I like technical data. I like photography. Here is a thread about both. Enjoy
Goals:
Stay Functional
Max Grip
Lower weight than OEM combo.
Went with:
WedsSport TC105N 17x9 +35 square setup (Thanks @
RavSpec)
Hubcentric Rings 65mm to 56mm
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 245/40R17 (Thanks Discount Tire)
Stock TPMS sensors
Stock Suspension
Factory Geometry settings
The 17x9 +35 in a 5x100 setup is a limited run for the 86. Thus official weight is unlisted on the Weds website. Here is what my human scale told me.
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-17 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
Sports Utility Vehicle. I don't have a picture of when I had the OEM wheels in my car, but they fit dammit
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-2 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
The setup. Discount Tire was cool about letting me be in the garage and learning about what they do. I was super happy to be there cause they almost put on my wheels with impact tools. Nope!
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-16 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
Discount Tire told me they'd dismount the OEM tire and pull the TPMS sensor to transfer to the new setup as part of the deal. Here is a picture of the sensor. It is attached to the valve stem.
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-14 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-15 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
I don't know how calibrated my scale was. What was important to me was the difference in weight. Stock wheels are 40.6 lbs. TC105N with Star Specs were 42.4. Damn.... Anyway it is pretty good for what I'm putting on. Yeah, I brought a scale with me to Discount Tire. Hah
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-18 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120921-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-19 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
Thoughts so far
I drove 200 miles so far on this setup. Haven't taken it to a track yet. It definitely gives me more confidence in what I'm doing. Just grip for miles. Since the wheels now weigh more, I can definitely feel the sluggishness at start. Brakes fine. I figure a headerback exhaust may balance out the unsprung weight gain. The Star Specs do have a different audible characteristic. I find the OEM Michelins to grumble and have a deeper tone. These Star Specs definitely howl, but it's not annoying. I could probably fix some of that with sound deadener. For rubbing, I believe that other people threw on 17x9 +42s and they fit fine so the +35 offset should be good. I haven't felt anything bad in my driving so far.
In terms of looks, the rear looks great. The front sticks out a little bit as the pictures below show. However, stance. I got plenty of that now. Overall it looks sorta hokey, but I love the way it drives and that is what counts. Now for photos; please enjoy them as much as I did taking them.
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-16-Edit by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-1 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-22-Edit by
VictorN07, on Flickr
Front
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-30 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
Rear
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-25 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-28 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-33-Edit by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-32-Edit by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-37-Edit by
VictorN07, on Flickr
20120922-TC105N_Z1StarSpec-41 by
VictorN07, on Flickr
Questions I have
If anyone would like to help me answer these quick questions, I'd appreciate it greatly
* Since my wheels stick out, I have to add negative camber if I lower it?
* What is the daily driving PSI for this setup? Discount Tire said 35psi, but I have no experience with aftermarket wheels.
* Will a headerback gain balance out the unsprung weight gain? I was just guessing up there.