BOXRPWR Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 got my new wheels & tires mounted today, so I went ahead and put em on to get a few miles on them and break-in the tread. the wheels are RAZE R74, 17 x 8.0 48mm, Gold w/polished lip. tires are Yokohama AVS ES100 in 245/40/17. Wheels cost only $159 ea., tires cost only $113 ea. I'm impressed with the look & quality of these inexpensive wheels. They were noticably lighter than my 5Zigen GN+Racer wheels in 18 x 8.5 wearing the same tire width. Haven't driven on the ES100's enough to gather an opinion on traction, ride, road noise, etc. They also look nice for a very inexpensive tire. Cheers! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/PICT0315.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/PICT0316.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/PICT0317.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 very very nice! Now you got me thinking twice about getting a set of the gunmetal.. I was thinking of getting a set of gunmetal ones for the 2.5RS... damn you Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 btw, are the other lug holes the 5x114 or they just cosmetic?? if they are 5x114 (which I think they are) I will definitely get a set of them in gold! Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 Yes, they are 5x114. That's a pretty cool deal since it fits all the Subies, including the new STI. and these close-up pics make me want to buy the Racing Brake 1-piece rear rotors to balance better with the front RB BBK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 they should be lighter than your 18x8.5 since they are a smaller wheel and lighter tire. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 not bad mang! where did you get'em? Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 from RavSpec of course Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 They look nice. The gold goes well with your paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 That is quite impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I would just not use the center caps though.. just pop them off get rid of whatever weight you can that's what I do with all my SSRs Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I would just not use the center caps though.. just pop them off get rid of whatever weight you can that's what I do with all my SSRs Don't you racers all worry you are going to damage your car by getting in an accident and then the insurance will not cover it? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Very nice...I thought about getting those when I saw them at Super Autobachs on Beach Blvd. a while back In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacysteve68 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Don't you racers all worry you are going to damage your car by getting in an accident and then the insurance will not cover it? Just curious. "insurance will not cover it..." ?? cover what?.... damage car from not putting on the center cap? I was not aware of the importance of center caps , I see JDM cars racing without them all the time . In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Don't you racers all worry you are going to damage your car by getting in an accident and then the insurance will not cover it? Just curious. we get track insurance and we get investments and health/life insurances to cover our need for fun. Work hard, play hard... worker harder THEN play harder. And there's not much to worry if you are going into the track with the right mindset that crap happens.. it's a choice you make just like anything else. I think the track is actually safer than public road driving.. but that's just me. I also have a track car to use as well. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 "insurance will not cover it..." ?? cover what?.... damage car from not putting on the center cap? I was not aware of the importance of center caps , I see JDM cars racing without them all the time . some track clubs wont even allow you to have center caps as it can be a flying projectile on the track.. take them off, save the weight and aggrevation of losing them on the track (if/when that does happen). Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Don't you racers all worry you are going to damage your car by getting in an accident and then the insurance will not cover it? Just curious. some insurance companies will cover track days so long as they arent competitive (read: timed). this is why i keep my track toy on a seperate policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 They were noticably lighter than my 5Zigen GN+Racer wheels in 18 x 8.5 wearing the same tire width. they should be lighter than your 18x8.5 since they are a smaller wheel and lighter tire. wow...thanks for the insight! btw...lots of 18s are lighter than stock wheels. ssr gt2 is mid 17 lbs to name one of many. i realize you know this already...just confused by your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 wow...thanks for the insight! btw...lots of 18s are lighter than stock wheels. ssr gt2 is mid 17 lbs to name one of many. i realize you know this already...just confused by your post well, those RAZE wheels are like 18 lbs.. so they arent that much heavier than stock, just 1" wider.. but at the same time, the tires are just heavier.. very hard to find a lightweight tire (Toyo T1-S was one of the lightest tires to get) to offset the wheel weight issue.. but it all comes down to mass location. I think the 18x8.5 SSR GT2s are in the 18 lbs range.. The 18x8.5 SSR Comp (non-H) are 14.6 lbs.. the H-versions (2-piece welded) is 19 lbs for that size. I am currently trying to sell off my 18x8 SSR GT7s (19 lbs) for some SSR 17x8.5 SSR Comps (13 lbs). I feel like running a set of 255/40/17 tires If not, I'll just get a set of the Anthracite 18x8.5 SSR Comps to replace the GT7s. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 well, those RAZE wheels are like 18 lbs.. so they arent that much heavier than stock, just 1" wider.. but at the same time, the tires are just heavier.. very hard to find a lightweight tire (Toyo T1-S was one of the lightest tires to get) to offset the wheel weight issue.. but it all comes down to mass location. I think the 18x8.5 SSR GT2s are in the 18 lbs range.. The 18x8.5 SSR Comp (non-H) are 14.6 lbs.. the H-versions (2-piece welded) is 19 lbs for that size. I am currently trying to sell off my 18x8 SSR GT7s (19 lbs) for some SSR 17x8.5 SSR Comps (13 lbs). I feel like running a set of 255/40/17 tires If not, I'll just get a set of the Anthracite 18x8.5 SSR Comps to replace the GT7s. Tirerack claims 17.2 pounds for the GT2 (Luke). Most sites list them at 17.6 with a few 17.9 or 18.1. Regardless, lighter than stock 17s. If the Raze wheels are 18 lbs...wouldnt that make them lighter than stock? I thought stockers were 19 or 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 yes, but you are also going with a heavier tire eventually.. so it all works out to be a wash.. I am just spoiled by my 17x7.5 SSRs Comps being 12.5 lbs. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 "insurance will not cover it..." ?? cover what?.... damage car from not putting on the center cap? I was not aware of the importance of center caps , I see JDM cars racing without them all the time . I did not even mention center caps. I beleive that the title of the thread mentioned the track which implying racing. Therefore I asked a question about racing. Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 ^^ ?... I thought you were talking about the caps since you were replying to "Originally Posted by XenonkI would just not use the center caps though.. just pop them off get rid of whatever weight you can that's what I do with all my SSRs" ...sorry man In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildjiank Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Boxer, you have any pics from behind? I want to see the beef on those tires... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Boxer, you have any pics from behind? I want to see the beef on those tires... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/PICT0307.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/PICT0313.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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