Anyone can recommend a good 16 inch wheel?

[churchx]

ichitaka05: btw, i won't agree on they are hard to find bit. WRX wheels are very common. Imprezas were sold in big numbers, also many owners of those had modding itch and parted out from stockers. Very common used wheels. I had used borrowed set of such for first winter i switched to R16 tires too, prior i bought myself other R16 set for winter use. From pros, looks good, very common, cheap, from cons, a bit on heavy side for 16" wheels (but one can consider that as strength too, as far as they can handle bad roads), and they are even more tucked in due offset then our stock wheels. Good common cheap step-up from steelies on budget

[NWFRS]

Originally Posted by venturaII

These seem like the best value out there for 16's...lighter than OEM, perfect width for a 225/50 tire, good looking, and affordable.

That was my conclusion as well. I shopped for six months and there was nothing I liked better as far as looks, and they just happened to fit my budget and have the right offsets. I still love them. But I've come to terms with the fact that I can't really brag about them. No one is ever blown away by Konig. I don't race or anything so I have complete confidence in Konig's cast/spun/roll-forging process. Besides increased ride comfort, smaller wheels also have the added benefit of making our brakes look bigger.

Funny story-when the updated Toyota 86 came out with it's new wheels, I immediately told a buddy of mine: "See! My Konigs look like the new 86 wheels! I'm a trend-setter!" His reply was "Congratulations, you have mass-market taste."

[why?]

Originally Posted by churchx

ichitaka05: btw, i won't agree on they are hard to find bit. WRX wheels are very common. Imprezas were sold in big numbers, also many owners of those had modding itch and parted out from stockers. Very common used wheels. I had used borrowed set of such for first winter i switched to R16 tires too, prior i bought myself other R16 set for winter use. From pros, looks good, very common, cheap, from cons, a bit on heavy side for 16" wheels (but one can consider that as strength too, as far as they can handle bad roads), and they are even more tucked in due offset then our stock wheels. Good common cheap step-up from steelies on budget

Problem we have is everyone that has any other Subaru wants them as an upgrade, plus everyone with a new WRX or STI that will fit them wants them as winter wheels.

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

But I've come to terms with the fact that I can't really brag about them. No one is ever blown away by Konig. (

Who cares...they're obviously perfect for what you're looking for, and in my opinion, far more functional than the yahoos who immediately jump to 9+" wide 17s or 18s, because, racecar. I run 16x7 Motegis (granted, they're forged, so they're pretty light at 12.5 pounds), so no one is impressed by that brand either, but I couldn't care less. I'm laughing the whole time I'm passing 'faster' cars at the track. There's a lot to be said for making smart decisions over flashy ones.

[NWFRS]

Originally Posted by venturaII

I run 16x7 Motegis (granted, they're forged, so they're pretty light at 12.5 pounds), so no one is impressed by that brand either, but I couldn't care less. I'm laughing the whole time I'm passing 'faster' cars at the track. There's a lot to be said for making smart decisions over flashy ones.

Motegi had some nice offerings!

I also shopped Enkei pretty hard but just couldn't find the right compromise. A lot of the wheels I liked were just too heavy, or didn't have the right offsets. BBS and Method had some beautiful wheels too. You can have beautiful AND light if you're willing to spend some money. I wasn't.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by churchx

ichitaka05: btw, i won't agree on they are hard to find bit. WRX wheels are very common. Imprezas were sold in big numbers, also many owners of those had modding itch and parted out from stockers. Very common used wheels. I had used borrowed set of such for first winter i switched to R16 tires too, prior i bought myself other R16 set for winter use. From pros, looks good, very common, cheap, from cons, a bit on heavy side for 16" wheels (but one can consider that as strength too, as far as they can handle bad roads), and they are even more tucked in due offset then our stock wheels. Good common cheap step-up from steelies on budget

Hard to find here in the US though...we only got the 16x7 5 spoke pictured on the 98 and 99 Impreza 2.5RS. The 2000 and 2001 got the 6 spoke 16x7 wheel which is also nice. But there aren't many 1998-2001 Imprezas running around in good condition any more.

IMO I'd also be wary of putting a 20 year old wheel on my car...to some wheels are a wear item....

- Andrew

[venturaII]

Yeah, I was pretty much assuming I'd be going with RPF1s until the forged Motegis came up as a barely used set, with tires, even! The 5 spoke style isn't my first choice, but for the money and performance, I couldn't say no.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

IMO I'd also be wary of putting a 20 year old wheel on my car...to some wheels are a wear item....

Exactly!

[RToyo86]

They're probably impossible to find, but if a set pops up
A set of BBS wheels from late 90's Subaru would be my ideal snatch.

[bakerr6]

I run motegi traklites and 225/50/16. They work well for dd and track.

Wheels are around 12lb each.

[qqzj]

The decision time is close now. After much research, it seems to me Sparco Assetto Gara in Rally Gold is the one that might work best for me, in terms of price, performance and look. I like it being budget friendly and reasonably good looking. The spec is 5x100, 16x7, offset 48 and weight 16.05 lbs.


I did some research and it seems the wheel is made by OZ. An okay maker as well. So I am wondering whether anyone has used it before? Any comments? The spec looks good enough for me. Just want to make sure it can actually deliver. Thanks.


Sorry, cannot get a direct link to TireRack.

[nikitopo]

If you are looking for a budget friendly wheel , then they are a good choice!

[why?]

Originally Posted by qqzj

The decision time is close now. After much research, it seems to me Sparco Assetto Gara in Rally Gold is the one that might work best for me, in terms of price, performance and look. I like it being budget friendly and reasonably good looking. The spec is 5x100, 16x7, offset 48 and weight 16.05 lbs.


I did some research and it seems the wheel is made by OZ. An okay maker as well. So I am wondering whether anyone has used it before? Any comments? The spec looks good enough for me. Just want to make sure it can actually deliver. Thanks.


Sorry, cannot get a direct link to TireRack.

I've run them in green for years. They are strong and good enough. And I am not friendly at all to my car. I run 205/55/16 with them in all season and snow tires. Not sure they can be beat as a budget wheel.

[Racecomp Engineering]

I'm going to sell my 16x7 Enkei RPF1s with Blizzaks soon if anyone is interested before I list them.

- Andrew