The Tire DB - Posts about Track and AutoX tire brands
02-11-2008, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by laze1
The primary reason that I went to 17" wheels for track usage only is the price of 17" tires is MUCH CHEAPER than 18" or larger tires.......plus 17" track and street tires selection is much broader. And by going with a square setup, I can maximize tire wear by rotating them frequently...again..all to save money.
However, All the other positives that come with 17" is very nice....(reduced mass / weight and all that stuff)
And yes, it does lower the car a bunch.....I had to run my car up of some home-build wooded 2x10" ramps to use my large floor jack....( i have a Hotchkis TVS kit)
And yes, this would work fine on the street...i looks very cool if you car is lowered, otherwise it would look odd with all the tire-fender gap.
BTW: Running 17x9 and 17x10 sounds like a good way to go on the street! I doubt any front spacers would be needed.
Check out Edge racing, they appear to be a very reputable company, and helped me out on the phone when discussing using this "non-standard" setup on the Z....my full wheel/tire/mounting/shipping was about $1650. PM me for full details.
http://www.edgeracing.com/
However, All the other positives that come with 17" is very nice....(reduced mass / weight and all that stuff)
And yes, it does lower the car a bunch.....I had to run my car up of some home-build wooded 2x10" ramps to use my large floor jack....( i have a Hotchkis TVS kit)
And yes, this would work fine on the street...i looks very cool if you car is lowered, otherwise it would look odd with all the tire-fender gap.
BTW: Running 17x9 and 17x10 sounds like a good way to go on the street! I doubt any front spacers would be needed.
Check out Edge racing, they appear to be a very reputable company, and helped me out on the phone when discussing using this "non-standard" setup on the Z....my full wheel/tire/mounting/shipping was about $1650. PM me for full details.
http://www.edgeracing.com/
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
02-12-2008, 02:45 AM
#106
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
ok, i took the plunge, i ordered my new track wheels and tires from edgeracing today. 5zigen fno1rc 17x9 +35 front and 17x10 +25rear flat black falken rt-615 tires 255/40 front and 275/40 rear $1409.00 shipped
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
Good move !
02-12-2008, 04:06 AM
#107
SWEET!
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
ok, i took the plunge, i ordered my new track wheels and tires from edgeracing today. 5zigen fno1rc 17x9 +35 front and 17x10 +25rear flat black falken rt-615 tires 255/40 front and 275/40 rear $1409.00 shipped
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
02-12-2008, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
ok, i took the plunge, i ordered my new track wheels and tires from edgeracing today. 5zigen fno1rc 17x9 +35 front and 17x10 +25rear flat black falken rt-615 tires 255/40 front and 275/40 rear $1409.00 shipped
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
also purchased my low clearance aluminum racing jack from autozone
got a lug nut breaker bar, and getting torque wrench in a few days
then i will be ready for next event
02-14-2008, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by QuicksilverZ33
Does that price include mounting and balancing?
service, also did not see any damage to rims from mounting or shipping
i will be installing them sat. night after work and taking a spin on some
backroads to check them out
02-22-2008, 06:31 PM
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+35 is not the ideal offset for these wheels front or back. Less offset will give you a wider track, more suspension clearance and will be pushed out closer to the fender. I have the FN's in this size as I run them on my 300zx also, but I use a 3mm spacer to keep the tires off the uprights and even then I get a bit of rubbing at times with 275/40/17's. I was buying them solely for the 350z I'd likely get the +15's for the front.
02-23-2008, 05:16 AM
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No Brake clearance issues with 17" wheels and Brembo's....but my 17x10 ET 25 ALMOST hit the suspension upright...I added a 3mm spacer just to give me peace of mind.
Originally Posted by QuicksilverZ33
nice...any issues with brake interference with the 17x9 +35 front? brembo?
Im looking to run a stoptech st40 332mm front kit....and use the same rim setup
Im looking to run a stoptech st40 332mm front kit....and use the same rim setup
02-28-2008, 07:54 AM
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Few shots from this past weekend at VIR full with NASA:
And yes I passed the car behind me (996 GT3) he waved off the point by on the straight because he couldnt stay with me in the brake zones or roller coaster. He was on big slicks also and both of us are instructors.
I had no clearance issues and enjoyed the new grip and less side wall flex. I was very impressed with the NT01's. They only took about a lap to warm up in 40 degree temps and I was hitting consistant 2:20's even with passengers, cold temps, and a very dirty and slippery track surface.
And yes I passed the car behind me (996 GT3) he waved off the point by on the straight because he couldnt stay with me in the brake zones or roller coaster. He was on big slicks also and both of us are instructors.
I had no clearance issues and enjoyed the new grip and less side wall flex. I was very impressed with the NT01's. They only took about a lap to warm up in 40 degree temps and I was hitting consistant 2:20's even with passengers, cold temps, and a very dirty and slippery track surface.
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03-01-2008, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by QuicksilverZ33
nice...any issues with brake interference with the 17x9 +35 front? brembo?
Im looking to run a stoptech st40 332mm front kit....and use the same rim setup
Im looking to run a stoptech st40 332mm front kit....and use the same rim setup
on some backroads to prepare for my next event and was very satisfied
no rubbing, handles very well-i figured +35 was no big deal because my
stock ones were +30 already, i liked the look of my rears at +25 but was
worried about front end pushing going that wide in front(17x10)
04-03-2008, 05:22 PM
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Azenis or RE-01R ?
My current Azenis are just about shot so I need to start looking for some new autoX tires and I'm considering Azenis again or the RE-01R.
About 6 month back there was some discussion of both in this thread...
https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-road/298308-track-able-street-tires.html
Is there anybody else out there that has used the Azenis and switched to the RE-01s that could add some additional feedback on their experience?
About 6 month back there was some discussion of both in this thread...
https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-road/298308-track-able-street-tires.html
Is there anybody else out there that has used the Azenis and switched to the RE-01s that could add some additional feedback on their experience?
04-03-2008, 07:25 PM
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Dave,I really like my RE-01Rs,they have held up to plenty of abuse I've run them at the Evolution school,a local autocross on asphalt,a airstrip concrete autocross at Columbus MS and about 4000 hard street miles with very little wear.They are not as sticky as my Hoosier A6s,but they are a damn sticky street tire.Azenis were not an option for me because they don't make a 19" tire.If I were shopping for streetable rubber for 18" wheels I would also consider the new Toyo R1-R and the new Kumho XS,both of which are new designs meant to compete with the RE-01R.
