A set of clown-shoes: 205/60R16 tires on 16 x 7 wheels.... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rogerdalien · 05-12-2012, 10:48 PM

I haven't bought the car (and won't for a few years, since I can't afford it yet) but I'm already leaning towards getting the wheels and tires in preparation for the car.

I'm leaning towards getting the following:

16x7 wheels, as lightweight as possible (max: 15lbs.) with the offset to match the OEM offset.

For tires, I'm leaning towards either 205/60R16 size ultra-high performance tires, or 205/55R16.

Of course, the former has a rolling diameter of 25.6" (which is nearly a whole inch more than the stock tire size of 24.8" according to TireRack) and will raise the car about .4 to .5 inches.

Why might I consider such a size? I live in Queens NYC and I often drive into Manhattan, and I think these tires will be more 'livable' and absorb the terrible roads better.

So, I sacrifice some flatness, some handling, for more livability...

Am I being really stupid? Or, are my ideas basically sound?

rogerdalien · 05-12-2012, 11:03 PM

One other tiny advantage of these clown-shoes is that since they are larger, they fill teh wheel well slightly better...

NYC BRZ · 05-12-2012, 11:27 PM

I'm from Queens too so I'm sticking with lightweight 17's. My G8 has 18's and not 19/20s like everyone else. It doesn't pay to be riding on 35 profile tires because you'll just bubble them or crack a rim. I work in Long Island City and my commute SUCKS. I'm already nervous for the BRZ lol.

civicdrivr · 05-13-2012, 12:12 AM

Why not just get a beater to drive into Manhattan? Id be nervous driving a new car there on a regular basis.

rogerdalien · 05-13-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Why not just get a beater to drive into Manhattan? Id be nervous driving a new car there on a regular basis.

ooooh.... can't afford two cars, the FR-S has gotta be a daily driver too

Navi · 05-13-2012, 11:58 AM

You seriously considering buying wheels for a car you will be buying in "a few years"?

It's stupid, just save the money to get the car sooner, and not to mention the tyres will go old on the set and dry out.

civicdrivr · 05-13-2012, 01:46 PM

I really don't think youll have a problem with the stock wheels in the city. The sidewall is nearly 4".

Xdragonxb0i · 05-13-2012, 11:33 PM

save that money towards the down payment

ESBjiujitsu · 05-14-2012, 10:38 AM

I would love a setup similar to this in tire/rim size....

jm1681 · 07-30-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerdalien

...I'm leaning towards either 205/60R16...

I was thinking the same thing actually. I have a car on order, and have been dwelling on this for quite some time now.

The tires I'm looking at (Firestone Winterforce) are $20/tire cheaper in that size, and where I live (North Jersey), the additional ground clearance (Meager as it may be) will likely be appreciated.

Yeah, it'll mess with the speedo a bit, but overall, I think it's a smart decision across the board.

rcm47 · 07-30-2012, 02:00 PM

The Rocky Auto S30 is still a dream car of mine. It's the perfect Z.

Laika · 07-30-2012, 06:29 PM

Do NOT buy wheels for a car you don't plan to own very soon. A few years is too much. The odds of you changing your mind about cars is pretty good. Ask the 5x114 BBS wheels sitting in my basement.

civicdrivr · 07-31-2012, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika

Do NOT buy wheels for a car you don't plan to own very soon. A few years is too much. The odds of you changing your mind about cars is pretty good. Ask the 5x114 BBS wheels sitting in my basement.

Specs on the BBS' if youre interested in selling?

OrbitalEllipses · 07-31-2012, 01:09 AM

You should really buy my 5x100 BBS...

05-12-2012, 10:48 PM	#1
rogerdalien Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 07 Corolla CE Location: United States Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A set of clown-shoes: 205/60R16 tires on 16 x 7 wheels.... I haven't bought the car (and won't for a few years, since I can't afford it yet) but I'm already leaning towards getting the wheels and tires in preparation for the car. I'm leaning towards getting the following: 16x7 wheels, as lightweight as possible (max: 15lbs.) with the offset to match the OEM offset. For tires, I'm leaning towards either 205/60R16 size ultra-high performance tires, or 205/55R16. Of course, the former has a rolling diameter of 25.6" (which is nearly a whole inch more than the stock tire size of 24.8" according to TireRack) and will raise the car about .4 to .5 inches. Why might I consider such a size? I live in Queens NYC and I often drive into Manhattan, and I think these tires will be more 'livable' and absorb the terrible roads better. So, I sacrifice some flatness, some handling, for more livability... Am I being really stupid? Or, are my ideas basically sound?

05-12-2012, 11:27 PM	#3
NYC BRZ AutoX Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 GT,13 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Queens, NY Posts: 723 Thanks: 168 Thanked 118 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm from Queens too so I'm sticking with lightweight 17's. My G8 has 18's and not 19/20s like everyone else. It doesn't pay to be riding on 35 profile tires because you'll just bubble them or crack a rim. I work in Long Island City and my commute SUCKS. I'm already nervous for the BRZ lol. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited- GBS - 6MT -VIN #0937 ~~NYR SCCA # 18 C Street R (CSR)~~ "But there’s no mistaking the noise. This car is loud, and not in a particularly nice way. There’s no crisp exhaust note, no induction wheezing. It’s just the sound of petrol exploding in a metal box." - Jeremy Clarkson

05-13-2012, 12:12 AM	#4
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Why not just get a beater to drive into Manhattan? Id be nervous driving a new car there on a regular basis. __________________ Parting out HERE

05-13-2012, 11:58 AM	#6
Navi Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Peugeot RCZ EP7 4E-FTE Ford ST150 Location: NL Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You seriously considering buying wheels for a car you will be buying in "a few years"? It's stupid, just save the money to get the car sooner, and not to mention the tyres will go old on the set and dry out. __________________ 1987 Corolla AE82 4AGTE - Sold 1988 Starlet EP71 4EFTE - Current 2008 Ford Fiesta ST150 - Current 2010 Peugeot RCZ - Current Visit: http://www.4agte.nl

05-13-2012, 01:46 PM	#7
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	I really don't think youll have a problem with the stock wheels in the city. The sidewall is nearly 4". __________________ Parting out HERE

05-12-2012, 11:03 PM	#2
rogerdalien Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 07 Corolla CE Location: United States Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One other tiny advantage of these clown-shoes is that since they are larger, they fill teh wheel well slightly better...

05-13-2012, 11:33 PM	#8
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 859 Thanks: 13 Thanked 105 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	save that money towards the down payment

07-30-2012, 02:00 PM	#11
rcm47 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: 13’ FRS (traded), 18’ CWP BRZ tS Location: California Posts: 605 Thanks: 589 Thanked 300 Times in 147 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The Rocky Auto S30 is still a dream car of mine. It's the perfect Z.

07-30-2012, 06:29 PM	#12
Laika When In Doubt... Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Slowww Location: PA215 Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 1,023 Thanked 752 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do NOT buy wheels for a car you don't plan to own very soon. A few years is too much. The odds of you changing your mind about cars is pretty good. Ask the 5x114 BBS wheels sitting in my basement. __________________ Join the Galaxy Blue Silica BRZ registry below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2c&usp=sharing

07-31-2012, 01:09 AM	#14
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	You should really buy my 5x100 BBS...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Delete	driver01	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	5	06-21-2012 01:50 AM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password