GT86/BRZ wheel advice

[LordGrover]

I've pretty much decided to change the wheels on my Ginger GT86.
Quite keen on OZ Ultraleggera:



While I'm about it I'll probably get it lowered slightly, maybe an inch or so.

My questions; would a staggered set-up 1. fit and 2. negatively affect handling?
18x8" front & 18x9" rear eBay listing.

For reference, side view of stock wheels and height:

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[GravelBen]

It probably doesn't have the power to justify wider tyres on the rear than the front, might cause a bit of understeer.

If you had the same size tyres, but stretched a bit on the wider wheels you might notice the end with the narrower wheels feeling a bit softer and less responsive?

Thats just theoretical speculation though, I haven't tried it. Hopefully someone will have more direct experience.

Nice looking wheels, they should suit it quite well IMO.

[LordGrover]

Scrub that... considering 17 x 7.5 all round now.

[Zed Ed]

I run pretty modest 18 x 7.5 wheels with 225 40 tyres.

I've liked them with stock'ish power. Ok the brz is less wayward than the 86 and I like grip, but they maintain on the limit feel.

I'll let you know how they cope with 270bhp this Friday

[GravelBen]

LordGrover said:

Scrub that... considering 17 x 7.5 all round now.

That sounds more like it to me!

[LordGrover]

Zed Ed said:

I'll let you know how they cope with 270bhp this Friday

Anything you'd care to share?

[Zed Ed]

LordGrover said:

Anything you'd care to share?

[LordGrover]

Hoping they'll connect those hoses before it goes on track.

That's Litchfield's supercharger?

[Zed Ed]

Sprintex, being fitted by Abbey Motorsport

[LordGrover]

Ah, another option. Nice.
Just had a look at Mark's thread on ft86club.com - looks promising.
I came across them when I had the Nissan - didn't know they are into Toyota/Subaru too.

Edited by LordGrover on Thursday 30th January 11:43

[LordGrover]

Started topic in GG as a bit slow here - CLICK.

[yahtzee]

I put 8x17 et42 on mine , looks miles better, similar in weight to stock , that's the key keep the weight down.. Then depends on tyres..?. I put on some Yokohama slightly wider tyres a little more grip in dry but especially in wet mixed conditions but can still move about when needed.