Eibach springs & Black 18x8 with 245/35/18 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JMAC75 · 08-09-2012, 05:24 PM

I picked up the car yesterday from the Dealership. 2 sets of wheels, tires, and Eibach springs were already waiting at Kauffman tire ready to be installed. Those guys are good to me! Its too bad I can only put one set of wheels on the car at a time...

I installed Enkei, 18x8 with 245/35/18's on all 4 corners. The tires seem to fit perfect... they are not stretched at all. There might be a small amount of tire meat hanging over the edge that might protect the wheel from curb rash.... but it is very minimal meat overhang.

All 4 of these wheels are +45 offset.

I also had Kauffman install the Eibach lowering springs. The car sits a little lower than factory, but as you can tell it is not dramatic. When I get time I will take many more photos to show how the wheels fit from the sides etc...

I also purchased the Enkei RPF1's and have already installed Toyo RA1 tires on them. The Toyos are 235/40/17's. I'm thinking that combining R compound tires with this car will make it just that much more fun to drive.

The SS Camaro is the car that I currently use for HPDE's. The last week of August I am going to take both cars to Road Atlanta and both will have R' compound tires.

NYNOMAD · 08-09-2012, 05:36 PM

Car looks great!

DarrenDriven · 08-15-2012, 03:43 AM

Another car with the same wheels...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9471

Jackson · 08-15-2012, 06:41 PM

The car looks good! I love that color.

JMAC75 · 08-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys... originally the wife didn't like the idea of black wheels. Now she loves them. The Eibach lowering springs ride pretty nice too.

Superhatch · 08-16-2012, 11:01 AM

Love the blue/black combo as well. I was looking at the TSW Nurburgring wheels which look almost identical to these. What made you choose the Enkeis? I think the TSWs are around 18.5 lbs for the 18s.

JMAC75 · 08-22-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Superhatch

Love the blue/black combo as well. I was looking at the TSW Nurburgring wheels which look almost identical to these. What made you choose the Enkeis? I think the TSWs are around 18.5 lbs for the 18s.

I really just liked the style of the wheel of the Raijin. I bought 2 sets of wheels when I bought the Enkeis. I also purchased 17x8 RPF1's which are around 15lbs specifically for the track. I really like the TSW's as well... I think I am going to go with a track specific setup for my SS camaro with the TSW's. Right now I have forgestar F14's for the street on the Camaro. I don't want to have the same wheels for any of my cars.

Also... If I'm correct the TSW's aren't avaialbe in matte black.

Superhatch · 08-22-2012, 11:57 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Both your cars look great!

08-09-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
JMAC75 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Buford, GA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eibach springs & Black 18x8 with 245/35/18 I picked up the car yesterday from the Dealership. 2 sets of wheels, tires, and Eibach springs were already waiting at Kauffman tire ready to be installed. Those guys are good to me! Its too bad I can only put one set of wheels on the car at a time... I installed Enkei, 18x8 with 245/35/18's on all 4 corners. The tires seem to fit perfect... they are not stretched at all. There might be a small amount of tire meat hanging over the edge that might protect the wheel from curb rash.... but it is very minimal meat overhang. All 4 of these wheels are +45 offset. I also had Kauffman install the Eibach lowering springs. The car sits a little lower than factory, but as you can tell it is not dramatic. When I get time I will take many more photos to show how the wheels fit from the sides etc... I also purchased the Enkei RPF1's and have already installed Toyo RA1 tires on them. The Toyos are 235/40/17's. I'm thinking that combining R compound tires with this car will make it just that much more fun to drive. The SS Camaro is the car that I currently use for HPDE's. The last week of August I am going to take both cars to Road Atlanta and both will have R' compound tires. Attached Images Last edited by JMAC75; 08-10-2012 at 01:08 AM.

08-16-2012, 11:01 AM	#6
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love the blue/black combo as well. I was looking at the TSW Nurburgring wheels which look almost identical to these. What made you choose the Enkeis? I think the TSWs are around 18.5 lbs for the 18s. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

08-22-2012, 11:57 PM	#8
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the feedback. Both your cars look great! __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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