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Old 07-08-2015, 05:01 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by echo419 View Post
I think I'm going 18x9. the offset is the question. what should I get?
Also, you want a design that is visually larger. This will help fill the perceived fender gap. So try do the following:

1. Make sure the offset takes you to flush. As noted for an 18x9 wheel, an offset of between 40-43 will be best on a non-lowered car (lower offset for a lowered car that will get natural negative camber).

2. Try to pick a wheel design where the the spokes meet the flange (to the edge of the wheel lip).

3. Try to pick a wheel with some concavity. This is where the spoke starts at the flange and then projects inward toward the hub. If possible pick a design where the spokes decrease in width from the lip to the hub.

The stock wheels use the above effects to look "bigger than 17s". I know you're selecting 18"s, but without lowering the car, the wheel gap is still going to be noticeable. By doing the above the viewers eye will be drawn to a wheel that looks larger than it actually is.

There are hundreds of wheels to look through. Check out the following links:

Stock Height + Aftermarket Wheels compilation

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28017

FT86club wheel directory
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

CarID.com's wheels for BRZ
http://www.carid.com/2014-subaru-brz-limited-wheels/

Good Luck!
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