Wheel Directory: OZ Ultraleggera 17x8.0 +48 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mageep · 07-13-2012, 08:46 AM

Hey all,

Just mounted my tires and wheels last night...

Since this is not meant to be a competition car, but a driver with solid limits, I went with a streetable combo:

17x8.0 +48 OZ Ultraleggeras
OE sized Michelin Pilot Super Sport

I weighed my new setup at 2.9-3.0 pounds lighter per corner versus OE, and yes, that includes TPMS senders.

The wheels grow a half-inch inward and outward versus stock, so they did pop out of the wheel wells about 12mms

I have been actively modifying and buying various wheels and tires (mostly for motor sports applications) for just under 10 years, and i must say i was surprised... The lighter weight was more noticeable than I expected. Of course the tires are markedly better, but that's not at all surprising.

Heres a rough pic right after install. As many of us know, yes, it needs a drop! The ride height and exhaust are next!

Thanks,

Paul

Snoopyalien24 · 07-13-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mageep

Hey all,

Just mounted my tires and wheels last night...

Since this is not meant to be a competition car, but a driver with solid limits, I went with a streetable combo:

17x8 OZ Ultraleggeras
OE sized Michelin Pilot Super Sport

I weighed my new setup at 2.9-3.0 pounds lighter per corner versus OE, and yes, that includes TPMS senders.

The wheels grow a half-inch inward and outward versus stock, so they did pop out of the wheel wells about 12mms

I have been actively modifying and buying various wheels and tires (mostly for motor sports applications) for just under 10 years, and i must say i was surprised... The lighter weight was more noticeable than I expected. Of course the tires are markedly better, but that's not at all surprising.

Heres a rough pic right after install. As many of us know, yes, it needs a drop! The ride height and exhaust are next!

Thanks,

Paul

You have to post the pic link directly. Try photobucket or imgur

here's your link, they look nice!

http://mageep.smugmug.com/Other/Smug...F52S&lb=1&s=XL

colHolm · 07-13-2012, 08:56 AM

Nice combo.

I'm trying to decide what colour I want my Ultraleggeras in... Gloss black or gunmetal/graphite (on an ultramarine FR-S)

Mageep · 07-13-2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

You have to post the pic link directly. Try photobucket or imgur

here's your link, they look nice!

http://mageep.smugmug.com/Other/Smug...F52S&lb=1&s=XL

Thanks for the link... I edited the OP. SmugMug works just fine, but I just learned it's hard to get the actual photo URL off an iPad instead of the page URL.

nikkijan · 07-13-2012, 09:16 AM

I'll have to ask my friend , he ordered the 2 logo's ( the red R.S logo and the silver Renault Sport logo ) for me.
He's also on the forum here , you probably know him ( Dixie , also with a black 250 )

lancie · 07-13-2012, 09:28 AM

need more photos !

Mageep · 07-13-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lancie

need more photos !

Stay tuned. I will take more this weekend. It was all I could do last night.

brianc · 07-13-2012, 09:58 AM

how do you like those tires? How noisy are they? How is mileage compared to stock.

Mageep · 07-13-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianc

how do you like those tires? How noisy are they? How is mileage compared to stock.

The set-up has been on the car for exactly 20 hours and 30 miles, so I can't speak to mileage, BUT.... the reason I went with these tires was because I had the exact same tires (except 225s) put on the girlfriend's 2005 Z4 in March, and they have been outstanding. They are the best of 4 different types of tires at a comparable level of performance (max performance / non-competition)

On the Z4, noise is far superior to comparable Bridgestones or Dunlops.

They're comparable in noise to a far softer Hankook (tread wear 240 vs 300), but the Michelins wear FAR slower and more evenly. Sure, the RSs are stickier in max dry conditions, but they're useless in the rain (relatively) and will heat cycle out of life faster.

If your car is a driver, I'd take the Michelins with no hesitation. Best of all worlds at a fair price.

Lonewolf · 07-13-2012, 03:00 PM

I love these wheels...you have good taste

Mageep · 07-13-2012, 10:55 PM

As requested:

I will take more serious ones with a real camera once I get the stance right, etc., but until then...

Circuit Motorsports · 07-13-2012, 11:27 PM

Ultraleggeras are one of my favorite style of rim, very nice choice! wish OZ made them wider tho!

DarrenDriven · 07-14-2012, 01:24 AM

Are those +48 offset?

There was another car at the dealership with these on it...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10005

Mageep · 07-14-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Are those +48 offset?

There was another car at the dealership with these on it...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10005

Correct. +48... Some intersting body mods on that 86...

07-13-2012, 08:46 AM	#1
Mageep 95 Customs Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Canton, OH Posts: 26 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wheel Directory: OZ Ultraleggera 17x8.0 +48 Hey all, Just mounted my tires and wheels last night... Since this is not meant to be a competition car, but a driver with solid limits, I went with a streetable combo: 17x8.0 +48 OZ Ultraleggeras OE sized Michelin Pilot Super Sport I weighed my new setup at 2.9-3.0 pounds lighter per corner versus OE, and yes, that includes TPMS senders. The wheels grow a half-inch inward and outward versus stock, so they did pop out of the wheel wells about 12mms I have been actively modifying and buying various wheels and tires (mostly for motor sports applications) for just under 10 years, and i must say i was surprised... The lighter weight was more noticeable than I expected. Of course the tires are markedly better, but that's not at all surprising. Heres a rough pic right after install. As many of us know, yes, it needs a drop! The ride height and exhaust are next! Thanks, Paul __________________ Paul Magee BRZ #260 Dark Gray Metallic Premium 6MT SCCA Solo-- 95 F Modified Last edited by DarrenDriven; 05-11-2014 at 04:25 PM.

07-13-2012, 09:16 AM	#5
nikkijan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: benze Location: USA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll have to ask my friend , he ordered the 2 logo's ( the red R.S logo and the silver Renault Sport logo ) for me. He's also on the forum here , you probably know him ( Dixie , also with a black 250 ) __________________ Performance Parts For Cars

07-13-2012, 09:28 AM	#6
lancie Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: brz wrb Location: italy Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 23 Thanked 87 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	need more photos ! __________________ *http://gt86-brz.clubitalia.forumcommunity.net/* *ITALIAN FORUM !!!*

07-13-2012, 09:58 AM	#8
brianc OCD Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 74 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how do you like those tires? How noisy are they? How is mileage compared to stock. __________________ OCD - obsessive car detailer!

07-13-2012, 10:55 PM	#11
Mageep 95 Customs Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Canton, OH Posts: 26 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As requested: I will take more serious ones with a real camera once I get the stance right, etc., but until then... __________________ Paul Magee BRZ #260 Dark Gray Metallic Premium 6MT SCCA Solo-- 95 F Modified Last edited by Mageep; 07-13-2012 at 10:58 PM. Reason: bad link

07-13-2012, 08:56 AM	#3
colHolm Default User Title Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FR-S Location: Whitby, ON Posts: 685 Thanks: 180 Thanked 343 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice combo. I'm trying to decide what colour I want my Ultraleggeras in... Gloss black or gunmetal/graphite (on an ultramarine FR-S)

07-13-2012, 03:00 PM	#10
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,298 Thanks: 4,897 Thanked 2,128 Times in 1,193 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love these wheels...you have good taste

07-13-2012, 11:27 PM	#12
Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Ultraleggeras are one of my favorite style of rim, very nice choice! wish OZ made them wider tho!

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