Notices
Autocross/Road SCCA Solo II, SCCA Club Racing, Redline Track Events, Speed Trial, Speed Ventures, Grand-Am Cup, JGTC, Procar Australia

lets see your autoX/Track wheel and tire setups

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-08-2012, 07:17 AM
  #101  
axial_pro
New Member
iTrader: (8)
 
axial_pro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 272
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RandomHer0
Battles come close at 9.5" +15

Great bang for buck wheels, I run 2 sets.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...il.do?pc=48677
No offence intended, but...

At 27lbs per wheel, they are a terrible track option. It doesn't really matter what they cost - the stockers are the same weight.
Old 01-08-2012, 07:26 AM
  #102  
RandomHer0
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
 
RandomHer0's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I run 17x9

18's are too rich for my blood haha
Old 01-13-2012, 12:31 PM
  #103  
Creepin!
Registered User
 
Creepin!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: So Cal
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hey guys how does having a set up like 17x9.5 +18 front, and 18x9.5 +15 rear (enkei rpf1) sound? Anyone have any input on this as far as response and tire size? Also, with this set, would a 255 all around be ideal? Thanks
Old 01-13-2012, 12:39 PM
  #104  
07JimmyZ
Registered User
iTrader: (18)
 
07JimmyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: boynton beach
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Any reason for the different sized wheels? 17x9.5 or the 18x9.5 for all four would be a better idea to me
Old 01-13-2012, 12:45 PM
  #105  
NISMOtuner
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
NISMOtuner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Rome, Ga
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Go with a tire that'll do that size wheel justice. Do 275 I say
Old 01-13-2012, 04:00 PM
  #106  
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (8)
 
terrasmak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sin City
Posts: 28,636
Received 2,283 Likes on 1,645 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Creepin!
Hey guys how does having a set up like 17x9.5 +18 front, and 18x9.5 +15 rear (enkei rpf1) sound? Anyone have any input on this as far as response and tire size? Also, with this set, would a 255 all around be ideal? Thanks
I was going to run that with 275/40 front and rear, but the fronts would not fit over my brakes. I did run 275/40-17 frond and 275/40-18 rear with different wheels. I liked that combo.
Old 01-11-2013, 11:36 AM
  #107  
Sebaflex
Registered User
 
Sebaflex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Juan, PR
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Damn, should just rename this the RPF1 thread lol
Old 01-12-2013, 10:36 AM
  #108  
Z33_Taxi
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Z33_Taxi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Poughkeepsie,NY
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I've heard that Konig and TSW are making some fairly lightweight wheels. Not RPF1 light, but lighter than stock


Originally Posted by Ruthless18x

I love seeing other UY Zs

Last edited by Z33_Taxi; 01-12-2013 at 10:44 AM.
Old 01-12-2013, 04:29 PM
  #109  
PDX_Racer
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
PDX_Racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 2,123
Received 39 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Sebaflex
Damn, should just rename this the RPF1 thread lol
Well, they fit the rules for wheel sizes, they're light and strong, and aren't too expensive.

I've been lucky enough to find additional OEM V.1 track model wheels for my tires but I've looked around and RPF1s are a very good alternative.
Old 01-12-2013, 04:31 PM
  #110  
PDX_Racer
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
PDX_Racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 2,123
Received 39 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Z33_Taxi
I've heard that Konig and TSW are making some fairly lightweight wheels. Not RPF1 light, but lighter than stock



I love seeing other UY Zs
Me too. I ordered my UY track model Z, and have found only one other confirmed track model (his had no side airbags or aluminum door sills).
Old 01-13-2013, 05:11 AM
  #111  
ldstang50
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
ldstang50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ct
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have a few set ups
First here are RPF-1s 18X9 AND 19X10. hoosier a6 295 FRONT, 315 REAR
Name:  iPhone101.jpg
Views: 1294
Size:  131.6 KB

Stockers with Advan AD08 tires, 275 front, 295 rear
Name:  stickers2.jpg
Views: 1326
Size:  44.5 KB

My first track wheels. Rota Torque 18x9, hoosier r6 275 front 295 rear
Name:  350zPocono.jpg
Views: 1330
Size:  33.5 KB

wheels from last season. OZ alleglites (or something like that) 18x9 square BFG r1 275 square
Name:  z9.jpg
Views: 1342
Size:  90.5 KB

Current set up (no pics yet) RPF 18x9 and 18x10 275 square BFG R1
Old 01-13-2013, 07:51 AM
  #112  
3hree5ive0ero
Retired Admin
iTrader: (95)
 
3hree5ive0ero's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Dallas / Chicago
Posts: 1,337,017,813
Received 78 Likes on 50 Posts
Default

Why run a square set up on 9 and 10 inch wide staggered wheels?
Old 01-13-2013, 08:30 AM
  #113  
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (8)
 
terrasmak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sin City
Posts: 28,636
Received 2,283 Likes on 1,645 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
Why run a square set up on 9 and 10 inch wide staggered wheels?
That is what the idiots who run NASA came up with for a wheel size and tire size for Spec Z.
Old 01-15-2013, 09:36 AM
  #114  
IM3H
New Member
 
IM3H's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looking for advice on Hoosiers A6 sizes for 2007 Nismo edition on stock rims. I am tired of running in the TIRE Class and I would love to run what Ldstang50 has on his first setup of 295 front and 315 rear. I was looking for RPF1s in 18x 9 and 19 x10 but could not find them in stock. Ldstang50 – What offsets did those RFP1s have and what aspect ratio on the tires? I am running autocross in C Stock trim and cannot change wheel sizes. Offset can only change .25” or about 6mm to stay in class. 03threefiftyz please let me know your thoughts. I want to run as fat a tire as possible without rubbing, changing offsets or wheel sizes and whacking stuff with hammer.
Attached Thumbnails lets see your autoX/Track wheel and tire setups-verona-brr-2012-09-30-.jpg  
Old 01-15-2013, 09:56 AM
  #115  
03threefiftyz
350Z-holic
iTrader: (25)
 
03threefiftyz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 9,848
Received 117 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

If you don't mind being bumped out of stock class, I would strongly consider going down to 18's all around. I'd run 18x10.5's all around with a 295 in front and 315 in back. A 315 will require a little bit of hammer on front and some camber. You'll just have to roll the back.
Old 01-15-2013, 04:56 PM
  #116  
IM3H
New Member
 
IM3H's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am not sure I am ready to jump into the BSP waters. It’s full of sharks like you and Hippie. I would need to pick up 1.4 seconds on a 60 second run to just to break even on the PAX difference. Do you think the extra tire would get me that much?
Old 01-15-2013, 05:14 PM
  #117  
03threefiftyz
350Z-holic
iTrader: (25)
 
03threefiftyz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 9,848
Received 117 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

I would run the same sizes on the stock nismo wheels, too. It will just cost less if you go with 18's in back. The wider wheel would increase footprint...even with the same size tires.
Old 01-15-2013, 05:42 PM
  #118  
IM3H
New Member
 
IM3H's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I see what you mean about the 19s extra cost. So stock Nismo rims with Front 195/30R18 and Rear 315/30R19? That would be awesome. Will I need to make any camber adjustments or offset changes to get them to fit?
Old 01-15-2013, 06:08 PM
  #119  
03threefiftyz
350Z-holic
iTrader: (25)
 
03threefiftyz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 9,848
Received 117 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

Can't comment on whether you need a small spacer or not....have to have someone else chime in. You can't adjust camber in C-stock. My guess is the 295 in front will rub a little bit. I am not 100% sure the 315 will fit in back without a roll, which I doubt highly is stock legal. You may have to run 295 square.
Old 01-18-2013, 04:12 PM
  #120  
ldstang50
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
ldstang50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ct
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by IM3H
Looking for advice on Hoosiers A6 sizes for 2007 Nismo edition on stock rims. I am tired of running in the TIRE Class and I would love to run what Ldstang50 has on his first setup of 295 front and 315 rear. I was looking for RPF1s in 18x 9 and 19 x10 but could not find them in stock. Ldstang50 – What offsets did those RFP1s have and what aspect ratio on the tires? I am running autocross in C Stock trim and cannot change wheel sizes. Offset can only change .25” or about 6mm to stay in class. 03threefiftyz please let me know your thoughts. I want to run as fat a tire as possible without rubbing, changing offsets or wheel sizes and whacking stuff with hammer.


I called Tirerack years ago and ordered them, they are hard to come by. I might consider selling mine



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:49 PM.