Spec B Alternatives

[MOMSWGN]

I really like the look of the Spec B wheels, but they are 18X7. Looking for aftermarket wheels that closely resemble Spec Bs but are a bit wider and alot lighter. Any suggestions?

 

Any one know if the Spec B wheels will clear BBK (Stoptechs)?

 

Also like mesh designs, but can't really find any that are 18s, light weight, and clear BBKs.

 

Thanks.

[Dr.Chris]

These are kind of close, not sure of the price but 17 x 7.5 is about 18 lbs.

http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/GTC%2001.html

[LowFast]

Spec-Bs do not fit the Brembos

[MOMSWGN]

^That is why I am asking for similar rims that can fit BBKs. Those enkei are not that close. How about the Ce28nf?

[eldiablo]

This thread might help... http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179569&highlight=confirmed+stoptech

[Aczwild]

Spec B ('06-'07) are 10 spoke, good options are, as follows

 

Advan RS

http://gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanrs.htm (My planned replacement for BBK and wider 18x8.5)

 

Advan RCIII

http://gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanrc3.htm (my second favorite, I'd go gold however I'd try to get a custom gold tone, between gold and bronze)

 

Advan Kreutzer Xi

http://gruppe-s.com/Advan/advank10i.htm

 

Volk CE28N

http://gruppe-s.com/Volk/volkce.htm

 

Volk CE28NF

http://gruppe-s.com/Volk/volkce28nf.htm

These are probably the closest as you already picked up on, as the spokes are flush (hence the "F") like the Spec B rims.

 

A few more spokes, but still the tits

 

SSR Type-F (new)

http://www.more-japan.com/SSR_typef.php

 

And another new, soon to be released, 10 spoke, but with tweaked spacing

 

Advan RZ

http://garagespec.com/PDF/Advan_RZ_GarageSpec.pdf

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1435828&page=2

[MOMSWGN]

You're right, I like flushed designs better. Advan RS is nice. How about this? JDM STi Enkei but only available in 17X7.5 and 18X7.5; silver and gunmetal finishes. It's got that Spec b flavor. I don't know if they will clear BBKs

 

http://www.harmanmotive.com/catalog/images/HM08E1875SL.jpg

[MOMSWGN]

Is the nasioc post applicable to 05 LGTs? Thanks.

[Aczwild]

You're right, I like flushed designs better. Advan RS is nice. How about this? JDM STi Enkei but only available in 17X7.5 and 18X7.5; silver and gunmetal finishes. It's got that Spec b flavor. I don't know if they will clear BBKs

 

http://www.harmanmotive.com/catalog/images/HM08E1875SL.jpg

If I remember correctly (which may not be well since its 6:20 am here) Those are 5x114.3 bolt pattern (05-07 STi) and ours are 5x100

 

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=2556

 

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=15050

[MGV101]

If I remember correctly (which may not be well since its 6:20 am here) Those are 5x114.3 bolt pattern (05-07 STi) and ours are 5x100

 

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=2556

 

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=15050

 

don't worry, they do come in 4 x 100.

I know someone who got them installed on their legacy already.

 

http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/blbpd_legacy/cat1.html

scroll down a little...

18" 7.5J 4x100PCD +55 offset

[eldiablo]

Is the nasioc post applicable to 05 LGTs? Thanks.

 

Yes.

[Aczwild]

don't worry, they do come in 4 x 100.

I know someone who got them installed on their legacy already.

 

http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/blbpd_legacy/cat1.html

scroll down a little...

18" 7.5J 4x100PCD +55 offset

Are you planning to lower the car? If so, actually scratch that, if you are, or arent, just know that like most Subaru rims (as designated by the +55 offset) that they are sucked in under and I mean under the edge of the fender so it looks awkward since the wheels and tires are inside (well inside if you lower it) the edge of the vehicle.

[MGV101]

Are you planning to lower the car? If so, actually scratch that, if you are, or arent, just know that like most Subaru rims (as designated by the +55 offset) that they are sucked in under and I mean under the edge of the fender so it looks awkward since the wheels and tires are inside (well inside if you lower it) the edge of the vehicle.

A member I know from the legacy club here in Hong Kong had them installed and the +55 offset wasn't exactly that bad. Here's a picture of his car with the STi wheels and lowering springs from Wangan installed. Maybe the springs didn't lower his car enough to amplify that problem you have mentioned as his car doesn't look that low.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j109/dennislg/Legacy%20BP5D/sti2007logo.jpg

[whitetiger]

SSR Type-F (new)

http://www.more-japan.com/SSR_typef.php

 

 

That is just down right sexy!:wub:

[MOMSWGN]

That is one good looking wagon. Got any picts of a BSM wagon with those shoes? I like those wheels better that the ones on japanparts.com as they have a different center design:

 

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=10906

[MOMSWGN]

How about any lightweight mesh designs in 18 that clear BBKs? STIs clear but costs $3.7K:

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=7728

[MGV101]

That is one good looking wagon. Got any picts of a BSM wagon with those shoes? I like those wheels better that the ones on japanparts.com as they have a different center design:

 

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=10906

Sorry, but we don't have much BSM Legacy here.

 

From the same guy and the same Legacy... He used to have the other STi wheel installed too.

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j109/dennislg/Legacy%20BP5D/wanganlook.jpg

[MOMSWGN]

^^Silver ones look better IMO on SWP. Can anyone photoshop the silver 12 spokes on a BSM wagon? Thanks.