Is it weird that I like the smaller wheels? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Turbowned · 03-26-2012, 06:27 PM

I absolutely love the styling of the BRZ/FR-S except for one thing: the wheels!

Now I don't have much intention of keeping stock wheels on the car, but for the first year I'll probably be stuck with 'em until I can save up enough for a good, quality set of wheels from a Japanese manufacturer (read: Volk, Work, Wedssport, etc.) and I honestly like the look of the 16" wheels offered on the BRZ's in Japan better than the 17's which to me look bland and Camry-like. I also plan on getting 18" wheels when I go aftermarket, so it's not the size so much as the style that puts me off. Am I alone in thinking this?

SkullWorks · 03-26-2012, 06:32 PM

not alone at all i prefer the 16's aswell

(K) · 03-26-2012, 06:43 PM

16's look good, they remind me of RS Watanabe wheels.

Dark · 03-26-2012, 06:48 PM

Because it looks better. I wish they make it 17".

switchlanez · 03-26-2012, 06:48 PM

I'm with you on this.

86'd · 03-26-2012, 07:30 PM

I'd like the 16s if they were 17s. They look simpler and all one color.

I'd love some all black rpf1s though....

Giccin · 03-26-2012, 07:33 PM

Same. I also like 16'' wheels too.

ZetaVI · 03-26-2012, 07:38 PM

I think the 16" are really good looking also.

tranzformer · 03-26-2012, 07:38 PM

I prefer the 16'' wheels as well. Wish they were stock and the 17'' an option.

ashtray · 03-26-2012, 07:49 PM

I plan on swapping rims at some point. I'll stay with 17's but a completely different design. Even the 2012 WRX look like a nice (albeit heavy) alternative.

the_3d_man · 03-26-2012, 07:52 PM

I have to disagree; I like the 17s more than the 16s, but would never put anything bigger than that on this car. 18s are out of the question as far as I'm concerned.

kash · 03-26-2012, 08:01 PM

Make 16" style in 17" then let the buyers choose.

powertrip · 03-26-2012, 08:06 PM

I like em, but I much prefer 17's to larger. Especially when it comes time to buy new rubber for them

MiguelAE86 · 03-26-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (K)

16's look good, they remind me of RS Watanabe wheels.

03-26-2012, 06:48 PM	#4
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03-26-2012, 06:48 PM	#5
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03-26-2012, 07:33 PM	#7
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03-26-2012, 06:32 PM	#2
SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	not alone at all i prefer the 16's aswell

03-26-2012, 06:43 PM	#3
(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 260 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	16's look good, they remind me of RS Watanabe wheels.

03-26-2012, 07:30 PM	#6
86'd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 WRX Sedan Location: Los Angeles Posts: 511 Thanks: 25 Thanked 97 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd like the 16s if they were 17s. They look simpler and all one color. I'd love some all black rpf1s though....

03-26-2012, 07:38 PM	#8
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the 16" are really good looking also.

03-26-2012, 07:38 PM	#9
tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I prefer the 16'' wheels as well. Wish they were stock and the 17'' an option.

03-26-2012, 07:49 PM	#10
ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I plan on swapping rims at some point. I'll stay with 17's but a completely different design. Even the 2012 WRX look like a nice (albeit heavy) alternative.

03-26-2012, 07:52 PM	#11
the_3d_man Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2007 Legacy GT Location: Houston/Indiana Posts: 63 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have to disagree; I like the 17s more than the 16s, but would never put anything bigger than that on this car. 18s are out of the question as far as I'm concerned.

03-26-2012, 08:01 PM	#12
kash Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: an awesome one Location: CA Posts: 89 Thanks: 67 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make 16" style in 17" then let the buyers choose.

03-26-2012, 08:06 PM	#13
powertrip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Mercedes C320, S2000 Location: North Florida Posts: 155 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like em, but I much prefer 17's to larger. Especially when it comes time to buy new rubber for them

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