Which Wheel for track duty?
06-18-12, 02:27 PM
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That's definitely a typo....
UPDATE: the RSM9's in the size I want is not in the USA right now, so they'd have to order from Japan and it would take approx 45 days....
. I went to the local specialty wheel shop today and was picking his brain about sizes, other options, and he talked me into getting some rotary forged wheels from TSW. So now I've ordered some TSW Interlagos in black size 18x9.5 +40 offsets. They were pretty cheap $256 per wheel and are under 20 lbs. They definitely don't look as good as the RSM9's, but if I had ordered them, and they didn't fit well, I'd have been stuck as they would have been special order. So my wheels should be here in a week instead of 6 weeks and also the +40 offsets should give me a little more inside clearance if I had to run a tire like the toyo 888's that tend to be a little wider and had some clearance issues on the PF01's......
Now the Hancock ventus Z214's are on national back order till August!!!
UPDATE: the RSM9's in the size I want is not in the USA right now, so they'd have to order from Japan and it would take approx 45 days....
. I went to the local specialty wheel shop today and was picking his brain about sizes, other options, and he talked me into getting some rotary forged wheels from TSW. So now I've ordered some TSW Interlagos in black size 18x9.5 +40 offsets. They were pretty cheap $256 per wheel and are under 20 lbs. They definitely don't look as good as the RSM9's, but if I had ordered them, and they didn't fit well, I'd have been stuck as they would have been special order. So my wheels should be here in a week instead of 6 weeks and also the +40 offsets should give me a little more inside clearance if I had to run a tire like the toyo 888's that tend to be a little wider and had some clearance issues on the PF01's......Now the Hancock ventus Z214's are on national back order till August!!!
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06-19-12, 03:25 PM
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So here's the pics of the TSW Interlagos I got instead... Definitely not as sexy as the Enkie's but they were cheaper at least.....
SPECS: 18x9.5 +40 offsets
Since the Hankooks are unavailable, I ordered some Nitto NT01's (they are based off the Toyo RA1's but with stiffer sidewalls and updated tread pattern) they supposedly last longer than most R-comp tires and also have a good reputation for heavy cars...
SPECS: 275/35/18's
Also got some Rays Engineering extended Lug nuts in anodized blue.
Pics below
SPECS: 18x9.5 +40 offsets
Since the Hankooks are unavailable, I ordered some Nitto NT01's (they are based off the Toyo RA1's but with stiffer sidewalls and updated tread pattern) they supposedly last longer than most R-comp tires and also have a good reputation for heavy cars...
SPECS: 275/35/18's
Also got some Rays Engineering extended Lug nuts in anodized blue.
Pics below
06-21-12, 10:03 PM
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What about these? I kind of like em... I think I'll buy a set for the drag strip, I wonder if these 18's will fit the front.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-TSW-S...#ht_500wt_1054
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-TSW-S...#ht_500wt_1054
06-22-12, 12:45 AM
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What about these? I kind of like em... I think I'll buy a set for the drag strip, I wonder if these 18's will fit the front.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-TSW-S...#ht_500wt_1054
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-TSW-S...#ht_500wt_1054
06-30-12, 07:25 PM
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So I had my new track setup installed about a week ago and man I LOVE IT!... I love the look/performance so much I haven't even put on my OEM wheels with the Michelin PSS's back on yet.... LOL I ordered some black center caps, but the silver ones are starting to grow on me.... so I may not use them.....
Fitment is great but tight up front... No rubbing but very close at full lock, so will have to see if it rubs on the fender wells when I'm lowered next year a bit on coilovers.... But this is definitely another option for those who don't like the look of the Enkei PF01's.
The shop scratched up some of the $200 Rays aluminum lugs that I bought though....
Is there a way to avoid that?
I can't say enough about the difference in grip between these tires and the Michelin PSS's... but what do you expect comparing them to an R-compound tire..
I can hardly wait to get this setup to the track! Will be installing Fig's Upper control arms and bushings ASAP... to help camber, etc.
Here's some pics for your enjoyment....
Fitment is great but tight up front... No rubbing but very close at full lock, so will have to see if it rubs on the fender wells when I'm lowered next year a bit on coilovers.... But this is definitely another option for those who don't like the look of the Enkei PF01's.
The shop scratched up some of the $200 Rays aluminum lugs that I bought though....
Is there a way to avoid that?I can't say enough about the difference in grip between these tires and the Michelin PSS's... but what do you expect comparing them to an R-compound tire..
I can hardly wait to get this setup to the track! Will be installing Fig's Upper control arms and bushings ASAP... to help camber, etc.Here's some pics for your enjoyment....
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07-01-12, 09:17 AM
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Setup looks great! How do you think the fitment would be for a car dropped on teins. Im going to be getting Coils in the next few months, but dont think ill go much lower than I am now.
07-01-12, 09:58 AM
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UPDATE!:
So I had BCR Coilovers with Swift springs (that I purchased from FIGS) installed a couple of months ago and front is lowered about an inch and rear about 5/8" IIRC. I had some rubbing up front while going in reverse and wheel turned, similiar to above, but once I had the FIGS Superpro front lower control arm bushing installed a few weeks ago, I've not had any rubbing with this setup except on large dips and it is minimal. I've since used the Nitto NT01's for 3 track days and expect another 1-2 sessions out of them next spring before needing replaced.
Here's some pics from my last track day of this season!
So I had BCR Coilovers with Swift springs (that I purchased from FIGS) installed a couple of months ago and front is lowered about an inch and rear about 5/8" IIRC. I had some rubbing up front while going in reverse and wheel turned, similiar to above, but once I had the FIGS Superpro front lower control arm bushing installed a few weeks ago, I've not had any rubbing with this setup except on large dips and it is minimal. I've since used the Nitto NT01's for 3 track days and expect another 1-2 sessions out of them next spring before needing replaced.
Here's some pics from my last track day of this season!
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10-07-12, 11:20 AM
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and one last pic...
I'll upload a sweet vid of my fastest lap so far using Harry's Lap Timer Pro app that shows speed, throttle, RPM, G's, and map of track, etc... (as soon as I can figure out how to get it from my iPhone!)
I'll upload a sweet vid of my fastest lap so far using Harry's Lap Timer Pro app that shows speed, throttle, RPM, G's, and map of track, etc... (as soon as I can figure out how to get it from my iPhone!)
