[St00k]

Anyone have more info on these tires?

What does the first gen run? I always thought the original 86 had some crappy tires. PS4s seem like some serious rubber.

 

[apex]

These are the exact tires included with the GT86/86/FR-S:

PILOT SPORT 4S - SIZE: 215/45ZR17
Max Performance Summer

• Size:215/45ZR17 (91Y)
• Load Range: XL
• UTQG: 300 AA A
• Style: Blackwall
• Eco Focus: Michelin Total Performance

 

[Yoshoobaroo]

These are the exact tires included with the GT86/86/FR-S:

PILOT SPORT 4S - SIZE: 215/45ZR17
Max Performance Summer

No, you have the size right but the tire is actually this one:

Michelin primacy HP
Grand Touring Summer, not Max performance, It has way less grip than the PS4S

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+HP&partnum=145WR7PHP

 

[Blighty]

Anyone have more info on these tires?

What does the first gen run? I always thought the original 86 had some crappy tires. PS4s seem like some serious rubber.

The BRZ on the 18 inch wheels have at least one spec confirmed to be running on PS4 - very good all round tire, SO MUCH better than the primacy.

I'd assume that the GR86 also has a spec with these on 18inch wheels.

I did wish they put the PS4S however, which is a really REALLY good tire. But overall the standard PS4 is a great choice for stock, and will last a lot longer than the PS4S.

 

[GR86]

there will be different wheel/tire options? i thought they'll all come with 215/40/18 michelin ps4 standard... at least in japan

 

[Blighty]

there will be different wheel/tire options? i thought they'll all come with 215/40/18 michelin ps4 standard... at least in japan

Not sure.

The specs are up in the air a little because as yet they have not really announced the proper final specifications for any country. Its all been estimates.

That said I'd be confident that each market will get a spec with an 18 inch wheel running PS4 Michelin rubber.

Edit: Though if I was to guess what the 17inch tires would be, I'd say Dunlop (goodyear) Sport Max or something else from them.

 

[Haskins]

No, you have the size right but the tire is actually this one:

Michelin primacy HP
Grand Touring Summer, not Max performance, It has way less grip than the PS4S

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+HP&partnum=145WR7PHP

I wish they just used those tires on the car they debuted instead of teasing the Pilot Sports.

 

[Blighty]

I wish they just used those tires on the car they debuted instead of teasing the Pilot Sports.

They are using the Pilot Sports - on these 18 inch specs anyway. The primacy tire was last gen.

 

[St00k]

If the BRZ has the Pilot Sports then I'm sure we'll get at least one trim with the GR86 having them. The PS4 is a badass tire, so grip should be very impressive.

Very exciting. I can't wait to see a lap comparison between the two (the GT86 and the GR86).

 

[Yoshoobaroo]

My bet is that the Base/Premium gets 17" primacies, and the GT/Limited gets 18" PS4s.

 

[Kona61]

My bet is that the Base/Premium gets 17" primacies, and the GT/Limited gets 18" PS4Ss.

I would like to point out to everybody, that the PS4S (Pilot Sport 4S) and PS4 (Pilot Sport 4) are two different tires.

 

[Yoshoobaroo]

I would like to point out to everybody, that the PS4S (Pilot Sport 4S) and PS4 (Pilot Sport 4) are two different tires.

Very true, I thought the Subaru event mentioned PS4S, but it's PS4:

Reveal video mentions 18" PS4 tires available

 

[Stephenm]

I don’t know a lot about the different numbers related to wheels. I’m getting the GR86 Premium, so I know they are 18s. What are the other numbers? Will a set of 18x8.5 +45mm be too big?

 

[lostinmysenses]

I don’t know a lot about the different numbers related to wheels. I’m getting the GR86 Premium, so I know they are 18s. What are the other numbers? Will a set of 18x8.5 +45mm be too big?

The wheels should be 18x7.5 +48 5x100 with a tire size of 215/40.

 

[Stephenm]

The wheels should be 18x7.5 +48 5x100 with a tire size of 215/40.

Thanks. What do those numbers mean?

 

[lostinmysenses]

Thanks. What do those numbers mean?

Okay, so the 18x7.5 refers to the wheel size and width, +48 is the offset, 5x100 is the PCD (or bolt pattern), 215/45 is the tire width and aspect ratio.

 

[Stephenm]

Okay, so the 18x7.5 refers to the wheel size and width, +48 is the offset, 5x100 is the PCD (or bolt pattern), 215/45 is the tire width and aspect ratio.

Thank you. So the wheels I was looking at are too big.

 

[lostinmysenses]

Thank you. So the wheels I was looking at are too big.

It depends, they’re wider than the stock size but that doesn’t mean they won’t fit on the car. Plenty of people run 17x9s with as low as +35 or even as high as +45 offsets so those wheels you’re looking at could very likely fit; it just depends on your preferences and what you’re intending to do with the car.

 

[Stephenm]

It will be my daily driver. I think the OEM wheels are ugly

 

[lostinmysenses]

It will be my daily driver. I think the OEM wheels are ugly

Yeah, for a daily I’d recommend sticking to the stock size and sizing down to 17s; it’s just a bit difficult to find decent wheels in 17x7.5. A lot of people also recommend a 17x8 setup for daily/spirited driving.