Baby got new shoes
New rims/tires, set against a backdrop of the never-finished Satsop Nuclear Power Plant in Satsop, WA. I didn't want anybody to disturb me whilst taking pictures, so I went to the creepiest place I could think of
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After careful (read: picky) deliberation, I went with the 18" ASA AR1 rims, and fitted them with Pirelli P-Zero Nero 215/45ZR-18 tires. Straight away, there is a noticeable improvement in handling. On a spirited test-drive, I noticed that turn-in is much crisper, and understeer is greatly reduced (and it will only get better as the tires wear-in
). Now of course, there is more rubber on the road (stock tires were 205s), but I'm pretty sure the quality is superior in the Pirellis. Even though the rims are bigger, and the tire profile smaller, the new tires are quieter than the old ones, especially on the highway. All in all, I'm quite happy with my choice. The combination looks stunning, and makes the car more fun to drive (as if it needed it).
In case you're wondering, I bought these from the Tire Rack, for a very reasonable price. If you haven't bought from them before, I would recommend it. Their people know their stuff, and they have quick shipping (if they have what you want in stock).
I thought that was Trojan for second, but come to think of it, I think they tore that down.
and see who owns what 
I wan't a 98 Impreza someday...
