I know these are RAYS/STi Rare wheels.. but what model are they from?

[growling_boxer]

Well, I would expect a wheel name to be written out in Katakana, like Rays is, and the Katakana in the first paragraph is limited to "Rays," the word someone said was wheels, "inch" "big size" "rim" "tire" "set" "not?" "parts." the second paragraph's katakana only mentions "normal," "suspension kit," and "damper." my Japanese is way too rusty to attempt translating anything that is actually a Japanese word, lol, but I suspect the name you seek is not in that last picture.

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[WRX USA]

This might be easier to read

[growling_boxer]

all I see in that paragraph is:
Rays, 5-spoke, 1-piece, model, front 4-pot, rear 2-pot caliper, gold color, STi logo center cap, front 3mm, rear 5mm spacer

[subaru_gc8]

Originally Posted by Z3RO

that cant be the name...LOL


HORRIBLE!

dude its japanese lol

[Z3RO]

MY SEARCH CONTINUES!

Many references to the model name being RE B20

http://www.sti.jp/typeM/stitune_chassies.html

[raanster]

I want these badly! Love the way they look on your car! Guess I should start saving up close to $3k if I ever want a chance to see these on my Bugeye lol

[Uncle Scotty]

Originally Posted by raanster

I want these badly! Love the way they look on your car! Guess I should start saving up close to $3k if I ever want a chance to see these on my Bugeye lol

i knowa guy who sold a set for $500....i missed them by hours

[Uncle Scotty]

Originally Posted by Z3RO

MY SEARCH CONTINUES!

Many references to the model name being RE B20

http://www.sti.jp/typeM/stitune_chassies.html

d0000000000000d...we KNOW all about these wheels

you will NOT find the ****ing decals unless YOU personally KNOW somebody at the ****ing factory or can locate a japanese wheel refinisher that somehow got some from same said person

you are chasing pixie dust and ufo's

[insane_one]

I would just call them RE B20's. They look identical but in a different size. Japanese people are all about rare, one of, limited editions. Most likely your set was a special release like someone else mentioned.

[Uncle Scotty]

im waiting.......

[Patrick Olsen]

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

d0000000000000d...we KNOW all about these wheels

you will NOT find the ****ing decals unless YOU personally KNOW somebody at the ****ing factory or can locate a japanese wheel refinisher that somehow got some from same said person

you are chasing pixie dust and ufo's

You quote something from over a month ago just to rant about a subject that has never even been broached in this thread? Who said anything about wanting decals?

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

[I']m waiting.......

For what? Nobody else knows what you're babbling about, so you'll need to spell it out.

[gsrcrxsi]

[Uncle Scotty]

Originally Posted by Patrick Olsen

You quote something from over a month ago just to rant about a subject that has never even been broached in this thread? Who said anything about wanting decals?


For what? Nobody else knows what you're babbling about, so you'll need to spell it out.

the d00000d has(had) another thread on this heeeer....maybe you need to stop ****ing trolling me Pat

[Patrick Olsen]

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

the d00000d has(had) another thread on this heeeer....maybe you need to stop ****ing trolling me Pat

Translation: I posted in the wrong thread, but God forbid I ever admit I'm wrong about anything.

I've seen his other thread. It was started more than a month after the post in this thread which you quoted and started ranting about. You even replied in his other thread. That makes it even more confusing that two or three days later you would then bump this thread, which was never about decals, and quote a post, which wasn't about decals and was made 35 days before he posted a separate thread about decals, so that you could post a typical, unnecessarily profane rant about decals.

But you're right. I'm trolling you.

[Tomekkplk]

very hot rims

[gsrcrxsi]

Originally Posted by Patrick Olsen

Translation: I posted in the wrong thread, but God forbid I ever admit I'm wrong about anything.

I've seen his other thread. It was started more than a month after the post in this thread which you quoted and started ranting about. You even replied in his other thread. That makes it even more confusing that two or three days later you would then bump this thread, which was never about decals, and quote a post, which wasn't about decals and was made 35 days before he posted a separate thread about decals, so that you could post a typical, unnecessarily profane rant about decals.

But you're right. I'm trolling you.

Why doesn't this forum have a like button?

[Z3RO]

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

d0000000000000d...we KNOW all about these wheels

you will NOT find the ****ing decals unless YOU personally KNOW somebody at the ****ing factory or can locate a japanese wheel refinisher that somehow got some from same said person

you are chasing pixie dust and ufo's

Normally I'm all about "Scotty knows best". But this is just ****ing dumb. Forgive me for trying to find out exactly where these came from.

I've searched, done reverse image searches, I've checked other forums and even ****ing tried to translate Japanese for gods sake. I'm no damn noob who is just asking for the easy answer.


Also, I thought out of all people you would appreciate that I'm trying to get authentic stickers to replace the damaged one.

[subieguy87]

Originally Posted by gsrcrxsi

Why doesn't this forum have a like button?

This^

[Bigapples]

These wheels didn't have a name.

They were first available in a brochure as an option for the S201.

They were then available a for a short time in an STi catalogue - part of that catalogue is shown above. They could in theory be ordered then as a separate set or as an option on any Version 6 STi

To my knowledge they were never offered after 2000

They were intended to evoke the look of the TE 37's but are substantially stronger and slightly heavier wheels. The spokes are solid whereas TE 37 are hollowed slightly. Also the rims are 1/2 mm thicker.

To my mind they are really only a street wheel as the brakes on a Version 6 have enough trouble stopping the 17's on a track.

Probably would be an awesome track wheels for a Version 7 ra Spec C though with those big brembos!!

I'm sticking with the same wheel but 16 inch on my Version 6 ra Limited - light, easy on the brakes - and a good selection of semi slicks available for track days!!

[Z3RO]

Originally Posted by Bigapples

These wheels didn't have a name.

They were first available in a brochure as an option for the S201.

They were then available a for a short time in an STi catalogue - part of that catalogue is shown above. They could in theory be ordered then as a separate set or as an option on any Version 6 STi

To my knowledge they were never offered after 2000

They were intended to evoke the look of the TE 37's but are substantially stronger and slightly heavier wheels. The spokes are solid whereas TE 37 are hollowed slightly. Also the rims are 1/2 mm thicker.

To my mind they are really only a street wheel as the brakes on a Version 6 have enough trouble stopping the 17's on a track.

Probably would be an awesome track wheels for a Version 7 ra Spec C though with those big brembos!!

I'm sticking with the same wheel but 16 inch on my Version 6 ra Limited - light, easy on the brakes - and a good selection of semi slicks available for track days!!

Good info, Heres a page showing them on a forester STi variant.. Definately an option wheel then.

http://www.sti.jp/typeM/stitune_chassies.html

click on the "Equipment for STi tune" link to the left.



Here they are in my car.

[binny]

Originally Posted by Z3RO

Good info, Heres a page showing them on a forester STi variant.. Definately an option wheel then.

http://www.sti.jp/typeM/stitune_chassies.html

click on the "Equipment for STi tune" link to the left.



Here they are in my car.

I used to have a set on my blue MY98 the fozza version also give you an extra 2mm of poke over the STi version (48mm on fozza vs 50mm offset on the STi version)

[i3luei3lood_WRX]

I found a set of these wheels, but they have been refinished in a dark gray powder coat.



Any thoughts on which lug nuts to use for these wheels? I know they are flat seat OEM style. My car has extended studs on it, I think one of the previous owners ran spacers so they needed the longer studs.

Are there any good flat seat open end lug nuts for forged aluminum wheels like these?