Im thinking about running 18s with r888s. Just want to know how traction is. I have 19s no problem for 2nd gear up.

 

what's the width? 295?

 

For me, it's about weight not wheel size. Will the 18s weigh less?

 

10.5 and 295 is what im looking at.

 

i like look sof 19s..;.but can understand why you would want to change rome...
it cant be worst than the traction you have already.....might even help

 

its work great with my old PETT set up R888 18x10 on 295/30. got traction in all 1st gear / 2nd without fishtail at all

 

I know nothing about that power level but your braking and turning response is going to improve (and techincally acceleration). Unsprung weight reduction is one of, if not THE, the best thing you can do.

You should get the weight specs and diameter specs of the wheel/tire combos now and before and compare them, there is your answer.

 

You hitting the track Romey?

 

why is everyone going 18"? doesn't the look matter anymore? I'll be going 305 19".. there shouldn't be any rubbing, even without camber. i just gotta roll my fenders.

 

I didn't buy my turbo kit for looks.....

Are you a "500+ guy"? I don't think you are.

 

ehh.. I think I am.. what's it to you?

 

I got 19's with bridgestone re-01r's they arent as sticky(140treadwear vs. 100 i think) as the toyo's but they are an excellent street tire with good grip when warmed up. i dont think my G would look right with 18's so i'll probably wait until i can get the r888's in a 19 inch size or just stick with the bridgestones. btw, i got 500+

 

I think Audible Mayhem has 305s on his 18x9.5 LMGT4's

 

lol...

At 500+ I don't think Wheel weight matter anymore but if it was me I'll stick with my 19's... You can always have a Track setup on the side

 

I have used both the 18" and 19" R888's and there is no difference in the traction. The only thing that changes is the sidewall height and that won't affect traction.

I am currently using 305/35/18's on a 10" wheel. That rim width is still within the manufacturers spec for the tire width. I have 565whp.

 

Just throw a wrench in lol
I am running 275/40/18 Khumo ECSTA MX's on a 9.5in wheel.
low boost (511-530rwhp) it'll hold second pretty well.
Hi boost (769rwhp), smokes tires in 3rd at 70mph.

don't know if many tires will hold 600+rwhp at lower speed very well, even the R888's

 

I am going to be running a street/track wheel so i am just thinking in the future for the o9 season

 

Its not worth it to me to run those tires. You stil cant hook from 1st, but can hook 2nd. At 6000whp I can hook 2nd gear with good camber and 295/35/19" KDW's....

 

The top fuel guys need your secret

Sorry Alberto I had too lol

 

yes but see i dont wanna run 19s on the street anymore those will be my "show" wheels