What size wheels do you plan on running? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

zoomzoomers · 03-23-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RRnold

For the track, I would like to keep the size the same all around so it will save on $$ and would easier to rotate. CCW Classics would be my choice wheel for the track.

For the street I would like to get a nice aggressive look. I really liked the setup of the GReddy FR-S with the 19x8.5F and 19x9.5R but I think 19's along with rubber would get expensive.

I was thinking the same at first. 19's. Then I thought about this car and, although an agressive wheel/tire setup would look good it might seem a bit pretentious to shod it with huge wheels/tires. The thought that some people might snicker at the thought of a 200 hp car with huge wheels/tires also crossed my mind too. I know... I know... what others think doesn't rule my life, but it did enter my mind. Then I thought about "spirit" of the car. Light, sporty and relatively affordable sports coupe. That's when I decided that I'll try to keep costs to, somewhat, of a minimum and go with 18's and non-staggered.

serialk11r · 03-23-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Voodoo Rufus

Rubber is lighter than aluminum, 17".

Increasing tire sidewall costs less weight than increased rim diameter, not to mention a smaller rim diameter reduces moment of inertia.

Oh derp, I didn't realize you considered 17" as small...lol sorry.

Vracer111 · 03-24-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Voodoo Rufus

Rubber is lighter than aluminum, 17".

Not really true, especially when the rubber contains steel belts. The stock 215/45-17 Michelin Primacy HP tire weighs 20lbs. Most performance tires that will be a major upgrade in grip will weigh from 22 to 26lbs in 16" and 17" sizes. Most lightweight 16" and 17" wheels weigh between 12 and 20 lbs.

I plan to upgrade to 16x7.5-8 wheels with 225/50-16 tires - better ride and grip levels at an extremely minor degradation in steering quickness and a weight increase penalty. Huge price difference though... 225/50-16 Hankook RS-3 are one of the best bang for the buck extreme performance tires - grip and feel like the Nitto NT-01 track tire while costing a little over $110 each.

merlin2111 · 03-25-2012, 12:21 AM

16's for autox with sticky ass tires and 18-19 for the street with craptastic cheap tires

Crashoverride · 03-26-2012, 01:00 PM

18 or 19's staggered set up 235 front, 255 in rear, should look good, and since I will be adding intake, headers, exhaust, and removing about 100-150 lbs should be perfect.

Sasquachulator · 03-26-2012, 01:31 PM

the new autoblog review has mention that the rears can go up to 235 while the front seems to be stuck at 215.

EvoFanatic · 03-26-2012, 01:36 PM

Other: I'm going to raise it, put some 30's under there and roll like a cholo!

Turbowned · 03-26-2012, 02:11 PM

Either 18's all around or an 18/19 stagger will look-a real nice... 19's all around starts to look like a Hot Wheels car, IMO.

Longhorn248 · 03-26-2012, 02:26 PM

The wheels I want are 18x8 haven't done much research past that.

uspspro · 03-26-2012, 03:01 PM

17x8 with 235/40/17 all around..

If 235 don't fit up front I will install the 215/45 up front

Fortunate Few · 03-27-2012, 02:30 AM

18x9 255/35

might get 17x8.5 245/40s for the track.

GrimmSpeed · 03-27-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortunate Few

18x9 255/35

might get 17x8.5 245/40s for the track.

Yep, I'll take the same combo.

Matt

track_warrior · 04-12-2012, 02:06 AM

17's for track prob volk or enkei

koyv90 · 04-12-2012, 02:31 AM

17s period! maybe 18s for looks but mainly 17s for weight.

View Poll Results: What size wheels do you plan on running?
16"	8	5.37%
17"	86	57.72%
18"	47	31.54%
19"	6	4.03%
Other.(Please state your choice when you post in this thread.)	2	1.34%
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03-25-2012, 12:21 AM	#18
merlin2111 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Widebody '94 Miata R-Package Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 653 Thanks: 48 Thanked 161 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	16's for autox with sticky ass tires and 18-19 for the street with craptastic cheap tires __________________ I <3 my Miata. But I <3 my new BRZ even more!

03-26-2012, 02:11 PM	#22
Turbowned Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Perf Pack 6MT Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,048 Thanks: 1,949 Thanked 1,945 Times in 1,150 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s)	Either 18's all around or an 18/19 stagger will look-a real nice... 19's all around starts to look like a Hot Wheels car, IMO. __________________ Current: 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 6MT Previous: 2 BRZ's, 997 C2S, C5 RS6, C4 S6, B8 S4, GDB STi, S30 240Z, FC3S RX-7 TII, AW11/SW20 MR2, E30 318is/325i, etc.

03-26-2012, 02:26 PM	#23
Longhorn248 Hook 'em Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: ATX Posts: 1,950 Thanks: 68 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	The wheels I want are 18x8 haven't done much research past that. __________________ "He who shall be last, shall be sideways and smiling."

04-12-2012, 02:06 AM	#27
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)	17's for track prob volk or enkei Last edited by track_warrior; 04-30-2012 at 01:28 AM.

03-26-2012, 01:00 PM	#19
Crashoverride here, there, any where Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: FR-S SOON!!! Location: Driver seat Posts: 287 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	18 or 19's staggered set up 235 front, 255 in rear, should look good, and since I will be adding intake, headers, exhaust, and removing about 100-150 lbs should be perfect.

03-26-2012, 01:31 PM	#20
Sasquachulator Pavement Grey Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2020 Toyota Camry XSE, 2017 BMW X1 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,116 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,257 Times in 1,221 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	the new autoblog review has mention that the rears can go up to 235 while the front seems to be stuck at 215.

03-26-2012, 01:36 PM	#21
EvoFanatic Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Evo X Location: West Texas, Wreck Em' Tech! Posts: 81 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Other: I'm going to raise it, put some 30's under there and roll like a cholo!

03-26-2012, 03:01 PM	#24
uspspro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ, MR-S 3.5L V6 swap (sold) Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 602 Thanks: 28 Thanked 188 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	17x8 with 235/40/17 all around.. If 235 don't fit up front I will install the 215/45 up front

03-27-2012, 02:30 AM	#25
Fortunate Few will photoshop for ft86 Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 07 Mazda RX8 Location: Upland,CA Posts: 281 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	18x9 255/35 might get 17x8.5 245/40s for the track.

04-12-2012, 02:31 AM	#28
koyv90 Rocket Bunny FRS Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 Rocket Bunny FRS Location: United States Posts: 447 Thanks: 15 Thanked 29 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	17s period! maybe 18s for looks but mainly 17s for weight.

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