joeblow

http://i.imgur.com/LY4SWXJ.jpg

 

 

Work VS-XX

18x8

Staggered offset, custom powder coat on the faces

 

Nice pick up. I'm running staggered offset 18x10 VS-XXs on my WRX. They were originally 18x8s though.

Bought them as 18x8 +51s from a member here and powdercoated and relipped them to 18x10 +25.

I just rebuilt a set of my own.

 

http://i.imgur.com/e1oqIv2.jpg

^ That. I ran an 18x8 +45 with 225/40s on Tein H-techs and had to roll the rear fenders because it rubbed on the bigger bumps. That was also with S.Drives which run a little wider.

8" wide wheel is more like 9" from lip to lip

You will need that measurement to calculate backspace

 

You are correct sir. I forgot that backspace is lip to lip when offset is bead seat to bead seat.

Backspacing is the opposite of offset. 8" width is 203mm, making the center line 101.5mm so a +55 offset means that the mounting face is 55mm closer to the outside lip than the inside lip from the centerline. Therefore, it has a 156.5mm/6.1" backspace.

 

So you would probably want a backspace between 135-150mm/5.5"-6" for an 8" wide wheel.

I'm not here to debate "real" vs. "fake" wheels. I've owned Works, Rays, Rotas and now fifteen52s and have had zero issues with any of them driving on some really crappy roads with low profile tires.

 

You're going to have to provide more information than just a broken wheel. Smoking a curb at 50mph will break any wheel. I could go and find a few pictures of a broken "real" wheels if I felt like it. On top of that, fixing a bent "real" wheel will cost as much as replacing one broken Rota.

An 8.5 with a square set up like that is probably running a 235/40 or 245/35 tire.

ok, this i know is going to be a stupid question for some of you but i just gotta be THAT guy. But here it goes:

 

What algorithm do you use to figure out what tire will fit on what wheel?

 

i know most people tend to look for a lower profile tire, but im kinda going the opposite direction currently with the winter set up and have been trying to find a good set that will fit and be a bit beefier. i know what the numbers on the tire mean, i just dont know make sense of them when they're all put together.

 

I ran a 205/50/17 on my LGT for winters if that helps at all.

Another TE37 clone?

I'd never get enkei anymore after bending mine on the freeway

 

Sent from my Xperia Z

 

 

To be fair, that probably would have cracked a Rota or shattered an XXR.

SSR GT V03

18x8.5 +44 $400 each

 

DARN!!! I called SSR and they tell me around 25 pounds weight per wheel. They didn't have one in stock to weigh for me. I don't know if this is just an estimate by the sales guy or a close number. He had me on hold for about 5 minutes while he tracked down some info.

 

Does anyone have the accurate weight? (You don't need to call SSR...I just did)

 

That seems pretty heavy for an SSR. My 18x9.5 Brotas weigh just over that.

Not on a Legacy, but I think they would look good on one if someone is looking for a BBS/mesh-y feel but doesn't want to do the Linea Corse Lemans that everyone seems to run on Subies. They have a relatively deep face too.

 

Rota MXR 18x9.5 +38

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/44ea96ec-45d1-43b1-8a9a-dccc9a6105e9_zpsc5491054.jpg

The GD Impreza/WRX/STi also uses the Q78 with 48" crossbars, so you can look on NASIOC general classifieds for a rack set up.

Width Is bead to bead. The width should be stamped on the inside of the spoke design somewhere too.

^That. I too get all my stuff from ORS. Make sure you fill out the reviews and submit pictures too. I won a $250 gift card from them for filling out a review.

I had to flip my bike trays around to clear the hatch of my WRX wagon, so don't be afraid to try that too.

Not a Legacy anymore, but here's my WRX racked out. Standard railgrabs and crossbars with a LoadWarrior basket and Raptor bike tray. I also have a snowboard rack, but I don't like the way it sits up on top of the basket so far off the roof.

 

http://i.imgur.com/9a7fybb.jpg

I get all my stuff through http://www.orsracksdirect.com. They have the 3 major brands (Thule, Yakima, Inno) and usually run 10% off everything. They have promo codes from time to time for an extra 10%. I just recently won a $250 gift code from them for submitting a review, so I may be a bit biased.

I only put mine on in the winter when I would make trips to the slopes. But now, on my wagon it looks a little more natural since I have factory rails, so it stays on year round.

AFAIK, there's no OEM rack for the sedan. But if it's listed to fit the 06-09 sedans, then it should fit the 05 since they're the same.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com is where I get most of my stuff from. They have promo codes from time to time to get more $$ off

Aggressive offset is the best way to get a more flush look. Spacers will also accomplish this, but you'll need extended studs to run them. Either way runs the risk of putting excess stress on the already weak wheel bearings, but the spacers more so.

Good luck selling those. Lots of people will tell you how awesome they are and "wish they had the money" but no one will want to fork it over. I ended up having to drop $500 off my asking price and cover shipping (at $50/wheel) to sell my Works last year.

I ran my LGT pretty low without an RCK and just dealt with the bump steer. Now that I'm running the Whiteline kit on my WRX, I don't understand how i didn't install it on the LGT.

 

Bumpsteer is one of those things that you don't really pay much attention to until you have a comparison.