mikeyb13 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 I have a Version 3 STi Type-r. It currently has a set of Gold 17 speedline alloys that are a bit past their best and I am looking for advice on replacements. Id like to replace them with something authentic but what do I know about whats in What size and style where they originally sold with? Im also thinking of keeping the speedlines for trackdays is 17 the best size? And how one earth do you post images? Keeps saying invalid link
colin_ross Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Type r's came with standard sti wheels but had an option of upgrading to Volk Racing TE-37's in a 16" fitment. They are the lightest wheels I have ever felt as well as one of the strongest. If a big brake conversion hadn't forced me to move up a size I'd still be using them. You'll be looking a secondhand set as they don't make them any more, and they are pricey for used 16"'s but they they are defo worth it.
mikeyb13 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Posted January 29, 2008 Type r's came with standard sti wheels but had an option of upgrading to Volk Racing TE-37's in a 16" fitment.They are the lightest wheels I have ever felt as well as one of the strongest. If a big brake conversion hadn't forced me to move up a size I'd still be using them. You'll be looking a secondhand set as they don't make them any more, and they are pricey for used 16"'s but they they are defo worth it. Thanks mate, do you have any pictures, there are so many sti wheels around. Do you feel the handling suffered going to 17's. Ill take performance over looks any day.
colin_ross Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Ah, the memories The 17's as heavier but that's mainly down to the tyres. Much, much rarer and more expensive too. Light wheels are the holy grail when it comes to fine handling due to the physics for rotational mass and unsprung weight.
col666 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Volks- My old type R came with these OZ Wheels, which i also think was a standard fitment as I have seen them on quite a few classic STI's- or these?!- Col.
mikeyb13 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Posted January 29, 2008 Ah, the memories Thats the one, what a beautiful car. Got the paintwork. Just need the wheels and the lights. Dont know if it stands out because its the same colour but the wheels do look right. Fancied the crystal light anyway but know ive seen it I amm convinced, got these Morretti?? things on it great light off them but not the look Im after.
thefastone Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Think that Wuz has a set of TE-37s for sale... dont know if they still are though....
colin_ross Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 beat me too it!! Yeah, but you put more work into it. Thats the one, what a beautiful car. Cheers mate, here's the latest pic of how she looks now. No kidding. Think that Wuz has a set of TE-37s for sale... dont know if they still are though.... No, they're not
mikeyb13 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Ive had a quick look online they come in three widths, need to learn to speak japanese or speak nice to my Japanese neighbour. What width should I be looking for with what tyre size? Just seen above picture your an evil man think Im gonna paint it blue P.S Dont send me a picture of a mangled blue Are the original sti ones the 5 spoke gold? Edited January 29, 2008 by mikeyb13
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