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Old 10-15-2012, 03:07 PM   #1
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Anybdoy running these yet? I stumbled across them on Tire Rack, and think they would make a pretty cool OE replacement 16" wheels for winter.
Since they're new I can't find any pictures, so figured I would try it here.
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Old 10-15-2012, 05:17 PM   #2
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I don't think those are being released till the end of the month, so no pics or weight specs out there.
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Old 10-15-2012, 06:35 PM   #3
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I don't think those are being released till the end of the month, so no pics or weight specs out there.
Really? Darn... they look pretty cool, IMO.
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:27 PM   #4
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I would get them in bronze. If they have them someday.
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Old 10-16-2012, 02:33 PM   #5
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I would get them in bronze. If they have them someday.
My thoughts exactly. Or a custom gold with WRB Sparco text.
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Old 10-16-2012, 08:30 PM   #6
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My thoughts exactly. Or a custom gold with WRB Sparco text.
Yeah the gold would be better for a blue car. For silver I like bronze.
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Old 11-08-2012, 01:42 PM   #7
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I just ran across these too... would like in bronze... gives you that rally look.... like the Team Dynamics. (corrected)



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Old 11-08-2012, 01:54 PM   #8
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I just ran across these too... would like in bronze... gives you that rally look.... like the Braids.
More like the team dynamics.

And you'd be better gettin the team d's because the 15's clear wrx brakes/4 pots.
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:08 PM   #9
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I like the price, I just don't think I'm going to like the weight. I had read somewhere they'd be ~25lbs for 17".


I'm currently running 17lb 16x6.5 stockers. I'll probably end up with some 16x7 RS wheels instead. Want more rubber without excessive weight...
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:31 PM   #10
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More like the team dynamics.

And you'd be better gettin the team d's because the 15's clear wrx brakes/4 pots.
Right... corrected.

The TD wheels are definitely superior... and at a superior price.
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Old 11-09-2012, 10:24 AM   #11
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should be arriving Monday 11-19
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Old 11-09-2012, 12:28 PM   #12
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should be arriving Monday 11-19
Bronze?
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:04 PM   #13
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should be arriving Monday 11-19

You get any weights yet?
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Old 11-21-2012, 12:09 PM   #14
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Old 11-21-2012, 03:19 PM   #15
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16's weigh 18.5lbs
Yep, that wasn't there yesterday.

Not too bad on weight compared to my SF alloys (~16lb). I need to get my head gasket sorted out and then some new shoes for the Foz...
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Old 11-21-2012, 05:14 PM   #16
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Yep, that wasn't there yesterday.

Not too bad on weight compared to my SF alloys (~16lb). I need to get my head gasket sorted out and then some new shoes for the Foz...
The weight isn't listed for the 5x100 fitments still. But I typed in Mazda 3 and those had weights listed. Strange
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Old 11-21-2012, 05:37 PM   #17
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The weight isn't listed for the 5x100 fitments still. But I typed in Mazda 3 and those had weights listed. Strange
I saw that too... although most likely they are the same wheel drilled to different holes and offset. So the weight will be about the same.
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Old 11-27-2012, 09:43 AM   #18
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Three of mine arrived last night; sweet! Weighed wheel and tire together (bought them mounted/balanced from Tirerack) using the not so precise bathroom scale method and came up with about 40lbs. Not sure if that helps anyone, but the tire is a General Altimax Artic 215 55R16. I plan to weigh stock wheel and tire when they come off this evening just to have an idea of the difference.

Wheel has a great look and one very nice thing is that the Sparco decals come with the kit but are not applied. Undecided on whether or not I'll leave the Sparco center caps on or off... Will plan to update thread with pic(s).
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Old 11-30-2012, 03:47 PM   #19
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i was told 50mm offset and it appears they are listed for the 2006 wrx so they clear 4 pots. it seems.
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Old 12-08-2012, 10:44 PM   #20
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Hey 16's for the 06 WRX have been removed on tirerack.

Just in time for Christmas.
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Old 12-10-2012, 10:23 AM   #21
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Hey 16's for the 06 WRX have been removed on tirerack.

Just in time for Christmas.

Offset restriction? They still don't have the offset or weights listed for the '06 Impreza 2.5i wagon or the '00 Forester. I would contact Luke@Tirerack.
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Old 01-17-2013, 12:57 PM   #22
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Old 01-17-2013, 01:45 PM   #23
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16 or 17"?
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Old 01-17-2013, 04:23 PM   #24
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16.... feel like brakes got enough bite for the street so not worried about big brake upgrade issues in future


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Old 01-17-2013, 04:26 PM   #25
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great. you made the right choice with the smaller wheels for winter use.

what car did you order for? the mazda?
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