Primacy Tires

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

I've been running yoko advan V105s which have a stiff sidewall and aren't too grippy. I like them quite a bit. They're not where near as grippy as the PS4S I ran previously.

Not sure if they are a unicorn tire, but I am happy with them.

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check those out.

[Aroundomaha]

Originally Posted by higgsfield77

I just placed a deposit for a 6 speed manual BRZ in Premium trim. Anyone else opt for the Premium trim because they actually wanted the Primacy tires? I thought the first gen was so much more fun and playful with these tires in comparison to something stickier.

Like you I specifically bought the Premium for the 17" wheels and tires. I just made it to the break-in mileage and these things are a riot. I wanted the platform and didn't care what tires came with it OEM. For autocross I bought a set of Enkei PX10 wheels and Falken RT660 tires (245/40R17).

[ozafar]

I’m going to have my 17 wheels from my gr86 for sale soon, good to know there is interest

[Kindafearless]

I’ve been loving the Primacy tires Have had my car for about a month now, and I’m enjoying the tire spin at stop lights.

[CincyJohn]

Originally Posted by ozafar

I’m going to have my 17 wheels from my gr86 for sale soon, good to know there is interest

I wouldn’t overestimate the interest in the OEM 17s with the Primacy tires. I can’t imagine you will get much for them.

[ozafar]

Not planning to. But what do you think I can get for them? 500?

[AK2112]

Originally Posted by ozafar

Not planning to. But what do you think I can get for them? 500?

I've bought and sold a bunch of lightly used wheel & tire sets for cars and $500 is a good middle ground. You'll often see people looking for a lot more but if you want to actually sell them... $500 will get you a lot of interest.

If they're fresh take-offs (no damage, lots of life in the tires), you can maybe go a little higher. If the wheels and tires are more worn, a little lower.

I'd probably be interested but I see you're in Detroit and that's a bit far for me.

[CincyJohn]

Originally Posted by ozafar

Not planning to. But what do you think I can get for them? 500?

Agree with $500 above. And that’s mostly based upon the fact that the tires are brand new. The wheels themselves are worth very little. I’ve just seen people think they can get $1000 because they would cost at least that (or more) new. What people fail to take into account is supply and demand. More specifically, they forget that the OEM wheels (particularly the limited ones) are a dime a dozen because of the number of people that change them out.

They are pretty much only desirable as mules for winter tires or 1 off replacements for busted OEMs. What’s funny is that second market for would be bigger for a Camry than it would be for our cars (where pretty much everyone would use a busted/bent OEM as an excuse to swap to aftermarket anyhow).

I am actually ecstatic that the OEM 18s on my premium 22 GR86 are actually pretty much the style I would pick if I were going to swap them (which I don’t plan on doing).

I can’t stand the 17” OEMs on my premium 20 BRZ and was very much looking forward to picking something else when the tires needed to go. Glad I don’t have to. FWIW I was expecting to take the $30 a wheel my local recycler would have offered for them.

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by Interceptor777

I'm gonna get all season performance tires for the 18's on my car and sell the Michelins for a nice profit Haven't decided on what tire to get yet tho.

I plan on driving this car instead of my autocross rat miata in the winter so I need something that won't kill me at every curve in the snow. I've done snow before in summer tires in my Miata, absolutely the opposite of fun understeering and oversteering at the same time and totally unpredictably.

On top of that, I also get all of the extra options and resale value which comes with the limited. The most valuable to me being heated fake suede seats, adaptive headlights and the better stereo.

If your dealer won't swap - I'll consider it depending on the timing. I'm not that far from you. PM me if you want to consider it.

[me186]

Originally Posted by ozafar

Not planning to. But what do you think I can get for them? 500?

They're terribly expensive when new. Tire Rack has the Primacy HP 215/45-17 at $253 each.

[me186]

Originally Posted by higgsfield77

I just placed a deposit for a 6 speed manual BRZ in Premium trim. Anyone else opt for the Premium trim because they actually wanted the Primacy tires? I thought the first gen was so much more fun and playful with these tires in comparison to something stickier.

And better ride quality. And cheaper tires. And less unsprung mass. Loved all that on my previous 2019 '86. But I REALLY want the Limited's blind spot warning. If done right (as on our Mazda CX-30), it's a great feature.