18 x 8 Rims with Pilot Super Sport 245/35/18

[mixedjuice]

Hi guys -

Being from Alaska, on October 1, 2015 each resident Alaskan will be receiving a $2,072.00 check for the Permanent Resident Fund (PFD).
I am looking into getting a new wheel set up for the BRZ and wanted to see y'alls input on any brand, dimension, weight, etc for the best overall ride.

Right now, since I am looking to clone the STi look - I am going towards a multi-spoke, Hyper Silver set up with extra wide tires (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) 245/35/18.

I have stock suspension and just want to be able to bolt the new ones in flush, with no need for any adapters, spacers, etc.

Please all you suggestions and input will help.

Estimate of my ideal setup going to buy today:
Costco.com - $70 off a set of 4 MSS Tires
$800.00
Tirerack.com - 18x8 ASA Hyper Silver Wheels
$1,040.00

Total Cost $1,840.00 shipping and installation included.

-mixedjuice

[kch]

18s with stock suspension will look very 4x4. But then again, that might be an advantage in Alaska.

[mixedjuice]

You mean it will look bulky? @kch
I don't plan to run the car in the winter, but in the rain yes. But still want to keep that sports car look and feel to the vehicle

What would you suggest for a stock suspension 2015 BRZ

[kch]

Originally Posted by mixedjuice

You mean it will look bulky? @kch
I don't plan to run the car in the winter, but in the rain yes. But still want to keep that sports car look and feel to the vehicle

What would you suggest for a stock suspension 2015 BRZ

I'm certainly no expert. But for my tastes, and on stock suspension, my personal preference is 17x9 +35 with 245/40/17.

[mixedjuice]

With the +35 - does that mean i'll need to buy some sort of spacers? @kch
Or do i just have to get the right wheel and tire set up
I'm noob.

[kch]

Originally Posted by mixedjuice

With the +35 - does that mean i'll need to buy some sort of spacers? @kch
Or do i just have to get the right wheel and tire set up
I'm noob.

Pretty sure spacers aren't required with a +35 offset, but I'll defer to someone more knowledgeable.

[TheVoiceOfReason]

I think you might get closer to the STI look with 235/40/18's, or even a set of 225/40's that run wide. Either way, it will look incomplete unless you at least do a modest drop of 3/4 - 1". Mine did on 18x8 and 225/40's and it annoyed me every day until it warmed up for me to put my springs on.

here is 225/40/18 on 18x8 +42 for reference before I lowered mine. I was going for a similar look.



If you really don't want to lower, want less weight and a better ride, I would agree with kch that 17's are a better option.

+35 will poke in the front with wheels 8" or bigger. Opposite of needing spacers. You would need spacers if your offset was too high and your wheel/tire was going to hit your struts.

[mixedjuice]

I like the idea of 235/40/18 Thanks @TheVoiceOfReason

[mixedjuice]

Just not which wheels to buy! Us Alaskans just got our $2072 oil money permanent fund deposit today. I am heading to costco to buy a set of wheels

[EzyBrzy]

You get paid to live in Alaska?

[mixedjuice]

@EzyBrzy
Yes, this year it was $2072 per resident lol
ended up buying a new set of tires. but wheels on hold until spring :|

[RedBRZ80]

Originally Posted by mixedjuice

@EzyBrzy
Yes, this year it was $2072 per resident lol
ended up buying a new set of tires. but wheels on hold until spring :|

It's the "we are fucking up the earth, but here is $2k so we good right?"

Watch John Oliver special on North Dakota

[kch]

Originally Posted by RedBRZ80

It's the "we are fucking up the earth, but here is $2k so we good right?"

Watch John Oliver special on North Dakota

It was designed to be an investment where at least 25% of the oil money would be put into a dedicated fund for future generations, who would no longer have oil as a resource.[5] This does not mean the fund is solely funded by oil revenue. The Fund includes neither property taxes on oil company property nor income tax from oil corporations, so the minimum 25% deposit is closer to 11% if those sources were also considered.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Permanent_Fund

I know you're all eager to be outraged at something after watching John Oliver, but this isn't what you should be angry about.

Edit: also, keep this shit off these forums.