720Form GTF1 17x8.0 +35

[Talus1]

720Form GTF1 17x8.0 +35, 15.5lbs, Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/45-17, aluminum lug nuts & hubcentric rings.

I've never been a big fan of black rims on a white car because they never come out well in photos. These ones look better in real life, with the accents machined into the sides of the spokes.

[btoast]

Originally Posted by Talus1

720Form GTF1 17x8.0 +35, 15.5lbs . . .

Looks damn good. I will be ordering a set myself soon.

Out of curiosity why 17x8 and not 17x9?

[Talus1]

Originally Posted by btoast

Out of curiosity why 17x8 and not 17x9?

I spent a lot of time thinking about what wheels and tires to get. I don't track the car and so balance and feel are more important to me than ultimate grip. I really wanted a lightweight wheel and tire package without breaking the bank. I was really tempted by the Continental ExtremeContact DW because they are light and I could go wider for the same weight. The 17x9 rims weigh a pound more but the 245 CECs area pound lighter (on paper) than the 225 MPSS. In the end, I decided to keep things relatively narrow, only 10mm wider than stock. I really like the combination. With the +35 offset, the steering is a bit heavier than stock but I think the feel is even better and it still doesn't tramline. It has much better grip than stock but it still has that throttle adjustable balance. Weight is down by ~3.3 lb per corner and even with the stiffer sidewalls the ride is no worse than stock. They sure are noisy though!

[ajaxthebetter]

Honestly, those MPSS, from what I understand, run pretty wide. Probably nearer to a 235. So you got some good grip. So close to buying these wheels.

Stock suspension? And are the hubcentrics necessary, or just make things easier?

[Talus1]

Originally Posted by ajaxthebetter

Honestly, those MPSS, from what I understand, run pretty wide. Probably nearer to a 235. So you got some good grip. So close to buying these wheels.

Stock suspension? And are the hubcentrics necessary, or just make things easier?

Yup, stock suspension. The car is leased. I haven't decided whether to buy it out. If I do, I'll probably get some coilovers. I am thinking Ohlins R&T. I'm not interested in any significant drop (winter!) and I like a nice ride!

The hubcentric rings are necessary. I had aftermarket rims on my old Intergra without them and I always had a lot of vibration. The rings are cheap and easy, so just get them.

I think the GTF1s are a great value for a light wheel. The MPSS have been great so far, wet and dry, except for the day it snowed a bit. I was a bit ambitious and put them on a week too soon!

[v1beeee]

What size tire are you running?

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by v1beeee

What size tire are you running?

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720Form GTF1 17x8.0 +35, 15.5lbs, Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/45-17

[Cole]

I'm super stoked for mine to come in. Unfortunately, stock is so scarce, the shop I ordered from could only guarantee to be able to get two wheels in and said "We'll see about getting the other two".

[v1beeee]

Originally Posted by D_Thissen

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720Form GTF1 17x8.0 +35, 15.5lbs, Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/45-17

Welp I'm a blind shit...

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by v1beeee

Welp I'm a blind shit...

Hahaha! No worries, we will just say you're hung over from New Years.

[Talus1]

Originally Posted by Cole

I'm super stoked for mine to come in. Unfortunately, stock is so scarce, the shop I ordered from could only guarantee to be able to get two wheels in and said "We'll see about getting the other two".

As I recall, the 17x8 GTF1s were out of stock at 1010Tire last fall/winter as well. I ordered mine from them in the spring and got them from the Toronto warehouse in just a couple of days. It was painless, except having to deal with Purolator.