Claw Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Can anyone offer any thoughts about these wheels on an ABP LGT wagon? They seem to be pretty light, but how strong are they? Will they clear Brembos? http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=11781 or http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=7729 A pretty penny each.. (ouch). Thinking of going back to a 17" rim as I've moved to a city with more potholes than where I was when I bought the Prodrive PFF7's a while ago.. Oh, one more thing - are there any third party facsimiles for them? $500CDN is hella spensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTride05 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I couldnt tell you but I would love to see some rims that are very simular so I can get the same look an affordable price. you coincider that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=7729 this set will clear brembos for sure, the first set i'm not certain but i would believe so? as for construction, they're both made by enkei so i would think they'd hold up quite well but i mean honeslty, if you're going to be paying such a high price for the wheels, you could afford a set of 5 rotas and even if you busted a rim you'd still be saving money. as far as i know, japanparts is really the only place to get these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 They look the same as USDM FSXT wheels. Look for a set of those on subaruforester.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 forester is only 17x7 i believe the ones from japan parts are 17x7.5 or 18x7.5 if you did just want the look you could def get the forester wheels. the forester forums have used sets that pop up once in a while. also you can order them OEM from subaru or from a website that sells subaru parts, they run for about $1300 new i think for a set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 yes to Brembo fitment. They are Enkei MAT technology...same as RPF-1's or any of the Racing line. Hell....'06 WRX wheels are Enkei MAT as well. I think they're the best looking OEM wheel in recent years from Subaru. There's a set of Spec RA-R wheels for sale on Nabisco....same wheel but in white. Not sure of bolt pattern but probably 5x114.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 i used to have a set of 19" enkei they were the lightweight tunning series, they were like 20lbs each. i dont remember what process they used on the rims but they were stong. went through potholes and dirt roads, never had a problem with them denting. the only dent i had was from a blowout from 70mph, and that made a small leak, small enough for me to fill it with air once a month 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Those are very hot wheels.... :-) Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have the same wheel but it's for the Forester fitment 18x8. It does clear Brembos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japanparts Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I have the same wheel but it's for the Forester fitment 18x8. It does clear Brembos. Rommel: you sent me pictures of your Forester with the 18's on it: http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x289/japanparts/rommel3.jpg http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x289/japanparts/rommel2.jpg http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x289/japanparts/Rommel1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Rommel: you sent me pictures of your Forester with the 18's on it: http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x289/japanparts/rommel3.jpg http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x289/japanparts/rommel2.jpg http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x289/japanparts/Rommel1.jpg That's ONE HOT Forester... If I had found a blue new 08 one with MT I would have bought it, but... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTride05 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Those are the 18x8's in that above photo? I thought they only came in 18x7.5 and am I able to get them in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaux Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 OMG. I've always had the f'n hots for WRB Foresters with the gold BBS. My god I love that! -joe- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks for posting the pics Graham. Those are the 18x8's in that above photo? I thought they only came in 18x7.5 and am I able to get them in the states? 18x8 are made for the Forester but it should fit the Legacy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Those are the 18x8's in that above photo? I thought they only came in 18x7.5 and am I able to get them in the states? You can only get it from Japan. I bought mine from japanparts through GW. Great people to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTride05 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 ok well forget that I got them priced from that site already, I was hoping I could get them here some where but tis cool. I just cant find myself to pay that kind of mony on a set of rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 What do they retail for on Japan Parts? It's about $425/each, right? It's high compared to say, RPF1's or something similar in weight but, for the unique factor it almost makes it worth it. Then again, how badly does shipping rape you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I think I paid around $1600 shipped from japanparts about 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 So roughly $400 each. Not stupid expensive when you consider how exclusive they are and what you have to do to obtain them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japanparts Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I think I paid around $1600 shipped from japanparts about 2 years ago. The US$ isn't worth what it was, but less than $2K shipped anywhere would be a ballpark figure at the current x-change Running these through our Site: you can click on the shopping cart icon next to the Wheels, choose your delivery destination + checkout ( there's no obligation to buy ) + that will give you the freight to any destination We've always got these.... GW Japanparts.com * Since 1996 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hey, last time I checked these were out of stock. Are these available now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks Graham! These 17" ones will fit as well, right? Parts Manufacturer: STi Item No.: 1007G-060-W04 Price: 41,800 yen(JPY) / (497.42 CAD) Delivery time by air: 10-15 days Car Manufacturer: Subaru Car Name: Legacy BP/BL <Liberty> 2003/2004/2005, Legacy BP/BL <Liberty> 2006/2007, Legacy BP/BL <Liberty> 2008 JapanParts has these 17x7.5 5x100 55mm offset for $2000 CDN, $320 CDN Shipping SGP.com has the 17x7 5x100 48mm offset for $1500 CDN. As much as I'd like a wider tire, I can't see myself putting an extra $500 down to get 0.5" wider wheels.... I'll continue to check SubaruForester.org in the mean time.. Whaddyas think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 it's all up to you, most people tend to go to a wider wheel when upgrading to aftermarket wheels since it allows them to increase tire width as well. otherwise at 17x7 you're still at stock size with nothing gained theoretically, aside from good looks but i can't blame you, the sti enkei wheels are a good looking wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japanparts Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hey, last time I checked these were out of stock. Are these available now? Your enquiry was for the Silver wheels which are backordered until mid-June, the Golds , as per Rommels Forester, I'm 99% sure we have more than one set of ( + can check with our Store ) GW Japanparts.com * Since 1996 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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