Track Test: Edmunds 2013 Scion FR-S with Upgraded Wheels and Tires Pulls 1.0g! - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nashsnazzy · 08-30-2012, 08:48 PM

Nice, I've always liked smaller wheels for the weight savings. Where is the best place to pick these up at?

poormans_LFA · 08-31-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nashsnazzy

Nice, I've always liked smaller wheels for the weight savings. Where is the best place to pick these up at?

Evasive Motorsports
Vivid Racing
Rav Spec

vh_supra26 · 09-06-2012, 01:16 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFmCOYdlbKM"]Track Tested: 2013 Scion FR-S -- Edmunds.com Video - YouTube[/ame]

SVTSHC · 09-06-2012, 04:05 PM

I wonder then what 38.5psi hot translates to when cold. Maybe around 33?

genometuning · 09-06-2012, 04:10 PM

VERY NICE!!!

whitejdm · 09-06-2012, 04:31 PM

I really thought the acceleration numbers would be improved with the lighter wheels and more grip, guess not haha.

RebootWindows · 09-06-2012, 04:39 PM

This are pricy these rims in Australia how are they is USA?

brichard0625 · 09-06-2012, 04:44 PM

Its funny they tested tire pressure because i did the same thing they actually did like 3 weeks ago. When hot my tire pressure was at 40-41psi and was messing up my 0-60 runs while i was testing on visconti's tune.. i let them cool down and put it down to 32.5-33 psi cold and now when hot they reach like 36.5-37 which for me seemed to have the best grip on stock tires. If u go lower than i think 32 the tire pressure light comes on because it happen to me twice when leaking air out of my tires.

Turbowned · 09-06-2012, 04:47 PM

This is interesting, compared to the results of testing the Z1 Star specs on stock wheels, where the 215-width tires improved lap times by 2.x seconds, and the 235-width tires actually decreased performance. The difference must be in the weight reduction of the Volk wheels.

Snoopyalien24 · 09-06-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RebootWindows

This are pricy these rims in Australia how are they is USA?

~$800 per wheel

~$700-$750/wheel with Vivid Racing and Evasive Motorsports here on the forum

MmmHamSandwich · 09-06-2012, 05:03 PM

Given the width of tire they chose 1 g doesn't really impress me. It's pretty much in line with expectations. Fun to see the acceleration numbers stay the same. Then again approaching 3 grand for a set of wheels they damn well better be light. Won't see me running VOLK$.

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

This is interesting, compared to the results of testing the Z1 Star specs on stock wheels, where the 215-width tires improved lap times by 2.x seconds, and the 235-width tires actually decreased performance. The difference must be in the weight reduction of the Volk wheels.

That was versus upgraded tires in 215 though, not stock.

Turbowned · 09-06-2012, 05:10 PM

Right, that's what I meant, sorry.

Jeff86 · 09-06-2012, 05:11 PM

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It's been a goal since Day One with our 2013 Scion FR-S: Improve upon what the factory gave us. More importantly, do it in a way that doesn't detract from the car's inherent goodness.

This is a good goal and the Volks are sex.

*KID* · 09-06-2012, 05:25 PM

DAMN looks beautiful with those wheels, maybe some RCE springs and it be set. OFF topic but it looks nice. lol

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brichard0625 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs(Scarlet) Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 907 Thanks: 172 Thanked 386 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its funny they tested tire pressure because i did the same thing they actually did like 3 weeks ago. When hot my tire pressure was at 40-41psi and was messing up my 0-60 runs while i was testing on visconti's tune.. i let them cool down and put it down to 32.5-33 psi cold and now when hot they reach like 36.5-37 which for me seemed to have the best grip on stock tires. If u go lower than i think 32 the tire pressure light comes on because it happen to me twice when leaking air out of my tires. __________________

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