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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2011, 11:54:01 am »
the very first ones on the thread,then as a 2nd choice the first set of the TRI-UMVIRATE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I have impeccable taste..... :-*
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2011, 11:55:13 am »
Quote from: wing on March 30, 2011, 09:14:45 am
Doh sorry man, buddy was selling some Enkei's I totally forgot you were looking.

His were silver though.

Not a problem.

Quote from: vdk on March 30, 2011, 11:04:59 am
No silver then. I'd go with the black one (2nd) with pinstripe.


Quote from: Vmango on March 30, 2011, 08:46:30 am
I also agree on the last one....would look hot on red.

I'm also a fan of black wheels! ;-)

My least favorite is the middle set with the red pinstripe.


Ya the last two are the ones I'm leaning towards because of the flat black. I'm not sure how I feel about the red pin strip either, a web search returns a lot of those on black cars but not red. I prefer the style of the D-34 (top and middle ones) but I really like the all flat black. I was thinking I could get the d-34 with the red strip and if I don't like it I could always black it out with paint.

One thing to note is that the bottom ones are 8" wide, 18.4 lbs as the other two are 7.5" wide but 21.5 lbs.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2011, 01:14:19 pm »
The deal is done.
I got the DR-38 Bottom ones in flat black with big ass 245/40/17  Hankook Ventus V12 Evo.
Hope they fit.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2011, 01:20:27 pm »
245/40/17 is just fine, although I would have went 245/45/17 to save on bent rim syndrome.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #24 on: March 30, 2011, 01:40:47 pm »
Quote from: wing on March 30, 2011, 01:20:27 pm
245/40/17 is just fine, although I would have went 245/45/17 to save on bent rim syndrome.

205/50/17 - Stock
Sidewall Height:   4.03 in   102.36 mm

245/40/17
Sidewall Height:   3.85 in   97.79 mm

245/45/17
Sidewall Height:   4.34 in   110.23 mm

They are within 5% of the stock tires but yes I see your point.
I think I should still be fine although I did crack the originals last year.
Dame you wing now I'm concerned.

- edit

I called them back and ordered the 235/45/17 which has a side wall in between the stock and 245/45/17 height and $6 less a tire.  :cheers:
« Last Edit: March 30, 2011, 02:00:10 pm by Zombie »
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #25 on: March 30, 2011, 04:03:45 pm »
Now I need black Lugs
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #26 on: March 30, 2011, 05:02:03 pm »
Look into Mcgard Splines - I have them with my black wheels.


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Great price, the coating WILL not chip....highly recommend.  :P
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2011, 05:04:12 pm »
PS - I'm happy you went with some meaty tires. Great call!
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2011, 05:10:34 pm »
Quote from: Vmango on March 30, 2011, 05:02:03 pm
Look into Mcgard Splines - I have them with my black wheels.



Yep..Have them on the IS300 as well.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #29 on: March 30, 2011, 05:26:29 pm »
I was thinking of these http://www.brandsport.com/grla-71623nbc.html
but I'll look into those as well.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2011, 01:17:53 pm »
Quote from: Vmango on March 30, 2011, 05:02:03 pm
Look into Mcgard Splines - I have them with my black wheels.

Are they impact wrench friendly. My OEM are starting to look beat up.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2011, 04:15:14 pm »
Quote from: Vmango on March 30, 2011, 05:02:03 pm
Look into Mcgard Splines - I have them with my black wheels.


Where can I get them? I can't seem to find the splines.
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #32 on: April 02, 2011, 09:30:25 am »
You can order them from just about any of the Online shops. I'm sure you can find a local place but I got mine online. Any of the online vendors on the Subie forums offer them. I'd also check out TSC vendors too.

I got mine from Oakos Automotive when I got my wheels. RR may have a few other suggestions?
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Re: what tire and rim should I get?
« Reply #33 on: April 04, 2011, 11:45:38 am »
I couldn't find Mcgard in black so I ended up getting these Gorilla lugs. They don't say Splines, they look like Splines but they call them the original system.
Also they are 30 USD as opposed to over double for the McGuards.

http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-21123BC-Diameter-Thread/dp/B001O08ADO/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1301931519&sr=1-7
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