17's wheels and tire suggestions for track use?
 

Looking for a lower cost, but still performance oriented package. Anyone with some first hand experience going this route? Thanks in advance.

enkei rpo-2j from discount tire 17x9+35 with either 255/40 or 275/40 all around. wheels are about 200 each and 17 lbs.

What kind of budget are we talking, that will help narrow things down a little.

Thanks 2003z I'll chekc those out. Chris, I'm shooting for under 1K for the wheels since that is what I would pay for a used set of Track Rays.

What do you think of these?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...heelDetail.do?
wd=17&pc=53638&rw=9&bp=5-114.3

sorry, link did not work out...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=9&bp=5-114.3

Try this.

why not stock 17's with some nice rubber? I'm thinking of going that route...

I got the MB competitions at $132.00 a piece from Discount tire. I think they were only 20 pounds each. Not the lightest but not too bad either.

What size / offset and tire specs are you running?

17 by 9" front and rear. 27offset. 255/45/17 front, 275/40/17 rear, although if you want maximum stick and it's just for track use, 275's front and rear. They'll fit and you can rotate tires front to rear. I run Toyo RA1's as well. Good tire with decent tread life (for an R compound) and not too pricey. www.aimtire.com

I'm running the same wheels as track wheels. I'm running 275-40/17 tires all around. No rubbing, shorter gearing and tons of grip

Any problems with the VDC getting thrown off?

No and I usually run with VDC on on the racetrack, trying to work on smoothness and I use the slip light to evaluate myself.

I don't have VDC but TCS sometimes gets confused running the same tires all around. Like I'll be on an on ramp where I could go say 100+ but for no reason, TCS will kick in and cut the throtle. I just turn it off when I'm on the track or it starts to intervene for no reason. I also run the same size tire all around on the street.

Looks nice. Whats the weight on those?

Chris, these are awesome and Im going to place an order. Though before I do, can you tell me if both the +27 and +17 offsets for the 17x9 clear 13" Stoptech BBK's? Also sent you email regaring this matter. Thanks in advance.

I might be selling mine soon (MB Competitions) if your interested in buying used? Their in great condition.

Perhaps. What size / spec wheels are you running. And I still need to find out if these wheels clear the 13" Stoptech kit. You happen to know if they do? Thanks. Oh lastly which finish do you have?

Ooops sorry speedform, just realized you posted above with the specs. I still need to find out if they clear the Stoptechs though so any info you have on this would be greatly appreciated. Lastly what are you looking for if you were to sell them?