New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Originally Posted by tom2112
Just curious here: why do you want to lower it? Just for looks, or do you think it needs to handle better?
She can ride with me ;)
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Yes, the handling on these cars is awesome. Personally, I'll take cornering ability over horse power most any time - within reason of course.
By lowering it, you should get a little better handling, if for no other reason than a slightly lower center of gravity.
By lowering it, you should get a little better handling, if for no other reason than a slightly lower center of gravity.
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Nice setup but... your setup is mounted wrong. You need to reverse the wheels side to side i.e. L is R and R is L. The tire is facing the opposite direction than it should. Corrently your tires will gather water tword the center of the tire rather than channel it away when moving forward... not safe unless you travel in reverse only 
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Originally Posted by Shade
You will not be disappointed if you install the Eibach springs.
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Originally Posted by cgt_n_the
Nice setup but... your setup is mounted wrong. You need to reverse the wheels side to side i.e. L is R and R is L. The tire is facing the opposite direction than it should. Corrently your tires will gather water tword the center of the tire rather than channel it away when moving forward... not safe unless you travel in reverse only
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
For all that installed the Eibach kit: Did you do it yourself? If not, is there a general place you'd recommend? Did you need spring compressors or any special tools? Did you need camber plates?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Originally Posted by Shade
Just received my new wheels from GETYOURWHEELS.COM
Back in early March 2007, carman_subaru purchased his Mandrus Millennium wheels from Peter @ getyourwheels Link.
I wanted this setup, because the Millennium closely matched the look of the SRT6 factory wheels and were plus 1 in size. I called Peter 1-888-250-9074 last week to order the Mandrus Millennium wheels with Falken FK-452 tires for $1,950 shipped to Houston. Peter called me back to info me of bad news, TSW had the fronts on backorder until mid May, but the good news was TSW has a new line of wheels www.petrolwheels.com. He could get me the Metrix model in 19*8 front and 20*10 rear for the same price, normally this combo would cost $200 more, but since TSW did not have the other wheels in stock, TSW would discount the wheel set to match the Millennium's. I looked on Petrol website and did not like the Metrix model, but notice the Octane wheel, called Peter back and asked him to get me the Octane wheels instead.
Front 19*8 ET 32; 2 inch lip; tire 235/35/19
Rear 20*10 ET 25; 3.5 inch lip; tire 285/30/20
Yes, that is correct the rear ET of 25, fits perfectly.
I also wanted the tire pressure sensors, gave Peter the part # 1-52088990AC from Mopar. Peter charged $200 for all 4 installed in the wheels. The sensors worked properly without having to visit the dealership to reprogram or teach them. So total cost was $2,150 shipped to Houston.
Also last week I installed the Eibach springs.
The car is very dirty and it was getting dark last night, I will wash-wax the car this weekend and post better pictures.
UPDATE: Wash, claybar and wax the car and took pictures during the day. Click on the pictures to see a bigger image. More pictures in my Gallery.
Back in early March 2007, carman_subaru purchased his Mandrus Millennium wheels from Peter @ getyourwheels Link.
I wanted this setup, because the Millennium closely matched the look of the SRT6 factory wheels and were plus 1 in size. I called Peter 1-888-250-9074 last week to order the Mandrus Millennium wheels with Falken FK-452 tires for $1,950 shipped to Houston. Peter called me back to info me of bad news, TSW had the fronts on backorder until mid May, but the good news was TSW has a new line of wheels www.petrolwheels.com. He could get me the Metrix model in 19*8 front and 20*10 rear for the same price, normally this combo would cost $200 more, but since TSW did not have the other wheels in stock, TSW would discount the wheel set to match the Millennium's. I looked on Petrol website and did not like the Metrix model, but notice the Octane wheel, called Peter back and asked him to get me the Octane wheels instead.
Front 19*8 ET 32; 2 inch lip; tire 235/35/19
Rear 20*10 ET 25; 3.5 inch lip; tire 285/30/20
Yes, that is correct the rear ET of 25, fits perfectly.
I also wanted the tire pressure sensors, gave Peter the part # 1-52088990AC from Mopar. Peter charged $200 for all 4 installed in the wheels. The sensors worked properly without having to visit the dealership to reprogram or teach them. So total cost was $2,150 shipped to Houston.
Also last week I installed the Eibach springs.
The car is very dirty and it was getting dark last night, I will wash-wax the car this weekend and post better pictures.
UPDATE: Wash, claybar and wax the car and took pictures during the day. Click on the pictures to see a bigger image. More pictures in my Gallery.
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
looks great! is your car lowered?
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Originally Posted by cgocifer
Dude, I checked that place out, the wheels are 1200 each without tires. Does that sound right? You said around 2k total shipped. Is that per wheel?
http://www.getyourwheels.com/m16/PET...duct_info.html
18'' Petrol Octane Hypersilver $1,120.00 (Set of Four)Free Shipping within Continental 48 States of US
http://www.getyourwheels.com/m22/MAN...duct_info.html
20" Mandrus Millenium Silver Staggered $1,320.00 (Set of Four)Free Shipping within Continental 48 States of US
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
Shade,
I'm patiently waiting for the Mandrus Milleniums in 19s and 20s (8 weeks or more). I called Peter, he gave me some good prices. I like the Petrol Octanes, but I don't want to match ya, plus I want a wheel that is heavier on the side of class versus sportiness.
Rkiser, you have to have the dealership reset your TPMS. Also, you'll have to have new sensors installed unless you take the old ones out of the wheels. I am not going to use them. I'll use the tried and true TPMS, the tire gauge! I figure out something to hide the dash light.
I'm patiently waiting for the Mandrus Milleniums in 19s and 20s (8 weeks or more). I called Peter, he gave me some good prices. I like the Petrol Octanes, but I don't want to match ya, plus I want a wheel that is heavier on the side of class versus sportiness.
Rkiser, you have to have the dealership reset your TPMS. Also, you'll have to have new sensors installed unless you take the old ones out of the wheels. I am not going to use them. I'll use the tried and true TPMS, the tire gauge! I figure out something to hide the dash light.
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Re: New Wheels on SRT6 - Petrol Octane
[quote=freshprince01]Hey nice ride !! question whats the drop on your car ? Seems to be lower then the normal eibach setup !! how did u get it so low and how does it ride ?
I didn't re-read the entire post, however one reason the vehicle looks so low is due to the tires diameter. The stock wheel and tire combo stands 25.9 to 26 inches tall on the rear. A 285/30-20 is anywhere from 26.6 to 27 inches tall depending on the manufacturer. A 235/35 19 is also 2 or 3 tenths of an inch taller then a 225/40 18 that comes standard on the front.
The taller tire fills the wheel well better and gives the visual impression the car is lower. No doubt though that this car has been lowered.
I didn't re-read the entire post, however one reason the vehicle looks so low is due to the tires diameter. The stock wheel and tire combo stands 25.9 to 26 inches tall on the rear. A 285/30-20 is anywhere from 26.6 to 27 inches tall depending on the manufacturer. A 235/35 19 is also 2 or 3 tenths of an inch taller then a 225/40 18 that comes standard on the front.
The taller tire fills the wheel well better and gives the visual impression the car is lower. No doubt though that this car has been lowered.
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