebay (with "real-time" pics and found out that it didn't have enough lip, however tirerack still had the best price, they were blowing those out). Are the wheels rubbing, they do "look" like the offset might be a little high for the 8.5"s but keep us posted! But they do look great on your car!...the spokes look like they are sticking out more than the lip, or is it just my imagination??...lowering it will really make it stand out!...take a lot more pics for us! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 If I remember they only offered it in a 18x7.5 when I was looking. if you enter for 04+STi fitment in tirerack, they'll give you wheels to clear the Brembos and voila, you can do 8.5"s In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 I really like the color too andit was either 19X8 or 19X8.5 or the 18X8.5 i went for. As for rubbing i havent had any yet, I havent really gotten to get into any twisties with them yet but will tomorow. Working sux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 NO ONE needs tire gloss. Do not fall prey to this malevolent trend. Tires are meant to be this color. (I gotta justify my laziness and if someone spend the time to detail their car, you make me look bad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I think it's strange how on most other colors, especially the two blues that we have, the pairing of the 225/40/18 tires plus 18-inch wheels will visually make the car look "lower" - as if it has less fender-gap. But strangely, with black, this gap seems to be enhanced. Definitely, a drop is in-order! so it's true.... ... thought my car just lower itself ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 But they do look great on your car!...the spokes look like they are sticking out more than the lip, or is it just my imagination??...lowering it will really make it stand out!...take a lot more pics for us! Didn't have ime to podt thid thid morning but I was looking at another angle of the tread and saw that one fhowed that you are correct! http://i3.tinypic.com/zinaqd.jpg BTW that is one of my favorite things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ^ nice pic..just gotta be a little more careful when you park I guess, but I'm guessing some negative camber might help with that In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 yeah parking is kind of scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Love them. Not a fan of gold wheels, except on black cars- that must go back to my Trans Am loving roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Parking should be A-OK unless you *really* like to edge-up on curbs. Watch out, though, for those times when you might not be actively thinking about curbing, such as through toll-gates, "weaving between" speed-bumps in parking decks/lots, or, for example, when picking up drive-through or going to the ATM. Also, take extra care when rotating your tires, as with such a "muscular" wheel, you'll now suffer greatly from surface damage if you should accidentally let your rims do a face-plant! I love bulging rims, too. Either that, or make mine a deep-dish. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 +1 on extra care rotating tires. The lip is out at the edge of the itre too, front and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 the 225 tires don't look too stretched on the 8.5 rims...didn't go for 235 or more huh?? In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 yeah well I was allready borrowing money from the bank of mom cause the tax return wouldnt cover it and tires in 235/35/18 are around $200 these wide for a 225 and they were under $100 a peice. I was on a budget and blew most of it on wheels (the way it should be). When it is time to replace them i will probably go 235 or 245. Also the quicker I could get off winter rubber the better. Damn the car feels good Nokian free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 yeah well I was allready borrowing money from the bank of mom cause the tax return wouldnt cover it and tires in 235/35/18 are around $200 these wide for a 225 and they were under $100 a peice. I was on a budget and blew most of it on wheels (the way it should be). When it is time to replace them i will probably go 235 or 245. Also the quicker I could get off winter rubber the better. Damn the car feels good Nokian free wow..that's a huge price gap between the 225's and 235's!!..good call on the size then...at least you are saving some weight on the tires by not going wider (my reason for getting 225's on my 7.5" rims ) In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 you know its really amazing what tire gloss does for my car http://i2.tinypic.com/zlzuwk.jpg and center caps help out too http://i2.tinypic.com/zlzx2b.jpg http://i3.tinypic.com/zlzxom.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrieg Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 looks sick man! http://www.revscene.net/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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