OZ Ultraleggera 18x8+48 anthracite on Firestorm - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ultra · 07-14-2012, 05:12 PM

Just picked these up today.

They're 18x8+48 OZ Ultraleggeras in Anthracite.

Tires are 225/40/18 Continental Sport Contact 2s.

Note - hub centric rings needed with these.

Initial impressions - tons more grip than the OEM 16s I was on, heavier steering response, increased ride harshness and more road noise. Pretty much as one would expect.

The weight of the tires is around 23 lbs each and the wheels are around 18 each so they're pretty much equivalent to the OEM 17" setup in terms of weight.

I know you can go lighter (had the choice of some 17" Aleggeritas which we test fitted) but these simply looked better on the car to me and there's no real performance negatives compared to OEM, just more grip.

So, enjoy.

ultra · 07-14-2012, 06:14 PM

And yes, I know it needs a drop.

Waiting for the Racecompengineering starter pack to come out then just an exhaust, some brake pads, high temp fluid and I think I'll be all done here.

For track stuff I think I'll just be sticking my 16s back on with some R compound rubber.

Mageep · 07-14-2012, 08:12 PM

Very nice combo!

#87 · 07-14-2012, 08:13 PM

Is that the Matte Graphite Silver?

ultra · 07-15-2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #87

Is that the Matte Graphite Silver?

Yessir.

MarkMash · 07-15-2012, 06:59 AM

I actually don't think it needs a drop there at all. I kinda like that look!

Thanks heaps for posting though! It's either these or the enkei gtc01's for me! I know these are a much better wheel though..... I'm surprised you found the steering more heavy too.

RaceR · 07-15-2012, 09:44 AM

Looks great on the firestorm!

ultra · 07-15-2012, 09:52 AM

I was expecting the steering to be a little heavier because my original wheels were the OEM 16s. Shouldn't be much heavier

Overall it's much more planted

Mageep · 07-15-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra

I was expecting the steering to be a little heavier because my original wheels were the OEM 16s. Shouldn't be much heavier

Overall it's much more planted

16's? So the 17s are only US standard?

MarkMash · 07-15-2012, 10:23 AM

the cheaper model comes with some nice looking 16" wheels in Australia

MarkMash · 07-15-2012, 10:26 AM

btw, where did you get the hub rings from? anywhere specific? is there any specific type you got? did you have to get them separately? cheers again!

jeebus · 07-15-2012, 12:17 PM

That looks fantastic. I think we all get a little obsessed with flush fitting rims and tires, but sometimes the right setup comes along and it all just works without being too agressive. I even think the ride height looks fine.

Bahraini86 · 07-15-2012, 03:18 PM

Nice wheels buddy, yalla lowering time now

Phaedrus29 · 07-17-2012, 08:19 PM

Looks amazing. Also interested in any info you could offer about the hub centric rings. Any fitment issues?

07-14-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OZ Ultraleggera 18x8+48 anthracite on Firestorm Just picked these up today. They're 18x8+48 OZ Ultraleggeras in Anthracite. Tires are 225/40/18 Continental Sport Contact 2s. Note - hub centric rings needed with these. Initial impressions - tons more grip than the OEM 16s I was on, heavier steering response, increased ride harshness and more road noise. Pretty much as one would expect. The weight of the tires is around 23 lbs each and the wheels are around 18 each so they're pretty much equivalent to the OEM 17" setup in terms of weight. I know you can go lighter (had the choice of some 17" Aleggeritas which we test fitted) but these simply looked better on the car to me and there's no real performance negatives compared to OEM, just more grip. So, enjoy. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

07-14-2012, 06:14 PM	#2
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And yes, I know it needs a drop. Waiting for the Racecompengineering starter pack to come out then just an exhaust, some brake pads, high temp fluid and I think I'll be all done here. For track stuff I think I'll just be sticking my 16s back on with some R compound rubber. __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

07-14-2012, 08:12 PM	#3
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)	Very nice combo! __________________ Paul Magee BRZ #260 Dark Gray Metallic Premium 6MT SCCA Solo-- 95 F Modified

07-15-2012, 03:18 PM	#13
Bahraini86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Bahrain Posts: 404 Thanks: 166 Thanked 307 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice wheels buddy, yalla lowering time now __________________ '73 240z Triple-Carbed '03 350z Supercharged (455whp) '09 135i Twin-Turbocharged (11.85@188km/hr) My 6MT GT86 Build Log My Naturally Aspirated 13.90@98.8mph run

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MarkMash Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 301 Thanks: 415 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the cheaper model comes with some nice looking 16" wheels in Australia

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MarkMash Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 301 Thanks: 415 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	btw, where did you get the hub rings from? anywhere specific? is there any specific type you got? did you have to get them separately? cheers again!

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