Decision

[microsnook]

Hey guys,
I bought my STi with some black wheels, more specifically Motegi Racing MR121 Black.
It also came with the stock BBS.

I posted about a turbo upgrade and have been reading some about that and want to save up for it. Im thinking that I don't need two pairs of wheels, especially since I don't drag race or AX anything like that.

The Black wheels only run about $650, but look way better than the BBS.

What do you guys think I should do?
Sell the black ones?
Sell the BBS?
Keep them both?


The black wheels look better on the car, IMO and I would prefer to keep them, but I'd rather have the wheels that will perform better and are lighter. I held each wheel and the weight was quite similar, if not the same...

I think I found the wheels:


WHEELS | Motegi Racing


They are on the bottom right. Black.
It seems they are 17x7.5, while the BBS are 17x8?

 

[IGOTASTi]

Keep the BBS wheels and get them powered coated.

 

[microsnook]

Thats what Im thinking.

 

[IGOTASTi]

Thats what Im thinking.

I think they just look better.

 

[Grinder34]

What's the offset on the black rims? Personally, I think the stock rims have an offset that is far too high (sunken look).

If you dont do competitive driving, i wouldnt worry about forged/cast and weight, just go by looks. If you like the black ones keep em!

But I do want to know the offset!

 

[microsnook]

Im not really sure what you mean by offset. IDK what that means. How far the wheel sits outward or inward?
I want to say I saw 42 online on their website, but I might be wrong.

What do you mean the the offset of the BBS is too high? It sits in too far?

Yea its a tough decision for me. I just don't know what I want at the moment lol

 

[BAD STI]

I'm on board with getting the stock ones powder coated. I like the design of the BBS wheels much better.

 

[Blue Tech]

Powder coat the BBS. You will be very happy with the result. I've redone stockers before and you will find a lot of people asking ""DAMN! Where can I get those???"" It really changes the look of the stock wheels.

 

[microsnook]

None taken. I prefer the look of the Motegi. But if they BBS were powder coated I would love it!
My friend can do it for ~$300, which is expensive to me

How much does it cost?

 

[icudruln]

I plan on powdercoating my stock BBS wheels. I've been quoted around $240 for all four (included dismount of tires and rebalanced wheels as well).

 

[STiowner23]

I am in Orlando and I can do my own powder coat... I Might be able to help you out. You can call Central Florida Powdercoat on OBT and they can quote you but im sure gonna be $400+... I'd like to see pics of the STi...