Best Wheels for the Subaru BRZ: First & Second Gen Fitment
August 10, 2026
Best Wheels for the Subaru BRZ
Quick Answer
The BRZ community's proven picks: the Gram Lights 57CR for clean lightweight style, the Cosmis Racing R1 for the multi-spoke look, and the Volk ZE40 for the ultimate enthusiast flex. Buy the right pattern: the 2013-2020 first gen is 5x100, and the 2022+ second gen and GR86 switched to 5x114.3. Same badge, different bolt holes.
The first-gen BRZ (2013-2020) is a classic case of lightweight, sporty perfection: 200 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, and a chassis that begs for the right set of wheels. It's also the gateway to one of the friendliest enthusiast communities in cars, where wheel choice is practically a personality test. Here are the three picks that keep winning that test, the fitment numbers that make them work, and the bolt pattern trap that catches second-gen shoppers weekly.
Subaru BRZ Wheel Fitment, Gen by Gen
| Generation | Bolt Pattern | Hub Bore | Shares Pattern With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 BRZ / FR-S / 86 (2013-2020) | 5x100 (5x3.94" in freedom units) | 56.1 mm | Most classic Subarus, first-gen platform twins |
| Gen 2 BRZ / GR86 (2022+) | 5x114.3 (5x4.5") | 56.1 mm | 2015+ WRX, huge aftermarket ecosystem |
Fitment on the first gen is wonderfully forgiving: the sweet spot lives at 17 and 18 inches in widths from 8 to 9.5, which covers everything from a clean square setup to a properly aggressive flush look, and widebody builds stretch the range further. Stock is a 215/45R17; the popular upgrade path is a 235 or 245-width tire on a 17x9 or 18x9.5 with offset in the mid +30s. Dial your exact stance with our offset guide.
First-gen and second-gen BRZ wheels do not interchange. The 2022 redesign moved from 5x100 to 5x114.3, so a used set from the wrong generation will not bolt on, no matter how perfect the listing photos look. Silver lining for gen 2 owners: 5x114.3 is one of the most common patterns in the enthusiast world, so your wheel catalog actually grew.
The Best BRZ Wheels
A 2018 BRZ on Tein coilovers and gold Gram Lights 57CRs.
Gram Lights 57CR
Gram Lights nails the formula the BRZ was built for: simple, lightweight, and beautifully made. The 57CR's ultra-clean five-spoke design accentuates any build, comes in gold, white, black, and bronze among others, and delivers Rays engineering at a price that keeps it the community default. Shop the Gram Lights 57CR.
A 2020 BRZ Limited on white Cosmis Racing R1s.
Cosmis Racing R1
Need more spokes to round out the look? The R1's twelve-spoke design strikes the balance between clean and complex, in finishes from bronze to red to gunmetal, at a price that leaves budget for tires and coilovers. A BRZ staple for good reason. Shop the Cosmis Racing R1.
A 2017 BRZ on Volk ZE40s.
Volk ZE40
The pricey one, and worth every cent of the justification: huge concavity, a spoke design that flows from hub to lip, and the forged Rays engineering that makes Volk the most name-dropped brand at any meet. If the BRZ is your forever car, the ZE40 is its forever wheel. Shop the Volk ZE40.
Own a 2022+ BRZ or GR86? Good News
Every wheel above is made in your 5x114.3 pattern too, so the picks carry over even though first-gen sets don't. Better yet, the second gen's pattern is shared with the 2015+ WRX and half the enthusiast world, which means the deepest wheel selection this platform has ever had. Same sweet spot applies: 17s and 18s, 8 to 9.5 wide, with your stock Limited-trim 18s wearing 215/40R18 as the baseline to beat. Filter by your exact year and everything you see fits.
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What is the bolt pattern on a first-gen Subaru BRZ?
The 2013-2020 first-gen Subaru BRZ uses a 5x100 bolt pattern with a 56.1 mm hub bore and M12x1.25 lug nuts torqued to 89 lb-ft. The Scion FR-S and Toyota 86 of the same years share the identical fitment, so wheels swap freely between the platform twins.
Do first-gen BRZ wheels fit the 2022+ BRZ or GR86?
No. The second generation switched from 5x100 to a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, so wheels do not interchange between generations in either direction. The consolation for second-gen owners is that 5x114.3 is among the most common enthusiast patterns, so the selection is enormous.
What size wheels fit a Subaru BRZ best?
The sweet spot is 17 or 18 inch wheels between 8 and 9.5 inches wide, with offsets in the mid +30s, which covers everything from clean square setups to aggressive flush fitments. Wider and larger setups exist for widebody builds, but the sizes above fit without drama and keep the car light on its feet.
What size tires come stock on a first-gen BRZ?
The first-gen BRZ came from the factory with 215/45R17 tires on 17 inch wheels. It's a famously modest size, chosen partly for the car's playful balance, and the classic upgrade is a 235 or 245-width tire on a wider wheel for genuinely transformed grip.
What are the best wheels for a BRZ?
The Gram Lights 57CR is the community's default answer for its lightweight, clean five-spoke design, with the Cosmis Racing R1 as the multi-spoke value pick and the Volk ZE40 as the forged endgame. All three come in both the first gen's 5x100 and the second gen's 5x114.3 patterns.
Shop BRZ & GR86 Wheels
Here's the Mr. Wheel Deal difference: you don't piece it together, we do. Browse 5x100 wheels for the first gen or 5x114.3 wheels for the second gen and GR86, pair them with tires, and every package ships mounted, balanced, and ready to install. Fill out a quote and your price lands within about a day.
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Builds pictured are real customer cars with the products named in each caption; specs verified against factory documentation for both BRZ generations. Last updated August 2026. Questions about your exact setup? Our fitment team is a free call away at (800) 931-8071.
