First Generation FRS / GT86 (ZC6/ZN6) Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

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Scion FR-S, Toyota 86 Wheel and Tire Fitment Guide

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2013-2021 Toyota 86/GT86, Scion FRS, & Subaru BRZ

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.

All 17" & 18" APEX BRZ wheels were designed to clear the factory Performance Package Brembo Brakes.

Available Wheel Designs (click images to enlarge)

 

 EC-7R Forged ARC-8 Flow Formed
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Bolt Pattern
5x100mm

Center Bore
56.1mm

Lug Seat
60º Conical

 Thread Pitch
M12x1.25mm

 

 

The All-Purpose 17" Wheel Fitment

This fitment is ready-to-bolt-on, typically without modifications, and provides a meaningful increase in wheel width over stock. 17” wheels keep weight and tire costs to a minimum, allow for improved ride quality, and will still clear factory Performance Package Brembo brakes with ease.

The 17x9” ET42 wheels fill out the fenders of the 86/BRZ providing a flush fitment without poking past the fenders, and they do not typically require any modifications. When it comes to 9” wheels, the ET42 offset keeps the wheel inboard closer to the suspension to give enthusiasts as much outer fender clearance as possible.

Performance Package / TRD Sachs struts will require a minimum of 5mm spacers to clear the front suspension for most track/race oriented compounds in 245 and 255 widths. For these scenarios, our slightly more aggressive 17x9” ET35 wheels listed below in the next section are a great option as they offer 7mm of extra inner suspension clearance and avoid the need for spacers.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x9" ET42
    • Available in ARC-8 and EC-7R
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
    • Typically a direct fit, but a mild increase in negative camber is encouraged if you plan to run a track/race compound that runs wide.
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
    • A mild increase in negative camber is typically required
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
    • Direct fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

The Aggressive 17" Fitment

This flush wheel fitment has great inner strut clearance which is an added benefit for PP/TRD owners with Sachs struts, and may require a touch of negative camber to clear the fenders. 17” wheels keep weight and tire costs to a minimum, allow for taller tire sidewalls, and will still clear factory Performance Package Brembo brakes.

The 17x9” ET35 wheels sit 7mm closer to the fender edge in comparison to the 17x9” ET42 wheels listed above, and in-turn offer 7mm of extra inner suspension clearance. This makes these wheels a great solution for BRZ drivers with Performance Package Sachs struts who want to run wide tires and avoid the use of spacers. With the stock alignment these wheels will typically poke slightly past the fenders, therefore, a small amount of negative camber is recommended. 

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x9" ET35
    • Available in ARC-8 and EC-7R
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
    • A mild increase in negative camber is encouraged to position the wheels flush with the fenders without poking
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
    • A healthy amount of negative camber is encouraged to position the wheels flush with the fenders without poking
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
    • Typically a direct fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

The Widest 17" Track/Race Fitment

Perfect for weekend track warriors and hard core racers seeking maximum tire sidewall support. These aggressive wheel specs will require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars.  17” wheels keep weight and tire costs to a minimum, allow for taller tire sidewalls, and will still clear factory Performance Package Brembo brakes.

Aftermarket coilovers with a slimmer silhouette in comparison to the stock struts are required. Not all aftermarket coilovers provide a slim enough silhouette to accommodate 9.5” wheels without the use of spacers, so please contact an APEX product expert if you have any questions.  These wide wheel and tire configurations may make contact with your inner tie rods. 

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x9.5" ET40
    • Available in EC-7R
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
    • A minimum of approximately - 2.5º of camber is required up front, and approximately -2º in the rear depending on vehicle ride height and tire model.
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
    • A minimum of approximately - 2º of camber is required up front, and approximately -1.8º in the rear depending on vehicle ride height and tire model.
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)

The Aggressive 18" Fitment

This flush wheel fitment has great inner strut clearance which is an added benefit for PP/TRD owners with Sachs struts, and may require a touch of negative camber to clear the fenders. 18” wheels look awesome, but ride quality may not be quite as good as 17” options.

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9" ET35
    • Available in EC-7R

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/35-18
    • A mild increase in negative camber is encouraged to position the wheels flush with the fenders without poking
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW)
    • Semi-Slicks: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
    • A healthy amount of negative camber is encouraged to position the wheels flush with the fenders without poking
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-18
    • Typically a direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin PS4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available

The Widest 18" Track/Race Fitment

Perfect for enthusiasts seeking 18” wheels in a maximum width to support up to 265 wide tires. These aggressive wheel specs will require supportive modifications like aftermarket coilovers and negative camber to fit properly. 18” wheels look awesome and maximize brake clearance, but ride quality may not be quite as good as 17” options.

Aftermarket coilovers with a slimmer silhouette in comparison to the stock struts are required. Not all aftermarket coilovers provide a slim enough silhouette to accommodate 9.5” wheels without the use of spacers, so please contact an APEX product expert if you have any questions. 

 

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET40
    • Available in EC-7R
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • A minimum of approximately - 2.5º of camber is required up front, and approximately -2º in the rear depending on vehicle ride height and tire model.
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660, Nankang CR-1 (200 TW) 
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: BFGoodrich R1S (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative 1: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
    • A minimum of approximately - 2º of camber is required up front, and approximately -1.8º in the rear depending on vehicle ride height and tire model.
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Narrower Alternative 2 : Front & Rear: 245/35-18
    • Slightly stretched tire which helps with outer fender clearance. Negative camber is still encouraged to prevent running upon suspension compression, but may not be required. 
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW)
    • Semi-Slicks: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51

Additional Resources

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.

  • Factory Brembo PP/TRD 4 piston 326mm - fits all
  • Factory 2 piston 294mm - fits all
  • AP Racing 13.01.10006 Endurance CP8350 4 piston 325mm - fits all
  • AP Racing 13.01.10005 Sprint CP8350 4 piston 299mm - fits all
  • Brembo 1M1.8047A 6 piston 355mm - fits 18" EC-7R only 
  • Brembo 1P1.8002A 4 piston 345mm - fits 18" EC-7R only  
  • Brembo 1H1.7003A 4 piston 332mm - fits 17" & 18" EC-7R only
  • Brembo 1H4.6005A 4 piston 326mm - fits 17" & 18" EC-7R only
  • Brembo 3K2.8016A Race 4 piston 355mm - fits 18" EC-7R only
  • Brembo 3K2.7001A Race 4 piston 332mm - fits 17" & 18" EC-7R only
  • StopTech 83.827.4700.XX ST40 4 piston 355mm - fits 18" EC-7R only
  • StopTech 83.827.4300.XX ST40 4 piston 328mm - fits all
  • StopTech 98.827.2KS0.00 C43 Race 4 piston 309mm - fits all

Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me?

Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber.

 

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