docsmile71 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I'm having a hard time finding a good style of wheels for the Outback. The GT is different because it looks sporty so tuner rims will look nice. The Outback is different because it looks semi rugged but not really rugged so car rims don't look that nice on it and truck wheels look dumb on it. I was thinking or maybe going with the rally look but the outback is too long for the rally look. I don't want to stay stock forever but I'm having a hard time with a good looking wheel. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I've been debating the same thing for a while, and I have until spring to decide, but I'm really interested in what comes out of this thread. I think the wheels for this car should have a good balance of rugged and luxury look. I also want them to have a durable finish and be easy to clean as I do a lot of dirt road driving. So far I like the following wheels: PIAA Sport Mesh (too expensive, I want to stay under $200) Rota SDR Rota Grid I'd love to see them on an Outback first though. Sly Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmile71 Posted November 21, 2004 Author Share Posted November 21, 2004 I thought about the rota Tarmacs too. How about these: Gram Lights 57S [img]http://www.importhookup.com/images/57s%20gold.bmp[/img] Racinghart c4 [img]http://www.dazzmotorsports.com/wheels/118.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I like that Racinghart c4! Adding it to my list of candidates... Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 My Rota Battles look nice. I always get complements on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_hunter Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I have been looking for good Outback wheels too, and agree, they need to look beefy and rugged to go with the theme of the car, otherwise the wheels end up looking too wimpy/spindly on the car. This is probably why the stock wheels have such large spokes. The best option I have found so far, from a visual perspective, are Mille Miglia Spider wheels from TireRack ($174 for a 17x7 wheel): [img]http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/millemiglia/swap/mm_spider_11_ci3_l.jpg[/img] They do weigh 23.5 lbs, which is on the heavy side, but the price and warranty are pretty good, and the offset is a perfect match (important on the Outback again because of visuals -- due to the fender flares). I had a set of MM Avias on my WRX and they were really good wheels with an excellent finish: [img]http://members.cox.net/craig.hunter/IMG_0941-01.jpg[/img] Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Those MM Spyder look great Craig, although they are heavy! I like the MM Evo5 even better, but they are currently being closed out at $159, so they might no longer be available by the time I'm ready to order in the spring. Doesn't say how much they weight. Sly Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmile71 Posted November 21, 2004 Author Share Posted November 21, 2004 Those MM Avias would look great on an Outback in 18x8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 [quote name='docsmile71']Those MM Avias would look great on an Outback in 18x8.[/QUOTE] I looked at 18" wheels too, but couldn't find any tires that would fit. Also, probably wouldn't be a good idea on my rough dirt trail either. Sly Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmile71 Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 I think I've found my future rims. Volk GTP [img]http://www.importhookup.com/wheeloptions/pictures/volk_gtp.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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