Stutopia 158 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 I've been thinking about changing the stock wheels and getting something in gold/bronze to work with the beautiful blue paint. On my list are Enkei RPF1s and Volk TE37 Sagas. As I've never bought aftermarket wheels before (my old Z had gorgeous RAYS as stock) I just wanted to check with the more experienced wheel buyers that I'm not about to order something that will stick out 6 inches, foul the brakes (maybe even a BBK in future) or rub the arches. I think I've picked conservative sizes, although they're a cosmetic purchase, function is important too. No stance, no stretch. RPF1 - 18x8.0 - 5x100 - ET45 - ∅ 56mm --- Tyres 225/40/18 - Speedo Error -1.87%, Arch Gap Loss 5.95mm TE37 - 17x7.5 - 5x100 - ET44 - ∅ 65mm --- Tyres 215/45/17 - SE -0.00%, AGL 0.00mm TE37 - 18x7.5 - 5x100 - ET48 - ∅ 65mm --- Tyres 215/40/18 - SE -0.62 %, AGL 1.95mm TE37 - 18x8.0 - 5x100 - ET45 - ∅ 65mm --- Tyres 225/40/18 - SE -1.87%, AGL 5.95mm If you've got any other similar quality wheels you think I should be considering, please feel free to post up suggestions, but they've got to leave the factory in gold or bronze and they can't be too intricate to clean easily! PS - am I right in thinking our centre bore is 56.1mm and the studs are M12 x 1.25? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Stutopia said: I've been thinking about changing the stock wheels and getting something in gold/bronze to work with the beautiful blue paint. On my list are Enkei RPF1s and Volk TE37 Sagas. As I've never bought aftermarket wheels before (my old Z had gorgeous RAYS as stock) I just wanted to check with the more experienced wheel buyers that I'm not about to order something that will stick out 6 inches, foul the brakes (maybe even a BBK in future) or rub the arches. I think I've picked conservative sizes, although they're a cosmetic purchase, function is important too. No stance, no stretch. RPF1 - 18x8.0 - 5x100 - ET45 - ∅ 56mm --- Tyres 225/40/18 - Speedo Error -1.87%, Ride Height Gain 5.95mm, Arch Gap Loss 5.95mm TE37 - 17x7.5 - 5x100 - ET44 - ∅ 65mm --- Tyres 215/45/17 - SE -0.00%, RHG 0.00mm, AGL 0.00mm TE37 - 18x7.5 - 5x100 - ET48 - ∅ 65mm --- Tyres 225/40/18 - SE -1.87%, RHG 5.95mm, AGL 5.95mm TE37 - 18x8.0 - 5x100 - ET45 - ∅ 65mm --- Tyres 225/40/18 - SE -1.87%, RHG 5.95mm, AGL 5.95mm If you've got any other similar quality wheels you think I should be considering, please feel free to post up suggestions, but they've got to leave the factory in gold or bronze and they can't be too intricate to clean easily! PS - am I right in thinking our centre bore is 56.1mm and the studs are M12 x 1.25? Depending on how you want the wheels to sit you may want to look at something more like a 35 mm offset to sit them out in the arch a little more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 Centre bore and studs are correct but all those ETs are close to stock as Jeff said ET 35 is where you want to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 I'd avoid RPF1's if you plan on running a BBK, they are known to have fitment issues. As for the SAGA's, the size that would fit best and be closest to your current selection would be 18x8.5 +45 with 225/40/18 tyres, yes there is a possibility of some stretch but that depends on tyres chosen. However out of the available sizes in for our cars, I'd only personally look at getting the 17x9 +42 or 18x9.5 +43, all the others will sit in the arch to much. Also don't expect change from £2K when looking at TE37's 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 LOL, I see the no modding is going well Stutopia... Fitment on the listed wheels is conservative so you wont issues, my choice from your listed options would be the 18x8.0 ET45 TE37's. Studs ands centre are also correct. You will need 60deg tapered wheel nuts too, IMO I'd stick to steel as a material. Alunimum/duraluminum/alloy whatever nevers seems like a bright idea to me. 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimz 70 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 As above, not ideal offsets for reducing the horrible standard sunken look. Also be sure that those widths give you the look you’re after in terms of the spokes eg. Below 9” the RPF1 spokes are more curved whereas on the higher widths they are flat which looks much nicer imo and with the TE37s you won’t get any concavity at those widths. 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDude 40 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 I’m definitely no expert wheel purchaser but I’m in a similar boat to you. I have a blue BRZ and fancy some gold wheels without compromising the performance. I started a thread I’m probably looking at cheaper alloys than you but there’s some good info in the thread regarding offsets. I don’t feel the wheel needs to be totally flush but pushing it out a wee bit with a lower offset does help with the aesthetics! I assume you’re also aware of the FT86 wheel directory. It’s an astonishing catalogue of rims people have put on their FT86/BRZs. It also has a very useful what fits matrix including offsets. 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stutopia 158 Report post Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks everyone for the comments, I’m now more confident about the choices. Thanks also for the suggestions about recess and more aggressive ETs. There’s nothing I can see around ET35 in the wheels I want. I could go wider rim to get more pokey out, but I don’t want to add too much extra rubbery grip at the back. I had a quick look on willtheyfit, the 18x8s options both stick out an extra 15.7mm, which isn’t much but it’s in the right direction and I can live with recess, it’s not what’s irritating me about the stock rims. At least it will be a bit better and only about £15 a corner more expensive on rubber. RPF1 - 18x8.0 - ET45 - Tyres 225/40/18 - Outer rim moves 15.7mm outward, inner rim 9.7mm inward TE37 - 17x7.5 - ET44 - Tyres 215/45/17 - Outer rim moves 10.4mm outward, inner rim 2.4mm inward TE37 - 18x7.5 - ET48 - Tyres 215/40/18 - Outer rim moves 6.4mm outward, inner rim 6.4mm inward TE37 - 18x8.0 - ET45 - Tyres 225/40/18 - Outer rim moves 15.7mm outward, inner rim 9.7mm inward I guess I could always add spacers if it bothered me ***rinses out mouth*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 244 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 If you are planning on going through us when buying TE37s, don't forget to ask for a discount code @Stutopia https://www.part-box.com/te37saga18-?search=TE37SAGA&description=true 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 SAGA were same as SL + new colors or something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stutopia 158 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 16 hours ago, Varelco said: LOL, I see the no modding is going well Stutopia... Who made you the "Modifying Police"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwise 155 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Lucas@PartBox said: If you are planning on going through us when buying TE37s, don't forget to ask for a discount code @Stutopia https://www.part-box.com/te37saga18-?search=TE37SAGA&description=true That sounds interesting, I may be going for some TE37 Saga's next year. Is the Discount code a limited time thing or a club lifetime thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimz 70 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 Aesthetically, out of your listed choices I would go for the 18x8 TE37s, the RPF1s don’t look as good with the curved spokes on the smaller widths to my eye. 17s would be better function-wise though. 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 244 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Samwise said: That sounds interesting, I may be going for some TE37 Saga's next year. Is the Discount code a limited time thing or a club lifetime thing? As long as you're a forum member, you'll get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Lucas@PartBox said: As long as you're a forum member, you'll get it How much you giving Lucaa? Asking for a friend.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 244 Report post Posted March 16, 2018 15 hours ago, Paul said: How much you giving Lucaa? Asking for a friend.... 10% - Makes a big difference on expensive stuff! 3 Samwise, Lowe and Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
