Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 These are WedsSport TC105n in a 17x8+42 square fitment. They're wrapped in 235/40-17 Yokohama Advan AD08 tires. My camera has a tough time around twilight (both the time of day and the movies, but don't we all?) so these pics aren't all that great. I'll try to get more tomorrow before the sun goes down again. These are Titanium Silver. I like the color a lot more than I thought I would. It's not as bright as a regular silver rim, so they look good on a black car. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7701359642_ef3edd6673_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7701366680_40476d9ce2_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7701403096_79d3e9307c_c.jpg Some fitment pics, Rear: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7701363488_74d89168d2_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7701361562_4960d6804e_c.jpg Front: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7701365072_5fab550c6f_c.jpg The tires are HUGE. Here are some comparison pics: This is the new tire on an 8" wheel compared to the old one on the stock rims. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/7701322002_c22544ebfd_c.jpg Looks bigger, but you would expect that. One's an OEM touring tire, the other is an aftermarket Extreme Performance tire made for AutoX. But look at this comparison: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7701322984_8e5134c41b_c.jpg Again, new tire on 8" wheel on the right. The left tire is also on an 8" wheel, but it's a 245/40-18 Continental ExtremeContact DW (which Tire Rack doesn't seem to carry any more. ) I knew something was up when I noticed my new tires had more pinch than the 245s I had for my Legacy. And yes, I know the car needs more low. I'm just waiting for the parts I want to be released... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I see this thing all the time at the advanced auto on Sawmill, looks great! Will definitely have to look a little better next time i drive by to see the new wheels. Also i think i saw you driving it on 270 / getting on 315 the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I see this thing all the time at the advanced auto on Sawmill, looks great! Will definitely have to look a little better next time i drive by to see the new wheels. Also i think i saw you driving it on 270 / getting on 315 the other day. Thanks. They're my new summer wheels so it'll be on them when you see the car next. I'm very rarely on 315 though, might not have been me. I have seen a pic of another Black BRZ with Ohio plates.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Never been a fan of the "open hub" look...it's unfinished. Needs center caps. Looking forward to seeing it in person! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 were you at DSCC a couple weeks ago? dude was on his phone trying to get in the gates without a badge and the cops yelled at him to get off the phone and follow them to the visitor center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Never been a fan of the "open hub" look...it's unfinished. Needs center caps. Looking forward to seeing it in person! :thumbup: Would be nice, but these wheels apparently are either caps or hubcentric rings, not both. I'd rather have the strength of being hubcentric, so I have a set of rings on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 were you at DSCC a couple weeks ago? dude was on his phone trying to get in the gates without a badge and the cops yelled at him to get off the phone and follow them to the visitor center No, wasn't me. Not even sure what DSCC is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Looks nice. I kind of agree with Clay though. But the important thing is, how much weight (if any?) are you saving overall with these rims + tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 No, wasn't me. Not even sure what DSCC is... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Ricochet16/dsccmap.jpg wheels look good btw. Post a stock picture for comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgreen Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Time to lower the car,but still looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 * Excellent tire choice. * Hoping the wheels are significantly lighter than stock as they are ehh IMO. * Needs lowered almost as much as it needs MOAR POWA.. Car is clean and good looking though, and will look 100% better once dropped a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Never been a fan of the "open hub" look...it's unfinished. Needs center caps. * Hoping the wheels are significantly lighter than stock as they are ehh IMO. This. No center caps kills an otherwise good looking wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I was really hoping for more lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 The stock wheels are 20.1lbs and stock tires are 21lbs. The new rims are 14.85lbs and the new tires are 24lbs. So I'm saving 2lbs per corner. Again, it's either hubcentric rings or caps, so rings it is. I have the worst luck with center caps anyways. The caps for the Volks on my STI never fit either, I think the centers were milled wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 wheels look good btw. Post a stock picture for comparison? Stock: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5333/7381695570_9eff00d9b0_c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 No center caps kills an otherwise good looking wheel. I'm with Aaron but I'll go a little softer and not say kills it, but rather just isn't my style. I never understood it but overall, looks decent. I still like the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixdarican Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 it will look better when you lower it. not sure how i feel about the wheels though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'll get some pics at better angles that actually come out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Car must be bashit on those tires though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Car must be bashit on those tires though. I haven't had a chance to really put it through its paces, just some esses to scrub the release agent off. But even green they are night and day better. Not even a tiny squeal when I leaned on them. I can't wait to see what they feel like once I get some miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 so thats you by the trek store/hobby lobby on sawmill? i just started at safelite corporate office and when me and my brother go out to lunch, i see it backed into the spot in the corner. i had to snap a pic the other day to send to my buddy since he hasn't seen one on the road yet. always looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I think they look the business and completely on-point for the car. No blingy caps needed for serious use. I too am somewhat suprised with the size of that 235 on an 8 as I was always under the impression that Yoko's runa little small. Either way solid choice on the combo. I too can't wait to hear more driving impressions as you get them broken in as well as the effect of sticky rubber on the rest of the feel of the car (increased body roll, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 MEH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7701359642_ef3edd6673_c.jpg fixed http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/od/draco.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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