Wheels that won't ruin the ride - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rudiger · 06-20-2012, 07:18 PM

Hi guys, I'm about to put a deposit on a white 86 and just had a few questions about wheel fitment. Basically I would like to change the wheels asap, however I want to make sure the wheels I buy aren't going to ruin the handling or ride. I learnt this lesson from a friend when he replaced his MX5 OEM wheels with 17inch rims, which completely ruined the handling of the car.
I actually have a set of CR Kai's in my garage, however I think they are probably too big (255/40/17). I pretty much don't want to change the feeling or handling of the car at all, so what wheel size would be best to go for?

Cheers :happy0180:

GenkiElite · 06-20-2012, 08:46 PM

Do you mean tires? You can put different width and profile tires on a rim. The rim height and width play a factor as well. Can you clarify what you have exactly?

Rudiger · 06-20-2012, 08:54 PM

Sorry if I wasn't clear, the tyres on the Works are 255/40/17 on all four wheels. I can't remember the size of the rim though, I think they are 17 x 9 (or 10?) I will have to double check, but I would've thought they would be too big regardless. They are also off my GTR, so fitment might be an issue too.

And to your answer your question I guess I'm asking what is the best wheel & tyre size combo to ensure the ride isn't affected. Thanks!

GenkiElite · 06-21-2012, 12:16 AM

I'm thinking a 17x9 with 225/40/17 all the way around would be about perfect. I don't know anything about offset though.

speed3 · 06-21-2012, 12:34 AM

If you wanted to go with 225 tyres wouldn't a 7.5" or 8" rim be better?

RavSpec · 06-21-2012, 12:37 AM

if it's for a GTR, u can't use it on BRZ. 5x100 bolt pattern !

For non-drop, OEM fits , I say go with 17x8 all around with 235/40 tires.

Rudiger · 06-21-2012, 12:58 AM

Yeah I wasn't sure about the stud pattern

What do you mean by non-drop?

speed3 · 06-21-2012, 01:27 AM

Standard ride height

nix · 06-21-2012, 04:24 AM

17s or even 16s are the best size if you are concerned with ride but I think 18s are a nice compromise, and won't ruin ride.

Id suggest something like 18x8+40 with a 5-8mm rear spacer and 235/40/18

For a spacer free perfect fit you really need staggered wheel sizes front and back because there is extra space to fill at the back. Something like 18x8+38 and 18x9+38 or if you wanted the same rim/tyre size, 18x8+38 and 18x8+30.

nix · 06-21-2012, 04:40 AM

For a stock replacement without lowering and not staggering wheel sizes:

17x8 (+36 to +42 offset) with either 225 or 235 tyres depending on your brand choice and available stock.

06-20-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
Rudiger Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: R32 GTR Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wheels that won't ruin the ride Hi guys, I'm about to put a deposit on a white 86 and just had a few questions about wheel fitment. Basically I would like to change the wheels asap, however I want to make sure the wheels I buy aren't going to ruin the handling or ride. I learnt this lesson from a friend when he replaced his MX5 OEM wheels with 17inch rims, which completely ruined the handling of the car. I actually have a set of CR Kai's in my garage, however I think they are probably too big (255/40/17). I pretty much don't want to change the feeling or handling of the car at all, so what wheel size would be best to go for? Cheers :happy0180: Last edited by Rudiger; 06-20-2012 at 08:52 PM.

06-21-2012, 12:34 AM	#5
speed3 Walkin' on sunshine Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Ford BA MKII XR6 ute Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you wanted to go with 225 tyres wouldn't a 7.5" or 8" rim be better? __________________ Gutsy question. You're a shark. Sharks are winners, and they don't look back because they have no necks. Necks are for sheep.

06-21-2012, 01:27 AM	#8
speed3 Walkin' on sunshine Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Ford BA MKII XR6 ute Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Standard ride height __________________ Gutsy question. You're a shark. Sharks are winners, and they don't look back because they have no necks. Necks are for sheep.

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06-20-2012, 08:46 PM	#2
GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you mean tires? You can put different width and profile tires on a rim. The rim height and width play a factor as well. Can you clarify what you have exactly?

06-20-2012, 08:54 PM	#3
Rudiger Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: R32 GTR Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry if I wasn't clear, the tyres on the Works are 255/40/17 on all four wheels. I can't remember the size of the rim though, I think they are 17 x 9 (or 10?) I will have to double check, but I would've thought they would be too big regardless. They are also off my GTR, so fitment might be an issue too. And to your answer your question I guess I'm asking what is the best wheel & tyre size combo to ensure the ride isn't affected. Thanks!

06-21-2012, 12:16 AM	#4
GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm thinking a 17x9 with 225/40/17 all the way around would be about perfect. I don't know anything about offset though.

06-21-2012, 12:37 AM	#6
RavSpec Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Rx7 Location: NYC Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 7 Thanked 473 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 71 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	if it's for a GTR, u can't use it on BRZ. 5x100 bolt pattern ! For non-drop, OEM fits , I say go with 17x8 all around with 235/40 tires.

06-21-2012, 12:58 AM	#7
Rudiger Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: R32 GTR Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I wasn't sure about the stud pattern What do you mean by non-drop?

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