18" wheels for Auto X ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Gearhd79 · 12-08-2012, 08:40 AM

Ok I autocross about 6 times a year or so (maybee much more in 2013)and would like to go with some very good light weight rims/stickey tires but it seems the 17x8,9,etc is what the pac runs for STX. My problem is I really like the "look" of the 18" diameter in relation to the wheel well on my FRS. what are some thoughts about 18" for autocross?

Thanks

_F-R-S_ · 12-08-2012, 08:45 AM

17 x9 you want the least amount of rotatin mass

Gearhd79 · 12-08-2012, 09:33 AM

yea, that is what I was thinking. I would rather have a combo that feels right over looking the best. I am coming from a miata that was very sensative to wheel weight changes and know what the wrong wheels feel like.

GTB/ZR-1 · 12-08-2012, 09:49 AM

+ another on 17s...

17x9 Weds on 245s only weigh 1/2 lb more than stock per corner. The difference in grip is mega...

Gearhd79 · 12-08-2012, 11:02 AM

I am thinking just that 17x9+45 with a 245 40 prob rs3 but before i acually make the plunge im trying to see all angles first. I have my eye on Enkei RPF1/black

track_warrior · 12-08-2012, 11:29 AM

One more vote for 17's man. Check out the Weds they really look nice on the car, the rpf1's look small but the weds look bigger because of the face design. Im sure you would be pleased with the performance and looks of these in 17. Also keep in mind if you ever plan to go BBK the 17x9 +45 rpf1 does not clear the bbk's out there, the weds do.

Gearhd79 · 12-08-2012, 11:31 AM

yes the weds look kick a$$ but who has them?

Gearhd79 · 12-08-2012, 11:32 AM

most in my autoX circles here in central Pa swear by the enkei's

Grimlock · 12-08-2012, 11:36 AM

If you are just going to be autocrossing for fun and to make yourself a better driver, you'll be fine with the 18" wheels. If you are trying to be in the upper part of the pack, then you'll want the 17" wheels.

Personally, I go autocrossing a few times a year (6 or 8) to have fun, hang out with friends, and get some seat time. I'm not trying to beat the guys that are there every week; I'm just trying to improve my own skills.

Gearhd79 · 12-08-2012, 11:44 AM

haha with my limited skill set there is no way ill be uber competative against the pack in STX here in my area for me its mostly fun ..but at the same time I want the car to feel light on its feet and can not afford to experiment. I just feel that the car looks better on 18's but the more I research the more i find that 18's would be too heavy

GoSharks · 12-08-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhd79

I am thinking just that 17x9+45 with a 245 40 prob rs3 but before i acually make the plunge im trying to see all angles first. I have my eye on Enkei RPF1/black

+1 on the Enkei RFP1 in black, also looking at the Michelin PSS. Mostly street driving and one or two HDPE's

MTeator · 12-08-2012, 01:12 PM

You're not going to be able to tell the difference in the weight between the 17's and 18's. The difference only matter for those way better than either of us fighting for that tenth of a percentage point of improvement.

People swear by the Enkei's just because they're the best bang for the buck weight/quality wise. They're not the best in any specific category.

Grimlock · 12-08-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTeator

You're not going to be able to tell the difference in the weight between the 17's and 18's. The difference only matter for those way better than either of us fighting for that tenth of a percentage point of improvement.

People swear by the Enkei's just because they're the best bang for the buck weight/quality wise. They're not the best in any specific category.

Agreed on all account.

MTeator · 12-08-2012, 02:04 PM

Well that's good, cause I have an actual Grimlock sitting right here on my computer desk

12-08-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	18" wheels for Auto X ? Ok I autocross about 6 times a year or so (maybee much more in 2013)and would like to go with some very good light weight rims/stickey tires but it seems the 17x8,9,etc is what the pac runs for STX. My problem is I really like the "look" of the 18" diameter in relation to the wheel well on my FRS. what are some thoughts about 18" for autocross? Thanks

12-08-2012, 11:29 AM	#6
track_warrior Track Junkie Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Faster than the Stig! Location: TX Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 530 Thanked 770 Times in 363 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	One more vote for 17's man. Check out the Weds they really look nice on the car, the rpf1's look small but the weds look bigger because of the face design. Im sure you would be pleased with the performance and looks of these in 17. Also keep in mind if you ever plan to go BBK the 17x9 +45 rpf1 does not clear the bbk's out there, the weds do. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...

12-08-2012, 01:12 PM	#12
MTeator First 86 Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 303 Thanks: 14 Thanked 98 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	You're not going to be able to tell the difference in the weight between the 17's and 18's. The difference only matter for those way better than either of us fighting for that tenth of a percentage point of improvement. People swear by the Enkei's just because they're the best bang for the buck weight/quality wise. They're not the best in any specific category. __________________ Scion First 86 in Lexington KY - Firestorm 6MT - Delivered May 17, 2012 Mods: Motegi 17x7 TrakLites, BFG Rivals, K&N 33-2300 Filter, Nameless Perf. Track Pipe, TRD springs & rear bar, Hotchkis front bar (eh), Kask trailer hitch

12-08-2012, 02:04 PM	#14
MTeator First 86 Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 303 Thanks: 14 Thanked 98 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Well that's good, cause I have an actual Grimlock sitting right here on my computer desk __________________ Scion First 86 in Lexington KY - Firestorm 6MT - Delivered May 17, 2012 Mods: Motegi 17x7 TrakLites, BFG Rivals, K&N 33-2300 Filter, Nameless Perf. Track Pipe, TRD springs & rear bar, Hotchkis front bar (eh), Kask trailer hitch

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12-08-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
_F-R-S_ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 whiteout scion frs Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,261 Thanks: 621 Thanked 202 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	17 x9 you want the least amount of rotatin mass

12-08-2012, 09:33 AM	#3
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	yea, that is what I was thinking. I would rather have a combo that feels right over looking the best. I am coming from a miata that was very sensative to wheel weight changes and know what the wrong wheels feel like.

12-08-2012, 09:49 AM	#4
GTB/ZR-1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ in WRB--let's mod!!! Location: Central, FL Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 449 Times in 262 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	+ another on 17s... 17x9 Weds on 245s only weigh 1/2 lb more than stock per corner. The difference in grip is mega...

12-08-2012, 11:02 AM	#5
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I am thinking just that 17x9+45 with a 245 40 prob rs3 but before i acually make the plunge im trying to see all angles first. I have my eye on Enkei RPF1/black

12-08-2012, 11:31 AM	#7
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	yes the weds look kick a$$ but who has them?

12-08-2012, 11:32 AM	#8
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	most in my autoX circles here in central Pa swear by the enkei's

12-08-2012, 11:36 AM	#9
Grimlock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ and NA Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 878 Thanks: 46 Thanked 270 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	If you are just going to be autocrossing for fun and to make yourself a better driver, you'll be fine with the 18" wheels. If you are trying to be in the upper part of the pack, then you'll want the 17" wheels. Personally, I go autocrossing a few times a year (6 or 8) to have fun, hang out with friends, and get some seat time. I'm not trying to beat the guys that are there every week; I'm just trying to improve my own skills.

12-08-2012, 11:44 AM	#10
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	haha with my limited skill set there is no way ill be uber competative against the pack in STX here in my area for me its mostly fun ..but at the same time I want the car to feel light on its feet and can not afford to experiment. I just feel that the car looks better on 18's but the more I research the more i find that 18's would be too heavy

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