Wheel Directory: Sparco Assetto Gara 18x8.0 +48

[bggns]

Originally Posted by bpracer

I got a very cheap deal on the silver 18x8 version tonite, only $129 at TireRack right now. This is not the lightest wheel but at that price I couldn't resist.

Do have pics ? I'd love to see them on the asphalt. I'm debating between the silver and black.

[JoeBoxer]

I found some bright green Work XD9's i might get, i don't know how they will look on the white the current owner has them on a black WRX and it looks awesome.

[ngabdala]

I love the green wheels the problem is WRB is a lighter blue and the wheels are a lighter green so during the day there's no contrast. At night you can't beat the color combination as the WRB looks like a very dark blue and the wheels pop

Also, I work as a professional now. I jumped the gun when buying these . I let a friend's recommendations on color influence me. He sees alot of cars in NYC

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

I found some bright green Work XD9's i might get, i don't know how they will look on the white the current owner has them on a black WRX and it looks awesome.

[JoeBoxer]

Yeah i'm going to hold off on them i got tired of gold, i don't think i could handle the green for long.

[gmookher]

green wheels are hot, know what they weigh?

[ngabdala]

20.8lbs according to tire rack. Kinda wish I went lighter. Maybe next time.

Nothing a SC can't compensate for

Originally Posted by gmookher

green wheels are hot, know what they weigh?

[gmookher]

wow, heavier than I thought! You gotta be careful, weight can add up fast on wheels and tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ted&tab=wheels

I have the HLT by OZ, mine are blue but look indigo in bright sunlight. In your size, 18x8, they are 17.3 lbs. in green.

Sure a SC will 'fix' it, but you'd notice 12 lbs of rotating weight taken off your car, fwiw. I got mine light and narrow to run lightweight R compounds in 225/40-17, my rims are 15.4 lbs, and aiming for Hoosier R6 Track & Competition DOT
Size: P225/40ZR17 weigh 20 lbs. let see if thats enough rubber for the SC

The stock rims were 21 lbs and oe tires 20lbs; my current tires come in at 23 lbs. in OE size.
still drooling at the green..

[ngabdala]

Yeah man. My RS3 are heavy too. I'm dying to get rid of these wheels. They're so new as are the RS3.

I want the weight decrease and wouldn't mind buying some 17's but then I gotta buy new tires. I may just wait until I need new tires on the 18's then switch wheels and buy the tires to match.

Originally Posted by gmookher

wow, heavier than I thought! You gotta be careful, weight can add up fast on wheels and tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ted&tab=wheels

I have the HLT by OZ, mine are blue but look indigo in bright sunlight. In your size, 18x8, they are 17.3 lbs. in green.

Sure a SC will 'fix' it, but you'd notice 12 lbs of rotating weight taken off your car, fwiw. I got mine light and narrow to run lightweight R compounds in 225/40-17, my rims are 15.4 lbs, and aiming for Hoosier R6 Track & Competition DOT
Size: P225/40ZR17 weigh 20 lbs. let see if thats enough rubber for the SC

The stock rims were 21 lbs and oe tires 20lbs; my current tires come in at 23 lbs. in OE size.
still drooling at the green..

[bpracer]

Originally Posted by bggns

Do have pics ? I'd love to see them on the asphalt. I'm debating between the silver and black.

Tire Rack has a method of showing the wheels on any color car. It's not perfect but it gives you an idea. There is a link by every wheel model. I don't have tires yet, so no pictures.

I know the wheels are heavy, well they are basically the same weight as the stock wheels. I'm looking at Continental DW tires, 245/35/18, only 21lbs. Overall should be the same as stock together. Next lightest tires seem to be Goodyear Asy 2, similar price.

These wheels seem to be a heavier copy of OZ model as Sparco is a lesser brand of OZ. I will admit I bought them for more looks than function.

[gmookher]

Originally Posted by bpracer

Tire Rack has a method of showing the wheels on any color car. It's not perfect but it gives you an idea. There is a link by every wheel model. I don't have tires yet, so no pictures.

I know the wheels are heavy, well they are basically the same weight as the stock wheels. I'm looking at Continental DW tires, 245/35/18, only 21lbs. Overall should be the same as stock together. Next lightest tires seem to be Goodyear Asy 2, similar price.

These wheels seem to be a heavier copy of OZ model as Sparco is a lesser brand of OZ. I will admit I bought them for more looks than function.

I take the good years over the DW

DW sucked bigtime on my 911, fwiw, Conti sidewalls just too thin, thats how they are light. The GY have their own longevity issues, but I like their grip.

[JoeBoxer]

I have sold many sets of DW and DWS on z cars and the owners have always been very happy, had one want to put them on their vette too but sizes weren't available for it. I wish I had got the DW myself but went nitto instead.

[bpracer]

The tires are slightly taller than stock, over all weight the same as stock.

Yes, it will get lowered next week on some new Swift springs.

[Gearhd79]

Looks good the silver rims on asphalt... I really like these rims for the price

[PR FR-S]

Originally Posted by bpracer

The tires are slightly taller than stock, over all weight the same as stock.

Yes, it will get lowered next week on some new Swift springs.

Looks really good!!! I saw that deal and didn't go for it. Crap. Thinking of getting the wheels in matte grey. Don´t know which tire size to get, although I'm inclined to go 215/40/18. Lots of Max Performance tires in that size.