BRZ STI front under spoiler and 17" aluminum wheels released in Japan - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Alfie · 04-26-2012, 09:50 PM

IMHO about 5 spokes too many.
I don't like wheels I can't get into the barrel to clean~
But I understand its a rally thing-
many spokes for strength, 'cause you never know when the wheel will hit shit!
My SAAB had 16 spokes and what a pain to clean!

Bristecom · 04-26-2012, 10:57 PM

Does that thing have a Carbon Fiber roof or is it just painted black? They say the wheels are Enkei, not forged BBS. And take a look at that Panasonic nav. Looks nice.

OrbitalEllipses · 04-26-2012, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bristecom

Does that thing have a Carbon Fiber roof or is it just painted black? They say the wheels are Enkei, not forged BBS. And take a look at that Panasonic nav. Looks nice.

Press release says spun cast aluminum. Unfortunate, that's too pricey for cast wheels that likely don't weigh much less than the stockers.

Dr.Science · 04-26-2012, 11:30 PM

I agree. I'd want to see what they weigh before even considering them. I'd rather just get some lightweight Enkei's or OZ.

Alliedforces86 · 04-27-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CoryUyede

I own basically that exact car. I've got those wheels in my Garage right now..Damn nice looking for stock..but a little heavy for a 17".

Also, with an 8" width and a 53 offset, They might need spacers to clear the BRZ suspension

I bet you a Buffalo Nickle they'll slap right on with no problems.

CoryUyede · 04-27-2012, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alliedforces86

I bet you a Buffalo Nickle they'll slap right on with no problems.

I'll take that bet!

I'm Canadian, What's the exchange rate between Buffalo Nickels and Beaver Bucks?

Fascist Fish · 04-27-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by illmatic

Anyone want to set up a GB with Japanparts(or any other vendor) for the lip?

count me in for a GB!

Alliedforces86 · 04-27-2012, 03:18 AM

Add me for a GB for the lip if it happens!

Alliedforces86 · 04-27-2012, 03:42 AM

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=&SEARCH_page=

They've had the wheels around for awhile now. Though getting them in black appears to be a new option.

For those that want the classic STI Gold wheels look.. Here you go.
http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=&SEARCH_page=
I had these same wheels in silver on my old WRX which is the picture in my sig. They don't clear brembos( though you can buy ones with proper offset to clear). Same wheels that they had on some of the test cars to.

OrbitalEllipses · 04-27-2012, 03:47 AM

Those are not the 15-spoke wheels pictured in the press release.

Alliedforces86 · 04-27-2012, 04:16 AM

True.. Same style though, just more spokes. I didn't pay attention to the spoke count. :-/

dhpinoy · 04-27-2012, 06:33 AM

will it fit the FR-S?

Alliedforces86 · 04-27-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dhpinoy

will it fit the FR-S?

The lip won't, but the wheels will.

Dizz1e · 04-28-2012, 07:29 PM

That lip is nice. But I agree with the consensus that $500+ is a bit steep for a piece of plastic. Wonder what it would look like in WRB, although the black is a nice contrast.

04-26-2012, 09:50 PM	#71
Alfie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Sheeveek Si Location: the GTA Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IMHO about 5 spokes too many. I don't like wheels I can't get into the barrel to clean~ But I understand its a rally thing- many spokes for strength, 'cause you never know when the wheel will hit shit! My SAAB had 16 spokes and what a pain to clean! __________________ ____"In essence they're identical, and identically excellent." Ollie Marriage TOP GEAR____

04-27-2012, 03:18 AM	#78
Alliedforces86 Flat 4 Handyman Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Firestone Red FR-S & WRB MY2002 WRX Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 197 Thanks: 12 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Add me for a GB for the lip if it happens! __________________

04-27-2012, 03:42 AM	#79
Alliedforces86 Flat 4 Handyman Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Firestone Red FR-S & WRB MY2002 WRX Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 197 Thanks: 12 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=&SEARCH_page= They've had the wheels around for awhile now. Though getting them in black appears to be a new option. For those that want the classic STI Gold wheels look.. Here you go. http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=&SEARCH_page= I had these same wheels in silver on my old WRX which is the picture in my sig. They don't clear brembos( though you can buy ones with proper offset to clear). Same wheels that they had on some of the test cars to. __________________

04-27-2012, 04:16 AM	#81
Alliedforces86 Flat 4 Handyman Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Firestone Red FR-S & WRB MY2002 WRX Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 197 Thanks: 12 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	True.. Same style though, just more spokes. I didn't pay attention to the spoke count. :-/ __________________

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Dr.Science Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Formerly: WRB BRZ LTD Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64 Thanks: 76 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree. I'd want to see what they weigh before even considering them. I'd rather just get some lightweight Enkei's or OZ.

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Dizz1e Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ (WRB) Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 91 Thanks: 67 Thanked 41 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That lip is nice. But I agree with the consensus that $500+ is a bit steep for a piece of plastic. Wonder what it would look like in WRB, although the black is a nice contrast.

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