Installed: TWS T66F in 17x8, Stock Tire Size - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

leevanf · 11-03-2019, 09:35 PM

Oem+ build, used lightweight hankook ventus v12 in stock size to retain nimbleness.

Lost 7lbs per corner

Because of the lightness, car feels more “floaty” which takes getting used to, but the grip and nimbleness is definitely better.

Loving that it aint a stretch at all, and im sticking with OEM suspension.

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new2subaru · 11-04-2019, 09:51 PM

Nice wheels! Would you consider a lip or splitter for a bit of downforce?

Will BRZ · 11-04-2019, 09:59 PM

Looks really good. 7 pounds is a lot!

Elliotw · 11-04-2019, 10:03 PM

These look amazing

jredders · 11-05-2019, 10:35 AM

Damn those look nice, but are expensive.

gravitylover · 11-05-2019, 04:25 PM

Try dropping the pressure a little bit at a time and see if the floaty feel goes away.

mistople · 11-05-2019, 05:36 PM

I really want these in 18x9.5. So cool.

leevanf · 11-06-2019, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

Nice wheels! Would you consider a lip or splitter for a bit of downforce?

Im considering a lip spoiler but im trying to look for a very thin one!

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leevanf · 11-06-2019, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

Try dropping the pressure a little bit at a time and see if the floaty feel goes away.

Ill try that. Currently on the recommended 35s

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new2subaru · 11-06-2019, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by leevanf

Im considering a lip spoiler but im trying to look for a very thin one!

I know you would like to stay OEM+ What about a TRD front lip/body kit. If painted the body colour it looks really nice. It OEM and not to racey looking.

https://www.86worx.com/trd-front-lip.html

More pics

https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TRD-MS341-18002

Modellista kit

https://www.86worx.com/modellista-front-lip.html

gravitylover · 11-06-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by leevanf

Ill try that. Currently on the recommended 35s

Things like sidewall stiffness and rubber compound will play a big part of how a car this light feels. Most of these tires are intended for cars that are 500 pounds, or more, heavier than these cars so the recommended pressure will be different due to them having a beefier casing to support the heavier car. I'd try by dropping it a 1/2 psi at each corner (when cold), the rear will probably need to go down more than the front.

leevanf · 11-17-2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

Things like sidewall stiffness and rubber compound will play a big part of how a car this light feels. Most of these tires are intended for cars that are 500 pounds, or more, heavier than these cars so the recommended pressure will be different due to them having a beefier casing to support the heavier car. I'd try by dropping it a 1/2 psi at each corner (when cold), the rear will probably need to go down more than the front.

Thats brilliant. I notice the car feels less floaty after a few weeks without air (at about 33 psi)

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LSxJunkie · 11-18-2019, 12:39 AM

Wow. Those look great. What are the offsets?

leevanf · 11-18-2019, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Wow. Those look great. What are the offsets?

They are
+42s. No rub, just the right flush on fenders for me.

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11-03-2019, 09:35 PM	#1
leevanf Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited A/T Location: Philippines Posts: 313 Thanks: 15 Thanked 96 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed: TWS T66F in 17x8, Stock Tire Size Oem+ build, used lightweight hankook ventus v12 in stock size to retain nimbleness. Lost 7lbs per corner Because of the lightness, car feels more “floaty” which takes getting used to, but the grip and nimbleness is definitely better. Loving that it aint a stretch at all, and im sticking with OEM suspension. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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