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

Either AP Racing, Brembo, Tarox, Endless or Blitz setup but depends on costs and spares availability and I want a set that match all around.
 
Lateral brake clearance is something the RegaMasters are brilliant for. I haven’t gotten my hands on any of the TWS yet to confirm myself, but the motorsport versions all seem to have great barrel clearance. The only pictures I have for 8J or 8.5J T-66F have the stock brakes and they’re obviously much more kind for the space they take up to the spokes.
 
Incidentally I am expecting my custom run of 17x8 +38 5x100 RegaMasters to be released from the factory any day now, ready to load onto the ship.

I’ve got four sets made, so if anyone is interested get in touch quickly as a new manufacture run won’t be for a while.

Gloss white
Gloss gunmetal
Satin gunmeral
Gloss silver
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
TWS. Specifically the TWS T66-F's in flat gold. 18x8.5 ET42 5x100, 56.1
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I’ll send an enquiry. The T66-F they hold batches of unpainted wheels in certain sizes, unpopular sizes will need a manufacture wait.

If it’s the former then it’s around 2-months. If the latter then 4-5months.
 
DesmondWheelsEU said:
I’ll send an enquiry. The T66-F they hold batches of unpainted wheels in certain sizes, unpopular sizes will need a manufacture wait.

If it’s the former then it’s around 2-months. If the latter then 4-5months.
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Cool. Send me a DM once you know. Need to align a few other things first but I'll stick an order in soon.
 
I'm looking to get some new wheels for the car but I'm not really sure what I should be looking for or considering. I know the wheel I want to get, Enkei NT03rr but I think I want to get one of the 3 following options:

17x8 ET48
18x8 ET45
18x8.5 ET42

I assume all of those size will fit no problems on to a stock car, if I got the x8's I assume that would be fine all round. for the 8.5 would it be best getting a narrower wheel up front? This is the first time I've ever looked at changing the wheels as it's not normally something I really care about.
 
BenjiSayers said:
I'm looking to get some new wheels for the car but I'm not really sure what I should be looking for or considering. I know the wheel I want to get, Enkei NT03rr but I think I want to get one of the 3 following options:

17x8 ET48
18x8 ET45
18x8.5 ET42

I assume all of those size will fit no problems on to a stock car, if I got the x8's I assume that would be fine all round. for the 8.5 would it be best getting a narrower wheel up front? This is the first time I've ever looked at changing the wheels as it's not normally something I really care about.
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Those will all fit with no issues
 
My choice would be the 8.5 but the clearance on the stock front suspension may be tight if you intend to run any additional camber.

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I do plan on adjusting the suspension at some point, but it would only be marginal as I've never been one for low lows and always favoured something more performance orientated.

Part of me is liking the idea of the 17's as the brakes won't look so lost in the wheel and I could maybe get a bit more sidewall on the tire for the ride.
 
I’ve gone for 8.5 ET38 with a sensible ~25mm drop and I’m very pleased. It’s the looks/performance sweet spot and sleeping policemen are no bother.
 
mackie said:
My choice would be the 8.5 but the clearance on the stock front suspension may be tight if you intend to run any additional camber.

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Wish I'd realised this before I ordered some with a 42 offset. I've stuck my finger in to measure where it stops to try and gauge width and it will be tight but I'm praying it should be OK. I have the camber bolts on. Worst case, couldn't I stick a thin spacer on?
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
Wish I'd realised this before I ordered some with a 42 offset. I've stuck my finger in to measure where it stops to try and gauge width and it will be tight but I'm praying it should be OK. I have the camber bolts on. Worst case, couldn't I stick a thin spacer on?
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Sure you can, there are some that are TUV compliant. I am running 10mm ones
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
Wish I'd realised this before I ordered some with a 42 offset. I've stuck my finger in to measure where it stops to try and gauge width and it will be tight but I'm praying it should be OK. I have the camber bolts on. Worst case, couldn't I stick a thin spacer on?
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They’re listed in the TWS catalogue as being GT86/GR86 fitment. I would be surprised if you have any issues.

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DesmondWheelsEU said:
They’re listed in the TWS catalogue as being GT86/GR86 fitment. I would be surprised if you have any issues.

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It should be fine and that was the main reason I ordered them. Not exact I know but I measured the thickness of my finger against the base of the strut and where it got stuck and there's well over 17mm currently. It should be fine but there are options if they don't, some more costly than others. Spacers is one way but the idea was to reduce unsprung weight and while it won't add much, it's still some. The other option is to take out the camber bolts and either get the Pedders top mounts or go full adjustable. But if I do that, that's where the expense comes as then the slippery slope of looking into suspension starts. Was hoping to wait a bit longer for that as it's a rabbit hole I don't have time for yet. I enjoy looking into it too much plus I want to see how others get on with what they've chosen. Same have gone Bilstein. some HKS Hipermax, etc.
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
It should be fine and that was the main reason I ordered them. Not exact I know but I measured the thickness of my finger against the base of the strut and where it got stuck and there's well over 17mm currently. It should be fine but there are options if they don't, some more costly than others. Spacers is one way but the idea was to reduce unsprung weight and while it won't add much, it's still some. The other option is to take out the camber bolts and either get the Pedders top mounts or go full adjustable. But if I do that, that's where the expense comes as then the slippery slope of looking into suspension starts. Was hoping to wait a bit longer for that as it's a rabbit hole I don't have time for yet. I enjoy looking into it too much plus I want to see how others get on with what they've chosen. Same have gone Bilstein. some HKS Hipermax, etc.
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My dad said that being a petrolhead is a disease. I think he’s right.
 
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