The new Scion FR-S and its twin the Subaru BRZ have made a big splash in the rear-wheel drive coupe market. These vehicles offer fun at an affordable price to go along with modern styling. Both of these vehicles come equipped with the Grand Touring Summer Michelin Primacy HP. While this tire does…
…cars tested well, but at the end of the day, the BRZ was about a second slower than the Focus ST on a 1.6-mile road course. Did I buy the wrong car? No, not at all. I bought the right car that happens to be sold with the wrong tires. The BRZ and FR-S come equipped with 215/45R17 Michelin Primacy…
…swapping my 2015 Subaru BRZ for a 2017 Subaru BRZ with the Performance Pack. This would give us quick access for a car to test fit and I get the newest BRZ. Of course they didn't go for that, but we have updated our website with compatible wheels for the 2017 Subaru BRZ with Performance Pack…
SPC Performance's Scion/Subaru Cam Bolts provide A?1.75 degrees of front camber change for 2012 and older Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ vehicles. Installation is simple as head markings show where maximum change can be set and an easy-to-manipulate toothed washer allows for easy setting of positive…
…what should I purchase as a replacement? Subaru plans to sell the BRZ at a higher price point relative to the FR-S. Hopefully, this will allow Subaru to equip the vehicle with a set of the Dunlop SP Sport 600 on the production BRZ. These Dunlop performance tires are the Original Equipment on the…
…BRZ and its twin the Scion FR-S, we have been able to get both vehicles to Tire Rack's headquarters for measurements. First indication is that these very capable cars have been very "under tired" from the factory. Despite its excellent poise and impressive skidpad numbers, the BR-Z and…
…While the Civic Si was nice, it simply did not stir my soul the way my old BRZ did. So I said goodbye to my Civic Si and picked up a 2015 ice silver metallic Subaru BRZ Premium. The changes Subaru made to the BRZ in 2015 are outstanding. A shark fin antenna gives the car a much cleaner look,…
…tire will have a recommended rim width range, so wheel width dictates what tire sizes you can choose. Going back to the BRZ example, I can't mount 245/40R17 on my O.E. BRZ wheel because it's too wide; nor can I mount 17x9 on my O.E. 215/45R17 because the tire is too narrow to safely fit on…
Good news for those running stock class in SCCA that have their Subaru BRZ or Scion FR-S. Enkei Racing Series is making a version of their popular RPF1 wheel in a 17x7" size with an offset of ET42. Weighing in at a scant 14.5 lbs, the wheel will be a great choice for both vehicles. The 5-100…
…is right for your vehicle? Until we do our comparison test in May, there isn't any hard data to rank these four tires. What would I get for my BRZ? I'd go the Pilot Sport 4S. I suspect our testing will find major improvements with the ExtremeContact Sport compared to the ExtremeContact DW,…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Solo Spec Coupe (SSC) Suspension Installation CAUTION: Installing suspension components can be dangerous and result in serious injury or death. Improper installation also can cause damage to your vehicle and other property,…
Looking for a fun and affordable upgrade for your BRZ or FR-S? Following up on my previous post, the AIRAID MXP Series with Synthamax intake is now in stock for the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S. We have special pricing on these intakes at this time. In order to conform to AIRAID's minimum…
…six-something 0-60 is all I need. It's all relative, so if we're comparing the BRZ against the Dodge Challenger SRT8, then yes, by that comparison it's underpowered. However, in the real world, the BRZ is plenty quick for most drivers. As one of my earlier posts stated,the FT-86 can…
…Subaru BRZ (04:01) Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Michelin worked closely with Subaru to develop the Primacy HP as the BRZ's O.E. tire. It's a Grand Touring Summer tire that's very "real world" and well matched to the BRZ's capabilities.…
…wheel questions. Here we'll show you how to easily and confidently select new wheels for your vehicle as we "up the game" and customize a Subaru BRZ. Related Videos: Deciphering a Tire Sidewall | Understanding Tire Tread | Tire Rotation | Tire Types 101 Testing Premium Max Performance Summer Tires…
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