badfish11 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I'm definitely going to get a new set of wheels soon. All three wheels are 18 x 7.5. I like all three and can't really decide. . I think the black spoke look on a silve car would be nice so I like the ASAs. The WedsSports look pretty sweet, and the Koesi wheels are crazy light.... opinions welcome. ASA JH8 21.2 pounds per wheel $185 per wheel http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_jh8_blk_ci3_l.jpg WedsSport tcoo5 17.4 pounds per wheel $249 per wheel http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/wedssport/swap/weds_tc_005_gry_ci3_l.jpg Koesi K1 15.9 pounds per wheel $275 each http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/kosei/swap/kosei_k1_ts_grey_ci3_l.jpg Edit: attachment is a pic of the wheels I went with. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I like the Wedsports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I like the Wedsports. seen them up close on a BSM LGT before, looks great! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 not crazy about any of them, but if you are DEFINITELY going to get one of those .. certainly the weds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 I called tire rack. They are being a pain, they say they don't have any wheels that fit the 06 spec b because they never got one it to test fitment. I let him know its pretty much the same fitment as the legacy gt except it comes stock with 18 x 7 wheels and 215/45/18 tires. He said if there are any fitment issues with the purchased wheels I wouldn't be able to return them because the wheels are listed as non compatible. . . I guess I would try out 225/ either 40 or 45 profile tires on the wheels but the no return thing kinda stinks. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 not crazy about any of them, but if you are DEFINITELY going to get one of those .. certainly the weds. What he said. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 i would get the Kosei, you'll love the handling improvement when you drop all that unsprung weight. here's a wagon with the 17" kosei: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=715807&postcount=270 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I voted for the Weds but I'm rally torn. 15 lbs for the Kosei? Nowhere near as nice looking a wheel but damn light for the change. ASAs are as fugly as it gets. Fat and ugly, I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Did anyone else with a spec b have issues ordering from tire rack? What I might do is just type in the info saying I have a 2006 legacy gt sedan. I'd get 18 x 7.5 wheels. My tire size is going to be 225/40/18 (this also happens to be the tire size the tirerack website specifies as being compatile with the regular gt). The overall tire diameter is a little smaller than my stock diameter but its less than a 3% difference according to the miata tire size calculator, so its not too bad. I could also get a 45 profile, but I'd have to call tirerack for that, and they'd probably give me trouble because it's not their reccommended size. edit: everywhere I put diameter above I meant circumference. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsontuning Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Wedsport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Koseis look pretty nice. Somewhere btwn an Enkei and a Superlegz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 if you are already willing to spend $275/rim, I would save up and get some SSR Comps for $320/rim.. and save yourself a few more pounds.. every bit counts.. and you can really feel the difference. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Someone noted in another thread that SSRs in white were cheap on Tirerack... GT2s 18x8.5 17 lbs. $249 Get them powder coated any color you want for another $150-200. If I'd seen this a week ago, I'd be buying a set. BTW, these won't come up under the Legacy fitment. You have to look under 2004 STI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Nice. Rodan and Xenonk both have good points. I LOVE both those SSRs! -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Well I placed an order for one of the three on Sunday. I'll post pics when I mount them. I'll get bashed a little b/c I see 27% didn't like any of the wheels. . but whatever I'll be happy at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Well I placed an order for one of the three on Sunday. I'll post pics when I mount them. I'll get bashed a little b/c I see 27% didn't like any of the wheels. . but whatever I'll be happy at least Which one did you ended up ordering? I run Kosei on my Z. They might not be the best looking but damn do they make a difference in performance. If you did order the Kosei be prepare to answer why you have 2 stems per wheel... Here is Black Racing's Pro N1, 17x7.5 17.5 lbs, on sale for $125... It sure is tempting for me. http://www.edgeracing.com/images/wheel/black_racing_pro_n1_(gloss_black)_angle_zoom.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Which one did you ended up ordering? I run Kosei on my Z. They might not be the best looking but damn do they make a difference in performance. If you did order the Kosei be prepare to answer why you have 2 stems per wheel... Here is Black Racing's Pro N1, 17x7.5 17.5 lbs, on sale for $125... It sure is tempting for me. http://www.edgeracing.com/images/wheel/black_racing_pro_n1_%28gloss_black%29_angle_zoom.jpg and why are there 2 stems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 and why are there 2 stems? I think I'm not 100% sure . . .one stem is to let regular air out while you simultaneously fill nitrogen in the other stem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I think I'm not 100% sure . . .one stem is to let regular air out while you simultaneously fill nitrogen in the other stem Yup. Nitrogen doesn't expand as much as regular air when heated. So a lot of racers run nitrogen in the tires to keep the pressure relatively constant through out the race. Some tracks have nitrogen filling system that make use of the 2 stems as described. The 2 stems thing is a running joke with my Z Car Club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 thats stupid. that makes about as much sence as running winter and summer air in your tires. if u want nitrogen then let the air out and then jsut fill it back up oh well. im going to go ahead and call it rice then. maybe if it was designed for an inner and outer tire kinda nascar-esc style then i would understand. it would still be gay but i would understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 So has a decision been made yet? Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 So has a decision been made yet? Yup, decision has been made, wheels will actually arrive today via ups tracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Which of the 3? We will still want to see the pics of them on the car....... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 thats stupid. that makes about as much sence as running winter and summer air in your tires. if u want nitrogen then let the air out and then jsut fill it back up oh well. im going to go ahead and call it rice then. maybe if it was designed for an inner and outer tire kinda nascar-esc style then i would understand. it would still be gay but i would understand I don't see how you can call it rice when it actually serves a real purpose. I don't know if you autocross or track your car but tire pressure is a very important element. Varying your tire pressure is the easiest way to adjust your front/rear traction and in term handling. Even just over a 10-lap session your tire temperature could increase by a significant amount. If you simply open the valve you will only equalize the pressure between the air inside and outside of the tire. You can't remove all the air inside (create a vacuum) by just opening the valve. What you need are 2 openings so that the nitrogen can be pump in under pressure to force the air out of the other opening. Would your average autocross or track day junkies ever use or need this feature? Probably not, but then again there are plenty other performance mods that are not needed for a street car but they do work. BTW, your tire pressure does change by a few psi between a winter and a summer morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Which of the 3? We will still want to see the pics of them on the car....... I'm going to put them on after work tonight, I'll snap a few quick pics and open it up for criticism. But until I post the pics. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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