17" steelies now available on TireRack - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

whtchocla7e · 11-19-2012, 05:08 PM

Go check them out!

I was going to order the 16" tire/steelie combo but now I'm completely torn..

YourFearlessLeader · 11-19-2012, 05:17 PM

16" tire should be cheaper

RaceR · 11-19-2012, 05:20 PM

I don't get it.
Why buy a brand new car, and save a little money on ugly steelies instead of some cheap alu-rims?

YourFearlessLeader · 11-19-2012, 09:59 PM

why spend money when you dont have to?

Laika · 11-19-2012, 10:29 PM

17" Steelies. Now I've seen it all.

I'm truly struggling to think of a benefit here. 16" is cheaper and offers a taller sidewall (not that it's a huge plus).

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceR

I don't get it.
Why buy a brand new car, and save a little money on ugly steelies instead of some cheap alu-rims?

Technically what you're saying makes a lot of sense. It's not much more for some cheap aluminum rims but I prefer steelies because 1. they allow less snow to pack inside them since they don't have 'spokes' and 2. I like the utilitarian yet sporty look during the winter

RegisBou · 11-19-2012, 10:29 PM

Steelies for the winter rugged look on top of having beefy ass winter tires?

Can i say WIN!!!

RegisBou · 11-19-2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika

17"

So those are 16's? Sold..

Jeff Lange · 11-19-2012, 10:37 PM

I would go with 16's. The cost savings (both wheels and tires) combined with additional grip gained by having the taller sidewall make it worth it. There are situations when a smaller sidewall may be preferred, but in general I advise people to go with a smaller wheel than larger in most conditions.

Jeff

Burrcold · 11-19-2012, 10:45 PM

Yeah steel wheels look mean when your car is packed with snow and ice. I use to always buy an extra set of OEM rims and mount winter tires, but ever since trying out steel rims on my IS250, I was sold.

Spartan65 · 11-19-2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whtchocla7e

Go check them out!

I was going to order the 16" tire/steelie combo but now I'm completely torn..

Those look hub centric are they?

seven · 11-22-2012, 06:22 AM

17in tires are always going to cost more.
I put 15s on my car for winter tires, super cheap tires and a narrower tire cuts thru snow easier and is less prone to hydroplaning... just a thought.

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11-19-2012, 10:37 PM	#8
Jeff Lange Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1986 AE86 GT-S, 2011 Lexus IS250 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 661 Thanks: 136 Thanked 361 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would go with 16's. The cost savings (both wheels and tires) combined with additional grip gained by having the taller sidewall make it worth it. There are situations when a smaller sidewall may be preferred, but in general I advise people to go with a smaller wheel than larger in most conditions. Jeff __________________ 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport 6MT with LSD 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Supercharged

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Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah steel wheels look mean when your car is packed with snow and ice. I use to always buy an extra set of OEM rims and mount winter tires, but ever since trying out steel rims on my IS250, I was sold. __________________

11-22-2012, 06:22 AM	#11
seven Tells it like it is Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: SS1LE \| F150 Diesel \| Civic \| S3 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 823 Thanks: 62 Thanked 279 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	17in tires are always going to cost more. I put 15s on my car for winter tires, super cheap tires and a narrower tire cuts thru snow easier and is less prone to hydroplaning... just a thought. __________________ -Seven \|\| youtube.com/turnsevenvideo 2012 C6 Grand Sport 4LT 2015 Mazda 3i-T/Tech

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11-19-2012, 05:20 PM	#3
RaceR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2010 Cooper S, 74 Beetle Location: Norway Posts: 726 Thanks: 239 Thanked 252 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't get it. Why buy a brand new car, and save a little money on ugly steelies instead of some cheap alu-rims?

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RegisBou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: Scion xA, Toyota MkI Mr2 (Sold) Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 171 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Steelies for the winter rugged look on top of having beefy ass winter tires? Can i say WIN!!!

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