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Matt Andrews · 05-31-2012, 05:51 PM

I'm having a heck of a time weeding through all of the wheels that do (and mostly don't) fit the FR-S and my needs.

I'm looking for a light weight, cost effective 17x8.5" wheel. I really want them to be 5x100, but I am wondering if in order to get what I want I need to run hub adaptors to 5x114.3

The only thing I have found is the SSR Type F.
http://www.ssr-wheels.com/wheels/typef_1516171819.asp

What other choices are out there?
Matt

crash · 05-31-2012, 08:20 PM

There are choices out there, searching for subaru wrx/sti wheels generally returns better results

Matt Andrews · 05-31-2012, 08:56 PM

are wrx/sti wheels generally 17x8.5?

Khyron686 · 05-31-2012, 09:13 PM

Can't be 17x8?

My shortlist:

17x8 OZ Ultraleggera $276 17.5lbs
17x8 Enkei PF01 $265 17.3lbs
17x8 Enkei RPF1 $252 15.6lbs
17x8 OZ Alleggerita HLT $339 15.6lbs
17x8 Kosei K1 TS $269 15.5lbs
17x8 Rays 57 Ultimate 400+ 16.5lbs
17x8 TD Pro Race 1.2 $300 19.8 lbs
17x8 Wedssport TC105N 14.85 lbs

Saibot · 05-31-2012, 09:20 PM

whys the title 15x8.5?

i clicked on this thread thinkking "WtF someones gona have a clown car"

Matt Andrews · 06-01-2012, 01:14 AM

Ha. Old habits die hard. I've owned 4 miatas. Anything bigger than a 15 is death on that chassis. Should be 17x8.5.

I could settle for a 8" wheel, but I'd like as much wheel as will fit properly. I'll likely be running Nitto nt01s in a 235/40/17. They'd fit on a 8, but a 8.5 would be better suited. If I stay with 8s I'll end up with rpf1s I think. How much are the wedsports?

coyote · 06-01-2012, 01:54 AM

17x8.5 CE28Ns come in offsets 40, 44 and 52 (the last one would not be likely to fit).

Dave-ROR · 06-01-2012, 08:05 AM

Yeah I gave up the 17x8.5 search awhile ago. Everything I found was heavy or expensive. I'm over the days when I was willing to spend thousands on wheels

I'll be watching this thread though

Matt Andrews · 06-01-2012, 12:35 PM

how about a 17x9?

http://www.fastwrx.com/mavawwh.html

anyone familiar with these guys?

simpleisbest · 06-01-2012, 10:14 PM

It looks like 949 Racing has a wheel developed as well...
http://949racing.com/17x9-6ULR-Tungsten.aspx

I would like to see some pictures on the fitment on the front, though.
I loved them on my Miata!

ultra · 06-03-2012, 02:56 PM

Wouldn't complain about SSR Type Fs...a pit pricey but light and strong.

6ULRs for these cars that would probably be amazing (knowing how much Emilio prioritizes performance and fitment). Supply is the only issue with those since he does relatively small batches. Tested & proven on teh Targa Miata though!

Edit: those Mach Vs look VERY interesting! Similar to the 5Zigen FN01RC style wise but, um, that fitment! Hopefully someone from the Subie side will chime in...otherwise please do share whatever you find out!

Double edit: Best wheel thread yet. Thanks guys.

SuperSatinBrz · 06-03-2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Andrews

I'm having a heck of a time weeding through all of the wheels that do (and mostly don't) fit the FR-S and my needs.

I'm looking for a light weight, cost effective 17x8.5" wheel. I really want them to be 5x100, but I am wondering if in order to get what I want I need to run hub adaptors to 5x114.3

The only thing I have found is the SSR Type F.
http://www.ssr-wheels.com/wheels/typef_1516171819.asp

What other choices are out there?
Matt

My first major modification will be hub adaptors to 5x114.3. Its a lot more cost effective in the long run.

Matt Andrews · 06-03-2012, 07:26 PM

Emilio says he has found the optimal size and offset for what will fit without modification. H will have new wheels in the new year specifically for this car. I had several sets of his 15x9 for my miata race car. Would love them again for this car.

I think I'll call Mach v tomorrow.

Ignoring offset, what is the biggest wheel that will fit without a silly stretched tire? 17x9?

What wheel offset do you think you'd need if you bought hub adapters? I hear mackin is making a low profile adaptor. How big are the currently available ones and what do they weigh?

Matt Andrews · 06-03-2012, 07:32 PM

To keep it all in the same place,

17x9 with a +42 works with a 245/40/17
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7678

SuperSatinBrz · 06-03-2012, 10:06 PM

I won't be buying hub adapters. I'll be converting the whole hub itself to 5x114.

EDIT: Sorry I implied that in the first post.

Matt Andrews · 06-03-2012, 10:18 PM

how will you be doing that? I didn't think there was direct swap from another subaru.

SuperSatinBrz · 06-04-2012, 09:47 PM

I will be basically taking out the original hub stripping it all down & start from scratch. Then it's just a matter of putting the different bores on and resurfacing, & cleaning it up, then I'll be putting on some VSXX's, for a quick photoshoot. I'll be sure to document it & possibly DIY.

Matt Andrews · 06-05-2012, 01:46 AM

wow. that seems like a lot of work.

SuperSatinBrz · 06-05-2012, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Andrews

wow. that seems like a lot of work.

It's more about the right tools and knowledge.. plus having a shop at my disposal helps. Ill keep you updated. Its not as hard as it seems.

Matt Andrews · 06-10-2012, 12:16 AM

So I got my car today. It's time to start making wheel decisions. For those that know subarus, is there no chance that a wrx hub will fit on this car? If it does, are the axles compatible? I'm a little tired of the 5x100 wheel selections...

Staticfrost · 06-10-2012, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

Can't be 17x8?

My shortlist:

17x8 OZ Ultraleggera $276 17.5lbs
17x8 Enkei PF01 $265 17.3lbs
17x8 Enkei RPF1 $252 15.6lbs
17x8 OZ Alleggerita HLT $339 15.6lbs
17x8 Kosei K1 TS $269 15.5lbs
17x8 Rays 57 Ultimate 400+ 16.5lbs
17x8 TD Pro Race 1.2 $300 19.8 lbs
17x8 Wedssport TC105N 14.85 lbs

Love how to missed out the price on the wedssports

05-31-2012, 05:51 PM	#1
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17x8.5 wheel selection I'm having a heck of a time weeding through all of the wheels that do (and mostly don't) fit the FR-S and my needs. I'm looking for a light weight, cost effective 17x8.5" wheel. I really want them to be 5x100, but I am wondering if in order to get what I want I need to run hub adaptors to 5x114.3 The only thing I have found is the SSR Type F. http://www.ssr-wheels.com/wheels/typef_1516171819.asp What other choices are out there? Matt Last edited by Matt Andrews; 06-01-2012 at 01:14 AM.

06-01-2012, 01:54 AM	#7
coyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Slowly Location: brisbane.qld.au Posts: 861 Thanks: 155 Thanked 316 Times in 148 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17x8.5 CE28Ns come in offsets 40, 44 and 52 (the last one would not be likely to fit). __________________

06-01-2012, 08:05 AM	#8
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 97 ITR, 00 GS-R, 96 GS-R Race Car Location: Florida Posts: 6,866 Thanks: 267 Thanked 1,675 Times in 925 Posts Mentioned: 55 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I gave up the 17x8.5 search awhile ago. Everything I found was heavy or expensive. I'm over the days when I was willing to spend thousands on wheels I'll be watching this thread though __________________ -Dave 97 Integra Type-R, 00 Integra GS-R, 96 Integra race car and a 2013 BRZ-L!

06-03-2012, 02:56 PM	#11
ultra Likes the tuna here. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 496 Thanks: 326 Thanked 203 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wouldn't complain about SSR Type Fs...a pit pricey but light and strong. 6ULRs for these cars that would probably be amazing (knowing how much Emilio prioritizes performance and fitment). Supply is the only issue with those since he does relatively small batches. Tested & proven on teh Targa Miata though! Edit: those Mach Vs look VERY interesting! Similar to the 5Zigen FN01RC style wise but, um, that fitment! Hopefully someone from the Subie side will chime in...otherwise please do share whatever you find out! Double edit: Best wheel thread yet. Thanks guys. __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

06-05-2012, 01:46 AM	#18
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow. that seems like a lot of work. __________________ 11/19/12 - Just back from Redline TimeAttack's demo event. Video and write up in link below. http://fecompetition.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FECompetition

05-31-2012, 08:20 PM	#2
crash Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: to be BRZ Location: Orlando Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There are choices out there, searching for subaru wrx/sti wheels generally returns better results

05-31-2012, 08:56 PM	#3
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	are wrx/sti wheels generally 17x8.5?

05-31-2012, 09:13 PM	#4
Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2010 V6 Santa Fe, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 499 Thanks: 78 Thanked 112 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can't be 17x8? My shortlist: 17x8 OZ Ultraleggera $276 17.5lbs 17x8 Enkei PF01 $265 17.3lbs 17x8 Enkei RPF1 $252 15.6lbs 17x8 OZ Alleggerita HLT $339 15.6lbs 17x8 Kosei K1 TS $269 15.5lbs 17x8 Rays 57 Ultimate 400+ 16.5lbs 17x8 TD Pro Race 1.2 $300 19.8 lbs 17x8 Wedssport TC105N 14.85 lbs

06-01-2012, 01:14 AM	#6
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ha. Old habits die hard. I've owned 4 miatas. Anything bigger than a 15 is death on that chassis. Should be 17x8.5. I could settle for a 8" wheel, but I'd like as much wheel as will fit properly. I'll likely be running Nitto nt01s in a 235/40/17. They'd fit on a 8, but a 8.5 would be better suited. If I stay with 8s I'll end up with rpf1s I think. How much are the wedsports?

06-01-2012, 12:35 PM	#9
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how about a 17x9? http://www.fastwrx.com/mavawwh.html anyone familiar with these guys?

06-01-2012, 10:14 PM	#10
simpleisbest Senior Citizen Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: So. Cal Posts: 187 Thanks: 61 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It looks like 949 Racing has a wheel developed as well... http://949racing.com/17x9-6ULR-Tungsten.aspx I would like to see some pictures on the fitment on the front, though. I loved them on my Miata!

06-03-2012, 07:26 PM	#13
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Emilio says he has found the optimal size and offset for what will fit without modification. H will have new wheels in the new year specifically for this car. I had several sets of his 15x9 for my miata race car. Would love them again for this car. I think I'll call Mach v tomorrow. Ignoring offset, what is the biggest wheel that will fit without a silly stretched tire? 17x9? What wheel offset do you think you'd need if you bought hub adapters? I hear mackin is making a low profile adaptor. How big are the currently available ones and what do they weigh?

06-03-2012, 07:32 PM	#14
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To keep it all in the same place, 17x9 with a +42 works with a 245/40/17 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7678

06-03-2012, 10:06 PM	#15
SuperSatinBrz Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP Limited Subaru BRZ Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 56 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I won't be buying hub adapters. I'll be converting the whole hub itself to 5x114. EDIT: Sorry I implied that in the first post.

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Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how will you be doing that? I didn't think there was direct swap from another subaru.

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06-04-2012, 09:47 PM	#17
SuperSatinBrz Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP Limited Subaru BRZ Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 56 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will be basically taking out the original hub stripping it all down & start from scratch. Then it's just a matter of putting the different bores on and resurfacing, & cleaning it up, then I'll be putting on some VSXX's, for a quick photoshoot. I'll be sure to document it & possibly DIY.

06-10-2012, 12:16 AM	#20
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 247 Thanks: 31 Thanked 145 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I got my car today. It's time to start making wheel decisions. For those that know subarus, is there no chance that a wrx hub will fit on this car? If it does, are the axles compatible? I'm a little tired of the 5x100 wheel selections... __________________ 11/19/12 - Just back from Redline TimeAttack's demo event. Video and write up in link below. http://fecompetition.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FECompetition

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