How did they do such a good job with the car and FAIL with the Rims? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HunterGreene · 08-16-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ToxicSneakers

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

Its the stockie from the 2005-2009 tC.

Neziah · 08-16-2012, 11:46 AM

I'm pretty happy with them for stockers. Get a wheel brush and they are easy and quick to clean.

MiguelAE86 · 08-16-2012, 11:59 AM

I think they look best when they're sand-blasted! I swear, for some reason it just looks better!

Turbowned · 08-16-2012, 12:02 PM

I've warmed up to them considerably. They look way better in person than in pictures. I still plan on replacing them but I'll definitely keep 'em around for a spare set. They look good in bare aluminum, MiguelAE86!

Grateful Dave · 08-16-2012, 12:12 PM

How much does the stock wheel weigh?

Memphis · 08-16-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

How much does the stock wheel weigh?

20lbs.

My biggest gripe with them is that they are not flush in the rear :p I mean they sit inwards by about an inch and it looks tacky up close to me.

luscious · 08-16-2012, 12:57 PM

I think the wheels look great!

It's the tires they failed at....a tired tuned for low rolling resistance on a performance car...and cost ~$210 each!?

now THAT is failure.

uptown · 08-17-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MiguelAE86

I think they look best when they're sand-blasted! I swear, for some reason it just looks better!

I think they look cool like this. Any more pictures or details on the process? Thanks

RebornS14 · 08-17-2012, 07:00 PM

i assume with all the ghetto cheap wheels out there, they assume people will ditch the stock wheels anyways so why waste time on em' or get some nicer name brand wheels.

majority of ft86/brz buyers buy the car to mod.

what i dont understand is why they didnt go with a 5x114.3PCD instead of the gay 5x100

MiguelAE86 · 08-17-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uptown

I think they look cool like this. Any more pictures or details on the process? Thanks

took me some time to find the thread, but here you go! :happy0180:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13097

Bonburner · 08-17-2012, 10:12 PM

they're not that bad.

matsayswhat · 08-18-2012, 01:22 AM

I like how this thread title assumes that there are any big car companies that make GOOD stock wheels. I think some are 'ok', but if you really want good, you go upmarket on the car or aftermarket for the wheel.

I'd also remind everyone of the stock GR STI wheel, which weighed 28lbs for an 18" wheel. At least these are a semi decent weight!

uptown · 08-18-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiguelAE86

took me some time to find the thread, but here you go! :happy0180:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13097

Thanks man, after looking at it now I'm kinda digging the black painted too. So many decision! And I just ordered my FRS yesterday! :happy0180:

bestwheelbase · 08-18-2012, 01:44 PM

I think they look better in all silver. The dark spokes, to me, lose definition. Of course everyone has a different preference and that's good. The important thing is they are quality construction and not too heavy.

In a perfect world I would have a set of 16" stock wheels, and a set of 17" Five Axis S7:F (not available). Fortunately, @five86 and @ekset took forum feedback and are working on making the S7:F in 18" which is the next best thing. To me, this wheel capture the essence of the concepts more than anything else. It makes the package complete.

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08-16-2012, 11:59 AM	#45
MiguelAE86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: NB Miata Location: Florida Posts: 775 Thanks: 425 Thanked 120 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think they look best when they're sand-blasted! I swear, for some reason it just looks better!

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Grateful Dave 2nd 86 member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt AT FR-S Location: OC California Posts: 363 Thanks: 513 Thanked 99 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much does the stock wheel weigh?

08-16-2012, 12:57 PM	#49
luscious Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Argento MT Location: Claremont, California, United States Posts: 134 Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the wheels look great! It's the tires they failed at....a tired tuned for low rolling resistance on a performance car...and cost ~$210 each!? now THAT is failure.

08-17-2012, 07:00 PM	#51
RebornS14 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: S14K Location: Cerritos, Ca Posts: 32 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i assume with all the ghetto cheap wheels out there, they assume people will ditch the stock wheels anyways so why waste time on em' or get some nicer name brand wheels. majority of ft86/brz buyers buy the car to mod. what i dont understand is why they didnt go with a 5x114.3PCD instead of the gay 5x100

08-18-2012, 01:22 AM	#54
matsayswhat Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ LTD Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 39 Thanks: 48 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like how this thread title assumes that there are any big car companies that make GOOD stock wheels. I think some are 'ok', but if you really want good, you go upmarket on the car or aftermarket for the wheel. I'd also remind everyone of the stock GR STI wheel, which weighed 28lbs for an 18" wheel. At least these are a semi decent weight!

08-18-2012, 01:44 PM	#56
bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think they look better in all silver. The dark spokes, to me, lose definition. Of course everyone has a different preference and that's good. The important thing is they are quality construction and not too heavy. In a perfect world I would have a set of 16" stock wheels, and a set of 17" Five Axis S7:F (not available). Fortunately, @five86 and @ekset took forum feedback and are working on making the S7:F in 18" which is the next best thing. To me, this wheel capture the essence of the concepts more than anything else. It makes the package complete.

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