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Old 05-22-2009, 05:23 PM   #1
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Default Finally Decided on Wheels for '08 STi -- Gram Light 57 Optimise -- Pics

After being indecisive as to what wheels to put on our project 2008 STi we finally settled on a set of Gram Light 57 Optimise in a size that will allow us to use our OEM tires still for the time being. We are very happy with how the fitment and look turned. The Gram Light 57 Optimise also offer a substantial weight savings over the OEM STi wheels.

Wheel size = 18" x 8.5" (OEM STi Tires, 245/40/18)
+43mm Offset
5x114.3 Lug Pattern
Color = Shining Silver
Weight = 20.5 lbs

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Old 05-22-2009, 05:26 PM   #2
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Holy Cow those stock 5 spoke STI wheels are HEAVY! Nice choice on the new wheels, they look good on the car.
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Old 05-22-2009, 05:41 PM   #3
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Wow, I didn't realize Subaru must have decided to use heavier wheels to save some money. Having an 04 STi means every time I look at wheels I keep realizing how much weight will be added and then I become .

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Old 05-22-2009, 07:29 PM   #4
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Wow, I didn't realize Subaru must have decided to use heavier wheels to save some money. Having an 04 STi means every time I look at wheels I keep realizing how much weight will be added and then I become .

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you can get LOTS and LOTS of wheels that are BIGGER than your stock wheels.....that are lighter
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Old 05-22-2009, 09:51 PM   #5
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and spend $2000 to $3000
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Old 05-23-2009, 12:24 AM   #6
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...4&autoModClar=

17x8

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$238 (each)


Offset +45mm
Backspacing: 6.22"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 225/45-17
Weight: 15.6lbs.

and there are MANY others that are under ~18pounds/ea that would be under and WAY under $2k/set

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Old 05-23-2009, 12:57 AM   #7
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you can get LOTS and LOTS of wheels that are BIGGER than your stock wheels.....that are lighter
Oh, don't get me wrong, I know there are plenty out there that are lighter. And yes, I definitely want/need something wider (actually looking at some along 17x9). Just that the typical deals I come across on wheels, aren't *typically* lighter than my stock wheels; especially all the ones that seem to pop up in the For Sale sections on here. The BBS' have served their time and are soon slated for winter duties; but I wonder sometimes if that just seems wrong for such a nice wheel?!?!? BTW nice choice of wheels to link to

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yeah, i was really surprised how much the stock wheels weighed
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