949 Racing 6UL 17x9 +48 Fitment - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:08 PM

Having tried a buddy's Apex ARC8 17x9 +42 wheels at my last track weekend, I was convinced that a 17x9 fitment was going to demand spacers and studs in the front. The +42 wheels looked pretty good up front but poked a bit too much for my taste in the rear. I was convinced that +45 to +48 would be about perfect in back, thus requiring a spacer in front. I currently have the car lowered about 3/4", with about 2.2 degrees of stock camber in the rear and about 2.6 degrees in front. I have RCE SS1 coilovers installed.

I stumbled across the subject wheels, available at 949 Racing.com for just $150 in either black or bronze! Evidently this was an old WRX fitment. These wheels are out of production, but apparently they had a few sizes that didn't sell out.

With my NC still out of commission (because I am having a bit too much fun playing with the BRZ at the moment), I decided I needed these wheels and wider rubber my next track weekend. I had some unmounted 255/40 Kuhmo V730s ready for the NC, but I was a bit worried they might a bit too wide in the rear so I bought some 245/40 Hankook RS4s for the BRZ. In the interest of science, I decided to mount one of each to test fitement.

I have 7mm spacers and extended studs on order, I stacked a couple of 3mm spacers to test the front.

Executive summary:
- They look great and fit really well!
- An unbelievable value.
- I'm contemplating getting a set of bronze cause they are such a good value.

A few addtional details:
- Without spacers in front, the 245s rub the forward inner fender. Not surprsing.
- With spacers in front, no rubbing at full lock in either direction.
- With my current camber and ride height, the 255s are pretty tight in the rear at full compression, but don't appear to rub. With a bit more camber, I would feel more combfortable.
- I will likely run the RS4 245s at the track at is gives me a bit more confidence that I will not rub the fenders in back.

Pictures to follow...

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:09 PM

949 Racing 6UL 17x9
Kuhmo V730
Hankook RS4

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:11 PM

Kuhmo V730 on rear

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:12 PM

Hankook RS4 on Front (no spacer)

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:14 PM

Hankook RS4 on front with 6mm spacers

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:16 PM

Hankook RS4 in back

Scubadriver · 02-19-2022, 06:18 PM

Kuhmo V730 255/40 in rear, Hankook RS4 245/40 in front on 17x9 949 Racing 6UL

rBobby · 02-20-2022, 07:31 AM

The wheels look nice, but check for stress cracks after each session. Some folks have had durability issues with 6ULs. Google them.

Simmons · 02-20-2022, 11:37 AM

Thanks, I ordered a set for daily/ rains.

skkk · 02-20-2022, 12:05 PM

How much drop overall for the ride height?

Scubadriver · 02-20-2022, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rBobby

The wheels look nice, but check for stress cracks after each session. Some folks have had durability issues with 6ULs. Google them.

Yes, I have read about that. Does not seem pervasive, but I will definitely inspect them.

Scubadriver · 02-20-2022, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skkk

How much drop overall for the ride height?

It's probably about 3/4". Not too much.

Simmons · 02-20-2022, 08:34 PM

Are these called charcoal?

Scubadriver · 02-20-2022, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmons

Are these called charcoal?

Yes, these are charcoal. They look satin black to me.

02-19-2022, 06:08 PM	#1
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	949 Racing 6UL 17x9 +48 Fitment Having tried a buddy's Apex ARC8 17x9 +42 wheels at my last track weekend, I was convinced that a 17x9 fitment was going to demand spacers and studs in the front. The +42 wheels looked pretty good up front but poked a bit too much for my taste in the rear. I was convinced that +45 to +48 would be about perfect in back, thus requiring a spacer in front. I currently have the car lowered about 3/4", with about 2.2 degrees of stock camber in the rear and about 2.6 degrees in front. I have RCE SS1 coilovers installed. I stumbled across the subject wheels, available at 949 Racing.com for just $150 in either black or bronze! Evidently this was an old WRX fitment. These wheels are out of production, but apparently they had a few sizes that didn't sell out. With my NC still out of commission (because I am having a bit too much fun playing with the BRZ at the moment), I decided I needed these wheels and wider rubber my next track weekend. I had some unmounted 255/40 Kuhmo V730s ready for the NC, but I was a bit worried they might a bit too wide in the rear so I bought some 245/40 Hankook RS4s for the BRZ. In the interest of science, I decided to mount one of each to test fitement. I have 7mm spacers and extended studs on order, I stacked a couple of 3mm spacers to test the front. Executive summary: - They look great and fit really well! - An unbelievable value. - I'm contemplating getting a set of bronze cause they are such a good value. A few addtional details: - Without spacers in front, the 245s rub the forward inner fender. Not surprsing. - With spacers in front, no rubbing at full lock in either direction. - With my current camber and ride height, the 255s are pretty tight in the rear at full compression, but don't appear to rub. With a bit more camber, I would feel more combfortable. - I will likely run the RS4 245s at the track at is gives me a bit more confidence that I will not rub the fenders in back. Pictures to follow...

02-19-2022, 06:09 PM	#2
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	949 Racing 6UL 17x9 Kuhmo V730 Hankook RS4 Attached Images

02-19-2022, 06:11 PM	#3
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Kuhmo V730 on rear Attached Images

02-19-2022, 06:12 PM	#4
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hankook RS4 on Front (no spacer) Attached Images

02-19-2022, 06:14 PM	#5
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hankook RS4 on front with 6mm spacers Attached Images

02-19-2022, 06:16 PM	#6
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hankook RS4 in back Attached Images

02-19-2022, 06:18 PM	#7
Scubadriver Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Kuhmo V730 255/40 in rear, Hankook RS4 245/40 in front on 17x9 949 Racing 6UL Attached Images

02-20-2022, 07:31 AM	#8
rBobby Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Location: FL Posts: 35 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The wheels look nice, but check for stress cracks after each session. Some folks have had durability issues with 6ULs. Google them.

02-20-2022, 11:37 AM	#9
Simmons Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2022 BRZ Location: PA Posts: 957 Thanks: 300 Thanked 570 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, I ordered a set for daily/ rains. __________________ 2022 BRZ 71 STR Sponsors Xero-Limit//Karcepts

02-20-2022, 12:05 PM	#10
skkk Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2022 BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Toronto Posts: 30 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much drop overall for the ride height?

02-20-2022, 08:34 PM	#13
Simmons Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2022 BRZ Location: PA Posts: 957 Thanks: 300 Thanked 570 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are these called charcoal? __________________ 2022 BRZ 71 STR Sponsors Xero-Limit//Karcepts

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