Track wheel/Tires

Ruff · 03-15-2010, 02:29 AM

cossie1600 · 03-15-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruff

Wow, way to be a want-to-be elitist a-hole with zero knowledge about me. Who's to say I haven't done any on the track activities? I'm more into competitive motorsports, while I currently lack the funds to turn a 370z into a dedicated race car (and I know you do to by your directly quoted question), who's to say I haven't done other forms of racing besides autoxing?

To answer your original question, buy a cheapy set of 17's or 18's ( I see plenty in the 20 lb range at a decent price at an ample width to properly fit a wide tire on tirerack) and enjoy your track days.

Sorry, I don't mean to be a ****. I just wanted to see what people are using for rims at the track. I should have been more clear. My goal is to find rims that I don't care about so I can trash it at the track without crying about it later.

Ruff · 03-16-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Sorry, I don't mean to be a ****. I just wanted to see what people are using for rims at the track. I should have been more clear. My goal is to find rims that I don't care about so I can trash it at the track without crying about it later.

It's all good, my apologies for the respone. What's your budget? I think that link I gave you is a viable option, if $300 a wheel is do-able. As you said, it does get expensive to get wide wheels in a diameter large enough to fit over stock or larger brakes. Goodluck on the search, I'll keep an eye out. A set of 350Z 2006-07 Track, 350z Nismo, or 370z Sport wheels might as be an option. Prices on those are all dropping.

cossie1600 · 03-16-2010, 10:34 PM

I was hoping for $1K shipped to me for everything, new or used. I really don't give a crap about how they look. It just has to be the right size, price right and weight less or equal to stock. I have used stockers to race for the longest time (reason why i said they will get damage from tire installers and race pads).

Mike · 03-16-2010, 10:43 PM

how big of tires are you wanting to run? In that price range I don't think you will find anything wider than 8". If you keep 275s all around like I do, you could go with a 9, or possibly and 8.5, but I don't think there is anything light and cheap. Thats why I widened the stock 350Z rays. They only weigh 19.8 lbs and are now 9.5" wide, and were 1100 total for me.

cossie1600 · 03-16-2010, 11:02 PM

Without driving the car, I would say 275 all around sounds like a plan. I used my 350 for the longest time with 235 or 245, I assume the 370 probably could use 265/275. I am doing searches right now to see what my best options are. I can't even find a set of Dunlop Z1 or Kuhmo XS in the size I want to run!

How does 18x9 45mm sound?

Thanks

Mike · 03-16-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

How does 18x9 45mm sound?

mine are now 9.5 +46, so those will fit with no issues, as they give 7mm more inner clearance and 5mm more outer clearance. however, you will probably want to do like me, and use a 25mm spacer on the rears. 30 would even work better with that size, but having them slightly tucked will help with rock chips, both front and rear. (I use no spacers in front and they sit about perfect)

A lot of guys like to stay staggered with bigger rears, but i find the square setup neutralizes the handling very nicely, and I can rotate tires.

Mike · 03-16-2010, 11:21 PM

compared to stock and without using spacers, the 9 +45s would be like this:
stock fronts are 9+47, so you would be tucked 2mm in front
stock rears are 10+30, so you would be tucked in 28mm, but with only 2mm less inner wheelwell clearance. 25mm spacers would definitely solve that though, and still allow you to rotate.

AK370Z · 03-17-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruff

One example

I actually use TR Motorsports C2 as my winter rims. They are VERY lightweight and I think many BMW guys use them on the track (reviews are good).

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

TRMotorsport C2 Light Grey Painted
Rims specs:
Offset: +38mm
Backspacing: 6.29"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 225/50-18
Weight: 21.2 lbs. (lighter than OEM Rays)
1 Pc. Gravity Cast construction

TR C2's - Anyone use them? - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3)

Ruff · 03-17-2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I actually use TR Motorsports C2 as my winter rims. They are VERY lightweight and I think many BMW guys use them on the track (reviews are good).

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

TRMotorsport C2 Light Grey Painted
Rims specs:
Offset: +38mm
Backspacing: 6.29"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 225/50-18
Weight: 21.2 lbs. (lighter than OEM Rays)
1 Pc. Gravity Cast construction

TR C2's - Anyone use them? - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3)

Yeah, I have a set for my practice set of 275 Hoosier A6s. We rock the same designed SSR's (the SSR's are lighter) for our 295 Hoosier A6s.

cossie1600 · 03-18-2010, 09:16 AM

It sucks how they are $299 in the 370z are $199 in most other sizes! ARGGGG I feel like it is the Corvette all over again

03-15-2010, 02:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ruff Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oregon City, OR Age: 40 Posts: 75 Drives: 06 350Z Silver M6 Rep Power: 16	One example __________________ SCCA Solo STR #193 - MX-5 SCCA Solo BS #42 - Solstice GXP - Sold 2006 Silverstone 350Z -Retired from autox.

03-16-2010, 10:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	how big of tires are you wanting to run? In that price range I don't think you will find anything wider than 8". If you keep 275s all around like I do, you could go with a 9, or possibly and 8.5, but I don't think there is anything light and cheap. Thats why I widened the stock 350Z rays. They only weigh 19.8 lbs and are now 9.5" wide, and were 1100 total for me. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-16-2010, 11:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Without driving the car, I would say 275 all around sounds like a plan. I used my 350 for the longest time with 235 or 245, I assume the 370 probably could use 265/275. I am doing searches right now to see what my best options are. I can't even find a set of Dunlop Z1 or Kuhmo XS in the size I want to run! How does 18x9 45mm sound? Thanks Last edited by cossie1600; 03-16-2010 at 11:09 PM.

03-16-2010, 11:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	compared to stock and without using spacers, the 9 +45s would be like this: stock fronts are 9+47, so you would be tucked 2mm in front stock rears are 10+30, so you would be tucked in 28mm, but with only 2mm less inner wheelwell clearance. 25mm spacers would definitely solve that though, and still allow you to rotate. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I was hoping for $1K shipped to me for everything, new or used. I really don't give a crap about how they look. It just has to be the right size, price right and weight less or equal to stock. I have used stockers to race for the longest time (reason why i said they will get damage from tire installers and race pads).

03-18-2010, 09:16 AM	#26 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	It sucks how they are $299 in the 370z are $199 in most other sizes! ARGGGG I feel like it is the Corvette all over again