Anybody got 16 inch wheels on their FR-S /BRZ? - Page 22 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kostamojen · 02-22-2015, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

In most places in the world where studded tyres may be necessary for safe driving, they are legal during winter season. This includes North America and Northern Europe.

Studded tires are illegal here In California.

But its not really enforced.

Sarlacc · 02-22-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Studded tires are illegal here In California.

I know. I guess California is not one of the places in the world where studded tyres may be necessary for safe driving ;-)
But I remember reading they are legal in something like 33 states in the US?

Kostamojen · 02-22-2015, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

I know. I guess California is not one of the places in the world where studded tyres may be necessary for safe driving ;-)

A blizzard in the Sierras is as about as bad as any snowy weather anywhere if not more so.

Good thing is that its not a huge area.

M23 · 02-22-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Why would you want to comprise the durability of your car just for a set of wheels? Arn't you the same guy who keeps complaining about the Jackson Supercharger?

No, I've never complained about the JRSC kit. Not once (feel free to prove me wrong and quote me). I love that kit, want to get it and have had nothing but praise and good things to say about it.

Idk why people tend to project or make up stuff (perhaps some people tend to like to sht on each other, to make themselves feel better or make themselves appear "cooler" to others).

troek · 02-22-2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

In most places in the world where studded tyres may be necessary for safe driving, they are legal during winter season. This includes North America and Northern Europe.

yeah, looked into it, they are legal in alot more places than i thought. it dosnt realy seem to follow reason though lol. illegal in minnesota, legal in arizona. go figure lol.

Kostamojen · 02-22-2015, 08:56 PM

Another pic after a drive today... REALLY liking these tires!

NissanGuy · 02-23-2015, 12:26 AM

^God, your Rotas look good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmillion

They're cheapo RTX rims that I use for my winter tires, but they're 16" and actually don't look half bad.

Attachment 103169

Those are 16?! They look massive!

Why yes, I AM shopping for sixteens. Anyone find any good 16x7 rally wheels, let me know haha. I juuuuust missed out on a set of bronze 5-spoke speedlines from legacygt...

jdmblood · 02-23-2015, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GuerillaRacing

Looks similar to our setup!

anyone have any other info on these sets of wheels? really liking the look...

Trettiosjuan · 02-23-2015, 03:32 AM

Talking about snow...

(Autec Wizard 16x7 dipped silver, RCE Yellows)

M23 · 02-23-2015, 03:50 PM

15" Rota Slipstreams barely fit:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23143

Very interesting nonetheless. Can we say, "ultra lightweight." I bet it would look swell too.

M23 · 02-23-2015, 03:53 PM

And image all the nice old-school 15" and 16" meshes you could get...if you had 4x114.3 hubs

stevesnj · 02-24-2015, 01:00 AM

So I went online to figure out the final gear ratio after a switch to 16" from 17" . Based on stock tire size 215/45R17 (24.62" Diameter) to 225/50/16 (24.86" diameter) it seems the 17" diameter could be, if just slightly, impeding off the line performance.

The diameter to gear ratio numbers (using 4.10 ratio)...

215/45R17 (24.62" Diameter) Final Gear Ratio 4.06

225/50/16 (24.86" diameter) Final Gear Ratio 4.135 (rounded to 4.14 essentially closest to 4.10)

Now to me this should be noticeable in straight line performance. If it is in real life, only those using the 225 tire could say.

The RPM change at 65 ( at 1.0 5th gear ratio)...

Stock 17" - 3540 rpm

New 16" - 3574 rpm

MPH Change (at 65 mph based on corrected gear ratio, and 1.0 5th gear ratio)...

Stock 17" - 64.12 - 64mph

New 16" - 65.08 - 65mph

To me the RPM's seem high at 65mph, I used this site for the calculations so correct my numbers if they are wrong.

http://www.pitbulltires.com/calculate.php

Kostamojen · 02-24-2015, 01:20 AM

Why are you bringing up such a strange tire size???

stevesnj · 02-24-2015, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Why are you bringing up such a strange tire size???

I just picked one someone mentioned is closest to stock tire diameter

02-24-2015, 01:00 AM	#306
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	So I went online to figure out the final gear ratio after a switch to 16" from 17" . Based on stock tire size 215/45R17 (24.62" Diameter) to 225/50/16 (24.86" diameter) it seems the 17" diameter could be, if just slightly, impeding off the line performance. The diameter to gear ratio numbers (using 4.10 ratio)... 215/45R17 (24.62" Diameter) Final Gear Ratio 4.06 225/50/16 (24.86" diameter) Final Gear Ratio 4.135 (rounded to 4.14 essentially closest to 4.10) Now to me this should be noticeable in straight line performance. If it is in real life, only those using the 225 tire could say. The RPM change at 65 ( at 1.0 5th gear ratio)... Stock 17" - 3540 rpm New 16" - 3574 rpm MPH Change (at 65 mph based on corrected gear ratio, and 1.0 5th gear ratio)... Stock 17" - 64.12 - 64mph New 16" - 65.08 - 65mph To me the RPM's seem high at 65mph, I used this site for the calculations so correct my numbers if they are wrong. http://www.pitbulltires.com/calculate.php __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete Last edited by stevesnj; 02-24-2015 at 08:05 PM.

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Kostamojen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 1993 Impreza w/ WRX Swap + FWD! Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,071 Thanks: 217 Thanked 952 Times in 500 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Another pic after a drive today... REALLY liking these tires!

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Trettiosjuan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 357 Thanks: 292 Thanked 190 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Talking about snow... (Autec Wizard 16x7 dipped silver, RCE Yellows)

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M23 Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 86 Location: Penisville SoCal Posts: 344 Thanks: 197 Thanked 88 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	15" Rota Slipstreams barely fit: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23143 Very interesting nonetheless. Can we say, "ultra lightweight." I bet it would look swell too.

02-23-2015, 03:53 PM	#305
M23 Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 86 Location: Penisville SoCal Posts: 344 Thanks: 197 Thanked 88 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And image all the nice old-school 15" and 16" meshes you could get...if you had 4x114.3 hubs

02-24-2015, 01:20 AM	#307
Kostamojen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 1993 Impreza w/ WRX Swap + FWD! Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,071 Thanks: 217 Thanked 952 Times in 500 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why are you bringing up such a strange tire size???

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