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05-23-2018, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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Wheel Spec Recommendations (Subaru BRZ)
Apologies in advance because I just recently bought my BRZ and am unfamiliar with a lot of the wheel specs.
Car is 2013 Subaru BRZ stock everything, if I wanted to run a 19" wheel in the rear (Say, 10.5" in width) and an 18" wheel in the front (9 to 9.5" in width), what would I be looking for in terms of making sure it fits? (Suspension, offset, etc.) Thanks! |
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This thread will help - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535
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What's the look you going for?
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x808drifter: probably none of these two. They are not welded suspension land-scraping slammed and camber at least 10 degrees less then planned
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Damn those don't look photoshopped at all |
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Not a lot of people run 19 inch wheels on these cars because: 1. They can be expensive 2. 19 inch tires can be expensive. 3. They are usually very heavy, negatively impacting acceleration, ride, and handling. 4. They require thin sidewall tires, negatively impacting ride. If done right, the impact on the way the car drives is reduced. But there is zero functional benefit to them. Everyone has different tastes visually and different priorities for their car. But a car with heavy 19 inch wheels will be less fun to drive. For me, that's the most important thing. I would highly recommend a quality 18x8 or 18x9 inch wheel with the right offset if you really want a larger size wheel. At the very least, do some extra reading before you spend a whole bunch of money on wheels. The link @monkeybike posted is very helpful. Staggering, or using a wider wheel at the back, isn't ideal for performance but not the end of the world. It does make rotating tires difficult. - Andrew <-----my 17x8 +40 offset wheels are being delivered tomorrow yayyyyy |
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17x8 +35 will be very close to flush, without compromising ride, handling, etc.
That said, if you want to stick with your original thoughts (10.5 rear, 9.5 front) you'll need coilovers (smaller diameter spring, more clearance up front before the wheel/tire hits the spring seat) and more camber to keep them under the fenders. Different diameters will look crappy IMO, and the extra weight and staggered will make the car a lot less fun to drive.
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i second the 17x8. i feel like for an NA car 8" wheels are plenty enough, get the proper offset (30-35) and with the right camber and a mild drop (.8-1") and youre golden in my opinion
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from the rear shows very good what 17x8 +35 looks like for an idea
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