Anybody got 16 inch wheels on their FR-S /BRZ?

[M23]

I’ve emailed the following, in regards to finding a watanabe/panasport/minilite/superlite type style of wheel available in 5x100 (preferably 16”)

Panasport
Minilite
Superlite
Compomotive
Spruell Motorsports
AJPS, an Aussie shop
Acme Speedshop
allwheels.com.au


I’ll update if I get any replies with a yes.

[M23]

So far, I got a reply from Panasport:

"Dear ...,

15x7 with high offset only available for 5x100 bolt pattern.


Wheels: Panasport High offset, 5x100 bolt pattern
Size: 15x7.0
Offset: +40
Finish: Painted Silver with shiny outer flange
Your price: $480 for a set of 4 wheels + UPS shipping charge

Best Regards,
Panasport Racing."

Sounds promising.. Idk if 15" would be too small though.



Isn't this one really 15" (of course, way cooler since it's wide and has ultra low offset dish/lip)

[MacOverSteer]

TRD teased these 15's couple of years ago..... Looks the business to me

[GuerillaRacing]

Originally Posted by M23

So far, I got a reply from Panasport:

"Dear ...,

15x7 with high offset only available for 5x100 bolt pattern.


Wheels: Panasport High offset, 5x100 bolt pattern
Size: 15x7.0
Offset: +40
Finish: Painted Silver with shiny outer flange
Your price: $480 for a set of 4 wheels + UPS shipping charge

Best Regards,
Panasport Racing."

Sounds promising.. Idk if 15" would be too small though.



Isn't this one really 15" (of course, way cooler since it's wide and has ultra low offset dish/lip)

Wow, $480 for a set of Panasports?

I believe the one in that picture is Watanabe and cost around $600 per wheel.

http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/index2.htm

[alanhung85]

That appears to be a 4 bolt conversion?

[TylerLieberman]

Yeah those are Watanabe RS wheels. Custom 5x100 to 4x114 wheel adapters.

[M23]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Yeah those are Watanabe RS wheels. Custom 5x100 to 4x114 wheel adapters.

Anybody know where to get those kinda adapters???

Even then, those adapters would be pretty thick, and push out the wheel even more; so, you'll most likely not even be able to run mild offset wheels under stock fenders.

[M23]

Can you convert the FT86 to 4x114.3?

If, yes, are there any 4x114.3 hubs (that can bolt up and has same spline) and rotors (that have the same size as the stock FT86 rotors) that fit; for minimal parts changes, ease of install and ability to re-use the stock FT86 calipers?

This would be great for much much more wheel options. Especially if wanting to get old-school or classic wheels and/or if wanting to go 16”. There’s literally hundreds of different, super awesome, classic wheels that AE86 people (and other classic Datsuns, etc.) have been using forever.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by M23

Anybody know where to get those kinda adapters???

Even then, those adapters would be pretty thick, and push out the wheel even more; so, you'll most likely not even be able to run mild offset wheels under stock fenders.

I imagine you could contact a company that produces wheel spacers/adapters and have them custom done at a price.

Not entirely sure who specifically can do it.

Originally Posted by M23

Can you convert the FT86 to 4x114.3?

If, yes, are there any 4x114.3 hubs (that can bolt up and has same spline) and rotors (that have the same size as the stock FT86 rotors) that fit; for minimal parts changes, ease of install and ability to re-use the stock FT86 calipers?

This would be great for much much more wheel options. Especially if wanting to get old-school or classic wheels and/or if wanting to go 16”. There’s literally hundreds of different, super awesome, classic wheels that AE86 people (and other classic Datsuns, etc.) have been using forever.

Not sure but I wouldn't even care to try. That's a decent amount of work just to run a single wheel. I'd rather just get adapters so that way I could always change down the road to something else if I wanted to.

[M23]

Yes..but adapters would most likely be 15-30mm thick.

Say if you wanted to run a nice classic wheel in 16x7 with et0 for example ..it's never gonna happen (or at least, not without fenders or if you're going for that super cambered "stance" look (which I'm not into)). It would be et-15 to et-30...waaay too much poke.

[TylerLieberman]

Then find different wheels or a different car.

[M23]

If you had 4x114.3 hubs..you can have soo many nice classic 16" wheel options. You can have diff sets and/or collect nice ones. Most are second hand and can be found inexpensively. Much more options than 5x100 and 5x114.3.

[Kostamojen]

Ya don't run adapters... Not a good idea.

You might be able to find someone who can make custom hubs, but it would wind up costing thousands of dollars for that kind of work.

Plus 4-lug wheels are not a good idea for a car this heavy.

[M23]

Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Plus 4-lug wheels are not a good idea for a car this heavy.

This car is heavy? Lol

Datsun Z's are about the same weight and uses 4x114.3.