Using 'thin' wheels' for track?
#1
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Using 'thin' wheels' for track?
I have an extra set of 18x8.5 wheels (in addition to the 19x8.5 19x9 which are on the car now).
I can't use the 18x8.5 for autocross, and stay in street class (width's must be the same).
The width i less than I would want for 'stickier tires' for track use.
I've seen an number of 370Z folks use non-staggered wheels for their Z on the track, and they rotate. But, I've not seen anyone use only 8.5 inch width, always wider.
I'd really like a set of wheels suitable for track, I think I want a set of 18x9 (255/35 front) and 18x10.5 (285/30 rear). --- but I don't want to pay $1300+ for a set of wheels I'll only use at the track. I haven't seen any forsale opportunities for those sizes in the classified for a more 'economical price'.
Has anyone tried using 'thin' wheels for track purposes? Was it a pointless gesture? [tried to ask on370z site, but just can't get my account there 'validated', its like the admin -died- and the forum is just running itself with the people who already have an account)
I can't use the 18x8.5 for autocross, and stay in street class (width's must be the same).
The width i less than I would want for 'stickier tires' for track use.
I've seen an number of 370Z folks use non-staggered wheels for their Z on the track, and they rotate. But, I've not seen anyone use only 8.5 inch width, always wider.
I'd really like a set of wheels suitable for track, I think I want a set of 18x9 (255/35 front) and 18x10.5 (285/30 rear). --- but I don't want to pay $1300+ for a set of wheels I'll only use at the track. I haven't seen any forsale opportunities for those sizes in the classified for a more 'economical price'.
Has anyone tried using 'thin' wheels for track purposes? Was it a pointless gesture? [tried to ask on370z site, but just can't get my account there 'validated', its like the admin -died- and the forum is just running itself with the people who already have an account)
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IF you're not worried about knockoffs, you can get these in a 18x9.5 +30/35 and 18x10.5 +22 (would be real aggressive for a 285 though) for under $800
https://conceptzperformance.com/tech...sp_p_13378.php
And a list of 18x10.5s (so they should have 8.5to 9.5s in most of them too)
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https://conceptzperformance.com/tech...sp_p_13378.php
And a list of 18x10.5s (so they should have 8.5to 9.5s in most of them too)
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lol, sorry, been busy I guess
These are available in a 10.5 +40 but since they are a dish wheel they may have BBK clearance issues, but would allow you to run 285s and a 18x8.5 +38
https://www.aspiremotoring.com/produ...ack-polish-lip
These are available in a 10.5 +40 but since they are a dish wheel they may have BBK clearance issues, but would allow you to run 285s and a 18x8.5 +38
https://www.aspiremotoring.com/produ...ack-polish-lip
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Here's one more, again brake clearance is always a concern w/ cheaper cast wheels since the thicker spokes & barrels take up more room.
STR Wheels Rims 607 17 18 19 20 22 inch Gloss Black
STR Wheels Rims 607 17 18 19 20 22 inch Gloss Black
#7
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Coupe? or Sedan?
And what's your class restrictions?
If you're in a coupe, try to find two sets of 370Z rear sport wheels. You can typically find them used, and they're the perfect width/offset (19x10 +30) for a 285 (the max tire width for the class that I run in down here).
Your class restrictions may limit the type of tire you can have (i.e., no R comps, need to be 200+ treadwear, etc), so you'd be limited to like a 245 width tire. While that's not terrible, our cars like more tire not only for grip, but heat and wear management. A wider tire has more mass and therefore can take way more heat before they overheat.
And what's your class restrictions?
If you're in a coupe, try to find two sets of 370Z rear sport wheels. You can typically find them used, and they're the perfect width/offset (19x10 +30) for a 285 (the max tire width for the class that I run in down here).
Your class restrictions may limit the type of tire you can have (i.e., no R comps, need to be 200+ treadwear, etc), so you'd be limited to like a 245 width tire. While that's not terrible, our cars like more tire not only for grip, but heat and wear management. A wider tire has more mass and therefore can take way more heat before they overheat.