MtnSub Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Called my local wheel supplier to order BBS CH, 17/7.5s. Calls me back and said BBS does not offer a CH 17inch wheel for Leg GT/05. Said BBS only has RGR wheel type for Leg GT/05. Anyone have different info? Even on tirereack.com, choices seem very limited for 7.5 wheels. The offset seems to be a problem. Darn, I really like the BBS CHs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Hmm interesting information you have there. Any possibility of BLINGing it out to 18" ?? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 I can order 18s, no problem, but I really do not want to go below a 45 profile for real world driving and unless I have mis-read posts, 17/225/45 are the perf sweet spot. My middle son has 18s for looks, but his brothers are all on 17s. I am going to put Toyo Proxes 4s on for my mountain driving ski trips. Also, if sport suspension arrives soon, combo of stiffer and lower profile is not best. Maybe I am being too old man about this and should just go for the 18s, but unless I am missing something, I think the 17/45s are the optimal combo. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. You know what gtguy would say (yes another old guy) if he were not peddling around Europe. Xnock should know about this stuff. I am back looking for wheel options in 17by7.5. ACE has a good number of 17/7.5 wheels that look good, but I do not know about quality or weight. I know OZ wheels, but they seem to be limited to SAs, the WRX wheel. I agree that the BBS CHs would really compliment a silver Leg GT, but the aftermarket world has not yet to acknowledged the Leg GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote name='MtnSub']I can order 18s, no problem, but I really do not want to go below a 45 profile for real world driving and unless I have mis-read posts, 17/225/45 are the perf sweet spot. My middle son has 18s for looks, but his brothers are all on 17s. I am going to put Toyo Proxes 4s on for my mountain driving ski trips. Also, if sport suspension arrives soon, combo of stiffer and lower profile is not best. Maybe I am being too old man about this and should just go for the 18s, but unless I am missing something, I think the 17/45s are the optimal combo. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. You know what gtguy would say (yes another old guy) if he were not peddling around Europe. Xnock should know about this stuff. I am back looking for wheel options in 17by7.5. ACE has a good number of 17/7.5 wheels that look good, but I do not know about quality or weight. I know OZ wheels, but they seem to be limited to SAs, the WRX wheel. I agree that the BBS CHs would really compliment a silver Leg GT, but the aftermarket world has not yet to acknowledged the Leg GT.[/quote] Both Ace and ADR have some nice wheels. Just check the weights....some are like 24 lbs. I don't see there being a real huge difference between 45 and 40 series. Now if you went to like 35 I can see what your saying. But 5mm is nothing if it means you not getting the 18's you really like. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Yes agreed, the aftermarket ppl have not really come out with anything yet. I decided on BBS CH 18's months ago, great looking, fill out the arches nicely and yes, do compliment the silver car. The other thing is, they would be easy to off load later if u wanted to change. I hear you also regarding REAL WORLD DRIVING. Bit like what they say about the M3 with the 19's, it looses grip over the 18's for the same reasons you pointed out above. Im sure it will be a hard choice to move away from the BBS CH rims. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote name='agctr']Yes agreed, the aftermarket ppl have not really come out with anything yet. I decided on BBS CH 18's months ago, great looking, fill out the arches nicely and yes, do compliment the silver car. The other thing is, they would be easy to off load later if u wanted to change. I hear you also regarding REAL WORLD DRIVING. Bit like what they say about the M3 with the 19's, it looses grip over the 18's for the same reasons you pointed out above. Im sure it will be a hard choice to move away from the BBS CH rims. Adam.[/quote] On the note of the M3 19s...do you think this is the case point involving the Legacy? After all, the Spec.B comes with 18s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I think so DM, I mean more inchs doesnt mean more grip, I think it has to do more with drivability with look and feel thrown in. If the 18's worked better than the 17's, I think Subaru would have moved the WRX to 18's platform a long time ago. There is also a price factor involved, re the rim and tyre size but if you have noticed, Subaru doesnt even have an upspec option for the 18's on the WRX. With better suspension and track, Im sure they have tested the Spec-B 18's both on the track and REAL WORLD DRIVING and have found they work and work well. Adam. PS, It would be interesting to see when they offer the Spec-B in USDM format, what tyres they put on the 18's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Wheel choice for Leg GT 17/7.5 size is very ltd. BBS CH or RK out. Must go to 18s or RK with 17x7= no 225s on those. OZ Superaleggras 17x7, no 7.5 so back to stock. ACE Allure Racing has 17x17.5, but not sure offset for Leg GT Really don't want 18s w/40 profile. If suspension upgrade comes along, combo of 18/40s and stiffer suspension becomes too harsh. All those great posts about ideal rolling mass and ideal wheel/tire size, but very ltd. choices that fit Leg GT. There are some very good, industrial looking race wheels out there in 17x7.5, but nothing that has form and function BBS/OZ IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 agctr, my last post went out while your last arrived. Mine is a bit repetitive and your new perspective makes me think I should re-consider going to 18s. Not sure what your point was in relation to Leg GT regarding comments about WRX not going to 18s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 The Rota range of wheels will fit (17x7.5, 48 offset). Not quite the quality of BBS but cost a fraction of the price. You could use the difference toward your new tires. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 double-post deleted for the kids in the crowd. :P Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote name='GTCanada']The Rota range of wheels will fit (17x7.5, 48 offset). Not quite the quality of BBS but cost a fraction of the price. You could use the difference toward your new tires. Tom[/quote] Don't complain about PWing when you double post sir. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote name='agctr']I think so DM, I mean more inchs doesnt mean more grip, I think it has to do more with drivability with look and feel thrown in. If the 18's worked better than the 17's, I think Subaru would have moved the WRX to 18's platform a long time ago. There is also a price factor involved, re the rim and tyre size but if you have noticed, Subaru doesnt even have an upspec option for the 18's on the WRX. With better suspension and track, Im sure they have tested the Spec-B 18's both on the track and REAL WORLD DRIVING and have found they work and work well. Adam. PS, It would be interesting to see when they offer the Spec-B in USDM format, what tyres they put on the 18's?[/quote] More inches doesn't mean more grip per se....but more inches = stiffer sidewall, which I think the Spec.B benefits from... The Imprezas get 17"ers, but, I think cost has everything to do with that one. The Impreza is a lower line model, so maybe that has something to do with it. As for 18" USDM fitment....they'd use RE92s of course.... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote]The Imprezas get 17"ers[/quote] USDM WRX's are 16's actually, STi is 17, 17 for WRX and STi in other markets. Prodrive's preferred wheel size for the WRX with their stiffer springs was an 18" wheel. The shorter sidewall is great for turn-in response and cornering predictability and control. Downside is running costs for tires and ride harshness (jittery is a common adjective). Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [quote name='GTCanada'][quote]The Imprezas get 17"ers[/quote] USDM WRX's are 16's actually, STi is 17, 17 for WRX and STi in other markets. Prodrive's preferred wheel size for the WRX with their stiffer springs was an 18" wheel. The shorter sidewall is great for turn-in response and cornering predictability and control. Downside is running costs for tires and ride harshness (jittery is a common adjective). Tom[/quote] I was referring to the STi. Also note that the WRX has a 17" BBS upgrade available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Ski Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='GTCanada'][quote]The Imprezas get 17"ers[/quote] USDM WRX's are 16's actually, STi is 17, 17 for WRX and STi in other markets. Prodrive's preferred wheel size for the WRX with their stiffer springs was an 18" wheel. The shorter sidewall is great for turn-in response and cornering predictability and control. Downside is running costs for tires and ride harshness (jittery is a common adjective). Tom[/quote] I was referring to the STi. Also note that the WRX has a 17" BBS upgrade available.[/quote] A $3000 17" BBS upgrade at that... :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='agctr']I think so DM, I mean more inchs doesnt mean more grip, I think it has to do more with drivability with look and feel thrown in. If the 18's worked better than the 17's, I think Subaru would have moved the WRX to 18's platform a long time ago. There is also a price factor involved, re the rim and tyre size but if you have noticed, Subaru doesnt even have an upspec option for the 18's on the WRX. With better suspension and track, Im sure they have tested the Spec-B 18's both on the track and REAL WORLD DRIVING and have found they work and work well. Adam. PS, It would be interesting to see when they offer the Spec-B in USDM format, what tyres they put on the 18's?[/quote] More inches doesn't mean more grip per se....but more inches = stiffer sidewall, which I think the Spec.B benefits from... The Imprezas get 17"ers, but, I think cost has everything to do with that one. The Impreza is a lower line model, so maybe that has something to do with it. As for 18" USDM fitment....they'd use RE92s of course.... :lol:[/quote] For the life of me, I dont understand why they would UPSPEC the car from the GT to the 3.0R Spec-B with the 18's then say, ahhh lets keep the same RE92's, that will work...........WT ? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 [quote name='agctr'][quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='agctr']I think so DM, I mean more inchs doesnt mean more grip, I think it has to do more with drivability with look and feel thrown in. If the 18's worked better than the 17's, I think Subaru would have moved the WRX to 18's platform a long time ago. There is also a price factor involved, re the rim and tyre size but if you have noticed, Subaru doesnt even have an upspec option for the 18's on the WRX. With better suspension and track, Im sure they have tested the Spec-B 18's both on the track and REAL WORLD DRIVING and have found they work and work well. Adam. PS, It would be interesting to see when they offer the Spec-B in USDM format, what tyres they put on the 18's?[/quote] More inches doesn't mean more grip per se....but more inches = stiffer sidewall, which I think the Spec.B benefits from... The Imprezas get 17"ers, but, I think cost has everything to do with that one. The Impreza is a lower line model, so maybe that has something to do with it. As for 18" USDM fitment....they'd use RE92s of course.... :lol:[/quote] For the life of me, I dont understand why they would UPSPEC the car from the GT to the 3.0R Spec-B with the 18's then say, ahhh lets keep the same RE92's, that will work...........WT ? Adam.[/quote] Gotta cut corners somehow??? :roll: OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yeah Yeah I know but.............. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Agctr, Are your BBS CHs 18x8s? BBS site does show an 18/7.5, but no offset info. Do you know the weight of your 18s? If not BBS, Rota or ACE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 [quote name='agctr'][quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='agctr']I think so DM, I mean more inchs doesnt mean more grip, I think it has to do more with drivability with look and feel thrown in. If the 18's worked better than the 17's, I think Subaru would have moved the WRX to 18's platform a long time ago. There is also a price factor involved, re the rim and tyre size but if you have noticed, Subaru doesnt even have an upspec option for the 18's on the WRX. With better suspension and track, Im sure they have tested the Spec-B 18's both on the track and REAL WORLD DRIVING and have found they work and work well. Adam. PS, It would be interesting to see when they offer the Spec-B in USDM format, what tyres they put on the 18's?[/quote] More inches doesn't mean more grip per se....but more inches = stiffer sidewall, which I think the Spec.B benefits from... The Imprezas get 17"ers, but, I think cost has everything to do with that one. The Impreza is a lower line model, so maybe that has something to do with it. As for 18" USDM fitment....they'd use RE92s of course.... :lol:[/quote] For the life of me, I dont understand why they would UPSPEC the car from the GT to the 3.0R Spec-B with the 18's then say, ahhh lets keep the same RE92's, that will work...........WT ? Adam.[/quote] We all wonder how the GT even got these tires.... :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlcrudoSr Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Go to the legacy photos section and check the post " Legacy in B&W" Those are BBS RGR Diamond black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGT330Ci Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 18s have actually been known as the ultimate wheel size between performance and looks as voted by a few car magazines. 40 profile tires are not that bad at all and should be fine on the Legacy which rides very very smooth now. With stiffer shocks and springs the car could have some really good road feel and halding with some 18" CHs '05 Black Legacy GT Wagon 5-spd '02 Topaz/Black 330Ci 5-spd Drift Ryder's School of Rally Arts, coming to an Australia near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I dont know the weight MtnSub but let me try and work it out for u and I will come back. Thanks Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Run 18", just go wider on the BBS CHs by 8".. you can run a 225/40/18.. I live in DC, land of some big BIG potholes.. and if you properly inflate your tires, you'll be fine.. I never had a problem with 18" on 225/40/18 on my GT. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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