Method MR501 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tostidos · 06-21-2016, 02:44 PM

Hey all,

im looking at getting the Method MR501s I can get a pretty good deal on them. My question is with only a +42 OS whats the widest tire I can go with up front to avoid rubbing? Also If I ran a spacer to get the wheel well flush will I be looking at rubbing when turning?

http://www.methodracewheels.com/coll...um-rally-wheel

Thanks,

Chris

Cole · 06-21-2016, 02:57 PM

Probably a 225. Maybe a 235. With some small spacers, maybe a 245. But, I'd stick to a 225 anyhow since it's an 8" width.

SubaruLifer · 06-21-2016, 03:09 PM

I'm running a 17x8 +45 SSR GTV02 with 245/40/17. It's close to the springs up front (stock suspension), but I haven't rubbed yet.

Leonardo · 06-21-2016, 03:10 PM

17X8 +42 with a 245/40/17 will fit. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10257

This is the widest I would go. It's my opinion, you won't need spacers. It will look good.

18x8 +42 with 245/35/18 will fit. I have the same spec as this thread. (for the front)
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14200

245 looks nice. Performance wise, a 225 is probably better on an 8" wheel.

churchx · 06-21-2016, 08:44 PM

These look heavy though. Strong, yes, but heavy.

psybre · 06-22-2016, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by churchx

These look heavy though. Strong, yes, but heavy.

I looked up the weight, found this post, for anyone curious like me:

These wheels are not intended to be lightweight track day wheels they are designed to be out on dirt and sustain most abuse that would be encountered on an average rally stage.

The 17 and 18 inch wheels have a 1850lb load rating, about 15-25% higher than the average wheel people are using.

MR501 in 17x8 weighs 23.5lbs, 18x8 weighs 24.5lbs
MR502 in 17x8 weighs 24.3lbs, 18x8 weighs 25 lbs

churchx · 06-22-2016, 04:19 AM

So my hunch is right. They weight +4lbs vs stock. A bit too heavy for just looks, if car isn't really abused rally-style (but later asks for heavy investment in rally suspension and extra underside protection aswell).

Odd · 07-03-2016, 11:54 PM

damn.. might just have to lift the brz after all...

wish they weighed less - doesn't justify the upgrade.

06-21-2016, 02:44 PM	#1
tostidos Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 07 Tacoma (Race Truck) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Method MR501 Hey all, im looking at getting the Method MR501s I can get a pretty good deal on them. My question is with only a +42 OS whats the widest tire I can go with up front to avoid rubbing? Also If I ran a spacer to get the wheel well flush will I be looking at rubbing when turning? http://www.methodracewheels.com/coll...um-rally-wheel Thanks, Chris

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Cole Not a troll Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 5,104 Thanks: 8,237 Thanked 5,399 Times in 2,694 Posts Mentioned: 266 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Probably a 225. Maybe a 235. With some small spacers, maybe a 245. But, I'd stick to a 225 anyhow since it's an 8" width.

06-21-2016, 03:10 PM	#4
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,291 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	17X8 +42 with a 245/40/17 will fit. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10257 This is the widest I would go. It's my opinion, you won't need spacers. It will look good. 18x8 +42 with 245/35/18 will fit. I have the same spec as this thread. (for the front) http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14200 245 looks nice. Performance wise, a 225 is probably better on an 8" wheel.

06-21-2016, 08:44 PM	#5
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,086 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	These look heavy though. Strong, yes, but heavy.

06-22-2016, 04:19 AM	#7
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,086 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	So my hunch is right. They weight +4lbs vs stock. A bit too heavy for just looks, if car isn't really abused rally-style (but later asks for heavy investment in rally suspension and extra underside protection aswell).

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Odd # Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: DGM BRZ Location: ATX Posts: 150 Thanks: 117 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	damn.. might just have to lift the brz after all... wish they weighed less - doesn't justify the upgrade.

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