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Evo magazine just comparo tested the GT86 TRD edition available in the UK against the current DSG equipped VW GTI. The GTI whipped the GT86.
Even though better tires on bigger wheels knocked 2 seconds off a 70 second lap,time the GTI was more than half a second quicker.
The consensus was that the GT86 was more fun to drive than the GTI but not worth the markup for the TRD package (basically wheels and tires).
TRD comes with 225/45x18 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 on 18x8 wheels. The ride is reported to be stiffer with the 18 inch tires, odd since the sidewall is the same height as on the 225/45x17 and taller than on the stock tire size. Likely the Pilot Sport is just more tire than the Primacy and feels sharper. The ride should be similar. Wheel weight will be a factor for ride with those larger rims though. Both tire and wheel will be significantly heavier in the 18 in size than the 17.
Looks like 225 section Michelin Pilot A/S 3 may be a good choice for this car. The TRD comes with 225/45x18 on 18x8 wheels. I suspect the sweet spot is the 17x8 size.
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