The Art of Fitment: Navigating Wheel Fitment for FRS

When we modify our vehicles, whether through upgrades like intake systems or visual enhancements like custom paint jobs, the urge comes from a desire to personalize and to portray our vehicles as distinctive reflections of our individuality.

Of all modifications available, few make as dramatic an aesthetic impact as installing new wheels. Their prominent visibility and range of styles let us transform a mundane commuter into a head-turning show stopper.

Yet, attracting eyeballs alone means little if the wheels don’t properly fit. Understanding modern wheel fitment intricacies takes patience and care.

The Quest for Stance

Stance plays an integral role when modifying your vehicle’s attitude and appearance. Lowering springs and shocks bring aggressive rake, while large wheels with stretched tires add “meat,” filling out the fenders. Lifted trucks take the opposite approach - increasing height for an imposing monster truck demeanor.

Getting the proportions right proves vital. But altering your chassis dimensions or switching wheel diameters changes fundamental elements like suspension geometry and gearing that impact handling.

This requires recalibrating components across driveline and steering systems to recover balance. It’s not an easy or inexpensive endeavor.

Maintaining OE Geometry

The 2013+ Scion FRS coupe delivers exceptional factory balance making it a prime tuner platform. Aftermarket wheel upgrades become easier here as you remain close to original dimensions. Upfits are practically plug-and-play when, for instance, suitable sized 19" wheels are chosen over the stock 17" FRS wheels in order to maintain crucial suspension settings.

Likewise, retaining OE offsets (the distance wheels sit relative to chassis mounting points) ensures centered, stable tracking.

Wheels that sit too far inboard or extend outward place strain on hub assemblies and bearings while reducing available steering lock, necessitating fender modifications. Knowing appropriate backspacing proves paramount.

Consult the Experts

Reputable vendors like Envision Tuning have skilled experts who intelligently navigate variables like offsets and dimensions when acquiring your dream set of FRS wheel fitment.  With over a decade of servicing the wheel industry, their technical staff understands nuances across various year model platforms.

Drop a message to their support team through live chat or email to confirm which wheel and tire packages achieve your perfect stance for FRS wheel fitment setups. Avoid frustrations and added costs from buying incorrectly sized products.

Let our skilled veterans verify proposed wheels and mods slot cleanly within OE-designed parameters. Then enjoy heading out knowing your tire-to-fender fitments dialed in for optimal performance and appeal.

FAQs

What wheel size can I run on my stock FRS?

17 to 19 inches wheels with appropriate offsets and backspacing will fit your FRS without rubbing or requiring modifications.

Will wider wheels fit on the stock FRS body?

Yes, but depending on the width, you may need to install fender flares. Consult wheel experts to verify fitment.

Do I need coilovers for an aggressive wheel/tire setup?

Lowering your FRS with coilovers helps achieve the ideal wheel gap/stance look but isn't always necessary for fitment.

Should I upgrade the brakes with larger wheel and tire combos?

Larger wheel/tire diameter combos add rotating mass, placing more stopping load on brakes. Upgrading pads and rotors helps rebalance braking capacity.

How can I confirm my new wheels will properly fit?

Wheel vendors like Envision Tuning provide dedicated fitment experts to precisely match wheels/tires to your FRS’s year, model, and modifications.