Wheels that fit the SVX

[RoughSilver92]

Anybody running these altima/maxima wheels?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ORIGI...item2ea575006f

18x8 50mm offset 5x114.3

If so please post pics.
I like the looks of the wheel by itself but I wonder if it would look out of place on the SVX. They remind me a little of the rota torque or the work emotions, which are great looking wheels but don't quite do it for me on the SVX.

[BoxerFanatic]

I've thought about those more than once.

Nissan and Mazda wheels seem to fit SVX pretty readily.

I wish some of these slick wheel designs, other OEM, and aftermarket, were more readily available in 17" diameters, especially 7.5 or 8 inch widths.

I wonder about 18" wheels affecting SVX's sublime ride quality. I have 18"s and lowering springs on my Legacy... and they have (springs mostly) shagged out the dampers, and the car rides poorly.

Maybe 17" wheels and 50 series tires would be a bit more gentle than 18" wheels and 45 series tires... even though the 18" wheels look good on the SVX.

[Joel]

Hey guys,

About 99% sure these wheels and tires will work, but I want to be 100% before I invest. Looking to pick up a set of 07 Impreza STI Limited wheels. My understanding is the specs are:

Wheels (17x8jj), 5 lug, 5x114.3, believe they are offset 53mm
Tires 225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Summer/Directional


Just want to be sure they'll fit, no clearance or rubbing issues. Thanks

[Crazy_pilot]

They will work fine. I have the standard STi BBS rims on mine, which are the same specs. I'm running a wider tire, so if I have no problems you'll be golden.

In terms of rubbing...The SVX has massively deep wheel wells, and is designed to run very high offset wheels, so I'm confident that it can tolerate a much wider range of wheel widths and offsets than are used by almost everyone.

[Joel]

Thanks Chris! How much wider a tire would you go from 225/45R17? I picked up the wheels this morning, they are pretty sweet. Taken off brand new in 07 from the STI, they have a little brake dust that needs to be cleaned up, but aside from that, they are like new. $500, I could not believe it!

Joel

[aust92pearl]

Originally Posted by Joel

Thanks Chris! How much wider a tire would you go from 225/45R17? I picked up the wheels this morning, they are pretty sweet. Taken off brand new in 07 from the STI, they have a little brake dust that needs to be cleaned up, but aside from that, they are like new. $500, I could not believe it!

Joel

lol

[Crazy_pilot]

I run 245/40/17's on my BBS wheels. There is a slight bulge, not really noticeable, but enough to protect the wheel from any light curb rubs. It's saved me a couple times at highway toll booths.

[Joel]

Here are some pics and here is the story. I have debated since getting my SVX about a year ago what to do tire/wheel wise. I had it repainted right after I got it, being in New Jersey all it's life, the exterior had really taken a beating, even with only 76,000 miles. I looked at aftermarket stuff, but I always seem to prefer stock stuff. Just weird like that I guess. I finally decided to either yank the original wheels which are peeling badly and have them restored, or go with the BBS gold or silver. These are pretty close in design, made by Enkei. I think there were only about 800 Limited STI's made in 2007 I think, so there are not alot of these around. The guy I bought them from bought them from a guy in New York who pulled them off almost brand new in 2007 to put the BBS wheels on his Limited. The guy I bought them from had a regular STI and planned to black chrome these. But, two weeks after he got them in 07, his wife decided she wanted a divorce, which lead to the STI being sold within a year. They sat in his garage until today, he paid $800 for them back them, this was a steal at $500. They have a very little brake dust on them, but beyond that, they are perfect. So, I now will have my original wheels with a set of Michelin Pilot A/S on them which will be just taking up space. I just had the car Pennsylvania state inspected, the tires are 7/32, according to Tire Rack, they are 10/32 new, so I'd say about 75% tread left. They came on the car, no damage of any kind that I can tell, holes plugged, cracking of sidewalls, etc. The tires go for about $150 a piece new, I'd like to get $300 for the tires, or $500 + shipping for the tires/wheels if anyone is interested. The wheels would make a good set as is for the winter. I can post photos if anyone is interested.

[Joel]

Hi all! Here are my new wheels mounted.

Joel

[svxistentialist]

That looks totally cool, sir.

Those wheels are a very good style for the SVX.

Well done!

Joe

[icingdeath88]

Nice, there's a blue svx that I've seen driving around Tampa with some rims that look very similar to those. Very good match, esp on the blue for some reason.

[92 SVX]

motegi 17x7 +42 offset with 245/45/17 Blizzak tires, only for the winter, they do rub on hard bumps and if there is alot of weight in the trunk, but only on the passenger side. I believe the strut may be failing on that side.

[SilverSpear]

What do you guys think of that rim on the SVX?

HERE

This is somehow appealing, but I would definitely get something with a lip instead.

[RojoRocket]

Originally Posted by SilverSpear

What do you guys think of that rim on the SVX?

HERE

This is somehow appealing, but I would definitely get something with a lip instead.

I agree with the lip comment.

Glenn

[Blacky]

I just bought a set of OEM Eagle Talon rims ($100.00) for the new Claret's snow tires (Yokahama W-Drive 205/55/16).
They are 16x6 with a 46mm offset. They just clear the front calipers by a millibleem. They are also heavy at 23lbs. each.