Will 18x8 +44 wheels with 235/40R18 tires fit a Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Reported
Verdict:Fits Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 2 sources
Yes, reportedly: An 18x8 around +44 with 235/40R18 tires is a conservative bolt-on size.
Safety-critical part. This claim comes from community or vendor sources, not the vehicle or part manufacturer, so its confidence is capped at "Reported". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm part numbers with the manufacturer.
| Part | 18x8 +44 wheels with 235/40R18 tires |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) |
| Years | 2013-2020 |
| Trim / condition | all, including Performance Package (one report) |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to fit |
| Confidence | Reported 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
An 18x8 around +44 with 235/40R18 tires is a conservative bolt-on size. One retailer shows it on a 2017 BRZ Performance Package with no spacers and no rolling, and a guide lists 18x8 +35 to +48 as an OEM-plus size. Brembo clearance still depends on the specific spoke design.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x100
- centerbore mm: 56.1
- size: 18x8
- offset mm: 44
- tire: 235/40R18
Other wheels fitment for the ZN6/ZC6
- OEM 2013-20 86 / BRZ / FR-S wheel (17x7 +48) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM 2017-20 BRZ Performance Package wheel (17x7.5 +48) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM late ZN6 18-inch wheel (18x7.5 +48: BRZ tS, 86 TRD SE / GT) — Specification Factory spec
- Factory wheel studs and lug nuts (M12x1.25, 60-degree cone seat) — Specification Factory spec
- Hub-centric rings to 56.1 mm (for aftermarket 5x100 wheels) — Reported to fit Fits
- 17x9 +35 wheels with 245/40R17 tires — Reported to fit Fits
More for this car
- All Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) fitment answers · ZN6/ZC6 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Everything you need to know about BRZ/FR-S/GT86 wheel fitment — ThreePiece.us (wheel retailer blog) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Subaru BRZ Wheel Fitment Guide (2013-2020) — rimlist (wheel guide site with affiliate links) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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