Well, i did it. I ordered my 18" Team Dynamics Monza's in Silver w/ blue letters. The tires, Nitto 450's 215/35-18. Rubber bands you say, YOU BETCHA!! Has anyone else out there tried 18's, how do they look. The rolling diameter should be the same as the stock ones, so my spedo should be right on track. Got them shipped from west coast to east for $1700. I know that alot to spend, and i could've considered a turbo, but it's kinda out of the question for me. Too much trouble right now, plus i'm still learning alot about my car and how it works. So this maybe something i would like to try myself on a project car in the near future. Thanks for listening...

Rimmie
MY00 Silver Sedan

I would have gotten the OZ SuperTurismo's from RalliSpec....mmmmm OZ

Living in fear of potholes and rough railroad tracks is not my idea of cool.

Nor is adding a hundred pounds or so of unsprung weight.

But sure, it probably looks neat. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

I'm with Colin. I need 50/55 sidewalls the way I drive. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

I've done all the necessary mods to get the performance i want out of it, the rest of it is to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Got S-AFC, 18mm rear sway, front & rear braces, intake, stromung exhaust, underdrive pulley, and mid-pipe. The 18's are for me!! And as far as the weight goes, this is a relatively light wheel, not sure of exact specs yet, but my friend has got a set of 17's and had nothing but good things to say about them.

Rimmie

Anybody have the VolkRacing RaysEngineering
17 or 18 inch rims on their cars?
can't remember the name...

There is a guy in CO that is putting 18" TE37's on his RS. I don't know if he's gotten them yet, but two weeks ago he was talking about it. Maybe I'll see him sometime and I'll ask.

Someone in Omaha is putting 18's on his RS too. I'll try to get him to post about it...

The way I drive, I need a full rally-spec suspension and some extremely large-sidewalled tires that handle great on tarmac. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

Make sure to take pics when you get them on. I hope you don't run into any troubles. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Well if you really wanted something for you shouldn't you have considered replacing your front seats? They look cool and they hold you in when driving really hard. i won't knock the 18's since you already said you were aware of the weight, sidewalls, and the altered driving required to run them. Be careful and remember to get the front end checked for alignment more often. They do look cool but I gave up on the rims I had on my Integra cause they were too large for the roads in the area. Post a pic when you get them on. They are always fun to look at.

Rimmie,

What offset did you get??? this may cause some minor/major problems... I went to the Team Dynamics site and they show the following available for the Monza's:

SIZE OFFSET
6.5x15 e+38/49
7x16 e+38/45/50
7x17 e+18/38/45/50
8x18 e+20/35/40

Hell I have the stock rims w/ Yoko A520's and I can't even have anyone but my 4 year old ride in the back (full grown adults out of the question...) unless I want to rub my tires on the fender...

Mike

They are available in a +45mm offset in the 18X7's. I'm not sure about the 18x8's. I wouldn't have bought them if they weren't +45's. Oh yeah, my suspension is H&R, i haven't had anyone in the back seat yet, nor do i intend to, i hope???

Rimmie

Good luck. Minimum offset should be +48mm. I have the Volk Rays TE-37 @ 17 x 7.5 Check out my profile thingy at the member list.

quote: Rimmie--i haven't had anyone in the back seat yet, nor do i intend to, i hope???

Why not? http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/wink.gif Just jokin!!

I am real curious to see what your car will look like when you get them. Let us know.

Rick http://roads.to/ricksrides

Rimmie,
Post any problems when you get them mounted. I just ordered the same wheel, but in 17's.
Thanks.
Thor

Whoa!

18"? Thats like with 30 series tires right? Get ready for a filling jarring ride.. My limit is probably what Snoopy did.
17"x7.5J TE37 with 45 series tires and factory offset(??).. I'll probably get the bronze colored ones though.. White rims on a white car?? Thats a little too tacky for me..

Tim

The appearance is really a matter of perception. IMHO, when I see someone running around on large diameter wheels and ultra low profile tires, what immediately goes through my mind is that those are performance detractor in handling for high unsprung weight and poor quality ride and performance. The driver made a huge mistake and paying a lot for and has to suffer by living with it and not having fun for buying some real-world set of tires and rims. It doesn't matter if I see them on Subaru, BMW or Honda, the execution was poorly thought out.

ahhhhh 18' rims (read homer style) you should of gotten chrome though

These are for show, i've got another set for go. But honestly, i'm not really going to be that concerned about weight until i can get something under the hood that will get me going in the high 14's in the quarter. And right now that just ain't gonna happen with simple bolt on mods. I've already leared away from heavy stereo equipment and i got rid of my tire and jack, so i don't really feel that i've added that much weight to the car, besides my own big as$.

Rimmie

Hi all
Ive got the 18" TE-37's in bronze on the RX7. I got 18 x 8.5 front and 18 x 9.5 rear. fronts check in at 17.4lbs and rears 17.9 according to my analog scale. Lightest wheel ive ever felt and the finish is great. Overall great wheel. If anyone wants to see a pic feel free to Email me. Later.

Darril

i will have advan model 7 17x7 50mm with 215/45's in a week er so..i'll let everyone know how it rides.. http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

I stand corrected. I was just informed that the monza's are NOT available in an 18" with a 45mm offset http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/frown.gif. But the motorsports are!!! So i had to reorder. They will be in next friday. I got silver w/ rally blue letters and center cap. I will post pictures once they get here.

strepto,that's me you're talking about!i just got the 18x7.5 te-37's with yokohama parada's.you've gotta see them.let's meet up at jc sports sometime.

Damn dude, i thought i spent alot. What did you spend 3k?? 4k?? What offset were those available in. Please post pics.

Rimmie http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

$2400.wheels and tires,just gotta know the right people. no pics yet,but i'll work on it

Rimmie,

The offset is really important. Braking with the wrong offset can cause the front tires to be a bit fidgety. Then you have the fenders possibly rubbing. Like I said, +48mm minimum.

[This message has been edited by Snoopy (edited June 24, 2000).]

you do know you can get 19s on an impreza dont you

Hey Paul

Get back to work http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

So where are the pics of these magic 19's.. Eh Lad!!!

Richard

Oh for those that don't know Paul is my son
hi from catherine too

Damn Kids!!!!!

SubeTek, I wanna see your wheels/tires. Comming to the autocross sat and sunday at Coor's field?

Larry

PS: More interested in the tires than 18" wheels.

ColinL,
why are u always so negative..
Kumhos baby!

SubeTek - Do you think you could arange a group buy for some 18's or 17's TE37's?

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KD

SubeTek,

The Yokohama Paradas certainly look really cool but how do they handle? Wet roads? Tire noise? I've been considering them but haven't met anyone who had them until now. Any info would be appreciated http://www.impreza-rs.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

sorry guy's no group buy.only a 1 time deal! also won't be able to make it to the autocross,but anyone who would like to see them could e-mail me and meet sometime.as for the tires,this thing drives like it's on rails.much better than the nitto's on my wife's car