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Post by ciper »

Well
205 50 16
225 45 16
225 40 17
From the top of my head. 215 doesnt ever get close. Im running 215 on one of my legacy because I wanted better mechanical advantage to the road.
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Post by BAC5.2 »

Damn you ciper! You and your "logic" keep making me second guess everything, lol. Damn my indecisiveness.

So far I am thinking about the 17's with 225/40R17 (stock STi tire size).

The SDR's are only 1 pound heavier than the stock BBS rims on the STi as well. Methinks I'll be OK in terms of ride quality and handling.

I do want to toss a set of stock WRX wheels on the car when I get it to see what it would look like. It's like I can't go wrong either way, so I might as well go with whichever way looks the best.
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bac- no need to worry bout the miles, your car was traded in @ my dealership for a new turbo baja. the car was a 1 own car and the guy always kept the maintenance up. he also has a wrx. i know because i almost bought your car(just don't need 4 cars right now). good luck, it's a really nice car! jeff :D
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Post by BAC5.2 »

Motart - Really? Nice! What dealership are you at? Or did I buy the car from you? lol.

At any rate, it's the tits. I fall in love every time I start it up, and I can't even legally drive it yet on the street. I have a friend with a set of SDR's that I'm going to try on the car pretty soon.
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Post by motart »

you bought the car from a guy who bought it from us
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Ahh, gotcha. Cool! It looks to be in great shape.
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Post by motart »

let me know if you need any parts, good luck, jeff
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Post by Kelly »

Gratutious 17" wheel pic :D
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215/45
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Post by BAC5.2 »

Woah, what rims are those?

Got any upclose shots?

That looks sooooo hot!
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Post by eastbaysubaru »

They look like O.Z. F1 Cups. I'm not sure if they're still making 'em as they're a few years old.

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Post by QuickDrive »

Droool

So what about suspension?

What setup are those wheels working with?
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Post by Kelly »

Perrin Springs, and WRX struts.
The tires come REALLY close to the struts,
and I had to roll the fenders.

But what a difference, having a good footprint.
Im really impressed with the proxis,(especially on wet pavement) but it doesnt look like theyll last very long.
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