best size for track

[RacerFreakXXX]

what's the best size to track the car on? I want to go 17x8.5 +25 offset and stretch my tires, but I thought 16x7 might be better? I have no idea :iono: need some help

[revoturbo]

16 x 7 best way with + 45 or +43 offset

[jkuchta]

If you wanna go fast, go with a 15" wheel and like a 205--tire. Get as light as possible, and go with an R compound. If you strip the interior (takes like a hour), you will not have enough power or weight to overpower the tires, and the lighter weight will help acceleration. Plus, 15" wheels and tires are a little cheaper than 16" and 17" wheels and tires.

I've been running a 500-treadwear tire at the Streets and the Autoclub Roval, and the lack of grip was due to suspension and the hard tire, not its size.

Have fun, and I look forward to reading about the fun!

[kimona]

15's for the track with some sticky 205's.

[nemesisz]

15's for the track with some sticky 205's.

+1

I autocross my daily tires. My wheels are 15x7 +40 and for tires I have BFG G-Force Sports in 205/50-15. I have yet to find the end of grip to these tires in the dry, but in the wet they are not so good. These are also relatively a hard compound for the AutoX but are a nice long lasting set on the street.

I think I am going to run a dedicated track set of rims and tires next year. More specifically a set of Rota Slipstream 15x7 +40 with Hoosier A6 205/50-15. This will give me endless grip for the most part as long as I dont go stupid on the course.

[Tamago]

Hoosier A6 205/50-15. This will give me endless grip for the most part as long as I dont go stupid on the course.

don't forget, i can get you some practice R888's or RA-1's.. :D

[nemesisz]

don't forget, i can get you some practice R888's or RA-1's.. :D

Dont worry, I have your number.

Right now I am in the process of saving for my set of Rotas.

[cali yaris]

I have a set of 14's VOLK CE28N's that I got and never used.
They weigh 6.5 pounds each!!

Wouldn't mind selling them...

[Tamago]

I have a set of 14's VOLK CE28N's that I got and never used.
They weigh 6.5 pounds each!!

Wouldn't mind selling them...

width? offset?

[TheRealEnth]

14's ... thats ridiculous =D

[ddongbap]

If you can get a set of dedicated tires, run super small rubbers on them. Or if you can get only front two, just get some rims that'll clear the rotors, and get wide tires, with sidewalls that are smaller than stock size.

[cali yaris]

Hoosier 205/60/14 DOT radials... :drool: mmmmmm....

[Tamago]

width? offset?

Hoosier 205/60/14 DOT radials... :drool: mmmmmm....

if they're 7" wide and under +35 i may know an interested party

[Morgan]

and the price?

just curious but I have heard of 13's clearing the brakes... no?

[Malaya1221]

^ 13's will clear the oem brakes w/ no problem:thumbsup:

[Thirty-Nine]

I think it depends. If I were going with a dedicated track setup, I think I'd go with a lightweight 14 with uber-sticky tires. Most sticky 15s start at 205mm wide, and I rub quite a bit with 205s. My 195s are better, however, many r-compound tires don't come in a 195/55/15.

[Tamago]

I think it depends. If I were going with a dedicated track setup, I think I'd go with a lightweight 14 with uber-sticky tires. Most sticky 15s start at 205mm wide, and I rub quite a bit with 205s. My 195s are better, however, many r-compound tires don't come in a 195/55/15.

poor yaris folks :cry: i can fit a 245 without rubbing :biggrin:

[ddongbap]

Nobody likes my super small sidewall plan? Better acceleration!