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singincanary
05-16-2008, 12:30 PM
I like the look of the new '08 STi BBS's, so I picked up a set for the 'beca. I shod them with Nitto 420S tires (420, A, A) in 255/55/18 (stock size). I really like the tires. They handle really well and road noise is very low, and price was great, about $115 each from Discount Tire Direct.

Here's the only pic that I have right now. I'll try to get some more one I clean the car.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o191/bcdals/IMG_2223.jpg
ftbraggsrt4
05-16-2008, 06:14 PM
The wheels do look pretty good.
WRXURV8
05-20-2008, 02:19 PM
What are the offsets for the new BBS wheels.....

I want these for snow shoes.
Magic Marker
05-20-2008, 02:22 PM
Nice. I'd bet bronze rims would look pretty good on our Newport Blue Pearl. Too bad no garage for extra winter rims.
singincanary
05-20-2008, 02:48 PM
offset is 55. i have no rubbing issues whatsoever

these would be pretty pricey winter rims.
highwayman
08-06-2008, 07:28 PM
offset is 55. i have no rubbing issues whatsoever

these would be pretty pricey winter rims.

Question answered, thx. I picked up a set of the 08 standard STI wheels for the wife's 'Beca. I saw the 55 offset & was worried about rubbing issues w/that wide 8.5 inch wheel. I'll post pics after they're installed, they look great resting next to it & really change its look.
highwayman
08-09-2008, 04:13 PM
The standard 08 STI wheels:
Magic Marker
09-01-2008, 03:03 PM
The standard 08 STI wheels:
I love the way it looks. Did you just put the stock Goodyears on them?
DubyaSTI
09-09-2008, 08:18 PM
The BBS's look better then the standard 5 spoke STI wheels...but that wheel well is begging for a 20" rim.
highwayman
09-15-2008, 05:34 PM
I love the way it looks. Did you just put the stock Goodyears on them?

Yeah, they fit better considering the STI wheels are 1/2" wider then the stockers.
highwayman
09-15-2008, 05:42 PM
The BBS's look better then the standard 5 spoke STI wheels...but that wheel well is begging for a 20" rim.

I love the BBS's on STI's, but not 100% sold on the way they look on the Beca. I like the look of the 5 spokes better on the Beca. Not to mention, the BBS's were alot more moolah & I got a screaming deal on the 5 spokers (800 for new wheels w/new tires :tup: ). Ended up selling the tires for 500 to fellow STI guy. So it worked out to be a great deal to put nicer wheels on the little lady's Beca. I take the Beca off road for hiking, biking, etc, so I really prefer the smaller wheel & larger tire combo.
singincanary
09-17-2008, 05:31 AM
I really loke the way the 5 spokes look on the car. I was going to go that route, but I love gold wheels on a subaru.

I hear what you are saying about the smaller wheel and thicker sidewall. Especially considering the price of 20" rims and tires. We are actually running a -1 winter tire/rim. I picked up a set of '05-'07 sti bbs's (17" in gold of course) and installed a 235/65/17 hankook icebear tire. I really wanted a thinner tread to help with winter traction, and going to a 17" tire saved me $400, the cost of the wheels.
highwayman
09-17-2008, 08:33 PM
Its funny how the 17"ers fit. You look at the 18"ers mounted & doesn't look like the 17"ers would clear. The Beca is driven 98% by the wife & she definately doesn't like the stiff sidewall ride associated w/the 20+ers. Thats good for me 'cause that gives me more spending money for my toys.