thoughts about track rims and tyres

[_Nathan_]

265 is too wide for a 9" wheel really (same for a 250 slick), look at the shape they make on the wheel and how the car looks to falls over the tyre when cornering.



9.5 is IMO the ideal wheel width but 10" are more common (Rays are a good 9.5 option but expensive). Pro Race 1.3 available in 10" and the tyre won't move about so much.

If you are sticking with 19" just stick with the CSL wheel unless you want to spend a fortune on nice BBS or Rays rims.

PS. Remortgage and get 18x10 BBS E88 all round and I may want to marry you.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

PS. Remortgage and get 18x10 BBS E88 all round and I may want to marry you.

not sure id have you

[_Nathan_]

Bitch.

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Nords

part of my plan is to find a reduced weight wheel like the pro race 1.2 and i am not convinced by the effectivelness of the dunlop tyres (but could be convinced)

So i will def need lighter 19 or 18 inch rims (cheap ones) and then fit either 19 or 18 inch 265/35 tyres (you can get both in Cups.)

I ran pro race 1.2 this year with 235 40 18 and 265 35 18 a048,

seemed pretty good tbh, but im trying the 265 35 18 pilot sport cups all round next year..... see how they compare.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by lawsy

I ran pro race 1.2 this year with 235 40 18 and 265 35 18 a048,

seemed pretty good tbh, but im trying the 265 35 18 pilot sport cups all round next year..... see how they compare.

that is the conclusion i am coming to

what rims, pro race 1.2 18x9 ?

[3wheels3]

Is there a price difference between 18" or 19" Cups? Not that I'm a tight arse git or anything

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by shimmy

that is the conclusion i am coming to

what rims, pro race 1.2 18x9 ?

Yes pro race 1.2 18 x 9

It does feel different on the 18s, but ive not been on track with the 19's so cannot pass fair comparison really

Originally Posted by 3wheels3

Is there a price difference between 18" or 19" Cups? Not that I'm a tight arse git or anything

Negligable tbh wheels,

[Hazy]

Originally Posted by Thorney

18" Pro Race 1.2 rims, 18 x 9. Dunlop Direza tyres.

Wheels are cheap and bullet proof, tyres last longer than R888's

Done

thinking about buying another set for our E46 John, how much a set??

Originally Posted by Nords

Funnily enough I have decided to run with 19" cups only so Hazy is after my 18" with the dunlops on (they are a great tyre and road legal!)

never mind after them, I deffo want them, just been busy!!!! Gotta pick up my new daily $hitter from near you next weekend, so will probably get them then mate

[Thorney]

6 cars running on 250 wide slicks on the Pro Race 1.2's for a season and never had any issues and tyre wear was enough for John to pikey out all season barely on one set. 265 rear tyre shouldnt be an issue on a 9" rim either but does depend on which one. Dunlop Direza's are fine.

Wheels are about £600 for a set, think we have a few in stock. Rays are better bet of course, I used to run 9" front and 10" rear but at £2500 a set they aren't cheap although even lighter than the Pro Race.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by 3wheels3

Is there a price difference between 18" or 19" Cups? Not that I'm a tight arse git or anything

I will check with the Cups but I've heard difference is negligible as the 18 tyre is actually more rubber than 19 due to profile.

You will get rims alot cheaper but resale I guess will be harder.

The main reason in my mind for 18 rims is the weight saving and handling but if I could get 19 inch Pro Race 1.2 I would probably go for them so my tyre stock is not all redundant'