Will WRX rims make a difference on our Outback? Should I keep 'em?

[mountainwalker]

Just picked up a 2003 VDC edition in excellent condition with two sets of rims, including a set of WRX rims. Will the WRX rims make a difference?

 

Will be using this subie mostly for work highway/around town during week, and every few weeks a 2-4 hour road trip. Not racing. Will be driving on good California highways and roads in mostly very good weather.

 

Also, in very good-excellent condition, what are the WRX rims worth?

 

In very good-excellent condition, what are the regular rims worth?

[EVOthis]

i believe you can get a decent set of WRX rims for around $350-450.....give a little if you have some decent tires wrapped around them.....

[Suzam]

Unless you need winter tires, I'd sell the WRX wheels. Look on ebay for similar sales. Most go for $250-350 + shipping (which can add another $100). You could try an ad on Craig's list for pick up or delivery in you local area.

[mountainwalker]

Unless you need winter tires, I'd sell the WRX wheels. Look on ebay for similar sales. Most go for $250-350 + shipping (which can add another $100). You could try an ad on Craig's list for pick up or delivery in you local area.

 

This is interesting. What exactly do the WRX tires provide in terms of performance advantage? The odd thing is that one person in this forum or another Subaru forum on Edmunds said they were for speed not snow. You are saying they are for snow. Exactly what do they do? What are they better/worse for snow? They do happen to come with snow tires on them, so I'm assuming you are right that they are better in snow. Just don't know why.

 

Sorry for my ignorance, I'm new to Subaru, owning a car after not owning for some years, and never heard fo WRX rims before a week or two ago.

[82glsw]

The wheels do nothing for the car performance wise. They were most likely just purchased to use in the winter time instead of using the outback wheels. If you have no need for them try selling them.