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Thanks for the input. It isn't pulsating all the time only in the morning when I first get into the car for the first couple miles and it is only under the seat not on steering wheel and then it is fine onward. The rim is a Subaru rim and I had them balanced twice. Last one yesterday was road force balanced and they are fine. Tire pressure is set to OEM standard.

Been getting used to driving a lower profile and wider tire you can definitely feel the difference. They are a bit noisy, but I expected it with lower harder side walls and more rubber meeting the road. Driving at lower speeds it is normal, but it is when you get up to speed that you really notice the difference. It leaves me wanting a better suspension now. I have been noticing tho in the morning for the first half-mile or so the ride is a little bumpy but then it smooths out and it's fine onward. First I thought I might have a bent rim. Then I thought maybe it was the road by my house because the town did some construction recently but I suspect the tire might be flat spotting a little when I leave the car parked over night which seems unusual but I can't think of anything else.

Not yet I want to drive it for about a week or so first. First impressions are very good. Really enjoy how light the rims are. I feel the steering much more responsive and lighter.

Type: 2014 STI Limited wheels Size: 18 x 8.5 ET55 Tyres: 245/45ZR18 100Y Continental ExtremeContact DWS06

They will look very nice. What are you thinking for tires?

Good job they look good.

About a month ago and you and I would be cooking with butter. I just did mine last month. Are you keeping your stock bar?

Bought the STI Rims but from a different seller. That other guy wasn't budging on the price. They have minor curb rash on two of the rims but otherwise very good conditions. Came with 245/40R18 tires and tpms but as I found out yesterday the tires are shot, not surprised, but was hoping I could get little more life out of them. Now I'm in the market for new rubber and I cannot decide what to get. When I put the new rims with tires on my car yesterday I didnt like the smaller profile of the tire. Car looked ackward with tiny wheels. Looking at the pictures on this thread it is hard to judge from pictures if the 245/45R18 will look tiny. They don't but pictures can be deceiving. I'm looking to stay closer to the overall size of the stock with these new rims. My plan is to run summer on these rims and winter on the stock 18", but summer tire choices for 245/50R18 we're not that great on Tire Rack. There were some ok/good All-Season there. So, 45 or 50 for the side wall? Seem most have gone with 45, except grnlanrern1 done a 50. Another option, I could follow Andrew and do 255/45R18 for a little extra protection. His tires also looked bigger too. Has anyone run winter on the stock 18" limited wheels yet, or not recommended? I was thinking 225/55r18. Thoughts?

The US northeast is not much different. This winter the roads got extra beat up. It's pothole galore. Still I would choose the 20mm bar over the stock.

20mm all the way and the improvement is huge. No more swaying on the highway and cornering feels much more stable. The car should have come with this bar standard.

This is amazing.you are very talented. I am enjoying watching this build. Subscribed.

I would have loved to take those wheels away from you. Are you planning on staying with Subaru or moving to a different manufacturer?

@GreyGoose, @Tigger73 Thanks for the feedback guys. That was kind of what I figured. Finding used STI BBS in good conditions are tough. $800 sounds more reasonable.

Came across a set of 2014 STI bbs, rims only, no tires. Specs 18x8.5 5x114.3 et55. He is asking for $1k. Claims they are "like new" I am waiting on better pictures and confirmation of any damage to the rim. Just want to bounce it off you guys what you think. Overpriced much for what it is?

Just out of curiosity have you noticed if you have any small play in steering wheel, like a dead spot, when you turn the wheel very slightly and get no steering driving down the road? I am letting my mind wander a bit.

i want that fog light housing. the us stock is so bland.