What size wheels do you plan on running? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dori. · 04-18-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu_

That wheel width won't work on those tires

clearly he's going for the bauce stretched look

Slartibartfast · 04-18-2012, 11:36 AM

18x8 Wedssport TC 105N

http://wedssportwheels.com/TC_105N.php

With Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40-18

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Draco-REX · 04-18-2012, 11:45 AM

I originally voted 18". But I'm starting to lean back towards 17" again. It's a small car, so it doesn't need 18" rims to look right (though they would look nice), and a few different sources (RCE, Vorshlag, etc.) have noted that 17" is about as big as you want to go for performance on this car. And I think a 235/40-17x8 tire will work better overall than a 225/40-18x7.5.

I'm still up in the air between the two.

Blaster · 04-18-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dori.

clearly he's going for the bauce stretched look

I've always liked the idea of wider wheels while retaining stock tire sizing. My GTI has 18x9 with a 225/40

mattles · 04-18-2012, 01:30 PM

Ive seen 18s look good on these cars, but I need 17'' wheels for cheaper tires and less weight per corner. Chosing some 17s with spokes that go all the way to edge of the rim is a good compromise since they will appear slightly bigger.

(Stealth Inc.) · 04-20-2012, 05:03 AM

http://www.motordyneusa.com/index.ph...=123&Itemid=72

Aonarch · 04-26-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

17" with 235/40 tires all round.

Same here.

mrtodd · 04-26-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Stealth Inc.)

http://www.motordyneusa.com/index.ph...=123&Itemid=72

Nice! I wish they included tire specs in the comparison, though... I'm wondering if the overall diameter of the 17" wheel choice is smaller than the other two (ie 18" and 20")

Dr.Science · 04-28-2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

i'd like to run these once the OEM tires wear out: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Z222&tab=Sizes

probably on these: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...=Black+Painted

Love those Enkei's...

stevo_12v · 04-28-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

18x8 Wedssport TC 105N

http://wedssportwheels.com/TC_105N.php

With Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40-18

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Hahaha! Almost the same exact combo as me cept you upsized by 1inch.

I'm going 17x8 WedsSport TC105N's though, and getting Michelin PSS's in the
same stock rolling diameter(215/45/17). I figured it would be slightly lighter.

Put and paid my order 2 days ago:

View Poll Results: What size wheels do you plan on running?
16"	8	5.37%
17"	86	57.72%
18"	47	31.54%
19"	6	4.03%
Other.(Please state your choice when you post in this thread.)	2	1.34%
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04-18-2012, 11:45 AM	#45
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,521 Times in 702 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I originally voted 18". But I'm starting to lean back towards 17" again. It's a small car, so it doesn't need 18" rims to look right (though they would look nice), and a few different sources (RCE, Vorshlag, etc.) have noted that 17" is about as big as you want to go for performance on this car. And I think a 235/40-17x8 tire will work better overall than a 225/40-18x7.5. I'm still up in the air between the two.

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mattles Proud of FR Layout Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 984 Thanks: 101 Thanked 381 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ive seen 18s look good on these cars, but I need 17'' wheels for cheaper tires and less weight per corner. Chosing some 17s with spokes that go all the way to edge of the rim is a good compromise since they will appear slightly bigger.

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