How did they do such a good job with the car and FAIL with the Rims? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRSGT86 · 08-16-2012, 12:30 AM

My only complaint about the stock wheels is their width. I like the looks of them, I just wish I could put some more meaty tires on them once it's time for replacements. It would look so much better if they were closer to flush with tires a few sizes larger.

Just my two cents!

ahausheer · 08-16-2012, 12:49 AM

Most stock rims are pretty bad. I think Toyota did a very good job with them, the US rims anyway. Other countries get pretty ugly rims.

wallace03 · 08-16-2012, 02:32 AM

i use to hate the stock rims. infact it was the first thing i was planning to change. strangely enough i cant find a set of rims id rather have than the stock ones now.

Guff · 08-16-2012, 02:43 AM

I think they're nice! I'd rather be rocking some Volk's, but they are pretty decent for stockies!

Supermassive · 08-16-2012, 02:53 AM

Thing I hate most about the stock wheels is cleaning the damn things...so many nooks and crannies to clean out, not to mention the fact that its 15 damn spokes and none of the openings are big enough for my hand to fit in to get to the back of the wheel...but it is good that they really dont show brake dust.

boonFRS · 08-16-2012, 03:03 AM

I actually like them. Wasn't feeling them in photos but up close IRL they are nice and compliment the car pretty well. I have a whiteout so to me they look nice. I am in the process of trying to plastic dip them in gold/bronze. This is PUNCHDRUNK car that I am using as a template.

I have bad photoshop skills so this is the best I can do.

what do you guys think?

Miniata · 08-16-2012, 03:50 AM

I think they look ok for stock wheels. No problems with their appearance here.

Captain Snooze · 08-16-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

The design of the car is fantastic. The car looks great from every angle but the rims are just FUGLY. How the heck did they make it through all the design meetings and reviews?

I don't know anyone who says they like them. I wonder if they made some crazy deal with aftermarket wheel companies to make the ugliest rims possible so everyone would want to change them.

You are making a post about a subjective subject. They weigh 20.1 pounds which is pretty good for a standard rim.

Scion1181 · 08-16-2012, 07:26 AM

Yea, I actually like them. >_<

white_knight · 08-16-2012, 08:11 AM

The wheels are the only design flaw on the car, IMO. They look like my girlfriends el-cheapo aftermarket wheels on her Suzuki Swift.

But don't worry - come next April, I'll be pulling out the dealer driveway and into the driveway of a wheel shop.

jadewbj · 08-16-2012, 09:31 AM

I know it is subjective that i why I posted my opinion. I think they could have done so much better and still kept them light.

uptown · 08-16-2012, 09:59 AM

Not a huge fan of the stocks but I heard they are the lightest production wheels ever made by Toyota. Is there validity to this?

HunterGreene · 08-16-2012, 10:03 AM

I don't have a problem with the stock rims. I have a set for the winter tires, though

ToxicSneakers · 08-16-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

I don't have a problem with the stock rims. I have a set for the winter tires, though

Like. What wheel is this? Want in black powder-coat for my whiteout.

08-16-2012, 12:30 AM	#29
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My only complaint about the stock wheels is their width. I like the looks of them, I just wish I could put some more meaty tires on them once it's time for replacements. It would look so much better if they were closer to flush with tires a few sizes larger. Just my two cents! __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

08-16-2012, 12:49 AM	#30
ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Most stock rims are pretty bad. I think Toyota did a very good job with them, the US rims anyway. Other countries get pretty ugly rims. __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

08-16-2012, 02:32 AM	#31
wallace03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 637 Thanks: 43 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i use to hate the stock rims. infact it was the first thing i was planning to change. strangely enough i cant find a set of rims id rather have than the stock ones now. __________________

08-16-2012, 03:50 AM	#35
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think they look ok for stock wheels. No problems with their appearance here. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

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08-16-2012, 03:03 AM	#34
boonFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS whiteout Location: Garage Posts: 395 Thanks: 322 Thanked 169 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I actually like them. Wasn't feeling them in photos but up close IRL they are nice and compliment the car pretty well. I have a whiteout so to me they look nice. I am in the process of trying to plastic dip them in gold/bronze. This is PUNCHDRUNK car that I am using as a template. I have bad photoshop skills so this is the best I can do. what do you guys think?

08-16-2012, 07:26 AM	#37
Scion1181 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 02 Sequoia 2013 Scion FR-S Location: AZ Posts: 40 Thanks: 126 Thanked 91 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea, I actually like them. >_<

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white_knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 86 GTS - Pegasus White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 237 Thanks: 88 Thanked 103 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The wheels are the only design flaw on the car, IMO. They look like my girlfriends el-cheapo aftermarket wheels on her Suzuki Swift. But don't worry - come next April, I'll be pulling out the dealer driveway and into the driveway of a wheel shop.

08-16-2012, 09:59 AM	#40
uptown Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Tahoe, is250, FRS ordered! Location: Dallas Posts: 28 Thanks: 28 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not a huge fan of the stocks but I heard they are the lightest production wheels ever made by Toyota. Is there validity to this?

08-16-2012, 10:03 AM	#41
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