katalyst Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 damn that looks hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 wow VirtualReality! that looks awesome. 235/40's FTW. i think those are my next wheels, but i probably want hypersilver. nice car color btw, QSM ftw LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Having had 225/40 and now running 235/40 again I am 100% glad that I went back to 235 because 225 is SOOO much harsher on the feel and the noise and the rims. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanahjoe Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Just had them put on this afternoon. It actually rubbed with the rubber strip on, but seems fine after I removed it. I had 4 stock wheels with 225 tires on the car at the time, so that's probably why it rubbed. I'm lowered on JDM SpecB Bilstein rev.A with STi pink for auto wagon. Here are some pics of hyper black Rota Gravel 18x8 with 235/40/18 tires. http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/VirtualReality_photo/New%20Shoes/DSC_8969.jpg I'm liking these wheels a lot. I wasn't considering a wheel upgrade anytime soon, but now my stock Spec.B wheels look boring (well they alway have, I liked the 07 Spec.B wheels a lot more than the 08s). Waiting to see them on DGM and I might have to buy a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualReality Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks for the comments. I really like these wheels. I'm waiting for the STi overlay to come then I'll put on the center caps. no flames please. ^^^Wow. The 235/40 does look nice on those. And no rubbing issues at all once the rubber strip was removed? So far no rubbing after the rubber strip was removed, but I haven't been driving hard on it since the stock wheels were in the car. I'll let you know if I have rubbing issue in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcdennis Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 REALLY glad I went ahead with these now after seeing those pics VirtualReality! Looks GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RALLYT-WRX Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 VR- those pics look great! I just can't decide on which color to go with on my DGM Spec B. I am currently running the Stock 08 Spec B suspension with an Eibach Prokit, do you guys think I will have any problems with 235/40/18's Also what is this so called rubber strip you guys are removing? What exactly is it's purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 this thread makes me want to spend money i don't have. maybe i'll take out a loan If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I plan on getting 235/40/18. I know I am redundant but I am lowered on Eibachs and just want to make perfectly sure they will fit with no rubbing. I decided on General Exclaim UHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 my rims are +51 offset 18x8 and I run 235/40 Hankooks and I'm on H-techs and I never rub at all. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Ok just being anal and making sure before I go order these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Well, I've certainly made up my mind on my first set of aftermarket rims.. Also, has anyone tried the 18x8.5 on a non-coilover setup? I'm on JDM Bilsteins + Tanabe springs - not so sure about the clearance between the tire and strut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualReality Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 VR- those pics look great! I just can't decide on which color to go with on my DGM Spec B. I am currently running the Stock 08 Spec B suspension with an Eibach Prokit, do you guys think I will have any problems with 235/40/18's Also what is this so called rubber strip you guys are removing? What exactly is it's purpose? When you look at the rear wheel well(the fender rolling part), you will see a black rubber. I have no idea what its purpose. Maybe other member can help us out. Don't know how much it lowers with Eibach Prokit so I can't comment on it. I drove around today and so far I don't have any rub without the rubber strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 When you look at the rear wheel well(the fender rolling part), you will see a black rubber. I have no idea what its purpose. Maybe other member can help us out. Don't know how much it lowers with Eibach Prokit so I can't comment on it. I drove around today and so far I don't have any rub without the rubber strips. Only lowers about around an inch all around. Nothing big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RALLYT-WRX Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks Guys. Looks like I am gonna go with 235/40/18. I am thinking of getting some Kumho ECSTA tires, mainly because my Brother works at a Hyundai dealer and gets a killer deal on them, $5 over cost. Now my next decision is what color to choose. I am thinking Hyer Black for mt DGM Spec B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzkkr Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 More pictures please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 DAM! lol sexy. just curious, what kind of grill is that?...outback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualReality Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Only lowers about around an inch all around. Nothing big. I think you should be fine. H-tech lowers approx 0.9" and MiniStiGuy has no rub. MiniStiGuy - did you remove the rubber strips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualReality Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 azzkkr - your car looks great. we want JDM/EDM stuff for USDM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think you should be fine. H-tech lowers approx 0.9" and MiniStiGuy has no rub. MiniStiGuy - did you remove the rubber strips? No I didn't remove anything. you have to remember though that my rims are +51 so the offset is different on them than these are. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzkkr Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 DAM! lol sexy. just curious, what kind of grill is that?...outback? got it from http://www.japanparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzkkr Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 azzkkr - your car looks great. we want JDM/EDM stuff for USDM! Thanks dude, visit http://www.japanparts.com got my grill there. or http://www.subaru-parts.cn its a China based company but I got my Carbon Fiber front lip from them for only $149 USD but i'm not sure about the shipping cost for US. I live in the Philippines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymesbry Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks dude, visit http://www.japanparts.com got my grill there. or http://www.subaru-parts.cn its a China based company but I got my Carbon Fiber front lip from them for only $149 USD but i'm not sure about the shipping cost for US. I live in the Philippines Nice car.. I am hoping to live in the philippines for awhile.. and try to pick up a S15 Silvia. I wish i saw some Legacys, but all i saw were Foresters when i was there last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Quick question. Are the Gravel's compatable with the OEM TPMS? I am going to switch over the OEM TPMS into the new wheels and then run the stockers at winter without the TPMS. And for those not using the TPMS, what were your solutions to the light on the dash?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualReality Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Quick question. Are the Gravel's compatable with the OEM TPMS? I am going to switch over the OEM TPMS into the new wheels and then run the stockers at winter without the TPMS. And for those not using the TPMS, what were your solutions to the light on the dash?? Gravels are compatible with OEM TPMS. I have my OEM TPMS in my Gravels and no TPMS light issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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