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Richard_BRZ · 11-26-2017, 09:19 AM

Hi all,

Picked up a set of pretty beat up Fifteen52 Tarmacs for cheap and was thinking of getting them refinished for the BRZ.

I haven’t seen this setup a lot on our chassis but I do run a set on my S4 and I love them.

Curious to know what you think!
Cheers

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df.dima · 11-26-2017, 10:07 AM

The thing to consider is weight, width and offset and how that will impact the driving feelz. If you are ok with the change and you like styling go ahead.
Personally i like the clean simple design but it looks a bit thick to me on a twin. Along the same lines of 5 spoke simple design - unicorn Desmond Regas look more elegant. Just my opinion.

Do as you like

guybo · 11-26-2017, 10:13 AM

people usually unload beaten up rims due to them being out of round and that cannot be fixed. Even if it can be balanced with weights, it'll mess up your suspension.

If you didn't try those on and get them up to max speed before purchase, I would not put a dime into reconditioning them until you do. People look at rims as primarily a vanity item, but they are primarily SAFETY items.

df.dima · 11-26-2017, 10:17 AM

Good point about the level of beat up. I took it more as cosmetically bad shape fiven that salt and ice does a number on the wheel finish up here.

Richard_BRZ · 11-26-2017, 10:45 AM

Both very good points! I did drive the car they were installed on before my purchase to check for any wobble, shakes, etc... it does appear to be only cosmetic. Paint is peeling and slight curb rash.

I’m not too concerned about the weight, I take part in the occasional auto cross but that’s 1 or 2 times a year. More just curious about the wheel design on the car, the 5 spoke was not what I initially was wanting but it is growing on me!

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humfrz · 11-26-2017, 10:25 PM

Oh, I don't usually comment on wheels ........ but, with those, I don't think any amount of "refinishing" is going to make them look good on your BRZ ....... sorry.

humfrz

SkAsphalt · 03-14-2018, 10:26 AM

I know this is hella old, but the fifteen52s are awesome on our car. Nice find.

And to the person above

Basically every Fifteen52 design looks lit on the twins

Richard_BRZ · 03-14-2018, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

I know this is hella old, but the fifteen52s are awesome on our car. Nice find.

And to the person above

Yes! I find people usually hate it or love it, personally I think they look great on any platform...

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Richard_BRZ · 03-14-2018, 11:20 AM

Next set will definitely be turbomacs though...

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skrafael · 03-15-2018, 02:44 AM

Not bad at all. I think it's impressive enough given that you got it for a cheap price.

majixmatrix · 07-01-2019, 01:44 AM

I just picked up a cosmetically scratched up set of 17x9" tarmacs for $600 at the Subaru world's biggest meet today. What size tires you running?

venturaII · 07-01-2019, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_BRZ

Yes! I find people usually hate it or love it, personally I think they look great on any platform...

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Have those been refinished or were you just test fitting them? The design is okay, but I'm not into the white.

Tristor · 07-01-2019, 05:47 PM

Wow, those wheels are crazy heavy. 26 pounds for 18x8.5s. My 18x8.5s are 17.3 pounds per wheel... I can't even imagine running something 5 pounds a wheel heavier than stock, going lighter really brings the car alive.

11-26-2017, 09:19 AM	#1
Richard_BRZ Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 WRB Subaru BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Toronto Posts: 67 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thoughts? Hi all, Picked up a set of pretty beat up Fifteen52 Tarmacs for cheap and was thinking of getting them refinished for the BRZ. I haven’t seen this setup a lot on our chassis but I do run a set on my S4 and I love them. Curious to know what you think! Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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11-26-2017, 10:07 AM	#2
df.dima Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FR-S and Mazda 3 Sky Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 341 Thanks: 10 Thanked 132 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The thing to consider is weight, width and offset and how that will impact the driving feelz. If you are ok with the change and you like styling go ahead. Personally i like the clean simple design but it looks a bit thick to me on a twin. Along the same lines of 5 spoke simple design - unicorn Desmond Regas look more elegant. Just my opinion. Do as you like

11-26-2017, 10:13 AM	#3
guybo Huge E85 fan! Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Location: Tampa, FL, USA Posts: 1,850 Thanks: 539 Thanked 1,010 Times in 605 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	people usually unload beaten up rims due to them being out of round and that cannot be fixed. Even if it can be balanced with weights, it'll mess up your suspension. If you didn't try those on and get them up to max speed before purchase, I would not put a dime into reconditioning them until you do. People look at rims as primarily a vanity item, but they are primarily SAFETY items.

11-26-2017, 10:17 AM	#4
df.dima Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FR-S and Mazda 3 Sky Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 341 Thanks: 10 Thanked 132 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good point about the level of beat up. I took it more as cosmetically bad shape fiven that salt and ice does a number on the wheel finish up here.

11-26-2017, 10:45 AM	#5
Richard_BRZ Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 WRB Subaru BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Toronto Posts: 67 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Both very good points! I did drive the car they were installed on before my purchase to check for any wobble, shakes, etc... it does appear to be only cosmetic. Paint is peeling and slight curb rash. I’m not too concerned about the weight, I take part in the occasional auto cross but that’s 1 or 2 times a year. More just curious about the wheel design on the car, the 5 spoke was not what I initially was wanting but it is growing on me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-26-2017, 10:25 PM	#6
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29,866 Thanks: 28,787 Thanked 31,813 Times in 16,424 Posts Mentioned: 708 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Oh, I don't usually comment on wheels ........ but, with those, I don't think any amount of "refinishing" is going to make them look good on your BRZ ....... sorry. humfrz

03-14-2018, 11:20 AM	#9
Richard_BRZ Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 WRB Subaru BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Toronto Posts: 67 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Next set will definitely be turbomacs though... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-15-2018, 02:44 AM	#10
skrafael Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not bad at all. I think it's impressive enough given that you got it for a cheap price.

07-01-2019, 01:44 AM	#11
majixmatrix BRZ Wannabee Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2013 Limited BRZ Location: Worcestor, MA Posts: 94 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just picked up a cosmetically scratched up set of 17x9" tarmacs for $600 at the Subaru world's biggest meet today. What size tires you running?

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