Perfecting the GR86 Wheel Fitment!

[@noneofmybusiness9895]

Just pulled the trigger on a 2024 brz in their pearl white. So stoked and will be following your channel RE mods and upgrades.

[@danielgarciarascon1928]

You make it look so easy to install.

[@KevinVo]

If I can do it, so can you!!

[@HubbzKitchen]

Great video on the rears. I appreciate all the info you give in your videos Kevin, they are all very useful for a new GR owner.

[@KevinVo]

Thanks for the support! Glad to hear you're finding the videos helpful!

[@stinoo8]

i have an 2016 86 and still like to watch them :D

[@JasonT.S]

For the brz counterpart, you also have to remove the front hubs to get the clearance to install the 3” studs. I suppose the aluminum knuckle is bulkier.

[@KevinVo]

Annoying extra step, but not too bad!

[@sukiko_92]

hi i finally got my gr86 order, i can't wait to have it. Here in Spain it has gone on sale this month. your videos are great. Thank you very much for the content. Cheers

[@KevinVo]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!!

[@Paleroize]

Came here to say replaying 14:46 over and over made my day

[@KevinVo]

😂😂 more bloopers needed!

[@0xadada]

When I did the extended ARP studs on my 2017 BRZ I ended up taking the rear emergency brake shoes apart and it was a big pain. Cool that you can do it by pulling the hub out a little bit without disassembling the ebrake

[@RealWheelDeal]

Instead of an 18x9.5 +45, wouldn't a +40 with a 5MM spacer work better? Might be able to skip the extended studs with that.

[@KevinVo]

I'd still need to run extended studs. I wouldn't be comfortable running any more than a 3mm spacer on the OEM studs. As for a +40, that would cause more issues with the rear fitment, which is more of a headache to deal with than the front.

[@RealWheelDeal]

@@KevinVo 100% makes sense.

[@douglasslayback3441]

Kevin…subscribed and watching your videos, but have a question sir…just ordered the base GR86 for my son, so we can add the wheels and exhaust we like. It will be his daily, no plans to track, so will keep oem suspension. We are trying to find a definitive answer about wheel/tire combinations…what is the max wheel width/tire width with appropriate offset without any conflicts in the f/r wells for factory suspension? Going to 18in wheel, just don’t want to order something that won’t fit…and all the hassles that will present. Really hoped a 245/35 18 on a 18x9 wheel would do the trick, maybe 40-45 offset, can you help please?

[@jtmhollands]

I've been running 5mm spacers on my car for a while and it's been fine, I heard spacers larger than 5mm will definitely need extended studs.

[@specialforceresident]

Always very informative on all your vids! Thanks Kev!

[@KevinVo]

Happy to hear you're finding them useful!

[@specialforceresident]

@@KevinVoalso kev if you have time to reply to me i have a question. I just bought avid1 av6 18x9.5+38 with 255/35/18 wheels. With bc coilovers. Im not too sure if itll rub. If ever the tires will do you have any recommendations on what a good tire number will be?

[@uhhnah634]

Been binging these 86 vids, best content out there

[@KevinVo]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Fraginator]

The downside with wheel spacers is that (at least in my area) most shops won't reinstall a wheel with a spacer. Makes it difficult for those who don't do their own work.

[@KevinVo]

I've never ran into that situation before so can't comment, but you could just remove the spacers for that short period of time if needed.

[@AFedosick]

Great video as always. Would love to hear what the headers sound like with the original muffler installed.

[@KevinVo]

I'll be tossing different exhausts on here to mess around with how it sounds.

[@xcuses101]

What’s the “one more trick” you were referring to at the end to alleviate the rubbing left on the top inner fender liner on the driver side? Can’t seem to find it in your later videos.

[@KevinVo]

I installed some adjustable front lower control arms that allowed me to wider the track width bringing the wheels a bit further away from the chassis.

[@askay747]

Fantastic video! Many thanks!

[@Treaxvour]

Why such wide wheels? Doesn't it make it harder to break the rear end loose?

[@KevinVo]

I'm going for a meaty and aggressive look. Not worried about breaking the rear end loose. I want the car to stick.

[@S042069]

Hey Kevin, great detailed and in depth video. quick question for you. Do you know what would be the torque spec for the caliper bolts it has Brembo calipers? Thanks

[@jjs1krr]

love your vids just picked up my gr86 friday!

[@KevinVo]

Awesome, you're going to love it!!

[@DJNADJIBBeatz]

The infos are very useful it's a very clear step by step process. keep up the quality work guys. thank you very much

[@KevinVo]

Appreciate the support!!

[@henr1k5]

Just to confirm, you can do the 3" studs on the rear with this technique? Some other video is claiming you can only do 2.5" studs in the rear with this technique, but he didn't completely remove the 4 bolts for the rear hub and also not the ABS sensor.

[@antoniqto1979]

Hi Kevin, I'm looking for glow blue rims for my gr86 but nowhere have them. Could you suggest my some brand or places to get them? Thank you in advance.

[@fred04001]

Always a pleasure watching your clean work and explanations! Kevin, in your opinion, wich is the minimum safe thread engagement, in terms of mm or turns? Thanks in advance from Spain!

[@GP-fc7jv]

It’s a good thing that you are changing the studs I do know that the first generation had weak studs

[@KevinVo]

Preventative maintenance!

[@wonjoongyoon4128]

Hi Kevin, how wide is enough offset without any modifications?? Or 18x9.5 +45(your offset) + 245 tyres. is it ok???

[@dragoontwo]

Three things Kevin. Where did you get your torque specs from? The FSM shows different then what you say in the video. I was able to install the 2.5" studs without fully removing the hub bolts on all 4 corners of my BRZ. The overlay that you have for the reverse light bar. Does it fully cover the lens or is it cut to match the opening? It's only 3 body clips to remove the cover and I would prefer the whole lens to be covered.

[@KevinVo]

I may have been referencing the FSM for the previous gen. I'm surprised they've changed that much with the parts being almost identical. As for the studs, I was installing the 3" studs so those didn't have enough clearance. The overlay for the reverse light bar is larger than the opening. It covers 95% of the lens apart from the "ridged" outline of the lens.

[@elementor100]

This channel is the BRZ Bible

[@fauxvier8519]

Appreciate the upload

[@Menace_sti]

I dont even have a gr86 but i enjoy these videos! Haha

[@KevinVo]

Appreciate all the love and support!!!

[@ArmySigs]

Thanks Kevin, about to order my GR86 and then begin the looong 6-12 month wait for delivery...

[@cdsprech]

Another excellent tutorial Kevin! This car is coming along so nicely. Also, why do the new stud threads change color after install? Is that deposits from the lug nut threads on the new studs?

[@KevinVo]

It's the coating on the studs coming off due to the friction when threading the lug nuts on and off.

[@khrizangel02001]

You should mention that the hub assembly n suspension on the brz especially in the rear is completely different

[@KevinVo]

You may be mixing that up with the front. The brz has an aluminum hub. The rear is identical besides the sway bar.

[@censoredialogue]

god i can’t wait till i have a GR86. i wanna put some Advan TC-4s on it so this video is really helpful

[@KevinVo]

Hope you get one soon!! Happy to help!

[@future_phonk]

That "du ma" at the end 😂

[@inferno8908]

When will you guys be restocking the studs on the website

[@Blacklisthgs]

What is your one more trick? Another Cusco suspension part?

[@CDecker33]

Not sure if you updated this, but were the 5mm spacers enough?

[@jsa310]

Great videos!

[@andysky5]

Will adding the spacer cause vibration problem if the wheels are not centred anymore ?

[@KevinVo]

Great question! If you use hubcentric spacers, you won't run into vibration issues as that'll insure everything is lined up correctly.

[@andysky5]

@@KevinVo thanks for your reply

[@FosterJohnsonMedia]

this build is getting spicy 🥵

[@KevinVo]

As spicy as the one chip challenge?! 😅🌶

[@RL86]

May I know what is the best wheel fitment,without coils? Is the 18X8.5 and 235 or 245 tires will do?

[@KevinVo]

You can probably get away with an 18x8.5 +40 with a 235

[@RL86]

@@KevinVo Thanks KEV, maybe an idea to make a video on wheel size fitment hehe, because as noob like me, I do not know what it means by +40 offset

[@stinoo8]

when you place the wheel back on the studs i think once more: damn those are some thick wheels

[@KevinVo]

THICCCC 😜

[@thr-asher]

every time im wondering what size or what torque a bolt is you say it like 2 seconds later

[@slowgr86]

I was thinking about getting tein flex z coilovers and run a 18x8.5 +35 with 255/40 for my gr86. Do you think it'll rub?

[@monza5005]

Hi what size of tyre runs with 18x9J? Running on stock suspension setup. Dont want to cut the fenders or modify lower arms, will 18x9j rub the fenders

[@thepanduhhh]

Cheeky du ma at the end of the video 👀

[@KevinVo]

😂😂😂 gotta include more bloopers!

[@Argentinagang2022]

Kevin what kind of wheel socket lugs are you running? Would love to copy them!

[@KevinVo]

Muteki SR45R

[@Argentinagang2022]

Awesome. Thank you for the quick reply. Super helpful. For the studs you linked we should get four of those to do front and rear right? It looks like the one you linked are 3.5”?

[@KevinVo]

@Tom yes you'll need 4 packs. You don't have to do the extended ones if you don't need. The make shorter versions as well.

[@Argentinagang2022]

@@KevinVo thank you Kevin. Very helpful as usual!

[@future_phonk]

If you ran a 18x9 would that alleviate the inner fender rub issue?

[@KevinVo]

It could possibly depending on the offset.

[@future_phonk]

@@KevinVo what was the offset you had on your set up again?

[@KevinVo]

@@future_phonk +45

[@future_phonk]

Would going to a 245 tire or going with a +40 offset alleviate the inner fender rub?

[@RickNock]

I was under the impression that 7mm was the thickest spacer you could run w/o extended studs??

[@KevinVo]

If we take some rough estimates, the stud length with the wheel off is ~25mm. The wheel is going to take off another ~8mm so that leaves us with ~17mm of stud length. If you add in 7mm spacer that's ~10mm we're left with. For thread engagement, we want about 1-1.5 times the diameter of the stud which is ~11.8mm. I like to err on the side of caution so I'd like at least 1.5 times that which with a 7mm spacer that would not give us. With a 3mm spacer, we're left with ~14mm which still isn't the 1.5 I shoot for, but at least it's more than 1x the diameter of the stud.

[@RickNock]

@@KevinVo thanks for the info man!

[@atpgarageatl]

That fitment 👌

[@KevinVo]

PERFECTION!!!!

[@djpreview]

I tried this, but I wasn't able to pull the hub out enough (like you did). 😔

[@KevinVo]

It takes a bit of finessing

[@yungmiggyy5999]

Hey Kevin! Quick question, I was thinking of running a 17x9 setup. Do you think I’d still have those clearance issues in the front and rear like you did or you think I’d be good? Ideally I was gonna run 18x9.5 cause I want a similar aggressive meaty setup but after seeing the issues you had im second guessing it lol

[@rollerchester1]

Kevin, I did the arp extended wheel stud install on my 2022 BRZ I did however every steps, after I bring everything back. When I run the car, I'm hearing a grinding & clicking noise coming from the part where I worked on. Tried to diagnose what could cause the noise but do you think that pulling the hub on the rear will damage the CV joint enough to get replaced?

[@KevinVo]

It shouldn't cause any damage at all. I would run through everything again and double check things. Get the car up in the air and spin the wheel to see if you can locate the noise.

[@rollerchester1]

@@KevinVo bro, the issue was, my brother loosen the other wheel lugs without me knowing and only worked on the one wheel. I put everything back and never informed about the loose left wheel and it was the issue, loose wheel lugs 😬

[@Joshold]

I was looking at the ST XA coilovers and they dont have camber plates. Are they necessary if I plan to lower and add wheels? Or will I be able to have a good stance without that. They're only 1300 compared to the racecomp super steet 1 for 1900

[@JoseLuisServatQuezada]

Do you think we could use 18 x 7.5" and 235/50R18 tires on a stock GR86?

[@KevinVo]

That'd be a pretty tall tire that could lead to some rubbing.

[@JoseLuisServatQuezada]

@@KevinVo 235/45R18 ?

[@backroadblast6603]

Have you figured out the fitment issue at the front?

[@zulswift5278]

18 8.5 +40 or 42 /225 18 40 ok?

[@carlmanu]

Kevin, Do you know if the carbon fiber driveshaft you guys sell (meant for the 1st gen) works on the GR86?

[@KevinVo]

I honestly don't know ☹

[@ghosty_vr6838]

What spacer is that

[@itaybutavia1204]

Professional !

[@KiraOniiChan]

I heard someone broke the OEM studs from changing their tires but at least it looks pretty easy to change them out if it ever happens lol

[@KevinVo]

Happens often! I believe it's actually because the OEM lug nuts more so than the studs.

[@gerardogomez4695]

Where was the follow up video 😅

[@Menace_sti]

Spamsubie vibes in the intro

[@KevinVo]

Spamsubie is the 🐐

[@M4mba98]

Why the hell does this car not come with a wide wheel version from the factory? F*cking 8/9 inches, I want them 10.5 inch wheels.

[@thomaslefevre884]

So ...apparently Thomas is right...the + 38 is a better fit?

[@KevinVo]

+38 will require trimming in the rear.

[@thomaslefevre884]

@@KevinVo trimming?..of what?

[@KevinVo]

@@thomaslefevre884 of the fender garnish and the metal behind it.

[@thomaslefevre884]

@@KevinVo thanks

[@ThatbluMR2]

They took my fockin eyes

[@KevinVo]

🙈

[@FujiboHeavy]

LMAO. that first clip tho!

[@KevinVo]

😂😂

[@bicboi46]

Damn bruh i had my volume fully blasted around people in the beginning of this video -_-

[@KevinVo]

GOT'EM!!!! Jk I'm sorry! 😅

[@Dzady]

That is a crazy amount of work just to fit those massive wheels. 😃Do you need them for something specific or is it just the looks? However, impressive skills and knowledge at making your car exactly how you want it. Thumbs up for the bloopers. 😁

[@KevinVo]

Mainly for aesthetic purposes as I wanted a meaty and aggressive stance to the car.

[@Trisma]

Note to self, buy 18x9.5 +40 minimum

[@KevinVo]

Then you'll need to trim the rear fender 😅

[@Trisma]

@@KevinVo Did you roll your guards at all? trying to find the perfect size..

[@KevinVo]

@@Trisma no, I haven't done any modifications to the fenders.

[@KindredAutomotive]

Me who just watched the TireRack video where the 225 tire way outperformed the 245 tire on their GR86…. YT: Here’s a guy with a 255 front tire!! 😂 For real tho, clean build and solid stance and fitment! Looks good and the video quality is 👌🏼 Edit: Bonus props for leveling the audio! So many car vids blow your ears out when the impact makes an appearance…

[@armandorodriguez9000]

Los ingenieros de Toyota y Subaru no se para que estudiaron

[@mrporsche4236]

Do not use 9.5 inch wheels 8.5 is max with max 245 tyres

[@backroadblast6603]

I just don’t trust wheel spacers, man

[@KevinVo]

They use the same concept as how your wheels are mounted.

[@backroadblast6603]

@@KevinVo I just hear about them failing so often that they make me nervous. Are the lipped version more stable? I’m just worried about the strain they put on the hub

[@peechabot]

douuuu maaa

[@MR3DDev]

My man when u gonna add headlights to the car? I cringe seeing an 86 with no eyes.

[@KevinVo]

I'm working on it. Everything takes time 😅

[@mrslickkRick]

Düûú

[@KevinVo]

😂😅 hopefully my mom doesn't watch that part