Wheels that fit the SVX

[Motorsport-SVX]

Originally Posted by Michael Blue

Subscribing to this thread. Definitely looking for some 18"s later this year.
I was looking at the Reactions at Motorsport Warehouse, but this thread is the FIRST place I've seen a price for them. I never got a reply in the other thread (announcing them) or when I emailed the company.

Now, if I only knew the offset, weight, etc on them...

We never got your email...
not to mention we get about 80+ a day ....
They are your avg wheel at a good price..
weight about 26lbs each ...offset +40mm....
cost for the set is on the website,...thanks.

[sperry]

Originally Posted by Nemesis Destiny

Keep in mind that if you want an actual performance upgrade, the only ones they offer that are lighter than stock are the Reverb and the Widetrack. The ones you selected are approximately the same as stock weight, from what I gather.

If that doesn't matter to you then, by all means, carry on

I'm sure it's posted somewhere around here already, but what are the weights of the OEM wheels? I'd guess in the 16-18 lb range like the pre-'06 Impreza stockers, since they're about the same size.

Those 17x9 Enkei's are under 16 lbs each if I remember correctly... but with the wide rubber, there is certainly a bunch more rolling resistance that eats the acceleration performance and fuel mileage.

[sicksubie]

I am really leaning towards going with the 17x8.5 40 (or the 17x8 35mm) offset Enkei RFP1's. I will have a Koni/GC set-up however and I will have to do some test fitting at a tire shop first to make sure something like that fits (with the 235/40/17 Azenis I am mounting on them) This combo will give me a wheel tire combo of about 39.0-.5 lbs. That is great IMHO

[Michael Blue]

Originally Posted by Motorsport-SVX

We never got your email...
not to mention we get about 80+ a day ....
They are your avg wheel at a good price..
weight about 26lbs each ...offset +40mm....
cost for the set is on the website,...thanks.

Since you're responding here; how about the Raze wheels, found curiously on your "specials" page and not on the "wheels" page...Is the $675 each or for the set? Are they 17" or 18"? What width and offset? The address linked says 18x7", but it also says "Ace Impact", so there's no way to expect it's accurate. http://svx-motorsport-accessories.st...pact18x7s.html

Sorry to sound put off, but you're in business and it's difficult as a prospective client to find the parts, or info on the parts, I need.

Thanks for what you're doing for the community, but I hope some of the suggestions sink in and you can better market the products you offer.
Some consistency on your product pages and thoroughness in the product detail given would be terrific. If you need help laying out the website, I'd be more than willing to try to help.

Thanks!

[Nemesis Destiny]

Originally Posted by sperry

I'm sure it's posted somewhere around here already, but what are the weights of the OEM wheels? I'd guess in the 16-18 lb range like the pre-'06 Impreza stockers, since they're about the same size.

Those 17x9 Enkei's are under 16 lbs each if I remember correctly... but with the wide rubber, there is certainly a bunch more rolling resistance that eats the acceleration performance and fuel mileage.

I remember reading that the stockers were 22# each. I don't remember when or what thread. I could be mistaken.

Anyway, I thought I was doing pretty well with the set I have, the "mystery wheels". They're 17x8, +42mm, and 16.5# each. And they weren't too expensive. I haven't weighed them with rubber (225s - stock width) mounted, but I should since they're off the car right now.

[lhopp77]

Originally Posted by Nemesis Destiny

I remember reading that the stockers were 22# each. I don't remember when or what thread. I could be mistaken.

Stockers do weigh 22# each and the 18" RX8 wheels on car here are 24# each. Not that anyone ask, but just for general information.

Lee

[Nemesis Destiny]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

Stockers do weigh 22# each and the 18" RX8 wheels on car here are 24# each. Not that anyone ask, but just for general information.

Lee

That's good to know Lee, thanks. The more information we have about our available options, the better off we'll all be.

[sperry]

Originally Posted by sicksubie

I am really leaning towards going with the 17x8.5 40 (or the 17x8 35mm) offset Enkei RFP1's. I will have a Koni/GC set-up however and I will have to do some test fitting at a tire shop first to make sure something like that fits (with the 235/40/17 Azenis I am mounting on them) This combo will give me a wheel tire combo of about 39.0-.5 lbs. That is great IMHO

Check this out for offset calculations:

http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html

The 17x8.5+40's should fit almost identically to the 17x9's that I've got on the car (1mm more fender clearance, and 11mm more strut clearance).

The 17x8+35's will give you 3mm more fender clearance and 23mm more strut clearance than the 17x9+45's. But +35 offsets worry me a bit because the steering center of the tire will be pushed out like an inch making the steering heavy and loading the power steering pump/rack more than usual. 'Course 17x8+35 is very close to the stock EVO Enkei, which I've had on the car, and it didn't drive terribly... but I did have to roll the rear fender to make 'em fit.

If you're lowered, you'll probably want something more like a 17x8+48 like most the Rotas come in these days, or you're going to be rolling the rear fender and/or running some crazy negative camber to make things fit. Unfortunately the closest RPF1 to that size is the 17x7.5+48, which will have a ton of clearance, but will probably max out with 225/45/17 width tires.

[sicksubie]

So I just contacted a Enkei dealer and they said that thay have 17x8 RFP1 rims in a 45mm offset. These aren't listed on the Enkei website, but the person I talked to insisted that they did and then emailed me this morning to confirm. $235 a piece.

[sperry]

Originally Posted by sicksubie

So I just contacted a Enkei dealer and they said that thay have 17x8 RFP1 rims in a 45mm offset. These aren't listed on the Enkei website, but the person I talked to insisted that they did and then emailed me this morning to confirm. $235 a piece.

Make sure that's in a 5x114.3 PDC, 17x8+45 is usually the WRX fitment that's 5x100 and won't fit the SVX. The 17x8 5x114.3's are usually +35, but Enkei has been known to make the RPF1 in all sorts of odd flavors.

[sicksubie]

I should have mentioned that.... I did specify the BCP to the guy. I am hoping to get these with Falken Azenis in a 245/40/17 @ 24ish lbs. Total weight would be about 39lbs per corner. Down from about 47.5lbs that I am at with stockers.

[sperry]

Originally Posted by sicksubie

I should have mentioned that.... I did specify the BCP to the guy. I am hoping to get these with Falken Azenis in a 245/40/17 @ 24ish lbs. Total weight would be about 39lbs per corner. Down from about 47.5lbs that I am at with stockers.

No doubt... for the price, I haven't found a lighter wheel that's available in such a wide range of sizes.

However, one thing to note: just because the RPF1's will be lighter, they may not reduce the overall rotational inertia. Smaller wheels mean less effort to accelerate them, sometimes even if they're heavier.

[Michael Blue]

Still no answers to my specific wheel questions above.

...how about the Raze wheels, found curiously on your "specials" page and not on the "wheels" page...Is the $675 each or for the set? Are they 17" or 18"? What width and offset? The address linked says 18x7", but it also says "Ace Impact", so there's no way to expect it's accurate. http://svx-motorsport-accessories.st...pact18x7s.html

Sorry, but I guess I know where I won't be buying my next mods.

[sicksubie]

Originally Posted by Michael Blue

Still no answers to my specific wheel questions above.



Sorry, but I guess I know where I won't be buying my next mods.

Any wheel you see on Dayle's site will fit the SVX. So I wouldnt' worry about that. I have dealt with him in the past and he is great to do business with. He does get swamped with emails every day so the best way that I have found to business with him is to simply call.

Sperry,
I know what you are saying about the different size wheels. You should check out the excel file that Mychailo has in his signature (or maybe on his site). It shows you exactly what will change when you swap rolling stock.

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and they are for sale.... 400 for rims and tires (only have about 1200 miles on them)