The Best 17x9 Wheel - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

norsamerican · 03-26-2013, 06:52 PM

This is tough all based on personal preference and what the context of "Best" refers to. I personally like Avant Garde. I ordered a set in 18s but if i were to get 17s. I voted "Other" and would get their M220 set in 17s.

GTM_Challenge · 03-26-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RoguePiston

I love the concave look, is that a +35 or +38? Or are those the same look with different hub width.

The +35 and +38 have the same face, just more pad material on the back for the +35

coyote · 03-26-2013, 08:03 PM

The thing I really get from those pictures is how much better the >40mm offset wheels look than the wheels with offsets <40mm.

All are nice wheels, but one group looks like they were chosen for the car ... (to me) the other looks like someone made do with the wrong size.

Off the car, the Weds are my favourite out of that bunch ... but the +35 offset is a fail.

Foobar · 03-26-2013, 09:11 PM

Regarding offset fail, I think camber has some input on how well it looks as well.

Also, do you think the fail is on the fronts or both front and rear?

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D1cker · 03-26-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by coyote

The thing I really get from those pictures is how much better the >40mm offset wheels look than the wheels with offsets <40mm.

All are nice wheels, but one group looks like they were chosen for the car ... (to me) the other looks like someone made do with the wrong size.

Off the car, the Weds are my favourite out of that bunch ... but the +35 offset is a fail.

How is it a fail? They fill the fenders perfectly and dont rub even under extreme use (I've hit 1.5 G+ with mine and no issue)

Captain Insano · 03-26-2013, 11:49 PM

Exactly. The +35 fits perfect and leaves lotso room for brake upgrades. I think that's win/win (form/function).

Spartan65 · 03-26-2013, 11:57 PM

I still like the Rota Grid

dori. · 03-27-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by coyote

The thing I really get from those pictures is how much better the >40mm offset wheels look than the wheels with offsets <40mm.

All are nice wheels, but one group looks like they were chosen for the car ... (to me) the other looks like someone made do with the wrong size.

Off the car, the Weds are my favourite out of that bunch ... but the +35 offset is a fail.

you're out of your mind
+35 is pretty much perfect

RoguePiston · 03-27-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stilletto

Works. Hands Down. ..though I'd suggest 18x9.5

I really like the Works, the +38 offset is prime with the concave look. They are a little heavy though around 20lbs..

RoguePiston · 03-27-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Titans are around 18 pounds i believe

57DR's are not light, my 18's weren't anyways.

The Titans look great the the BRZ, and pretty cheap at just over $200 a piece

RoguePiston · 03-27-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GT86drifter

advan tc2 its 17x8.5 but close enough

I'm planning on running a 245/40 tire so a 17x8.5 is still good, might actually be more square on the wheel depending on the tire brand.

RoguePiston · 03-27-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by norsamerican

This is tough all based on personal preference and what the context of "Best" refers to. I personally like Avant Garde. I ordered a set in 18s but if i were to get 17s. I voted "Other" and would get their M220 set in 17s.

They look great in 18's on this FR-S, do you know the specs in 17x9?

GT86drifter · 03-27-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RoguePiston

I'm planning on running a 245/40 tire so a 17x8.5 is still good, might actually be more square on the wheel depending on the tire brand.

i run these too

RoguePiston · 03-27-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by coyote

The thing I really get from those pictures is how much better the >40mm offset wheels look than the wheels with offsets <40mm.

All are nice wheels, but one group looks like they were chosen for the car ... (to me) the other looks like someone made do with the wrong size.

Off the car, the Weds are my favourite out of that bunch ... but the +35 offset is a fail.

I think it depends on the suspension setup your running. Plus the tire size and width... A +42 wheel will poke out a little on stock suspension, but a +35 can be nicely tucked in the fender with some negative camber, springs, coilovers, etc.

I'm planning on running Koni struts with good springs so a +35 is the lowest I would go based on my suspension plans.

View Poll Results: Which 17x9 would you buy (or have)?
Enkei RPF1	92	35.66%
Mach V Awesome	23	8.91%
Rota DPT	3	1.16%
Gram Light 57DR	44	17.05%
Work Emotion Kiwami	17	6.59%
Wedssport TC105N	68	26.36%
Other (please specify)	11	4.26%
Voters: 258. You may not vote on this poll

03-26-2013, 06:52 PM	#15
norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is tough all based on personal preference and what the context of "Best" refers to. I personally like Avant Garde. I ordered a set in 18s but if i were to get 17s. I voted "Other" and would get their M220 set in 17s. __________________ Avant-Garde Wheels

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coyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Slowly Location: brisbane.qld.au Posts: 1,064 Thanks: 212 Thanked 539 Times in 235 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The thing I really get from those pictures is how much better the >40mm offset wheels look than the wheels with offsets <40mm. All are nice wheels, but one group looks like they were chosen for the car ... (to me) the other looks like someone made do with the wrong size. Off the car, the Weds are my favourite out of that bunch ... but the +35 offset is a fail.

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