Xenonk Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Sube555, correct, it's just that with the WRX, I didnt have to be AS picky with the rim choices on offsets, but for the Legacy, it's a lot more crucial now, especially when I am planning on lowering the car.. I will have to read up on the suspension dynamics as well as checking the geometry for the suspension before I make a commitment on rims.. I DO know for a fact that the aftermarket rims MUST BE LIGHTER than the stock tire/wheel setup. SSR Comps & Toyo T1-S, here I come! Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 If they're your race wheels, then yes, lighter is the way to go. If they're street, I'd just be concerned with strength at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 In wheels, SSR Comps are as light and as strong as they come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 In the great white north, I've heard of more than a few bent cases. Potholes will even eat some forged products. Florida is a whole different ball game. That's the only reason I throw caution out there, for pothole zones. With lightening the wheels that much, there is bound to be at least some weak spots. The right hit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 This is how a stock suspension, 18"x7.5" 42mm offset rims would look like. [img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic3.jpg[/img][img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic1.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic4.jpg[/img][img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic2.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic5.jpg[/img][img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic7.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic6.jpg[/img][img]http://www.speedoptions.com/members/38458/40461/pic8.jpg[/img] Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 [quote name='Xenonk']This is how a stock suspension, 18"x7.5" 42mm offset rims would look like.[/quote] You wouldn't happen to have a full side shot would you? I'd like to see how these rims fill up the wheel wells with stock suspension. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSB Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Okay, noob question here, with the extra width of the tyres won't there be a problem with stones etc coming up and damaging the side paintwork of the car? After looking at my car, the tyres seem to hide in the wheel arch quite well, but with keefe's photos they seem to stick out a bit. I did see an article where this was a problem with a car in the UK, and it was put down to bad design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 Having the wheels/tires stick that far out will contribute to body damage. I was flying down a road last night that I didn't notice was somewhat loose gravel on the surface. I don't think it did much if any damage, but with tires sticking out that far, it would likely cause paint chipping in areas you wouldn't normally get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucktoo Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 I have 245/45/18 S-03 on my Outback XT Limited Wagon and no problem since it is 3 in higher than GT . I doubt the tire would fit under a GT. They are on 7.5 in wide rims - there is maybe another tire one to go 255/45/18 but they need 8 in rims and they were a lot more expensive for on .4 " more tread width. They are the same revs/mile as stock Potenzas so all works well. I plan to add sway bars and lower the car 1.5 in or so which is about as much as you can do with these tires. The 2 in wider tread and S-03 are noticable over stocks. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 But your OB also has those big fender flairs as well to help keep debris from getting spit up on the car. We need a pic of this, from front, rear, and an angled side view. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Curious, but in general, how are the Rota wheels? I have seen lots of people with WRX's use them, and they come at a fairly reasonable price. However, my concern is that of strength with those wheels. Would they stand the test of strength? on the street/auto-x? I had only seen one incident in which to total wheel came apart, and flew off of a person's car. So that's why I have the question? I might look into them, for summer rims, while keeping the stockers for winter, and some snows...not sure...yet...but the time is coming for winter, so we shall see. Later, i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 I had the same question as the Tarmac II/Prodrive GC-010 is my style of choice, and Rota is the only mfg with my bronze color. I had heard of past incidents. I have been told to basically stay away from their lightweight designs (ones I wasn't really interested in anyhow.) Designs like the Tarmac II's should be alright as I'm told. I have no first hand experience however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 bump for good info! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egan Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 [quote name='inthedeck']Curious, but in general, how are the Rota wheels? I have seen lots of people with WRX's use them, and they come at a fairly reasonable price. However, my concern is that of strength with those wheels. Would they stand the test of strength? on the street/auto-x? I had only seen one incident in which to total wheel came apart, and flew off of a person's car. So that's why I have the question? I might look into them, for summer rims, while keeping the stockers for winter, and some snows...not sure...yet...but the time is coming for winter, so we shall see. Later, i.[/QUOTE] I ran Rota Subzero's on my WRX wagon at the track and I run Rota Torques on my STi at the track. They get pushed very hard and I have not had any problems. Several of my track buddies also run Rotas, again without any problems. They're a bit heavy, but seem to be real strong. You really can't beat the price and the only problem I can recollect from any of the boards in the last 3 years was immediately fixed by Rota with no questions asked. I'm seriously thinking about the Rota Grids for my wife's new LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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