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

On top of Wills epic post. It's worth noting my 18s were a full kilo lighter than the stock 17s. That may be the reason I didn't notice that much of a difference when upsizing.
 
^^ and it will be cheaper. 215 section tyres are more expensive as they aren't as popular. It was the same for my other half when she has a Swift Sport.
This was my brother's upgrade path too. Loved the Swift.
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Not a massive fan of black wheels but will wait to see it in the flesh, thinking of a keeping the factory wheels but changing the colour, not sure what colour will work best with electric blue, I'm thinking maybe a dark silver?
 
Don’t want to quote a long post so I will ask using tag.

@Will300 where did you get your set of AD08RS? Wondering if we can get AD09 in the UK soon.
 
@Will300 where did you get your set of AD08RS? Wondering if we can get AD09 in the UK soon.

I ordered them from ATS Euromaster during the change over phase from R to RS. It was a unknown as to which version of the tyres I'd get. These were my first "track" tyre so was happy with either option.

However after driving on them for about a year and doing several trackdays they really aren't anything special. Michelin PS4 has 90% of the dry grip of the AD08RS and much better wet grip, also PS4's work when its below 10degrees, the advans go hard and have no grip at this temperature.

I don't think we (UK/Europe) are getting the AD09. See the Yokohama press release for the tyre, there is no mention of UK or Europe :

 
Be interested to hear if anyone has tried 16s. I have some Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels, nothing special, in 16x7 with I think around 38 ET. The current tyres are AD08R in 205x55r16, and I was thinking of going back to something like the Primacy when those are worn.

I'm running these on my CT at the moment with TPMS valves, and I heard that the valves are the same for Toyota and Lexus, so hopefully just get a new centre bore part and they'll go straight onto a GR86, whenever it gets delivered.
 
I ordered them from ATS Euromaster during the change over phase from R to RS. It was a unknown as to which version of the tyres I'd get. These were my first "track" tyre so was happy with either option.

However after driving on them for about a year and doing several trackdays they really aren't anything special. Michelin PS4 has 90% of the dry grip of the AD08RS and much better wet grip, also PS4's work when its below 10degrees, the advans go hard and have no grip at this temperature.

I don't think we (UK/Europe) are getting the AD09. See the Yokohama press release for the tyre, there is no mention of UK or Europe :

Thanks for the insight Will.

Might as well consider PS5 than PS4 or AD09 😜
 
I'd add the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 to the list, as it's comparible to the PS5 according to TyreReviews.
Have you heard of Bridgestone potenza sport as well? Should be also comparible to PS5 and F1A5.
 
Have you heard of Bridgestone potenza sport as well? Should be also comparible to PS5 and F1A5.

Yes I have. A friend bought a set for his GT86 and assumed they'd be similar to the PS4 and Eagle F1.
We both had a trackday booked the following week after he had the tyres fitted, at Bedford Autodrome. When he arrived he commented how good the tyres felt on the road.
However after a couple of sessions on track they were toast.
Basically a qualifying tyre, made him really quick for about 2 laps and then they started mellting.

Me and the other GT86 owners that were there had no issues with our tyres. They weren't overheated either as he checked the pressures after each session.

Pictures for referrence:



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To make it easy find wheels which will fit the GR86 without clearance issues we have a GR86 Wheel Library , if you can think of a better title let me know . This thread is not open for discussion to keep it as a reference. There will be a separate thread for each wheel where discussion and photos can be posted. The library will grow over time and hopefully it will be a quick link for anyone looking for different alloys 👍

 
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Yes I have. A friend bought a set for his GT86 and assumed they'd be similar to the PS4 and Eagle F1.
We both had a trackday booked the following week after he had the tyres fitted, at Bedford Autodrome. When he arrived he commented how good the tyres felt on the road.
However after a couple of sessions on track they were toast.
Basically a qualifying tyre, made him really quick for about 2 laps and then they started mellting.

Me and the other GT86 owners that were there had no issues with our tyres. They weren't overheated either as he checked the pressures after each session.

Pictures for referrence:



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This was me! Yes do avoid Potenza sport for track use!! One word - sacrificial
 
That looks smart, lot of wheel though, can't see how that doesn't rub at the back unless they've ground the tab in the rear arch.

This setup caught my eye, not as aggressive but still looks good. Enkei TSV, 18x8.5 ET 43 with 235/35/18 Michelin PS4S

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Am I being a bit thick , but any setup which rubs rubber against the body work , under any conditions can’t be a good idea 😳🤷‍♂️
 
Am I being a bit thick , but any setup which rubs rubber against the body work , under any conditions can’t be a good idea 😳🤷‍♂️

This is a good read on how to set up the car / what tire or wheels combo to avoid rubbing or shaving the rear tab.
 
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Thats a really good link for anyone looking to run an aggressive setup.
 

This is a good read on how to set up the car / what tire or wheels combo to avoid rubbing or shaving the rear tab.
Great find @WWGR86 , I’ve added it to the Wheel fitment Sticky thread 👍

I just don’t get running the tyres so close to the bodywork when you can pick up a stone etc and drag that around the wheel arch , maybe I’m getting old as these days I prefer Burger King to Macadees 🤔
 
Great find @WWGR86 , I’ve added it to the Wheel fitment Sticky thread 👍

I just don’t get running the tyres so close to the bodywork when you can pick up a stone etc and drag that around the wheel arch , maybe I’m getting old as these days I prefer Burger King to Macadees 🤔
It is personal choice at the end of the day mate👍🏼. Nothing wrong with that😜
 
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