Best Wheel Size? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

VinJah · 08-28-2016, 04:43 PM

What is the best wheel size for the FR-S that will NOT cause rubbing?

Yoshoobaroo · 08-28-2016, 04:45 PM

15x10

-Josh

Yoshoobaroo · 08-28-2016, 04:46 PM

Just kidding, but that's a very vague question. Best for what? Track days? Drag racing? Showing off? Hard parking?

-Josh

VinJah · 08-28-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

Just kidding, but that's a very vague question. Best for what? Track days? Drag racing? Showing off? Hard parking?

-Josh

whats the biggest size i can have, its a daily but im going to put a turbo in eventually and want it to be able to handle it

Yoshoobaroo · 08-28-2016, 05:13 PM

Honestly depending on the tire compound, stock tire size can handle a turbo just fine.

That said, people are running 255s on this car with minimal problems, do some digging in the forum, you'll find plenty of options!

-Josh

headlikeahole · 08-28-2016, 05:23 PM

Stock specs are the best for everyday driving and hooning. Throw some spacers on if you want more flush.

Hostile_Kittens · 08-29-2016, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by VinJah

whats the biggest size i can have, its a daily but im going to put a turbo in eventually and want it to be able to handle it

What are your horsepower goals for your turbo? At 250hp you can get away with sticky 225s on the stock wheels; at 500hp+ you're gonna be looking into 18x10's.

Easiest answer is go buy some 17x9s in 42 to 35 offset. They'll fit 245-255 width tires and be good for both NA an FI.

churchx · 08-29-2016, 07:10 AM

BTW, spacesaver donut wheels are shure to not rub on FR-S. If they clear calipers that is

JazzleSAURUS · 08-29-2016, 10:19 AM

17x8 or so with some 235's now in something like an S-04 or PSS will be a huge improvement now, and with FI, and will hold up decently for boost, and if you decide you want more you can step up to stickier rubber.

smg1138 · 08-29-2016, 11:17 AM

IMO the best size wheels for stock-ish power levels is 17x8. That holds a 225 tire really well, but you can still run 245 if you need to.

Yoshoobaroo · 08-29-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by smg1138

IMO the best size wheels for stock-ish power levels is 17x8.

I think so too. You can fit the stock 215s no problem, and you can go up to a 245 RS3/Rival S if you need monster grip

-Josh

DarkSunrise · 08-29-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hostile_Kittens

Easiest answer is go buy some 17x9s in 42 to 35 offset. They'll fit 245-255 width tires and be good for both NA an FI.

Agree with this. If you're adding a turbo, just go straight to a 9" wheel.

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