what's light for an 18" wheel?

anthonyrb98 · 04-29-2005, 05:29 PM

is 18lbs pretty light for an 18" wheel? if not, then what should a "lightweight" 18" wheel weigh? and what about 17" wheels? the stockers weight around 16-17# right?

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BLACK02WAGON · 04-29-2005, 06:57 PM

Volk CE28Ns will weigh about 16-17#s for an 18

silver04rs · 04-29-2005, 10:24 PM

volk TE37s are teh hottness

best rims ever- you just need to be rich to get them

Jkonquer · 04-30-2005, 12:31 AM

^^nice on other cars, but ugly on sti's.
i know its matter of opinion, but it looks nicer if it had more deep dish or concave look

Nightrunner · 04-30-2005, 04:51 AM

18" x 8" at 16.8lb. LIGHT!!!

burnin4 · 04-30-2005, 05:05 PM

enkei rpf1's are pretty light, just over 17lbs for the 18's.

paperchasin · 04-30-2005, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnin4

enkei rpf1's are pretty light, just over 17lbs for the 18's.

^^^wut he said...

BLACK02WAGON · 04-30-2005, 09:33 PM

TE37s are excellent on the STi and you don't have to be rich to own them.....just work hard.....here's the proof.....

Mine:

17X8 and weigh the same as the stock 17X7.5

silver04rs · 04-30-2005, 11:03 PM

^^ its so pretty....

STirocket · 05-01-2005, 03:09 AM

I just bought my '05 STi last month, and stopped by my dealer a couple days ago thinking ahead about some winter tires/wheels. I asked what the stock gold 17X8 BBS wheels costed, he told me $713.00!!! Ouch!!!

So I'm probably going to look elsewhere for my winter wheel set. Do any of you know how much the stock 17X8 BBS STi wheel weighs?

I have a friend who races Formula Atlantic and he says $700.00 is WAY too much to pay for an alloy street car wheel. What do you guys/gals think?

WRXCSTI · 05-01-2005, 04:26 PM

I'm sure you can get a set of the MY05 stock BBS wheels for much much cheaper than dealer. Don't ever pay the dealer for that kind of outragous price. Just be patient and wait for those MY05 owners who's upgading to 18s and selling their OEMs.

Just as a reference, used MY04 OEM BBS with tires sell for about $1000-$1200. That's four wheels plus four tires with low miles.

WRXCSTI · 05-01-2005, 04:30 PM

18lb for 18" is not too bad but slightly on the high side of "lightweight". I was checking out the SSR GT2 18x8.5s, Tirerack labeled them lightweight at 17.2lb each.

SubasaurusWrex · 05-01-2005, 07:05 PM

my ssr comps are 18x8 at 15lbs.

Nightrunner · 05-01-2005, 10:57 PM

Too bad you can't get anymore SSR in the near future.

hampster · 05-02-2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightrunner

Too bad you can't get anymore SSR in the near future.

...Tirerack still carries them, and SSR has reorganized to stay in business. You shouldn't have any problems getting them.

Nightrunner · 05-02-2005, 11:01 PM

I thought SSR goes bankruptcy. It is good to know if it is not true.
SSR Comps is the lightest wheel around.

DieselClown · 05-04-2005, 12:36 PM

yup- I love my 18" comps!

Make sure you get a light tire to go with that too if you're concerned about weight-savings!

paperchasin · 05-04-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightrunner

I thought SSR goes bankruptcy. It is good to know if it is not true.
SSR Comps is the lightest wheel around.

bankrupt, then bought by tanabe...tanabe will still sell the wheels under SSR...

04-29-2005, 05:29 PM	#1
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05-01-2005, 03:09 AM	#10
STirocket Scooby Specialist Member#: 84006 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi WRB with Goldies	I just bought my '05 STi last month, and stopped by my dealer a couple days ago thinking ahead about some winter tires/wheels. I asked what the stock gold 17X8 BBS wheels costed, he told me $713.00!!! Ouch!!! So I'm probably going to look elsewhere for my winter wheel set. Do any of you know how much the stock 17X8 BBS STi wheel weighs? I have a friend who races Formula Atlantic and he says $700.00 is WAY too much to pay for an alloy street car wheel. What do you guys/gals think?

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WRXCSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 44314 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bay Area	I'm sure you can get a set of the MY05 stock BBS wheels for much much cheaper than dealer. Don't ever pay the dealer for that kind of outragous price. Just be patient and wait for those MY05 owners who's upgading to 18s and selling their OEMs. Just as a reference, used MY04 OEM BBS with tires sell for about $1000-$1200. That's four wheels plus four tires with low miles.

05-01-2005, 04:30 PM	#12
WRXCSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 44314 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bay Area	18lb for 18" is not too bad but slightly on the high side of "lightweight". I was checking out the SSR GT2 18x8.5s, Tirerack labeled them lightweight at 17.2lb each.

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SubasaurusWrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 70285 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 2011 JCW Mini Midnight Black/Red roof	my ssr comps are 18x8 at 15lbs.

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Nightrunner Scooby Specialist Member#: 69667 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lost in Memories... Vehicle: JGTC Cusco' STi WR1 Contemporary Hair Design	I thought SSR goes bankruptcy. It is good to know if it is not true. SSR Comps is the lightest wheel around.

05-04-2005, 12:36 PM	#17
DieselClown Scooby Guru Member#: 36135 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New York City Vehicle: 2005 WRX Aspen White	yup- I love my 18" comps! Make sure you get a light tire to go with that too if you're concerned about weight-savings!