Best and cheap track wheels in 17x8 - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RYU · 09-24-2012, 03:57 PM

Thanks much guys!

I'd totally be willing to loose an inch in width if it meant dropping say .5-1.5lb in weight. Though I can't go much skinnier than 8" width. 7-7.5" just leaves for such a limited tire width selection.

RAYSSPL · 09-24-2012, 04:13 PM

enkei rpf1. amazing wheels at a good price point.

diirk · 09-24-2012, 05:17 PM

So what's the recommended and/or widest tire for an 8" wide wheel?
I'm guessing a 235/45-17 or 245-40/17?

hyper4mance · 09-24-2012, 05:48 PM

17x8, 235/45 is a popular choice. I believe 235 is the widest recommended for 8"

dori. · 09-24-2012, 08:16 PM

I would say the 5zigen FN01R but I don't think they're made anymore and I also don't know if they're in 5x100

n8dog11914 · 09-24-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diirk

So what's the recommended and/or widest tire for an 8" wide wheel?
I'm guessing a 235/45-17 or 245-40/17?

I run 245/40/18 on my Z which uses 8" wide stock rims, but I have seen 255s squeezed on their as well.

Mitch · 09-24-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by n8dog11914

I run 245/40/18 on my Z which uses 8" wide stock rims, but I have seen 255s squeezed on their as well.

I'm running 255 star specs on 17x8 rpf1s. No complaints, but I'll go 245 next time to see if it makes a difference.

BAE · 09-24-2012, 10:06 PM

RPF1's are stronger than Kosei. I have heard more about damaged Kosei's in the Miata world. I think the RPF1's are worth the extra $20-30/ wheel compared to Kosei.

hankster · 09-24-2012, 11:09 PM

Load capacity of the Kosei is 1190 lbs
Load capacity of the Enkei is over 1500 lbs

zkubidu · 09-25-2012, 12:47 AM

IIRC, the RPF1's are stronger than Kosei's as BAE said, however keep in mind the strength of these wheels will not be as with stock or stronger forged wheels. They're still a cast wheel, although not a conventional cast, and thus would still be prone to cracking if severely stressed.

JimmyMac · 09-25-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RYU

I'm pretty bummed the stock wheel is only 17x7. Because of that I've decided to set them aside for a rainy day instead of mounting sticky tires on them.

What wheels do you all recommend for a cheap track set? I don't care about tearing these up, hence = cheap.

The BRZ isn't a particularly heavy car so Rotas, XXRs, and others are not off the table. Was also thinking of picking up a set from the STi guys but I've come to learn that the 5x100 BBS Sti wheels are rare and $$. Any help would be appreciated!

Can we please not make these another cheap wheel debate? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Did anyone care to read this part of the OP? Guess not....

JimmyMac · 09-25-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

TSW Trackstar 5 17x8 +35 i can't seem to track down the weight on it but i thought they were pretty light and i know somebody that can get them for you

i'll keep looking for others also. What's your budget on this set feel free to text me or pm and we can find you another set. Are you happy with your 530's for street use?

I'm really digging these. I'm looking for a temp wheel for right now and these might do the trick till summer time. Thanks for posting them up.

RYU · 09-25-2012, 12:12 PM

Has anyone had success mounting 235s on a 7" wheel?

I'm considering doing this with the stockers to hold me off for this season. It's not my optimal choice for the long term but would love to hear some success stories if you guys have got any.

Thanks!

Turbowned · 09-25-2012, 04:30 PM

Widest I'd put on a 7" wheel is 225, I dunno man.

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RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 736 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks much guys! I'd totally be willing to loose an inch in width if it meant dropping say .5-1.5lb in weight. Though I can't go much skinnier than 8" width. 7-7.5" just leaves for such a limited tire width selection.

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zkubidu Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Location: So Cal Posts: 79 Thanks: 33 Thanked 39 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IIRC, the RPF1's are stronger than Kosei's as BAE said, however keep in mind the strength of these wheels will not be as with stock or stronger forged wheels. They're still a cast wheel, although not a conventional cast, and thus would still be prone to cracking if severely stressed.

09-25-2012, 12:12 PM	#27
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 736 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has anyone had success mounting 235s on a 7" wheel? I'm considering doing this with the stockers to hold me off for this season. It's not my optimal choice for the long term but would love to hear some success stories if you guys have got any. Thanks!

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