[grymes]

So, I just picked up my 04 Aspen White FXT. She has the manual transmission and just a touch over 50k. I drove her back from San Diego, where I bought it, just yesterday. It was quite the bonding experience. Even before picking up the car, I already had the mod bug. I've already ordered Konis and will be using the SPT Pink wagon springs. With that ball rolling, I figured I might as well get the wheels rolling too.

I keep changing my mind, but as of now I am looking closely at the Rota G-Forces in 17x8 and running something like a 245/45/17. Hopefully I shouldn't have any rubbing issues there. One thing I am not too keen on with the G-Forces is the fact that the spokes look like they come out further than the edge of the rim. It seems less drastic and negligible on the small 17s. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Anyhow, to compliment the Aspen White, I am thinking Hyper Black or Gold are the best choices? What do you guys think? The will also be tint, probably 35%, and a Yakima rack just to give you an idea of what she'll look like. Examples of similar Foresters would be great to see too.

 

[TSTRBOY2004]

just painted mine black
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/783413-post13.html

or

hypersilver though
Favorite Picture of Your Car *56k be warned*

 

[grymes]

TSTRBOY2004, what do you think of the black now that you've painted them? I always thought black would be the best color for white, but it's starting to scare me a bit. I thought the hyper black seemed like a nice compromise as it's more gray for lack of a better term. I have gunmetal on my silver SVT Contour and love that, but also don't just want to do the same thing again. Decisions decisions.

 

[Duderotomy]

Gold would look awesome... and there won't be too much concave on a 17x8

 

[The Black Box]

http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.php/800/800/gallery/4790_1.jpg

Need I say more...

 

[grymes]

The concave I like, it's the convex that I don't. The attached shows what I am talking about.

 

[grymes]

http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.php/800/800/gallery/4790_1.jpg

Need I say more...

This almost looks like straight up black or flat black, not hyper black. Yeah? I do love this...

 

[sea-scooby]

Aspen white was MADE for gold!

 

[BlueRidgeGrl]

GOLD! Nothing says subie like gold/bronze rims!

 

[Duderotomy]

I assume you're looking at this setup:

Here are some pics I took this weekend. I had the windows tinted last weekend and finally have the Foz just the way I want it. I'll do more suspension work over the winter but it won't look any different from these angles.

 

[grymes]

Subconsciously I must be. :icon_cool:
I take it these are 17x8s here on Legacy's FXT. Does anyone know what tire size he is running?
It's images like this that make me think gold is the obvious choice.

EDIT: I just answered my own question:
Rota G-Force which are based on the Advan RS wheels
17x8 ET48 19.5 lbs on digital scale

Hankook RS-2 245/45/17

The RS-2 is a very meaty tire, the thread pattern spills over onto the sidewall giving the impression that the profile is higher than it is. The local WRX guys are amazed when I tell them I'm running 245's as that's typically too wide for them.

 

[Duderotomy]

Subconsciously I must be. :icon_cool:
I take it these are 17x8s here on Legacy's FXT. Does anyone know what tire size he is running?
It's images like this that make me think gold is the obvious choice.

EDIT: I just answered my own question:
Rota G-Force which are based on the Advan RS wheels
17x8 ET48 19.5 lbs on digital scale

Hankook RS-2 245/45/17

The RS-2 is a very meaty tire, the thread pattern spills over onto the sidewall giving the impression that the profile is higher than it is. The local WRX guys are amazed when I tell them I'm running 245's as that's typically too wide for them.

yup, that would be the info on that setup... sorry I didn't include that with my quote.

 

[abacall]

GOLD!!! Then again, I'm biased. I think all Subies should have gold wheels.

You should be fine running that setup, no rubbing issues. Enjoy and get some photos up.

 

[05maxoXT]

GOLD for sure man.I got 05XT aspen white and just put goldies yesterday.Look sexy...Will post some pics for sure

 

[grymes]

Well, I think it's pretty clear that now I am excited about gold as apposed to confused. The G-Force looks fantastic in gold and I think it will look equally fantastic in that spec on white. I can't tell you home many times I've seen a wrx or sti with the white/gold combo and drooling a little bit down the front side of my shirt.

 

[illmannered]

GOLD for sure man.I got 05XT aspen white and just put goldies yesterday.Look sexy...Will post some pics for sure

please post.

 

[Smooth]

CreoSTi had a set of gold wheels on his white FXT. Prodrive GC-010G 18x8.

 

[fircrest]

GOLD

 

[Legacy]

Ha ha, someone else beat me to whoring out my own pics !! Yes, I vote gold as well. The spokes don't stick out IIRC, that black wheel may be a 17x9 ET35 for the hella flush crowd. Wheels for that crowd tends to exentuate the bulge look. I can always look at my set in the basement tonight when I'm home.

Congrats on the Aspen White, I had an AP 05XT and ran gold Ver 7 wheels on it, looked great. Search around and you'll find pics of that setup as well.

 

[grymes]

My goodness, the urge to order now is over whelming. I won't be surprised if I submit an order by the end of the day. I'm going to assume everyone will suggest wheeldude.com as the preferred retailer. At $700 shipped it doesn't seems like a bad deal. Do you all know if center caps will be included?

Legacy, are your wheels just off for winter in BC or are you running something else now? I only ask because I would consider buying if you're selling.