Timur's 2017 Subaru BRZ On 17" EC-7R Forged Wheels

We met up with Timur, a fellow member of FT86Club forums, to test fit and photoshoot our new 17” fully forged wheels on his dual duty BRZ. For the photoshoot, we mounted a set of wide 17×9.5” et40 EC-7R in our anthracite finish. This setup is a direct fit and provides plenty of clearance for the factory performance package Brembo brakes.

The EC-7R is a significant step forward from our flow formed predecessor. Designed significantly stronger using forged 6061-T6 aluminum, this wheel features a 1,600 lbs load rating that exceed JWL load rating requirements by almost 35%. Concavity has also been a consistent ask from the 86/BRZ community, and we finally delivered with a concave profile 2 face. Along with beautiful crafted details and exclusive finishes, our new forged wheels check all of the boxes.

MODIFICATIONS & SPECS

APEX 17×9.5” ET40 EC-7R Forged Wheels in Anthracite (https://www.apexraceparts.com/shop-by-vehicle/subaru/brz-frs/17x9-5-et40-apex-ec-7r-forged-86-brz-wheel.html) Nitto NT01 Tires 255/40/17 (https://www.apexraceparts.com/tires/nitto-nt01-r-compound-tire.html) CSG Spec TEIN Flex A coilovers Verus rear lower control arms -3º camber front, -2º camber rear Jackson Racing Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler Drambeenie spoiler risers Raceseng tow hook Kenwood DDX918WS head unit

PHOTO GALLERY

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Matt became the JDM Product Expert at APEX Wheels in 2022. Prior to joining APEX, he worked extensively in automotive sales. As an enthusiast he made the shift from street driving to track driving in order to fully experience his cars at the limit without putting the public at risk. Matt has owned six Hondas (‘94 Integra LS, ‘95 Integra RS, ‘96 Integra GS-R, ‘06 RSX Type-S, ‘95 Civic VX, ‘17 Civic EX-T), two Subarus (‘15 Impreza, ‘22 BRZ), and is likely shopping for the next addition to his stable. When he’s not helping JDM owners figure out the best wheel setups for their cars, he enjoys playing racing video games and indulging his interest in automotive photography. Fun fact: Matt knows every quotable line in The Fast and the Furious by heart.

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