I am looking to get some rims

Im looking at rim options for my 17 WRX any suggestions

 

since she is black im looking at colors options

 

While I have no specific suggestions for rims, I can say that I am NOT a fan of super low profile tires. I like some sidewall for both practical and aesthetic reasons. So don't go too big.

I also am a big fan of gold rims on black Subarus. Gold might even look better on black than than on WRB. (heresy, I know...)

No hella-flush, no stretch-and-poke, no slammed flat-billed douchemobiles. I don't care what anybody says, that does NOT look good. Especially if you're over 12 years old. So don't lower it too much, keep the width and offset reasonable, and buy tires that fit properly.

 

The best decision I ever made was buying rims that fit both bolt patterns (5x100, 5x114.3) I bought winter tires for my WRX, then ended up buying an STi like 13 months afterwards. Luckily I made the choice to buy dual bolt pattern, or I would have been out several hundred $$$
I have a black STi, and I think the black on black looks nice. I personally do not like black with a silver lip, just black. I agree with sneefy, keep it classy.

 

I'm not sure why, but I'm a huge fan of gold on black as well. At least the factory BBS.

And agree with the rest as well.

 

Ugh. The bolt pattern. I wish I had done that when I got the winter wheels for my crosstrek. Since they won't fit on the 15 outback I traded it for. Now I have some BRZ wheels to unload when I have time to deal with them.

 

Again as stated before, what is your end game? Just aesthetics? Autocross/track duty? Leaving the stock wheels for winter and need a different set for summer? Reusing your existing tires or upgrading? (goes back to what you are going to use it for) What is the stock size, are you on 17" or 18"?
You will have so many options from width, to diameter, to offset, especially if you are changing to a different tire. Give us a little more info please.

 

I like the look of gold on black too, but maybe darker bronze sort of color. Rota Grids might be a little overdone now but I still think they look good.

Volk ZE40 would look good too IMHO, but spendy.

Obviously these are just a couple out of a ton of options and the decision has a lot to do with personal taste, but as a few have already stated there are several factors to take into account. Once you figure out what your needs, budget, future mod plans, and aesthetic preferences are it will narrow the options down considerably. NASIOC has an extremely long thread on fitment with a lot of photos if you have time to check it out:
https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618034&highlight=raijin

 

you should buy these lol

https://mnsubaru.com/threads/fs-avid-1-av-20-18x9-5-5-114-3-38mm-with-htr-z-iii-tires.52203/

 

Are the 17 wrx 5x114 now? If so I have some work vsxx 18x9 +42 5x114 T-disk so they will clear brembos(if you ever have them) I'll let go for a good price.

 

2015+ WRX wheels:

Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Centerbore: 56.1mm
Wheel size: 17 x 8"
Offset: +55mm
Tire: 235/45R17

 

well if you are looking for cheap I know you can get some factory ones cheep 200 ish for a set it would be a nice thing for winter set up but don't know what you are looking for, And as for more high end I have always like Konig for rims there not expensive and have a wide verity and color options.

 

Konig and high end do not work in the same sentence lol

 

Are we talking 5x100 or 5x114 as a factory set for 200$ ?

 

Yeah, they're in the same league as Rotas and have a reputation for being soft.

 

oh I had no idea about the Konig thing I thought they where good, thanks for the info and the $200 I was talking about the 5x100 ones

 

I just asked for a quote from discount tire vs tire rack for O.Z. Alleggerita HLT rims in orange for my dark grey 17 wrx. Main problem is it will take 60 days to get. 17.6 lbs at 18 x 8.5

 

oh, and I think i have avoided about 5 tickets in the last week alone by not having a big spoiler, but when I get these babies, I think they are gonna flag me.

 

They can flag you all they want if you don't drive like a pissed off teenager you will be fine.

 

But, I always have and always will. Sorry. It is the Prius's on the road man, if i see one anywhere in front of me, its carnage on the streets.

 

Yea, I'm guessing if he's buying orange rims, it's a safe bet he drives like a jackhole. Flat bill optional.

 

Welp then play stupid games win stupid prizes.

 

Orange rims are about as unnecessary as a turbo charged commuter car....wouldn't you say?

 

I would not say.

 

Maybe I should order black ones like everyone else...

 

hey, is that you i see in my mirror?

 

Wow.

 

Yeah, I think this thread went a little off track...

 

You should drive a Prius like a race car. Nobody expects that!

 

Wow, what a badass. I hope I'm as cool as unquenchablethirst one day. Do you also have advice for what blow-off valve has the best sound?

 

has the best blow off valve

 

I have a set of Gr sti wheels in great condition with tires Im looking to ditch lmk if interested ill do a local hook up deal on them.

 

It's threads like this that keep me coming back

 

Brokedick Subaru*

 

Ya, since the 2015 redesign STI and WRX use same bolt pattern.

 

I wouldn't wish this thread on a brokedick dog..

 

I doubt it. My Prius runs 9's at the track.

 

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