Sparky Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi been looking at some new wheels stock wheel size i think is 18×8.5 +55 with 245/40/18 tyres i was looking at a set but bigest size they do is 18×8 +45 235/40/18 was wondering what you guys think ok or should i go for a different wheel bigger size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 where were you looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Online as wheel shops Now days seem to be in decline been looking at sparco assetto there made by bbs i been told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Have a look at revolution up in newcastle's Web site they can get hold of lots of tasty wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ok thanks i have look now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I got my OZ Alleggerita from Lark Speed http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?c=PACKAGES&s=category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I got my OZ Alleggerita from Lark Speed http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?c=PACKAGES&s=category Hi thanks what size wheel.and tyres you running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 18x8.5 PCD 5x114.3 and offset 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confusedbrog Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I second revolution motorstore. They're big into their scoobs and will probably be able to recommend a few others. Also when you speak to them you feel like they take the time to make sure you get what you want. I've been looking at wheels maybe just dreaming cos I won't have much cash left over when I get the car but there was a few nice OZ 19's in subaru fitment 8.5 wide other than that I liked the speed line Turini and some of the bbs looked like they would look well on it, as it's a blue subaru it just won't look right without gold wheels ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confusedbrog Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Also I wondered if 19's would be bad for the handling, it shouldn't make a huge difference in rolling radius of the wheel and tyre but I would hate to spoil the drive of the car a little bit for it to for a set of shiny wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I was not that keen on the 19" wheels and there is not as many wheel sizes that fit the 2015 as the 2014 as the space between the face of the hub and the inside of the arch is less meaning you cant have as low of an et on the 2015 as the 2014 the sizes i am lead to believe are 2014 hub to arch 110mm and on the 2015 its 70mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I cant remember but i am sure the largest wheel i seen on the 2015 sti was with out Poke was 19×10 +35 but it may depend on the wheel style some flat faced wheels designs don't clear front brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White-Sti-2008 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have a nice set of OZ Racing Formula HLT alloys and tyres , 18 inch . 18 x 9 , Pcd 114 and Et 35 Would fit nicely and fill your wheel arches ! Come complete with 245 x 40 x 18 , Verdestein Tyres with 6/7 mil tread .... If interested email me for pics at mr8turbo@yahoo.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwjones Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Not sure how many of you are aware, but the 2015's have TPMS (tyre pressure monitor system) on the wheels. This is a sensor that's on the back of the inflation valve. When you take the car in for tyre swaps make the fitters aware of this because they can smash the sensors if they break the bead in the wrong place.Also, if you are planning to keep your original wheels then you may need to buy a second set of sensors. They cost £130 from Subaru but a decent tyre shop should be able to get them for about £75.I'm told that the TPMS 'self learns' any new sensors or wheel swaps (i.e. front to back). I'm yet to verify this but I may test this when I put my winters back on this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 White-sti-2008 thanks for the offer but i think i going to go with a set of bronze wheels Huwjones thanks for the info i was aware it has tpms but i did not know how they were fitted this is very helpful as i was going to retain the std tyres so thanks:-) I have been speaking to revolution (thanks for the heads up stants)about a set of rota g force wheels in bronze in 18×9 et35 and keeping the dunlop 245/40/18 tyres what you guy think of the wheel he sent me picture as not quite made my mind up its so hard when you cant see it against the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 They are some nice rims there mate, not seen a set of rotas I don't like to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 That's my dilemma i like the wheel but do i like them when there on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Will revs let you go and offer them up to the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 there mega helpful so would think yes but i am In Kent bit of a drive could be fun thou mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Ah ok, there used to be a site where you could see a mock up of the wheels on your car, can't remember for the life of me what it was, I'll try and find it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confusedbrog Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 They look tidy. I've been looking about to see if there's any I fancy and liked the look of these but haven't seen a uk seller that lists a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White-Sti-2008 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Your more than welcome to come and try my Oz Racing Firmula HLT in Matt Black ...... Think they would look better .... And can do you a goid price . Not able to post a picture , but can email you 1 or Google it .... Mines are as new ! Only 6 months old . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 maybe not just checked would take about 12 hours round trip maybe a bit to far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 personal favourite of mine always wanted a set not sure how they'd look on the sti though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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