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#1
07-31-2007, 10:03 PM
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put some new wheels on the car...
Well, put some different wheels on the SVX tonight. They're originally off a '93 Mazda RX-7 twin turbo. After that, I had them on my '94 Probe GT (that's why the centercaps still say GT) and I decided that since the probe isn't running right now, I may as well not let them go to waste. The tires are Bridgestone Potenza RE750 245/45zr16 and I really like them.
Anyways, here are some before and after pictures. (mostly after) Enjoy! I know I sure do. Before...  After...     Thanks for looking! p.s. Also of note is the fact that these rims are 16x8" and weigh in at 13.8 lbs each. I picked up like 12 whp just by putting these on!! lol
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Jesus is the remedy 2015 Expedition EL Ecoboost Ebony Pearl '95 Subaru SVX LSi Home of the Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar!! Last edited by Nevin; 07-31-2007 at 10:06 PM. 
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#2
07-31-2007, 10:45 PM
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Theese wheels are actually very popular with the auto-x guys on the board. Very light, and they fit perfect
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07-31-2007, 11:08 PM
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Yeah, I was kind of surprised that I didn't even have to use a spacer. But like you say they fit perfect, and if the shoe fits....
p.s. I did have to go out and buy different lugs for each car though, as those would not cross over.
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Jesus is the remedy 2015 Expedition EL Ecoboost Ebony Pearl '95 Subaru SVX LSi Home of the Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar!!
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#4
07-31-2007, 11:10 PM
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They're okay, I would like them more if the spokes were thicker to support the visual weight of the SVX's style. They look kinda too skinny to me.
PS: Your wheels were on backwards! The front ones anyway. :P
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07-31-2007, 11:30 PM
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Also, would I have gone with a different wheel if I had the choice?? Yeah... maybe. These were sitting right here though, brand new rubber and all, just going to waste so I figured I'd put them on and call it a day. If I find a nice thick spoked 17" like a mille miglia Evo, then yeah I'd probably put that on, but I really like these. Plus you can't argue with the improved response and handling offered by the reduced weight!
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Jesus is the remedy 2015 Expedition EL Ecoboost Ebony Pearl '95 Subaru SVX LSi Home of the Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar!!
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07-31-2007, 11:42 PM
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08-01-2007, 09:13 AM
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I would like to see some like that in chrome. I think that would lighten up the all black look that the stock wheels do.
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08-01-2007, 11:25 AM
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Earl, I do agree that chrome would look nice, and it did cross my mind to have my extra set chromed... Hmm, maybe I still will!
At any rate, here are a couple daytime photos that are of (marginally) better quality.    Sorry if I'm going overbaord, I'm just really pumped about this car! Woot!
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Jesus is the remedy 2015 Expedition EL Ecoboost Ebony Pearl '95 Subaru SVX LSi Home of the Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar!!
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08-01-2007, 07:28 PM
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Yes, the car does look good. There is a local SVX here that has the stock wheels chromed and it looks great. The black look is nice too. I don't think you are going overboard, we all love this car.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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08-02-2007, 11:20 PM
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I'm thinking now that I may have the spare FD wheels I have chromed... DO you think that would look good on the car? It would give it a bit of a VIP feel while still contributing to fine handling.
Bad idea?? or...brainstorm of the century!!!
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Jesus is the remedy 2015 Expedition EL Ecoboost Ebony Pearl '95 Subaru SVX LSi Home of the Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar!!
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08-02-2007, 11:26 PM
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Chrome isnt for the SVX IMHO. Now GOLD STi wheels are though
.Dustin
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#13
08-03-2007, 08:16 AM
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