Looking for wheel ideas for my hot lava FR-S - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

James33 · 08-08-2017, 10:24 AM

Just got the car and want new wheels and better tires. There are just way too many choices and I'm hoping someone out there who's done this can recommend some wheels and tire sizes for me. Here's my target:

- On the hot lava I think bronze would look great, MAYBE gold.... Please recommend these colors first.
- Want to stay with 17's but do want to increase the width. Not sure if 8 or 8.5 is best. What do you think?
- Maybe spacers to flush the look? No idea how to compute offsets and spacer sizes. Willing to learn but I'm no math genius.
- Will eventually do coil overs to lower the car a little and improve handling.
- I do autocross and track days and don't want to sacrifice performance over looks. I would think there has to be a sweet spot that allows it to look better and handle a little better at the same time. Which is why I don't want heavy 18 or 19 inch wheels and giant tires.
- MUST NOT rub at all at any time, period.

Thanks for any advice! I've looked through the hot lava picture thread and have a small list of possibles but just want to cover all my bases.

Thanks
James

Slammillionaire · 08-08-2017, 10:34 AM

These are all very subjective questions that can probably only be answered by yourself.

This thread is a really good resource too

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

Teseo · 08-08-2017, 10:43 AM

First off, what is your budget?

churchx · 08-08-2017, 10:58 AM

If you ever considering also some BBK, then add to that list also which BBK planned wheels should clear.

James33 · 08-08-2017, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teseo

First off, what is your budget?

Good call - sorry about that. For just the wheels, around $1000- $1250. I could go a little higher if they were amazing.

Leonardo · 08-08-2017, 06:31 PM

17x8.5 is available. But only barely. You will mostly find 17x8 or 17x9.

Use this site to compare known offset and tire size (stock) to what you are considering.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/

RJasonKlein · 08-08-2017, 07:01 PM

Take a look at the Enkei RPF1 in gold - its light and affordable with a number of fitments that will work for you, with the only downside being that it's a little soft.

Westen86 · 08-15-2017, 05:22 PM

TR Motorsport FF10
17x9 +45 , needs 3mm spacer to clear stock front strut.

Clipdat · 08-15-2017, 06:58 PM

And also guarantees no negative camber up front on stock suspension.

How's that lack of negative front camber working out for you?

Oh, wait, I see you are in Wisconsin, there's no twisty roads there anyway. Carry on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westen86

TR Motorsport FF10
17x9 +45 , needs 3mm spacer to clear stock front strut.

Westen86 · 08-17-2017, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipdat

And also guarantees no negative camber up front on stock suspension.

How's that lack of negative front camber working out for you?

Oh, wait, I see you are in Wisconsin, there's no twisty roads there anyway. Carry on.

Ouch! Apexi EXV coils and LCAs are next. And there are plenty of twisties out here... you just have to drive a couple hours away.

LOLS2K · 08-17-2017, 03:07 PM

When in doubt, Volk it out.

Ron B Avery · 08-17-2017, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James33

Just got the car and want new wheels and better tires. There are just way too many choices and I'm hoping someone out there who's done this can recommend some wheels and tire sizes for me. Here's my target:

- On the hot lava I think bronze would look great, MAYBE gold.... Please recommend these colors first.
- Want to stay with 17's but do want to increase the width. Not sure if 8 or 8.5 is best. What do you think?
- Maybe spacers to flush the look? No idea how to compute offsets and spacer sizes. Willing to learn but I'm no math genius.
- Will eventually do coil overs to lower the car a little and improve handling.
- I do autocross and track days and don't want to sacrifice performance over looks. I would think there has to be a sweet spot that allows it to look better and handle a little better at the same time. Which is why I don't want heavy 18 or 19 inch wheels and giant tires.
- MUST NOT rub at all at any time, period.

Thanks for any advice! I've looked through the hot lava picture thread and have a small list of possibles but just want to cover all my bases.

Thanks
James

I just installed a set of 949 wheels in beryllium on my Halo 2017 86. I went with 17" 1 " wider than stock. With with Michelin 225 17s. I think you were right the bronze would look good I was suggest calling Jackson racing in Southern California that's who I got my wheels and tires through, for roughly the price you're speaking of. Ask for Oscar Jr. here is a link to my pics, http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=88166&page=90
Post #1253.
Ron

Clipdat · 08-17-2017, 03:27 PM

My comment was all in good fun, I was born in Wisconsin and lived there the first 20 years of my life

PM me where those twisties are, I couldn't find any last time I was up in Wautoma driving a MR2 Spyder.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westen86

Ouch! Apexi EXV coils and LCAs are next. And there are plenty of twisties out here... you just have to drive a couple hours away.

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08-08-2017, 10:24 AM	#1
James33 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Drives: '11 Evora, '15 Alfa 4c, '15 FR-S Location: Tennessee Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking for wheel ideas for my hot lava FR-S Just got the car and want new wheels and better tires. There are just way too many choices and I'm hoping someone out there who's done this can recommend some wheels and tire sizes for me. Here's my target: - On the hot lava I think bronze would look great, MAYBE gold.... Please recommend these colors first. - Want to stay with 17's but do want to increase the width. Not sure if 8 or 8.5 is best. What do you think? - Maybe spacers to flush the look? No idea how to compute offsets and spacer sizes. Willing to learn but I'm no math genius. - Will eventually do coil overs to lower the car a little and improve handling. - I do autocross and track days and don't want to sacrifice performance over looks. I would think there has to be a sweet spot that allows it to look better and handle a little better at the same time. Which is why I don't want heavy 18 or 19 inch wheels and giant tires. - MUST NOT rub at all at any time, period. Thanks for any advice! I've looked through the hot lava picture thread and have a small list of possibles but just want to cover all my bases. Thanks James

08-08-2017, 10:34 AM	#2
Slammillionaire Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava FRS Location: New Jersey Posts: 518 Thanks: 183 Thanked 527 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These are all very subjective questions that can probably only be answered by yourself. This thread is a really good resource too http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

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