16 inch wheels on this car..? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Walla Walla · 11-19-2013, 07:48 AM

is it a good idea?

what I mean is... I really like this size (tire and rim size) and I'm searching for and oldschool look mag, and i wonder is it a good idea?

I'm having a real hard time to find wheels in this size (like 16x8 ir 16x9) and as light as possible (i dont have an unlimited budget, but even without considering money, it seems everywhere is 17-18-19 inches...)

also, for track use, is it a bad idea? i'm looking for tire like Falken azenis, and will tiresidewall on 16 inches wheels ruin the driving experience?

all in all... is it a good idea to seek 16inch oldschool look wheels for this car?
(sorry for my poor english quality!)

diss7 · 11-19-2013, 03:03 PM

Based on what you're trying to do, I'd recommend going to 15's. Much more wheels to choose. Tyre selection is MUCH better. You can still get decent brakes under them, th wilwood kit that they make for a wrx for example.
You'll need to be around the 15x7 +25 mark. They can't sit too far in, as the 15" rim doesn't clear one of the suspension joints (I forget which) so it needs to sit out.
I was considering doing this myself at one point, mainly because of the look, but also because my race car uses 15s so I already have a lot of semis and full slicks I could have used.

Leonardo · 11-19-2013, 03:12 PM

Both 15 and 16 will work. 16's come stock on the base model in other countries. Tire sizes are better in 17 for our car. I couldn't find a great selection of tires in the sizes needed for 15 or 16. I got rid of my 16's on the s2000 because of the tire selection.

Suberman · 11-19-2013, 07:47 PM

This car benefits from wider tires. 17 is the smallest wheel you should fit.

225/45x17 is probably the sweet spot size for street driving.

Going down a size must be purely for the look. Because the car looks modern the smaller rims will look odd, but everyone's taste is different.

The stock tire size would require a 205/55x16 which is pretty narrow.

225/50x16 would fit better on a 16x7 wheel but is this size available?

AUmarvin · 11-20-2013, 04:36 PM

The Australian 86 "GT" model, comes stock with 16". Some say they actually work better on the car. A little more compliance. Personally i am thinking about this, but would def go a little wider for more rubber on the road.

Discussed here: http://*************/forum/f21/16-oe...s-better-3949/

OK, thats he Austalian forum.. gt - 86 - com - au

wont show the proper link sorry.

WolfsFang · 11-20-2013, 09:37 PM

I have 16's on my car 16x8.5 +14 16x9.5 +16, they are CCW Classic so they are really lightweight (also im selling them

Kinda a pain finding tires, though I always end up stretching my tires since I like the effect it gives.

diss7 · 11-20-2013, 10:10 PM

Heres a pic of my car. OEM 16's on the front. 16" 2005 Toyota Celica wheels shown on the back. Good thing about the celica wheels, is they clear the WRX bbk, are onlt 15lbs, and are dirt cheap. (I got them from a wrecker, for $180, and they came with ok tyres)

subielife · 11-21-2013, 09:47 AM

I have 16" wheels for the track with 225/45 and 225/50 tires. I also just got some RPF1 with 225/45-17 for the track. I plan on trying both to determine what works better. So far the weight difference is minor, with the 16" wheels winning.

Walla Walla · 11-21-2013, 04:24 PM

ok, you all convinced me... I really NEED to find some fine 16 inch wheels!

dori. · 11-22-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suberman

This car benefits from wider tires. 17 is the smallest wheel you should fit.

225/45x17 is probably the sweet spot size for street driving.

Going down a size must be purely for the look. Because the car looks modern the smaller rims will look odd, but everyone's taste is different.

The stock tire size would require a 205/55x16 which is pretty narrow.

225/50x16 would fit better on a 16x7 wheel but is this size available?

disagreeee

all depends on how you pull off the look.

Walla Walla · 01-12-2014, 11:00 PM

i finally had a deal on these, 16x8

oldschool time

now i'm trying to find the perfect tire, probably 225/50/16 hankook RS-3

FLYFISHR · 01-13-2014, 01:02 AM

Here is a shot of my winters on 16" that I got at PMC Tire.

im2lazy789 · 01-13-2014, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walla Walla

i finally had a deal on these, 16x8

oldschool time

now i'm trying to find the perfect tire, probably 225/50/16 hankook RS-3

Can't wait to see how these look on the car! Where'd you find them?

Walla Walla · 01-13-2014, 10:13 AM

a small shop near montreal.
I have to say that these are copy, not real BBS.

I really searched everywhere for these kind of rims (oldschool type) and, didn't found other models that i liked, so in the end, I took those!

they are probably not as lightweight as real one (i think they are around 19-20lbs each) but... for the price i got them (500$), I couldn't pass on this deal!

11-20-2013, 04:36 PM	#5
AUmarvin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Sydney Posts: 107 Thanks: 9 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Australian 86 "GT" model, comes stock with 16". Some say they actually work better on the car. A little more compliance. Personally i am thinking about this, but would def go a little wider for more rubber on the road. Discussed here: http://************/forum/f21/16-oe...s-better-3949/ OK, thats he Austalian forum.. gt - 86 - com - au wont show the proper link sorry. Last edited by AUmarvin; 11-20-2013 at 04:54 PM. Reason: bad link*

11-20-2013, 09:37 PM	#6
WolfsFang Scrape Master Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Goal: Oldest FRS State Side Location: North NJ Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 238 Thanked 412 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 16's on my car 16x8.5 +14 16x9.5 +16, they are CCW Classic so they are really lightweight (also im selling them Kinda a pain finding tires, though I always end up stretching my tires since I like the effect it gives. __________________ You do realize comparing the BRZ to the FR-S is like comparing which hand you love masterbating too right? Last edited by WolfsFang; 11-20-2013 at 10:09 PM.

01-13-2014, 01:02 AM	#12
FLYFISHR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2014 BR"ZED" Sport-tech DGM MT Location: GTA CANADA Posts: 722 Thanks: 464 Thanked 253 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Here is a shot of my winters on 16" that I got at PMC Tire. Attached Images __________________ Old enough to know better but young enough to do it again

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11-19-2013, 03:03 PM	#2
diss7 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: AE86, 2x GT86, TE27 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,179 Times in 522 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Based on what you're trying to do, I'd recommend going to 15's. Much more wheels to choose. Tyre selection is MUCH better. You can still get decent brakes under them, th wilwood kit that they make for a wrx for example. You'll need to be around the 15x7 +25 mark. They can't sit too far in, as the 15" rim doesn't clear one of the suspension joints (I forget which) so it needs to sit out. I was considering doing this myself at one point, mainly because of the look, but also because my race car uses 15s so I already have a lot of semis and full slicks I could have used.

11-19-2013, 03:12 PM	#3
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,291 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Both 15 and 16 will work. 16's come stock on the base model in other countries. Tire sizes are better in 17 for our car. I couldn't find a great selection of tires in the sizes needed for 15 or 16. I got rid of my 16's on the s2000 because of the tire selection.

11-19-2013, 07:47 PM	#4
Suberman Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Sport Tech Satin White Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,228 Thanks: 147 Thanked 320 Times in 225 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This car benefits from wider tires. 17 is the smallest wheel you should fit. 225/45x17 is probably the sweet spot size for street driving. Going down a size must be purely for the look. Because the car looks modern the smaller rims will look odd, but everyone's taste is different. The stock tire size would require a 205/55x16 which is pretty narrow. 225/50x16 would fit better on a 16x7 wheel but is this size available?

11-20-2013, 10:10 PM	#7
diss7 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: AE86, 2x GT86, TE27 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,179 Times in 522 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Heres a pic of my car. OEM 16's on the front. 16" 2005 Toyota Celica wheels shown on the back. Good thing about the celica wheels, is they clear the WRX bbk, are onlt 15lbs, and are dirt cheap. (I got them from a wrecker, for $180, and they came with ok tyres)

11-21-2013, 09:47 AM	#8
subielife Subaru Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ 18 Silverado Location: the track Posts: 90 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 16" wheels for the track with 225/45 and 225/50 tires. I also just got some RPF1 with 225/45-17 for the track. I plan on trying both to determine what works better. So far the weight difference is minor, with the 16" wheels winning.

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