Any Other "Uni-Directional" Wheels??

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by b3lha

Hey Ron,
What was the name of the company that restored the wheels for you?

Hi Phil,
I'll just keep repeating, PHENIX WHEELS
Thanks for another opportunity to say: PhenixWheels.com

[BoxerFanatic]

Originally Posted by K_Dub

Don't forget the JDM Twin Turbo Police Interceptor SVX wheels.



Actually from a Mitsubishi 300GT (or was it the Stealth?) with custom center caps if I recall.

I'm not going to get any work done today at this rate.

Those are Stealth RT wheels. 17x8, IIRC.


I had no idea that the OE subaru center caps fit those wheels so well. That is fantastic. I figured one would have to fill in the dodge text, and re-paint the black center caps that went with those wheels.

Although, I have to say, I'd prefer if they were swept the other direction. (looking torque-twisted like the stealth pic, rather than clawing forward, like the SVX pic.)

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by BoxerFanatic

Those are Stealth RT wheels. 17x8, IIRC.


I had no idea that the OE subaru center caps fit those wheels so well. That is fantastic. I figured one would have to fill in the dodge text, and re-paint the black center caps that went with those wheels.

Although, I have to say, I'd prefer if they were swept the other direction. (looking torque-twisted like the stealth pic, rather than clawing forward, like the SVX pic.)

Actually, 17x8.5x46
I can easily mount swept-back, as the excellent TOYO TIRES VERSADO LX Luxury Touring tires are non-directional, only marked outside
Mounting forward was more fun at the meet, the illusion is persuasive

The wheels are very heavy, not a performance upgrade other than touring, the wide 235/45/17 TOYO VERSADO LX plus the wider, larger diameter wheel is heavy, the combination weighs 15 pounds more than an SVX wheel with '97spec 215/55/16 tire.

I'm very impressed with the wheel work by PHENIX WHEELS,

The ride is the best I've had on an SVX, after a recent 800 mile, mountain/valley trip with another set of 235/40/18 TOYO TIRES VERSADO LX on 07 SC wheels (car pictured in Black JDM thread), I didn't want to get out of the car.

[b3lha]

Hey Ron,
What tyres are you running on those wheels? Are they any good?

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by b3lha

Hey Ron,
What tyres are you running on those wheels? Are they any good?

Hi Phil ,
Thanks for asking ,
I'll just keep repeating, TOYO VERSADO LX LUXURY TOURING,
Thanks for another opportunity to say: TOYO TIRES

Honestly, I'm more than impressed with the tires. After the meet, Jon needed to get back to Santa Barbara (up the coast). He drove us [2 hours] in the Pearl LS-L to SB, I drove back. He said the car with 235/40/18 Versados was 'a dream' to drive compared to his Silver. I explained that the Bridgestone STI summer tires were going to feel like a tractor on bad road, that hi-perf summer tires were not touring tires Now that he understands the difference, he likes the 'B-stones' even more

And driving my LS-L Pearl this weekend, he seems addicted to the Power button, and that funny wide-ratio box

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[BoxerFanatic]

Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

Actually, 17x8.5x46
I can easily mount swept-back, as the excellent TOYO TIRES VERSADO LX Luxury Touring tires are non-directional, only marked outside
Mounting forward was more fun at the meet, the illusion is persuasive

I can understand how that would generate a bit of a double-take for someone who knows the OE wheel design.

The wheels are very heavy, not a performance upgrade other than touring, the wide 235/45/17 TOYO VERSADO LX plus the wider, larger diameter wheel is heavy, the combination weighs 15 pounds more than an SVX wheel with '97spec 215/55/16 tire.

That is the down-side of OE wheels. They are overbuilt to the point of being extremely heavy.

I too, like Toyo tires. I have a set of T1-Rs on the Miata that do a great job, the SVX came from california with a set of those, as well, but they were somewhat shagged out. She now wears a set of Michelin touring tires, and it is very nice.

I may check out the Versados, or maybe Toyo's sport-touring Proxes 4 the next time the Legacy needs new shoes, too. The General Exclaims are wearing faster than I would like, especially considering the Legacy wears snow tires for almost half the year.

I'm very impressed with the wheel work by PHENIX WHEELS,

The ride is the best I've had on an SVX, after a recent 800 mile, mountain/valley trip with another set of 235/40/18 TOYO TIRES VERSADO LX on 07 SC wheels (car pictured in Black JDM thread), I didn't want to get out of the car.

My SVX has kind of spoiled my tastes, too. It is so comfortable and smooth, but doesn't give up control to do it. My lowered Legacy was harsher, but that has improved significantly with Bilstein struts. It is still more taut and active over pavement changes than the SVX is, though.

I wish I had the money for a really nice, fully sorted, 6-speed-swapped, great-condition SVX to save for road trips, special occaisions and nice days, and maybe to take to meets or small car shows, every once in a while. My current car is a bit worse for the wear, both on the paint, and the leather upholstery, and wasn't set right after an accident sometime earlier in it's life, but is a very nice daily driver to use an not worry too much about. I still quite enjoy the drive.

From the pic here, the wheel looks fantastic, in terms of the quality of the re-finish. They seem to have done quite a good job.

[NeedForSpeed]

One other thing should be mentioned,

The sidewalls on the TOYO TIRES VERSADO LX Touring Tires seem much stiffer than I thought they would be. This is apparent in driving, and in the excellent steering response. Actually, I thought if there would be any downside, it would be in response . The tire is sporty and responsive, I am impressed.

The students at UTI, Universal Technical Institute, had a challenge mounting the tires, due to sidewall strength, even using the best touchless HUNTER EQUIPMENT.

To achieve the OEM look of a Subaru upgrade, directional wheels are it
The weight tradeoff is okay, considering the application on a JDM car that I want to retain the '90s Japanese car look. As for the 18s on 07 SC wheels, I wanted and feel that I achieved a more modern look.