OZ wheels 17x7.5 best fit with which tires? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

vtmike · 08-17-2012, 07:23 AM

I believe it was car and driver that found lighter and wider 18's added more grip and cornering speed but ran slower lap times due to it changing the overall gearing because of the larger radius of the tires and wheels. Also unless you plan on doing a big brake kit, 18's dwarf the stock rotors making the package as a whole look off.

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ABQautoxer · 08-17-2012, 09:28 AM

On thing to consider, at least today, is top notch performance tires are cheaper in 17" sizes. Regular summer tires and most all seasons are fairly close in the widths most 86ers would use though. I do agree 18" wheel fit the curves of the car well but I'll like use 17s so I can share tires between the BRZ and the WRX.

phoenix2150 · 08-18-2012, 02:12 AM

The GTS version in Oz has larger brake discs (I've ordered the GTS). With 215 tyres on 18x8 wheels the gearing should stay just about the same see link, http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...&Submit=Submit
r17 tyres are cheaper but that is why you keep your OEM 17 wheels if you going to track or burn though your rubber quick

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Wolfking · 08-18-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by newkid185

Hi guyz!! im about to get 4 OZ Alleggerita HLT in 17x7.5. The recommended tires that tirerack advises is 225/45-17 which i found its kinda thick (45 of 225 is about 101.25 ) Which other tires that i should go with which its not too thick and still perform well?? and how about if i get the 17x8??

225/45-17 is my favorite set up! I ran this on my '98 240SX. This along with a front STB and an almost 2 inch drop, allowed me to drift only when intended...highly predictable! If you're not really planning to drift your FRS/BRZ, yet want a car capable of doing so, (as I do) this may work well for you. Also bear in mind a 50 series tire will give you a smoother ride than 45's that you may appreciate if you're a little older (also like me). Good luck!

ZDan · 08-18-2012, 02:10 PM

17x8 w/ 235/40-17s is what I'd go with. 18s = waste of money, and lookswise the brakes already look lost in 17s, would look even scrawnier inside 18s.

vtmike · 08-18-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ZDan

17x8 w/ 235/40-17s is what I'd go with. 18s = waste of money, and lookswise the brakes already look lost in 17s, would look even scrawnier inside 18s.

Agreed. 17x8 rpf01's with 235 40 17 tires is my choice for this car. Can't go wrong with that tire wheel combo.

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newkid185 · 08-19-2012, 12:36 AM

Thanks guy!!! I really appriciate your help!!! I will go with the 17x8 with 235/40/17 tires Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. Also my eibach Prokit is on the way so hopefully I ll upload some pics when everything done!! Thanks again!!

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ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	On thing to consider, at least today, is top notch performance tires are cheaper in 17" sizes. Regular summer tires and most all seasons are fairly close in the widths most 86ers would use though. I do agree 18" wheel fit the curves of the car well but I'll like use 17s so I can share tires between the BRZ and the WRX. __________________ TomR

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08-17-2012, 07:23 AM	#15
vtmike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Virginia Posts: 477 Thanks: 80 Thanked 134 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	I believe it was car and driver that found lighter and wider 18's added more grip and cornering speed but ran slower lap times due to it changing the overall gearing because of the larger radius of the tires and wheels. Also unless you plan on doing a big brake kit, 18's dwarf the stock rotors making the package as a whole look off. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

08-18-2012, 02:12 AM	#17
phoenix2150 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2000 TJ Magna 3.5L V6 Location: Brisbane Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	The GTS version in Oz has larger brake discs (I've ordered the GTS). With 215 tyres on 18x8 wheels the gearing should stay just about the same see link, http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...&Submit=Submit r17 tyres are cheaper but that is why you keep your OEM 17 wheels if you going to track or burn though your rubber quick .

08-18-2012, 02:10 PM	#19
ZDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: '23 BRZ Location: Providence, RI Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,012 Times in 2,098 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s)	17x8 w/ 235/40-17s is what I'd go with. 18s = waste of money, and lookswise the brakes already look lost in 17s, would look even scrawnier inside 18s.

08-19-2012, 12:36 AM	#21
newkid185 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Whiteout-M Location: Westminster, CA Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Thanks guy!!! I really appriciate your help!!! I will go with the 17x8 with 235/40/17 tires Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. Also my eibach Prokit is on the way so hopefully I ll upload some pics when everything done!! Thanks again!!

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