FS: SVX wheels and snow tires, and Falken Ziex 912's w/ tons of tread - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2010-09-14, 04:22 PM

Edit: threads merged!

Selling my SVX wheels with snow tires on 'em cheap, as well as a set of unmounted Falken 912 all-season tires:

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Now that there are StopTechs on the SVX, the stock wheels are useless to me.

The wheels are 16x7.5+55 (or there about, I'm not 100% sure on the width and offset) 5x114.3 stock SVX wheels. They're the epitome of late 80's early 90's pinwheel styling! Keep in mind, these are the '05+ STi bolt pattern but do not clear Brembo brakes. So really, they're useful for STi's with gravel brakes, SVXi, and probably some Mazdas.

The tires are 225/55/17 Dunlop Wintersport M3s. The tread is down to the winter wear bars, but there's still some decent tread left before they're down to the summer wear bars. They'd be some great tires for hitting the trails with on an RS or something, or even just as decent all seasons for that matter. The M3's are actually pretty good tires in the dry for snow tires.

$50 OBO gets you the tires. If you want the wheels, I'll include them with the tires for free!

I've got pictures at home, I'll post 'em up later.

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For Sale: Set of four Falken Ziex 912's, nearly new, 225/45/17.

Bought them for the Saab at the start of the summer. Tried to save them to put on whatever new car we got since they've got so much life left, but ended up getting an Outback that needs 55 series tires.

$250.

Edit: Falkens are sold.

ScottyS · 2010-09-15, 08:38 AM

Wow, for someone with an SVX who wants a second set, that's a steal!

cody · 2010-09-15, 09:25 AM

Srsly.

van · 2010-09-15, 09:40 AM

Oops. Glws

sperry · 2010-09-25, 06:26 PM

For Sale: Set of four Falken Ziex 912's, nearly new, 225/45/17.

Bought them for the Saab at the start of the summer. Tried to save them to put on whatever new car we got since they've got so much life left, but ended up getting an Outback that needs 55 series tires.

$250.

cody · 2010-09-25, 06:30 PM

Hmm, those have almost the same outside diameter as Amanda's stock size. I think her rims are too narrow (17X7?) though...and I think she wants a more aggressive Winter tire...but we may be interested. Her stock tires are 205/50/17's.

sperry · 2010-09-25, 06:34 PM

Um, 17x7 is pretty much the ideal size for a 225/45/17. That's the size of the Saab wheels it came off of... though I think the factory tire for the Saab was a 215... the 225 fit fine. People run 225's on the OEM 16x6.5 WRX wheels all the time too, don't they?

sperry · 2010-09-25, 06:37 PM

BTW: 205/50/17 = 803.3 rev per mile, 225/45/17 = 808.4 revs per mile:

"When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 59.6mph (96km/h): 0.7% slower."

It doesn't get much closer than that.

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp

cody · 2010-09-25, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Um, 17x7 is pretty much the ideal size for a 225/45/17. That's the size of the Saab wheels it came off of... though I think the factory tire for the Saab was a 215... the 225 fit fine. People run 225's on the OEM 16x6.5 WRX wheels all the time too, don't they?

I did that and liked it fine. But I don't know, they could be 17X6 for all I know and I'm trying to get her something that won't squirm at all since she feels like the 3 is a little unstable already.

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Originally Posted by sperry

BTW: 205/50/17 = 803.3 rev per mile, 225/45/17 = 808.4 revs per mile:

"When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 59.6mph (96km/h): 0.7% slower."

It doesn't get much closer than that.

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp

Yah, they're basically the same OD.

khail19 · 2010-09-25, 07:44 PM

I believe the Mazda 3 wheels are 17x6.5, I'm pretty sure that's the size on my wife's car.

Kevin M · 2010-09-25, 08:16 PM

They are indeed 17x6.5, but 225/45 fits fine on them, even with aggressive tires. Both sets of autocross tires on the Mazda were 225/45s, and her winters are actually 235/45s on 17x8s, so don't worry about fitment.

Edit: and like I posted in the other thread, squishier tires will actually help the twitchy feel of the car, not make it worse. If you're comfortable with the snow/ice performance of these, they're an excellent option for Amanda's car.

rory_a · 2010-09-28, 08:39 AM

I almost want to pick these up so I can put 17s on Jenn's '10 2.5. (but ain't gonna happen til the stockers are dead)

225/45 on my 17x7.5s look oh-so-slightly stretched (as all stock-sized Subaru tires seem to - to me). 225/45 on 6.5s would probably be perfect (just a little bubble for softer sidewall).

sperry · 2010-10-06, 09:12 AM

Bump... merged both my tires for sale ads!

sperry · 2010-11-12, 12:32 PM

Bump. I've like to get some space in the garage before it starts snowing.

SVX wheels are dirt cheap at $50... hell, the snow tires on 'em are worth that much!

Nearly new Ziex 912's at $250 are great for your daily driver!

WRX06TR · 2010-11-13, 05:16 PM

I have a buyer for those Falken's, and he needs them asap!!

sperry · 2010-11-14, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WRX06TR

I have a buyer for those Falken's, and he needs them asap!!

I'm in Vegas thru Thursday afternoon. Can he wait until then?

WRX06TR · 2010-11-17, 05:25 PM

He is still looking to pick these up, let me know when you get back into town.

sperry · 2010-11-26, 02:50 PM

Bump. Falkens are sold, thanks Josh! Still have the svx wheels and tires for super cheap!

sybir · 2011-01-12, 02:31 PM

Scott, I'll take the SVX wheels - I just want the tires to throw on the RS wheels I picked up for the wagon, so if anyone has a use for the wheels, hey.

sperry · 2011-01-12, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Scott, I'll take the SVX wheels - I just want the tires to throw on the RS wheels I picked up for the wagon, so if anyone has a use for the wheels, hey.

Sweet! You going to be up in Reno anytime soon? I wasn't planning to be down in Sac in the near future, but I might be able to set up a trip if you can't make it up here.

sybir · 2011-01-12, 03:06 PM

I'll figure something out - I'm pretty close to being done with this snow season anyways, so it's not a huge rush. I'll let you know when I have the wagon back and can head up.

sperry · 2011-01-12, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

I'll figure something out - I'm pretty close to being done with this snow season anyways, so it's not a huge rush. I'll let you know when I have the wagon back and can head up.

What happened to the wagon? I thought it was running!

sybir · 2011-01-12, 04:59 PM

Oh, it's fine. Josh's truck, however, is a 40 year old Datsun with bad kingpins, so he's driving the Fozzie while Deede is rocking the hoopty, lol.

2010-09-15, 08:38 AM	#2
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Wow, for someone with an SVX who wants a second set, that's a steal! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2010-09-15, 09:25 AM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Srsly. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-09-25, 06:26 PM	#5
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	FS: Falken Ziex 912 Tires For Sale: Set of four Falken Ziex 912's, nearly new, 225/45/17. Bought them for the Saab at the start of the summer. Tried to save them to put on whatever new car we got since they've got so much life left, but ended up getting an Outback that needs 55 series tires. $250. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-09-25, 06:30 PM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Hmm, those have almost the same outside diameter as Amanda's stock size. I think her rims are too narrow (17X7?) though...and I think she wants a more aggressive Winter tire...but we may be interested. Her stock tires are 205/50/17's. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-09-25, 06:34 PM	#7
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Um, 17x7 is pretty much the ideal size for a 225/45/17. That's the size of the Saab wheels it came off of... though I think the factory tire for the Saab was a 215... the 225 fit fine. People run 225's on the OEM 16x6.5 WRX wheels all the time too, don't they? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-09-15, 09:40 AM	#4
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Oops. Glws

2010-09-25, 06:37 PM	#8
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	BTW: 205/50/17 = 803.3 rev per mile, 225/45/17 = 808.4 revs per mile: "When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 59.6mph (96km/h): 0.7% slower." It doesn't get much closer than that. http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-09-25, 07:44 PM	#10
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I believe the Mazda 3 wheels are 17x6.5, I'm pretty sure that's the size on my wife's car.

2010-09-25, 08:16 PM	#11
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	They are indeed 17x6.5, but 225/45 fits fine on them, even with aggressive tires. Both sets of autocross tires on the Mazda were 225/45s, and her winters are actually 235/45s on 17x8s, so don't worry about fitment. Edit: and like I posted in the other thread, squishier tires will actually help the twitchy feel of the car, not make it worse. If you're comfortable with the snow/ice performance of these, they're an excellent option for Amanda's car. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-09-28, 08:39 AM	#12
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	I almost want to pick these up so I can put 17s on Jenn's '10 2.5. (but ain't gonna happen til the stockers are dead) 225/45 on my 17x7.5s look oh-so-slightly stretched (as all stock-sized Subaru tires seem to - to me). 225/45 on 6.5s would probably be perfect (just a little bubble for softer sidewall).

2010-10-06, 09:12 AM	#13
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Bump... merged both my tires for sale ads! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-11-12, 12:32 PM	#14
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Bump. I've like to get some space in the garage before it starts snowing. SVX wheels are dirt cheap at $50... hell, the snow tires on 'em are worth that much! Nearly new Ziex 912's at $250 are great for your daily driver! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-11-13, 05:16 PM	#15
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	I have a buyer for those Falken's, and he needs them asap!! Last edited by WRX06TR; 2010-11-13 at 06:45 PM.

2010-11-17, 05:25 PM	#17
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	He is still looking to pick these up, let me know when you get back into town.

2010-11-26, 02:50 PM	#18
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Bump. Falkens are sold, thanks Josh! Still have the svx wheels and tires for super cheap! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2011-01-12, 02:31 PM	#19
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Scott, I'll take the SVX wheels - I just want the tires to throw on the RS wheels I picked up for the wagon, so if anyone has a use for the wheels, hey. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2011-01-12, 03:06 PM	#21
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I'll figure something out - I'm pretty close to being done with this snow season anyways, so it's not a huge rush. I'll let you know when I have the wagon back and can head up. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2011-01-12, 04:59 PM	#23
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Oh, it's fine. Josh's truck, however, is a 40 year old Datsun with bad kingpins, so he's driving the Fozzie while Deede is rocking the hoopty, lol. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

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