Reduce wheel gap without lowering the car? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

retrosmiths · 07-06-2013, 12:56 AM

Total noob here when it comes to suspension, wheels and tires.

So, I don't want to lower my car (due to garage scraping issues) but I want less wheel gap. Is this achievable just by getting larger wheels or tires? If so, what sizes would be advisable?

nonicname · 07-06-2013, 02:24 AM

if you don't care about ruining car handling, response and drive ratio then you can slap some ghetto looking 19" or 20" in there but the increase in diameter will affect the way your speedometer works and the gear ratios.

This car BARELY has torque to move itself, adding huge wheels will make this car feel like you are driving a 300lbs guy in your car.
there are mild drop suspension that will fix the wheel gap enough and you won't scrape anywhere.

retrosmiths · 07-06-2013, 03:08 AM

Example of such suspensions?

-Sent from outer space

kALMIGHTY · 07-06-2013, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by retrosmiths

Example of such suspensions?

-Sent from outer space

Either get the Tein S Techs, or wait for TRD to release their springs that'll work with stock struts and be covered under warranty if they blow. TRD isn't likely to go too low so it would probably be "just" right.

Drftfan · 07-06-2013, 04:02 AM

Dude you live in SoCal. The Mecca of modifying imports. Just find a shop slap some springs on and call it a day.

LeeMaster · 07-06-2013, 04:43 AM

KW Suspension does a pretty decent job, but they're expensive as hell though.

EDIT: Nevermind, shouldve read the title first. Goodluck with that

Yamajee · 07-06-2013, 06:13 AM

Go with an increased diameter wheel but yet again as the others have said, torque is an issue. 1" lower wouldn't hurt that much would it? go for some eibach springs and 18" wheels, you'll get more benefits than you would get with 19-20" wheels with a stock ride height.

chadstyle · 07-06-2013, 11:12 AM

I run Eibach sportlines and 18" wheels and the gap is nice and even and I don't scrape all over either. Drop it like its hot!!

loogs · 07-06-2013, 11:15 AM

put 18's with eibach pro kit. perfect. i have a pro kit ill be selling soon real cheap. like $100.00 compared to about $250

dori. · 07-06-2013, 11:26 AM

Just rock springs, most of the people going low are because they want to.

DGMBRZ · 07-06-2013, 11:48 AM

I got the Eibach pro kit. One inch drop is perfect and it's not low enough to cause any issues.

White64Goat · 07-06-2013, 12:00 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=Mach

DuMa · 07-06-2013, 05:15 PM

run wider tires with larger sidewalls.

jadewbj · 01-29-2014, 02:45 PM

Saw this, thought it may work for what you want.

Product made by GARAGE VARY to make the car look lower without having to actually make the suspension unusable. It is made to reduce the gap between the fender and tire. Price is for the full set covering front and rear fenders.

http://www.86worx.com/garage-vary-lo...der-trims.html

07-06-2013, 12:56 AM	#1
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retrosmiths Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 962 Thanks: 297 Thanked 241 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Example of such suspensions? -Sent from outer space __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S

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Drftfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Argento FR-S Location: Denver Posts: 226 Thanks: 12 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dude you live in SoCal. The Mecca of modifying imports. Just find a shop slap some springs on and call it a day. __________________ This is your first performance car?

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LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	KW Suspension does a pretty decent job, but they're expensive as hell though. EDIT: Nevermind, shouldve read the title first. Goodluck with that __________________ Last edited by LeeMaster; 07-06-2013 at 04:57 AM.

07-06-2013, 11:12 AM	#8
chadstyle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BR-Z Limited Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 883 Thanks: 407 Thanked 562 Times in 294 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I run Eibach sportlines and 18" wheels and the gap is nice and even and I don't scrape all over either. Drop it like its hot!! __________________ ChadStyle's Build

07-06-2013, 02:24 AM	#2
nonicname Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: it has 4 wheels and a motor Location: Planet Earth Posts: 479 Thanks: 69 Thanked 173 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if you don't care about ruining car handling, response and drive ratio then you can slap some ghetto looking 19" or 20" in there but the increase in diameter will affect the way your speedometer works and the gear ratios. This car BARELY has torque to move itself, adding huge wheels will make this car feel like you are driving a 300lbs guy in your car. there are mild drop suspension that will fix the wheel gap enough and you won't scrape anywhere.

07-06-2013, 06:13 AM	#7
Yamajee Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Rocket Bunny'd GT86 Location: Dubai Posts: 556 Thanks: 68 Thanked 144 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go with an increased diameter wheel but yet again as the others have said, torque is an issue. 1" lower wouldn't hurt that much would it? go for some eibach springs and 18" wheels, you'll get more benefits than you would get with 19-20" wheels with a stock ride height.

07-06-2013, 11:15 AM	#9
loogs Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: on cruise control Location: Long Island Posts: 618 Thanks: 234 Thanked 145 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	put 18's with eibach pro kit. perfect. i have a pro kit ill be selling soon real cheap. like $100.00 compared to about $250

07-06-2013, 11:26 AM	#10
dori. Señor Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: white BRZ 6MT Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 740 Thanked 374 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just rock springs, most of the people going low are because they want to. __________________ twitter \| instagram \| #nicetwins tumblr photoblog

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DGMBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ in DGM Location: Miami, FL Posts: 230 Thanks: 61 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I got the Eibach pro kit. One inch drop is perfect and it's not low enough to cause any issues.

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