HELP- What wheel should I go with? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Quicksilverfrs · 07-18-2016, 10:36 PM

Hello,

I currently drive a firestorm FRS and the one thing I've been wanting to replace is the stock wheels. It's been a lot harder to replace than I thought cause there's so many different options, but I've broken it down to two selections:

(1) Enkei Kojins (Black, 18's)

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...=Black+Painted

(2) Forgestar F14's (Textured Black)

http://www.modbargains.com/forgestar...-brz-17-in.htm

What do you think will look better on a Firestorm FRS?

Thanks!

PNW FRS · 07-18-2016, 10:49 PM

Everyone's taste and style is different... ask 100 people and you might get 100 opinions. I suppose it comes down to some key factors...

- Budget
- Purpose for change besides "the look"
- And then... a look you like

I am partial to TSW because they are Rotary Forged and with great strength one gets decent weight savings (per corner). I like their style, and their pricing isn't in the stratosphere (IMHO).

I have Interlagos on... OEM sizing as I don't believe in adding a lot of weight at the corners - get "grip" from the shoes.

Quicksilverfrs · 07-18-2016, 11:15 PM

Thanks man, I'm gonna check out those out. PS is that your FRS? If so, it looks badass!

PNW FRS · 07-19-2016, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilverfrs

Thanks man, I'm gonna check out those out. PS is that your FRS? If so, it looks badass!

Yes, thank you! 2013 MT / Asphalt / Speed by Design Street Coilovers w/Torrington Bearings / TSW with Continental DWS06 shoes / SS brake lines with Motul Hi-temp fluid / Mishimoto radiator / Grimmspeed CAI with TRD exhaust / bits and pieces of CF bling. / Kinzo Art lic bracket / Fogs / Smoke frt sidemarkers / Switchback Turn Signals / Valenti (Smoke) Rears / Hi-mount 3rd brake lite / HIC smoke rear window shade / 40K miles of fun, fun, fun

DuMa · 07-19-2016, 12:18 AM

I would go with the Forgestars over Kojins

humfrz · 07-19-2016, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilverfrs

Hello,

I currently drive a firestorm FRS and the one thing I've been wanting to replace is the stock wheels........

What do you think will look better on a Firestorm FRS?

Thanks!

The ones you have ........

humfrz

turtlefeeder · 07-19-2016, 01:41 AM

F14 for sure

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Cole · 07-19-2016, 07:18 AM

Go with F14's so you can have the same wheel as every rocket bunny FRS in the world.

krayzie · 07-19-2016, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

I am partial to TSW because they are Rotary Forged and with great strength one gets decent weight savings (per corner).

TSW Rotary Forged is Cast Flow Forming, same as Enkei MAT. BBS had this technology for two decades.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1r7Jk4nEbM"]BBS Flow Forming Process - YouTube[/ame]

wil5bart · 07-20-2016, 04:27 AM

I personally like 5-spoke wheels. If you need lightweight weehls, go with f14's.

mav1178 · 07-20-2016, 01:36 PM

You should go with Forgestar F14 so you can be internet famous.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtYjujhW27Q"]Forgestar F14 Failure at Buttonwillow - YouTube[/ame]

weederr33 · 07-20-2016, 01:47 PM

Personally I vote TSW Nurburgrings

krayzie · 07-20-2016, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

You should go with Forgestar F14 so you can be internet famous.

Funny how back in the 90's TSW was known as Terribly Soft Wheels. TSW Blade was every ricers' weapon of choice.

A strong set of rims would be Ronal.

Mr.Impreza · 07-20-2016, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

Everyone's taste and style is different... ask 100 people and you might get 100 opinions. I suppose it comes down to some key factors...

- Budget
- Purpose for change besides "the look"
- And then... a look you like

I am partial to TSW because they are Rotary Forged and with great strength one gets decent weight savings (per corner). I like their style, and their pricing isn't in the stratosphere (IMHO).

I have Interlagos on... OEM sizing as I don't believe in adding a lot of weight at the corners - get "grip" from the shoes.

That's a very good looking setup!
I'm not a big fan of aftermarket wheels for these cars, but you did a great job matching the rims with the color of the car. Well done!

07-18-2016, 10:36 PM	#1
Quicksilverfrs Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 2014 Firestorm FRS Location: MI Posts: 12 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	HELP- What wheel should I go with? Hello, I currently drive a firestorm FRS and the one thing I've been wanting to replace is the stock wheels. It's been a lot harder to replace than I thought cause there's so many different options, but I've broken it down to two selections: (1) Enkei Kojins (Black, 18's) http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...=Black+Painted (2) Forgestar F14's (Textured Black) http://www.modbargains.com/forgestar...-brz-17-in.htm What do you think will look better on a Firestorm FRS? Thanks!

07-18-2016, 10:49 PM	#2
PNW FRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 581 Thanks: 230 Thanked 342 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Everyone's taste and style is different... ask 100 people and you might get 100 opinions. I suppose it comes down to some key factors... - Budget - Purpose for change besides "the look" - And then... a look you like I am partial to TSW because they are Rotary Forged and with great strength one gets decent weight savings (per corner). I like their style, and their pricing isn't in the stratosphere (IMHO). I have Interlagos on... OEM sizing as I don't believe in adding a lot of weight at the corners - get "grip" from the shoes. __________________ 2013 Asphalt / MT Olympia, Washington

07-20-2016, 01:47 PM	#12
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,326 Thanks: 4,529 Thanked 5,587 Times in 2,929 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Personally I vote TSW Nurburgrings __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

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Quicksilverfrs Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 2014 Firestorm FRS Location: MI Posts: 12 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks man, I'm gonna check out those out. PS is that your FRS? If so, it looks badass!

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