[SYD] Swap my stock GTS 17" for your stock GT 16" wheels - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

eckoflyte · 06-18-2012, 06:30 AM

Taking delivery of GTS in October. Just wondering if anyone else who is taking delivery in the same month would be interested in trading rims as stated in the title.

Reason is just personal preference. I hate the look of the 17" rims and would prefer the 16". I will be changing wheels soon to a more performance orientated set up so whatever I have stock on the car doesn't bother me, its just the 17" is an eyesore in the mean time.

Asking for straight swap, no cash adjustment required.

If anyone is interested shoot me a PM.

coyote · 06-18-2012, 06:35 AM

Will they clear the brakes?

spiller · 06-18-2012, 06:37 AM

they should easily clear the brakes. the caliper is the same, as well as the offset of the caliper/rotor.

JiB · 06-18-2012, 06:47 AM

im picking up the GT, but i also prefer the 16's over the 17's. i dont think you will have any trouble finding someone to trade with

Nardi330 · 06-18-2012, 06:51 AM

U sure the brake calipers are the same? My research shows the rear pads are different.

Should still clear the wheels tho I think....

450hp/tonne · 06-18-2012, 06:53 AM

spiller, please note that all 4 calipers, rotors and even pads are different between GT and GTS. The biggest issue will be the larger diameter front rotors (GT:277, GTS:294).
You will also find the ride and handling performance is reduced (16" tyre has a stiffer sidewall and stiffer ride), so might want to test drive both to see if that upsets you.

nix · 06-18-2012, 07:02 AM

A stiffer sidewall would increase handling performance. The 16s have 205/55s vs 215/45s. Seems unlikely the overall ride would be stiffer. Not sure about clearance here's some photos:

17"

VS

16"

eckoflyte · 06-18-2012, 08:21 AM

If we were going to do it, I'd probably come to his/her place and we can just do a test fit, if its a no then so be it!

If anything, it'd be more likely I'd have problems fitting it on my car. However, as far as I'm aware, calipers are identical but the rotors are 294mm for GTS vs 277mm for GT.

I'm not concerned about stiffness or performance as ideally I would prefer an aftermarket forged or lightweight cast set of rims (e.g. enkei M.A.T cast wheels) and 245/40/17 all round for performance. I would like 245/40 as it is closest in rolling diameter to 215/45 and is good compromise between going too wide or too thin.

If its a mod I'm doing to the car, the preference is always performance before comfort.

I digress, in any case I'm after the 16s because I personally think they look better and I would probably have to roll around on them for a few months before I find the right set of rims for the right price.

spiller · 06-18-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 450hp/tonne

spiller, please note that all 4 calipers, rotors and even pads are different between GT and GTS.

really? I am VERY surprised by this, given that the difference in rotor size is fairly minimal...

czar07 · 06-18-2012, 08:48 AM

The calipers are the same. the mounting pins & rotors are different

nix · 06-18-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eckoflyte

If we were going to do it, I'd probably come to his/her place and we can just do a test fit, if its a no then so be it!

If anything, it'd be more likely I'd have problems fitting it on my car. However, as far as I'm aware, calipers are identical but the rotors are 294mm for GTS vs 277mm for GT.

I'm not concerned about stiffness or performance as ideally I would prefer an aftermarket forged or lightweight cast set of rims (e.g. enkei M.A.T cast wheels) and 245/40/17 all round for performance. I would like 245/40 as it is closest in rolling diameter to 215/45 and is good compromise between going too wide or too thin.

If its a mod I'm doing to the car, the preference is always performance before comfort.

I digress, in any case I'm after the 16s because I personally think they look better and I would probably have to roll around on them for a few months before I find the right set of rims for the right price.

Cool. I will go 235 or 245/35/18 all round (99.3 and 100.3 kph at speedo 100).

Fussy08X · 06-18-2012, 09:17 AM

i thought abt swapping with you for a moment but then i kinda like the 16s myself. I wanna at least drive on the 16s for awhile before I decide to get different wheels. Like another poster said im sure you'll find some1 to swap with relative ease.

06-18-2012, 06:30 AM	#1
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[SYD] Swap my stock GTS 17" for your stock GT 16" wheels Taking delivery of GTS in October. Just wondering if anyone else who is taking delivery in the same month would be interested in trading rims as stated in the title. Reason is just personal preference. I hate the look of the 17" rims and would prefer the 16". I will be changing wheels soon to a more performance orientated set up so whatever I have stock on the car doesn't bother me, its just the 17" is an eyesore in the mean time. Asking for straight swap, no cash adjustment required. If anyone is interested shoot me a PM.

06-18-2012, 08:48 AM	#10
czar07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: '97 RSP JZZ30 GT-T Location: Australia Posts: 612 Thanks: 365 Thanked 192 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The calipers are the same. the mounting pins & rotors are different __________________ Germans>Japanese>Italians>Americans. Unless its a Corvette.

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06-18-2012, 06:35 AM	#2
coyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Slowly Location: brisbane.qld.au Posts: 1,064 Thanks: 212 Thanked 539 Times in 235 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Will they clear the brakes?

06-18-2012, 06:37 AM	#3
spiller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: JZA70 Supra, Lancer Evo 5, 86 GTS Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 337 Thanks: 33 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	they should easily clear the brakes. the caliper is the same, as well as the offset of the caliper/rotor.

06-18-2012, 06:47 AM	#4
JiB * Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 845 Thanks: 525 Thanked 266 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im picking up the GT, but i also prefer the 16's over the 17's. i dont think you will have any trouble finding someone to trade with

06-18-2012, 06:51 AM	#5
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	U sure the brake calipers are the same? My research shows the rear pads are different. Should still clear the wheels tho I think....

06-18-2012, 06:53 AM	#6
450hp/tonne Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2011 Corolla Ascent Sport Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99 Thanks: 3 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	spiller, please note that all 4 calipers, rotors and even pads are different between GT and GTS. The biggest issue will be the larger diameter front rotors (GT:277, GTS:294). You will also find the ride and handling performance is reduced (16" tyre has a stiffer sidewall and stiffer ride), so might want to test drive both to see if that upsets you.

06-18-2012, 08:21 AM	#8
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If we were going to do it, I'd probably come to his/her place and we can just do a test fit, if its a no then so be it! If anything, it'd be more likely I'd have problems fitting it on my car. However, as far as I'm aware, calipers are identical but the rotors are 294mm for GTS vs 277mm for GT. I'm not concerned about stiffness or performance as ideally I would prefer an aftermarket forged or lightweight cast set of rims (e.g. enkei M.A.T cast wheels) and 245/40/17 all round for performance. I would like 245/40 as it is closest in rolling diameter to 215/45 and is good compromise between going too wide or too thin. If its a mod I'm doing to the car, the preference is always performance before comfort. I digress, in any case I'm after the 16s because I personally think they look better and I would probably have to roll around on them for a few months before I find the right set of rims for the right price.

06-18-2012, 09:17 AM	#12
Fussy08X Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota GT 86 Pearl White Location: Sydney Posts: 151 Thanks: 81 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i thought abt swapping with you for a moment but then i kinda like the 16s myself. I wanna at least drive on the 16s for awhile before I decide to get different wheels. Like another poster said im sure you'll find some1 to swap with relative ease.

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