Is anyone using Kosei K4R 17x8 +36 wheels? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dave-ROR · 03-13-2013, 12:38 AM

If so, can you test fitment against the Essex Sprint brake kit template?

http://www.essexparts.com/media/down...eltemplate.pdf

If you can that would be awesome! I'm hoping Tire Rack will either way and have emailed them.. it's that or another set of RPF1s for me since I know those fit

polancd · 03-13-2013, 01:03 AM

looks like @Vracer111 has the wheels. Maybe he can confirm for you.

Dave-ROR · 03-13-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by polancd

looks like @Vracer111 has the wheels. Maybe he can confirm for you.

Yeah I sent him a PM but figured I'd post as well in case others also have them

Thanks!

Vracer111 · 03-13-2013, 09:17 PM

Okay, just tried out the template and measured with calipers and the amount of clearance is just plain ridiculous with the 17x8 +36mm offset Kosei K4R's...

Laika · 03-13-2013, 09:41 PM

Dave get the K4R's!

I need to see them on more cars before I press buy

. As far as I can remember, Vracer is the only person on the boards with these wheels. Pretty surprising seeing as they're only $800 for 15 pound 17x8 wheels that are made in Japan.

Black Tire · 03-13-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vracer111

Okay, just tried out the template and measured with calipers and the amount of clearance is just plain ridiculous with the 17x8 +36mm offset Kosei K4R's...

Nice! How much outer front fender clearance could one expect with these wheels using 235/40/17 tires and stock camber and height settings? Any problems, and is there enough space for lowering with this setup?

Vracer111 · 03-13-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Laika

Dave get the K4R's!

I need to see them on more cars before I press buy

. As far as I can remember, Vracer is the only person on the boards with these wheels. Pretty surprising seeing as they're only $800 for 15 pound 17x8 wheels that are made in Japan.

And don't forget the +36 offset...so many nice 17x8 wheels I liked only have a +45 offset... (

Enkei PF01 and RPF1 I'm looking at you!) The only problem with the Kosei K4R's is they only come in dark graphite gray.... which looks great on the lighter colors (and WRB) but not as good on the darker colors.

Vracer111 · 03-13-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Tire

Nice! How much outer front fender clearance could one expect with these wheels using 235/40/17 tires and stock camber and height settings? Any problems, and is there enough space for lowering with this setup?

I don't think there's any issue with 235/40-17...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12993

Cade01 · 03-14-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vracer111

And don't forget the +36 offset...so many nice 17x8 wheels I liked only have a +45 offset... (

Enkei PF01 and RPF1 I'm looking at you!) The only problem with the Kosei K4R's is they only come in dark graphite gray.... which looks great on the lighter colors (and WRB) but not as good on the darker colors.

Doesn't the Enkei RPF1 come in +35et as well, or is that just the 9" ones?

Dave-ROR · 03-14-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Vracer111

The only problem with the Kosei K4R's is they only come in dark graphite gray.... which looks great on the lighter colors (and WRB) but not as good on the darker colors.

All of my wheels become the same shade of "brake dust" in a month or so anyways

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Originally Posted by Cade01

Doesn't the Enkei RPF1 come in +35et as well, or is that just the 9" ones?

They are available but for whatever reason tire rack doesn't seem to think they fit..... :shrug:

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 03-14-2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vracer111

And don't forget the +36 offset...so many nice 17x8 wheels I liked only have a +45 offset... (

Enkei PF01 and RPF1 I'm looking at you!) The only problem with the Kosei K4R's is they only come in dark graphite gray.... which looks great on the lighter colors (and WRB) but not as good on the darker colors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cade01

Doesn't the Enkei RPF1 come in +35et as well, or is that just the 9" ones?

We have 17x8+35 in silver in stock

Dave-ROR · 03-14-2013, 01:17 PM

Thanks again Vracer111!

I ordered a set with some 225/45/17 BFG Rivals... I'll test em out at the track next weekend.

celica73 · 03-14-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Thanks again Vracer111!

I ordered a set with some 225/45/17 BFG Rivals... I'll test em out at the track next weekend.

Mmmm, nice. Interested to hear how you like the BFG's (I've yet to hear anything bad).

fldoc · 04-07-2013, 09:39 PM

Dave, how were the K4R's at the last Chin event 3/23? I was there but didn't happen to meet/run into you and look at the wheels.

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Thanks again Vracer111! I ordered a set with some 225/45/17 BFG Rivals... I'll test em out at the track next weekend. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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