blue2.5gt Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 hey guys, i have a set of winter tires and high performance all seasons, up till now ive been using the same rims to mount both tires (on my 05 abp lgt). i was looking at getting 4 2007 lgt rims because i like the style and i could use them with my summer tires, while having the winter tires on the 05 stock rims. this is the look im going for: http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31442&d=1170509400 http://www.discount-auto-parts-store.com/wheels_rims/subaru-legacy-oem_alloy_wheel_rims-aly68757u20.html are these the same wheels (are the ones in that picture above painted silver or no?)? i went to town fair tire and they said that they arent oem but aftermarket reproduction. is this true, and if it is is there any different? has anyone tried them? anyone selling 4 07 wheels? thanks, blue2.5gt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 look the same to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I like 07s also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted August 2, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted August 2, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/member-classifieds-wheels-and-tires-71.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 wow thanks for so many quick replies! LieutenantDan I have looked in that section, nasoic, and ebay and cannot seem to find any. If you could show me a link that'd I might have missed that'd be great though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Is that discount auto parts site legitimate? I'm tempted to purchase a set of '04 STI wheels... 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 same hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 haha i hope it is, according to the guys at town fair tire it links to a certain vendor, ill get you the name when i find out. but can anyone answer the questions i have in my original post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 There seems to be a few other websites selling that rim if you google the part number 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 ya thats a good observation, when i went to town fair tire they told me the same thing that all the sites i found were actually linking to the same vendor. is it a good idea to buy an aftermarket replica wheel though? has anyone done it before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 People buy replica rims from aftermarket companies What I mean is Rota are replicas of other companies. and Rotas are considerably cheaper and most people do not have problems. What I mean people post information about their Rota rims being junk and people do not post how they do not have problems with their Rota 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 so i bought the reconditioned 2007 legacy gt wheels, they look great but seem to weigh around 23 pounds. is that high? thanks blue2.5gt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 so i bought the reconditioned 2007 legacy gt wheels, they look great but seem to weigh around 23 pounds. is that high? thanks blue2.5gt Not Sure about weight but how did u pay to your door? And in guessing the site is legit? As I want also!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 hey i paid 504 out the door with free shipping for 4 wheels (considering the local dealer wanted 400 per wheel it was a pretty good deal haha). it would have been ~480 but apparently they have a warehouse in ct so i was charged sales tax. i will post pics/comments when i have them installed on monday. heres the website: http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/w_selection.asp?syn=&_SUPPLIERSKU=ALY68757U&WandCRETURN=&_YEAR=2007&_MAKE=SUBARU&_MODEL=LEGACY apparently there are 2 different kinds, the painted (i bought these) and the polished. both were put on 07-09 lgt by subaru, i think depending on the color. the only thing is they dont include center caps, so i went to the local subaru dealer and they wanted 25 each for them. i said screw that, found this place online that has em for 16 each: http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partdetail.php?partid=16734 the caps are coming in today, i got the part number from the dealer for the center caps. hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 so is a ~23 lb wheel vs ~21 (stock) going to give any noticeable change in handling or performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 so is a ~23 lb wheel vs ~21 (stock) going to give any noticeable change in handling or performance? Prob very minor if any at all. your talking like what 8 lbs total? yea you could go into unsprung mass and stuff but really:spin: I take a major hit in power when theres 2 people in my car, about 270lbs of dead weight on stock tune. Yea I can feel 1st gear not pulling as hard to pass/overtake 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 post some pics id love to try these out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 post some pics id love to try these out Wordddd im lookinf for a second set but nothing flashy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 here are pics of the wheels, center cap, and the center cap laid on the wheel. i also took a pic of the subaru logo which is part of the wheel which indicates it is a reconditioned factory wheel. i will post installed before/after pics next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 also note that i had to buy the center caps seperately, they didnt come with the wheels. you can see my previous post on the first page for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Can u use ur old center caps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 not 100% sure, but out of curiosity i measured the old center caps and new center caps and they appear to be the same size. the pattern on the back isnt the same though between the two center caps, i dont know if that really matters, i dont think it does. but id get a new set of center caps so you dont scratch up that inner wheel hole by continually removing and placing the center cap, thats my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Prob very minor if any at all. your talking like what 8 lbs total? yea you could go into unsprung mass and stuff but really:spin: I take a major hit in power when theres 2 people in my car, about 270lbs of dead weight on stock tune. Yea I can feel 1st gear not pulling as hard to pass/overtake alright its good to know that it wont make much difference. thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue2.5gt Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Update: Do not order from that wheelsandcaps company, they sent me 4 wheels, turns out one of them they sent was for a tribeca I think. Asked them to replace it which they did... then they sent me the same WRONG wheel again, and now they are saying there is some mix up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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