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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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So the stock wheels on the SAABaru are Enkei PF01's (or some facsimile thereof) in 16x6.5. I was going to get some 17x7.5 or 17x8 for the summer.

My question is, would it be stupid to get the same wheels in a different size? Part of me thinks it would be :ghey: but another part of me thinks it would be cool to have the factory look with bigger/wider tires.

What does HAN think?



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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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those aren't bad, but i'd say if you're gonna drop $$ then get another nice looking set. it's all about aesthetics anyways h:
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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I like the idea, especially if it is possible to switch over the factory centercaps. As long as you like the look of the rims, I say go for it.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Your factory wheels are similar style but you can see some minor differences. For example, the spokes on your stockers go out at more of an angle, forming a sort of triangle, whereas the PF01's appear to have less of an angle on the spokes. Anyway, I really like the PF01 (especially since it's really lightweight) so I say go for whatever you think looks best.



EDIT: I tried posting the image from tire rack's wheel viewer thingy but I guess it defaults back to the factory wheels when you try to copy the image. :dunno:

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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jchoi
those aren't bad, but i'd say if you're gonna drop $$ then get another nice looking set. it's all about aesthetics anyways h:
+1 get something different.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Not worth the $ or the hassle IMO.

Edit: wheelspacers?

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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Get 04 STI BBS wheels

Can't wait to put mine on.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Different.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe
Get 04 STI BBS wheels

Can't wait to put mine on.
i cant find a decent price set here in Chicago
i wouldnt mind a set of these off a Saabaru as well.
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