GR86 GR86 - What wheels and tyres are you thinking about?

[Gal14]

Sure thing. I’ll see what I can do.

If you do decide to look at the Enkei RPF1 (as let’s face it, in terms of cost/quality they’re hard to beat) speak to Josh @ Torque-GT, he’s a really good guy. https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/

Thanks for the suggestion, I see the torque-gt guys mentioned in these threads quite frequently.

Unfortunately doesn't seem like the RPF1's will give me the lip / concavity I want unless I got to a 9.5" which I think is too wide.

The evo's are looking great on those pictures, hard to decide which colour would look best on a grey 86.. Silver or Bronze

 

[AndyRC]

18x8.5 +45 come with a 48mm lip, as a frame of reference.

@DesmondWheelsEU Do you have a weight of the alloys in this spec please? Do these have any centre caps?

 

[DesmondWheelsEU]

@DesmondWheelsEU Do you have a weight of the alloys in this spec please? Do these have any centre caps?

7.9kg

Centre caps are in prototype stage at the moment, anticipated to be ready during 2023.

 

[Gal14]

GR-Zoo group buy? @AndyRC

 

[AndyRC]

7.9kg

Centre caps are in prototype stage at the moment, anticipated to be ready during 2023.

@DesmondWheelsEU Thanks for the info , is there a 17inch version in a suitable spec for the GR86, couldn’t see anything on the website

 

[AndyRC]

GR-Zoo group buy? @AndyRC

Well it is possible

Q. Are group buys possible, and what discount can we expect?

A. Absolutely, with a minimum of 5-sets a group buy is possible. That will lower costs enough to give a 10% discount. With an order of 15-sets this could extend to 20%. An order of 15-sets also enables a custom factory run, that is not dependent on any other factors, in line with custom sizing also.

If there is enough interest it could a big saving

 

[DesmondWheelsEU]

@DesmondWheelsEU Thanks for the info , is there a 17inch version in a suitable spec for the GR86, couldn’t see anything on the website

Technically, yes.

However, they're a 5Zigen exclusive, and I need to find out if I can even get hold of them. They're a 17x7.5 +44.

REGAMASTER EVO2 RACING LINE | 5ZIGENインターナショナル株式会社

REGAMASTER EVO2 RACING LINE | レースという極限での活動で最先端の技術と最高の品質の確立

www.5zigen.co.jp

 

[Gal14]

Well it is possible

Q. Are group buys possible, and what discount can we expect?

A. Absolutely, with a minimum of 5-sets a group buy is possible. That will lower costs enough to give a 10% discount. With an order of 15-sets this could extend to 20%. An order of 15-sets also enables a custom factory run, that is not dependent on any other factors, in line with custom sizing also.

If there is enough interest it could a big saving

Interesting, thanks for the info!

I need to do some more research into options before I commit to anything, but these check a lot of my required boxes so mark me as tentative for the GB!

Also, a special zoo edition of the wheel would be pretty cool - 15 of us agreeing on sizing might be a tall task though

P.s I believe these guys offer an forum discount already, outside of the group buy pricing. I assume it's less than 10%!

 

[AndyRC]

Technically, yes.

However, they're a 5Zigen exclusive, and I need to find out if I can even get hold of them. They're a 17x7.5 +44.

REGAMASTER EVO2 RACING LINE | 5ZIGENインターナショナル株式会社

REGAMASTER EVO2 RACING LINE | レースという極限での活動で最先端の技術と最高の品質の確立

www.5zigen.co.jp

@DesmondWheelsEU thanks for the info. I’m sure there would be interest in both 17 and 18 inch versions For the GR86. I’ve created a dedicated thread to discuss these alloys

GR86 - GR86 - Desmond Regamaster EVO11

The Desmond Alloys - Regamaster EVO11 discussion thread Forum Vendor - https://www.gr-zoo.com/pages/desmond-wheels/ https://www.desmondwheels.co.uk/product/wheels-by-size/ 18x8.5 ET+45 7.9kg various colours Centre caps under development , available 2023

www.gr-zoo.com

 

[AndyRC]

Interesting, thanks for the info!

I need to do some more research into options before I commit to anything, but these check a lot of my required boxes so mark me as tentative for the GB!

Also, a special zoo edition of the wheel would be pretty cool - 15 of us agreeing on sizing might be a tall task though

P.s I believe these guys offer an forum discount already, outside of the group buy pricing. I assume it's less than 10%!

Now that’s an interesting idea @Gal14 , good luck with that project , I can see enough folk wanting these but agreeing a spec and colour that 15 folk were happy with would be like trying to herd cats , anyway if it helps put me down for 17 inch in bronze , so you only need 14 other and maybe the odd

 

[DesmondWheelsEU]

Yes, I try to adjust pricing outside of group discounts.

Now that’s an interesting idea @Gal14 , good luck with that project , I can see enough folk wanting these but agreeing a spec and colour that 15 folk were happy with would be like trying to herd cats , anyway if it helps put me down for 17 inch in bronze , so you only need 14 other and maybe the odd

Colour doesn’t need to match amongst all 15, just a size specification.

 

[AndyRC]

Yes, I try to adjust pricing outside of group discounts.

Colour doesn’t need to match amongst all 15, just a size specification.

At @DesmondWheelsEU if you can get some specs including weights for 17 and 18 inch I’ll start a poll to gauge interest

 

[DesmondWheelsEU]

I can sort something this afternoon.

 

[AndyRC]

I can sort something this afternoon.

Great stuff , when we have some info I’ll create a poll. it would help to have prices if we get the required numbers for a “Group Buy”

 

[AdamEOA]

Japan Racing JR32
ET38 8.5J 18inch
Michelin PS4 225/40/18
Alloys are flush, I’m really happy with the fitment. I didn’t want the tyres to be much wider than OEM, so I’ve gone up to 225 which fits the 8.5j width and gives it a bit of stretch, but nothing silly.

 

[86GR]

For those that have gone with after market wheels are you planning on selling or keeping the OEM rims?

 

[Wrobz]

Keeping mine on a pallet wrapped up at the moment. May use some of the rubber for a track day at some point.

Think I’d always want the option of selling car in original spec.

 

[86GR]

I’m toying with the idea of getting the black paint on the OEM wheels stripped and either lacquered to give a natural silver look, or more likely getting the paint code for the BRZ gun metal OEM alloys and getting them redone in that colour. As far as I can see the BRZ alloys are identical to the GR alloys. Think the gun metal is a better match for sapphire blue than black. Only concern is with the GR86 being such a rare car if I want to sell in the future are people going to want it completely stock?

 

[GR86GRY]

Not exactly expensive for them to put it back to stock black if they really wanted.... But I really can't see anyone doing that when yours would look much better! (IMO)

 

[Wrobz]

I’m toying with the idea of getting the black paint on the OEM wheels stripped and either lacquered to give a natural silver look, or more likely getting the paint code for the BRZ gun metal OEM alloys and getting them redone in that colour. As far as I can see the BRZ alloys are identical to the GR alloys. Think the gun metal is a better match for sapphire blue than black. Only concern is with the GR86 being such a rare car if I want to sell in the future are people going to want it completely stock?

I had a set of 18" wheels fully stripped and powder coated bronze for £240inc VAT. If you really want to return to stock you can make them black again before you sell.

I think it would look way better with gunmetal wheels - I even did a mock up here when the first photos of UK cars in SB came out - crude but you get the idea: