Member Profile - Shav *07 Liberty GT Premium*

[shav]

I'm a huge fan of 5 spokes!!

I am too Adam, except finding a 5 spoke wheel that really suits the Subaru Liberty shape and body properly is hard. There are anumber of 5 spoke options out there in black, but it's hard to find something that doesnt look 'gimmicky' or 'cheap' looking or an after thought is what I want to avoid.

I really like the look of Both Koya models. The flush face spokes do look the best on these cars whether its 15 spokes or 5.

[peadya100]

I've got the perfect 1. Bare with me I'll find it for you.

[peadya100]

This aren't the ones.. ill find the actual ones. But basically the same as these but a brand called "concave" from memory.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 56&alt=web

Here's another option. These are based on the S402 legacy wheels. They come in polished, shadow chrome and black. Could look cool.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 18&alt=web

[shav]

This aren't the ones.. ill find the actual ones. But basically the same as these but a brand called "concave" from memory.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 56&alt=web

Here's another option. These are based on the S402 legacy wheels. They come in polished, shadow chrome and black. Could look cool.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 18&alt=web

Thanks for those links mate. I like the first one. Second one is OK too. I reckon I've made up my mind to go with the koya ISR7's. I know I've been looking at multi spokes but these just are a really nice stand out rim that i haven't seen on other libertys. With painted calipers i reckon these should look the best. Plus at $240 each it's still good value for a quality made wheel. What you reckon?

[peadya100]

Well the koyas are very similar to the first link I posted.. so I like them. Are you hooked on black? I think they'd look good in silver too.

[McDoof]

For a 5 Spoke option.
DTM LV

[shav]

For a 5 Spoke option.
DTM LV

Thanks Nikolai. This are pretty much the same as the Koya R5's in Black. It's a toss up between the R5's with the machined finish and the ISR7's. But this is a great comparison. Although these are in a 19" by the looks of it.

[shav]

Well the koyas are very similar to the first link I posted.. so I like them. Are you hooked on black? I think they'd look good in silver too.

Yes they are practically identical. I really like the black for some reason. It just looks more sinister and it matches the grill really nice. It seems the trend with libs these days. Also 5 spoke style rims are hard to make these cars look good, but the ISR7's are killer and I reckon they'll set the car of nicely and still look unique.

Dont get me wrong, I am still a sucker for chrome lips and and deep dish rims but for some reason they look better on bigger cars where these cars need a flush face rim. It's only my opinion. But that's the way I look at it.

[shav]

Update:

New wheels and tyres fitted on the car.

I must say I am pretty happy with the way the car looks. The tyres I have fitted are Continental Contisport MC5's and they stick to the road like the proverbial poo to a blanket. The car is handling a lot nicer around corners. I feel like there is a little more comfort in these tyres even though the are the same profile as the Falkens.

I'll post up pics after I have washed the car and it's looking more presentable.

[GONEWALKABOUT]

oh man i hate pooing on the blanket.

Cant wait to see some pics!

[tigger73]

[shav]

lol. yeah sorry guys but Im NOT posting up pics of a dirty car. It's not a good look. I promise to post some up tomorrow after I wash it.

[BigBCalais]

You shouldn't have told us haha, now I'm going to be checking this thread all day waiting for pics

[shav]

Haha, sorry bryce. Im hoping my wheel choice doesn't disappoint when the pics go up.

[shav]

Ok, here we go. I know some of you guys aren't fans of cyclists which is fin I won't hold that against you, but I thought I'd add my bike in for added effect. That's just me, it's what I do.

Wheels are: KOYA Inspiri ISR7 18x8 +45 Satin Black with Continental ContiMAX Sport MC5 225/40/18. I got a full set of 5 wheels and 5 tyres fully delivered. fitted and aligned for $2046. Probably not to everyones tastes or liking. But for me, I like the understated look. Plus it looks different to what everyone else has which was the aim.