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WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 03:18 PM

How do the wheels feel compared to stock? I'm looking into getting the 18x8.5 and they're 17.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds less than stock, you like em?

Leonardo · 10-23-2014, 04:36 PM

I don't have Volks, but have always wanted some. The specs on the wheels you have chosen are perfect. I'm sure I am not the only one that is a little jealous.

As to how they "feel", that will have more to do with your tire choice. 225/40 or 245/35 are the sizes most choose. I am partial to Michelin tires, and would go with MPSS or AS3. Track/AutoX guys will offer other tire suggestions, if that is your intention.

Good Luck!

King Tut · 10-23-2014, 04:57 PM

I have never been able to "feel" lighter wheels.

CSG Mike · 10-23-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WallsAndFoundations

How do the wheels feel compared to stock? I'm looking into getting the 18x8.5 and they're 17.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds less than stock, you like em?

You won't really "feel" it. You will, however, notice that if you drag race a stock FRS/BRZ, you'll pull a bit. Not a ton, but enough to matter.

WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

I don't have Volks, but have always wanted some. The specs on the wheels you have chosen are perfect. I'm sure I am not the only one that is a little jealous.

As to how they "feel", that will have more to do with your tire choice. 225/40 or 245/35 are the sizes most choose. I am partial to Michelin tires, and would go with MPSS or AS3. Track/AutoX guys will offer other tire suggestions, if that is your intention.

Good Luck!

Thanks man! Appreciate it!
I have been thinking about the as3. Do you have it or have you just thought about it?

WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

I have never been able to "feel" lighter wheels.

Really? I feel like 10 pounds of rotational weight being taken off the wheels would make a difference. .

WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You won't really "feel" it. You will, however, notice that if you drag race a stock FRS/BRZ, you'll pull a bit. Not a ton, but enough to matter.

How does the torque response feel?

86SPEED · 10-23-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WallsAndFoundations

How does the torque response feel?

Another thing to note is not just weight.. your pushing that weight out farther. there have been tests done that shown just because the wheel weighed less, didn't mean it helped and in some cases hurt..

CSG Mike · 10-23-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WallsAndFoundations

How does the torque response feel?

No change. You're not changing engine output, only the rotational inertia at every corner.

Leonardo · 10-23-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WallsAndFoundations

Thanks man! Appreciate it!
I have been thinking about the as3. Do you have it or have you just thought about it?

I had Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus. The AS3 replaced them. I really liked my AS Plus tires. I have MPSS now. I love them! Great summer tires.

TylerLieberman · 10-23-2014, 07:10 PM

I have 18x9.5s with 265/35s.

The setup is a bit heavier than the stock setup I'm sure but the car grips and drives much better now between that no the alignment changes.

All I need now is more power lol

WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fteightysix

Another thing to note is not just weight.. your pushing that weight out farther. there have been tests done that shown just because the wheel weighed less, didn't mean it helped and in some cases hurt..

Can you explain please?

WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

No change. You're not changing engine output, only the rotational inertia at every corner.

That's what I meant. Sorry.

WallsAndFoundations · 10-23-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

I had Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus. The AS3 replaced them. I really liked my AS Plus tires. I have MPSS now. I love them! Great summer tires.

Not too grippy? I do kind of like a little bit of tail-happynesz

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