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BRZranger · 03-26-2013, 05:50 PM

I'm curious as to how the handling feels with a very aggressive offset vs near stock offset. I'd assume since you're pushing the wheels out about 40mm on each side, the steering might feel "heavier". What is the weight of wheels and tires?

Throw those forgestars on now and take some pictures please! :-P

VesperLynn · 03-26-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZranger

I'm curious as to how the handling feels with a very aggressive offset vs near stock offset. I'd assume since you're pushing the wheels out about 40mm on each side, the steering might feel "heavier". What is the weight of wheels and tires?

Throw those forgestars on now and take some pictures please! :-P

The steering feels more stable and planted. It makes the car feel wider, which makes sense since it has the widebody and *IS* wider. It does feel a little bit heavy but not too much. Steering feels comparable to my 06 WRX. I like the feeling a lot better though. I feel like I can stand my ground in any turn better than before and just all around more confident in cornering. It'll be a blast to see what these wheels feel like once they're on. Performance-wise the rota's with the spacers have felt amazing.

Joeprelude · 03-26-2013, 06:21 PM

yeah now im just waiting on my FS's. saying they'll be at the house next week, but im thinking 2 more weeks minimum. but then again, I wont be home till mid june to start my frs

VesperLynn · 03-26-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeprelude

yeah now im just waiting on my FS's. saying they'll be at the house next week, but im thinking 2 more weeks minimum. but then again, I wont be home till mid june to start my frs

Just don't plan on anything until you get those tracking numbers.

RWDRIFT · 03-27-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VesperLynn

Yes, yes I am! They're on they're way in today. Got tracking numbers last week and they're out for delivery.

. As for suspension I have bc br coils, whiteline sway bars and endlinks, cusco bracing and will be getting cusco control arms. Tire for the 19's are going to be a Michelin pilot a/s plus 255/35/R19 in the front and a 275/35/R19 in the rear. Am thinking about getting a separate set of wheels+tires for track use.

I hope you don't run those michelin tires. That is the wrong size and wrong rolling diameter for the scion FRS. You might destroy your widebody fenders with that tire.

you need

255/30/19 front
275/30/19 rear

VesperLynn · 03-27-2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RWDRIFT

I hope you don't run those michelin tires. That is the wrong size and wrong rolling diameter for the scion FRS. You might destroy your widebody fenders with that tire.

you need

255/30/19 front
275/30/19 rear

Don't worry. We realized that this is definitely the wrong tire to use. We're getting the exact same tire you're using. It's coming out of Reno so it'll be a few days, but from what I've heard from you're experience. They should work perfect. Only rubbing issue was in the side skirt correct?

VesperLynn · 03-27-2013, 04:59 PM

UPDATE: tires should be here by the end of the week. New tires have a diameter of 25". Hopefully they'll fit no worries. Can't wait to mount them.

staycrushing · 03-27-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shu5892001

I would recommend 255 or 265/30/19 for front

terrible idea... the rotating diameter would be too large for even the rear...

im running a 235/35/19 and that was a lot of work...

ideally a 255/30/19 should be 625mm diameter which is perfect for the kit....

i will be stepping down to 17s in the coming months and doing an entirely new set up...

VesperLynn · 03-27-2013, 10:23 PM

Finally got the Perrin over pipe in. Much quieter without the exhaust leak and sounds amazing. The HKS is more lively with the catless pipe.

VesperLynn · 03-29-2013, 09:00 PM

Got some new wheels on! Working on making them fit with absolutely no rub issues lock-to-lock. But they look amazing... More pictures to follow.

phatpanda · 03-30-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by staycrushing

terrible idea... the rotating diameter would be too large for even the rear...

im running a 235/35/19 and that was a lot of work...

ideally a 255/30/19 should be 625mm diameter which is perfect for the kit....

i will be stepping down to 17s in the coming months and doing an entirely new set up...

So.. 295/30/19 in the rear and 265/35/19 front is no good..?

SnapOv3st3r · 03-30-2013, 12:26 PM

Looks good. More Low.

Joeprelude · 03-30-2013, 08:23 PM

It looking good. What Suspension/Coilovers are you running/gonna run?

VesperLynn · 03-30-2013, 08:34 PM

Currently I'm on stock struts with eibach pro-kit lowering springs. Installed white line front and rear end links and sway bars today. BC BR coils are going on as soon as I get them back.

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03-26-2013, 05:50 PM	#169
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm curious as to how the handling feels with a very aggressive offset vs near stock offset. I'd assume since you're pushing the wheels out about 40mm on each side, the steering might feel "heavier". What is the weight of wheels and tires? Throw those forgestars on now and take some pictures please! :-P

03-27-2013, 04:59 PM	#175
VesperLynn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 424 Thanks: 468 Thanked 338 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	UPDATE: tires should be here by the end of the week. New tires have a diameter of 25". Hopefully they'll fit no worries. Can't wait to mount them.

03-27-2013, 10:23 PM	#177
VesperLynn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 424 Thanks: 468 Thanked 338 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got the Perrin over pipe in. Much quieter without the exhaust leak and sounds amazing. The HKS is more lively with the catless pipe.

03-29-2013, 09:00 PM	#178
VesperLynn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 424 Thanks: 468 Thanked 338 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got some new wheels on! Working on making them fit with absolutely no rub issues lock-to-lock. But they look amazing... More pictures to follow.

03-30-2013, 12:26 PM	#180
SnapOv3st3r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 400whp Scion tC Location: TN Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 676 Thanked 323 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good. More Low.

03-30-2013, 08:34 PM	#182
VesperLynn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 424 Thanks: 468 Thanked 338 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Currently I'm on stock struts with eibach pro-kit lowering springs. Installed white line front and rear end links and sway bars today. BC BR coils are going on as soon as I get them back.

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