GTWag Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Does KingofImports actually sell these wheels? I see them listed, but none of their links work on that site. I want these wheels! Where can I get??? [img]http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2141[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 The only thing I don't like about the Spec B wheels is the 18x7" size as it's hard to get the 215/45R-18 size and what you can get is [b]REALLY[/b] expensive for basic rubber Although you can get 215/40R-18 easier, it won't have the same load rating of a 225/40R-18 although it's the same rolling diameter as our 215/45R-17. I'd love to get the Spec B's but wheel width and tire availability are the determining factors for me. The Rota Tarmac II's come in 18x7.5", a size that easily accomodates the popular and only slightly taller 225/40R-18 size. The TII is essentially the same style and I can have it in bronze. :D That's gonna look tite on my Atlantic Blue GT Wagon. :p Plus the Tarmac II's can be had for under $800 with spline-drive lugs and center caps. [img]http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/400/400/TarmacIICompare_Bronze.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWag Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Good point. I thought they were 7.5". Do you know if the 7-spoke spec-B wheels are also 7" wide? Those are some beautiful wheels as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I'm going to guess the 7-spokes are also 7" wide, but I'd also like to hear confirmation on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 [quote name='GTWag']Does KingofImports actually sell these wheels? I see them listed, but none of their links work on that site. I want these wheels! Where can I get??? [img]http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2141[/img][/QUOTE] Check out [url]www.jdmpartstx.com[/url] - Steve has several sets of those wheels on the way and will be available later this month. I just put the Volks on my Atlantic Blue wagon and they look sweet, though if I can sell my stock GT wheels I will buy a set of the 18" Spec B wheels as my second winter set. I love the look of those wheels.....smoother styling than the Tarmac IIs, though narrower and only in silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWag Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Thanks for the link - great resource! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euclid Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']The only thing I don't like about the Spec B wheels is the 18x7" size as it's hard to get the 215/45R-18 size and what you can get is [b]REALLY[/b] expensive for basic rubber Although you can get 215/40R-18 easier, it won't have the same load rating of a 225/40R-18 although it's the same rolling diameter as our 215/45R-17. I'd love to get the Spec B's but wheel width and tire availability are the determining factors for me. The Rota Tarmac II's come in 18x7.5", a size that easily accomodates the popular and only slightly taller 225/40R-18 size. The TII is essentially the same style and I can have it in bronze. :D That's gonna look tite on my Atlantic Blue GT Wagon. :p Plus the Tarmac II's can be had for under $800 with spline-drive lugs and center caps. [url]http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/400/400/TarmacIICompare_Bronze.jpg[/url][/QUOTE] So do we know for a fact that the 225/40/18 tires won't/can't fit the 7" wide spec-b rims? Because if they do I see no reason to not use the the spec-b rims, and just put on a 225/40 instead of the oem 215/45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWag Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 [quote name='Euclid']So do we know for a fact that the 225/40/18 tires won't/can't fit the 7" wide spec-b rims? Because if they do I see no reason to not the the spec-b rims, and just put on a 225/40 instead of the oem 215/45.[/QUOTE] Monovich over on NASIOC has some of the 10-spoke wheels with 225/40/18s. So I know it can be done. Do a search for his posts, and you can see the pics. I just dont think a "wide" 225 would fit on there (according to his experience). I forget the tire brand he got to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC GT Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 [quote name='Euclid']So do we know for a fact that the 225/40/18 tires won't/can't fit the 7" wide spec-b rims? Because if they do I see no reason to not use the the spec-b rims, and just put on a 225/40 instead of the oem 215/45.[/QUOTE]They fit. ;) Edit: I got Falken Ziex 512s to fit on mine. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 [url="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=438638"]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=438638[/url] Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 225's should fit just fine on a 7" wheel, auto-x'ers ran 225's on the wrx's 6.5" wide rim. I am debating between the spec b wheels and rota's myself. those spec b wheels just look so good though. If I got the spec b's some 225/40/18 toyo t1's would deffinetly be going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC GT Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I've got 225/40 Ziex's on mine. But, I'm thinking about switching them out to 225/45/18 when the new version of the Falken Azeni Sports come out. I know it'll throw my speedo off, but I don't think it will cause any rubbing anywhere. It would actually be slightly narrower at the middle of the sidewall than the 40. I'd just like a little more sidewall. Any thoughts on 225/45/18's? Pros? Cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 225/40/18 has plenty of sidewall, close to stock actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euclid Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 [url]http://jdmpartstx.com/[/url] has some spec b rims in stock $1050 shipped for the set. For those that care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeng Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Anyone knows part number for the 10 spoke 18" spec b wheels? Just ruined my right rear rim :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 bump old thread for wondering how/where to get 2.0 spec b's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Try your local Subaru Dealer. The 2006 US market Spec B uses the SAME wheels. Or PM some of the recent Spec B buyers on the board, and see if they plan on going aftermarket, and selling the OEM wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 [quote name='Euclid'][url="http://jdmpartstx.com/"]http://jdmpartstx.com/[/url] has some spec b rims in stock $1050 shipped for the set. For those that care.[/QUOTE] Thanks dude... I really love [url="http://www.jdmpartstx.com/pics/3.0R_rims.jpg"]those[/url] Cheers, Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 [quote name='IwannaSportSedan']Try your local Subaru Dealer. The 2006 US market Spec B uses the SAME wheels. Or PM some of the recent Spec B buyers on the board, and see if they plan on going aftermarket, and selling the OEM wheels...[/QUOTE] Would never pay dealer price for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relhok Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Seven spoke rims look strange with 5 lugs. Three lugs at a spoke and two lugs between spokes. Seven-spokers look better with covered lugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraysonSubaru Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 [quote name='Patagonian GT']Hi All - I have a LGT Limited Wagon in SWP/Black int. on order. I have been looking at wheels.....please share your thoughts about the 18" Spec B wheels vs. a BBS or OZ wheel. I like the OEM fit and finish, but could find an aftermarket wheel I like too. $1200 shipped on the Spec B wheels vs. around $1200-$1600 for OZ's or BBS in an 18". I really want some Prodrive GC-010's, but don't see the point of the extra $1K, when that would pay for an exhaust (whenever one gets released). [url="http://www.kingofimports.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=86&idproduct=218"]http://www.kingofimports.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=86&idproduct=218[/url] Thoughts??? The 18" wheel has an anthracite finish vs. the silver on the 17"s.[/QUOTE] what about the prodrive P1's that you voted for in my thread? they seem to look like they are almost the same wheel (just wider) than the US Spec B wheel ---or are you looking for JDM SPec B wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I dont know if you guys noticed...but this thread was originally posted [b]10-08-2004[/b]:lol:. PGT has had like 3 diff. sets of rims since then. He didn't even get a SWP LEgacy:lol:. Hmmm..never knew that he had one on order...:icon_cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 [quote name='GraysonSubaru']what about the prodrive P1's that you voted for in my thread? they seem to look like they are almost the same wheel (just wider) than the US Spec B wheel ---or are you looking for JDM SPec B wheels?[/QUOTE] check out the date of my post - last year :lol: I have been through more than a few sets of wheels since (including 18" Prodrive P1's in anthracite). I ended up buying an Atlantic Blue wagon too, as the special order took too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 you cant have those spec b 3.0r rims. i'm the only one who has them on the car in the US 18x7 with a [B][SIZE=4]55mm offset[/SIZE][/B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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