Photos of SS with JDM BG5 Wheels?

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:52 am

Preferably Rio Red.

I've put in a bid on a set that's listed on ebay. Just hopeful to get an idea of what they might look like on my beast.

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:25 pm

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:19 pm

Mmmmm.... RS-RA... Mmmmm

SILINC3R · Post by **SILINC3R** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:06 pm

hey fkyx i sent you a pm about doing a photoshop of JDM wheels on a rio red car. these where the rims i was looking at. if you get them let us know how they fit. i am still planning on gettting them i hope.

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:30 am

Alright. Anyone have any idea what size the tires are in these photos? I really like it... plus my SS is lowered and I don't want to have to bring it back up too much.

Just won the auction a couple minutes ago. Comes out to $243 + $94 for shipping.

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:33 am

Good deal! I would say with coilovers, you should be able to get at least a 215-45-17 in there. That is what I will be running shortly. Just needs a bit of rolling to the rear fenders. Might even be able to do 225's depending on offset.

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:43 am

Offset is 53. I'll probably settle with the 215's. You think I'll be able to find a set of 215-40-17? Or would you advise against such a thin sidewall?

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:48 am

It's not uncommon to see guys running 40 series on their WRX's and STi's, but that is usually with a 18 inch rim. Personally, I think the 45 looks best and gives you some good sidewall. They are more common to find at a good price as well.

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:53 am

Sounds good. I'll go with the 215-45-17 then. Thanks for the input. Now I just need to find a place to ship them to. It sucks being between houses.

By the way, anyone know anything about these lugnuts?
ebay link

Mod edit to fix ebay link

Post by **Legacy777** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:20 pm

Damnit people!

Read the sticky regarding ebay/autotrader links.
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=34834

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:41 am

Never heard of that brand. I got some muteki's and love em!

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:31 am

I'll look into the Muteki's, probably in black.

My mom gave me permission to use her Les Schwab account to buy my tires, so I think as soon as the wheels show up and I put some bronze (or maybe gunmetal) paint on them, like the white RS above, I'm going to get a set of 215-45-17 summers (or would you suggest all-seasons?) mounted since I already have a set of winter tires for the stock wheels.

What do you guys think? My car is Rio Red, so keep that in mind.

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:48 am

Bronze on those wheels would look great! IMO it is a good setup on red. Never seen gunmetal on red before, would be cool too. I am running the black muteki's and they look sweet. Lighter than stock, and are all locking.

If you have a set of winters, I'd say get a good summer tire that is also good in the rain at times. If you are going through schwabs, I think they still carry the toyo proxes 4's. Those are pretty awesome all around tires.

That's just me though, hopefully some others chime in.

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:39 am

Do you run the open or closed end Muteki's?

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:08 am

I am running the opens

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:17 am

BXSS has gunmetal on red, and nice find

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:25 am

oH hEy BrO...I rEdUcEd My UnSpRuNg WeIgHt So MuCh WiTh My LiGhTwEiGhT lUgNutz!!!

Now...in all seriousness...great score on some great wheels!

Kuhmo Ecsta SPT is a good, cheap, sticky all season tire...especially good for K-Falls climates!

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:37 am

555BCTurbo wrote:oH hEy BrO...I rEdUcEd My UnSpRuNg WeIgHt So MuCh WiTh My LiGhTwEiGhT lUgNutz!!!

Wow nick... lmao...

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:45 am

lol.. nice 555bcturbo.

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:49 am

555BCTurbo wrote:Kuhmo Ecsta SPT is a good, cheap, sticky all season tire...especially good for K-Falls climates!

I'm running Ecsta ASX's right now and I love them. They break loose just when I want them to. lol I'm really just exploring new options.

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:07 pm

555BCTurbo wrote:oH hEy BrO...I rEdUcEd My UnSpRuNg WeIgHt So MuCh WiTh My LiGhTwEiGhT lUgNutz!!!

haha, that so reminded me of this statement...

555BCTurbo wrote:I know... I agree that adding lightness is better than adding power...

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:32 pm

ok but seriously how much weight are you saving with these?

probably not much.

the easiest way to compensate would be to not wear a belt for one day

or take out a square foot of carpet from under the rear seat...

ya losing weight is gr8 but is it really worth the cost...?

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:12 pm

For those who like things in simple terms.... We will just call them security lugs from now on.

That is their best feature.

Fkyx · Post by **Fkyx** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:01 am

livestrong14 wrote:For those who like things in simple terms.... We will just call them security lugs from now on.

That is their best feature.

Pardon me for being a noob... but how exactly do they equate to "security lugs".

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:31 am

They're locking

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Photos of SS with JDM BG5 Wheels?

Photos of SS with JDM BG5 Wheels?