Who runs what square set ups in 18"

dirTy_shoeZ · 08-05-2012, 05:11 PM

I'm looking to pick up a dedicated track set and was wondering who runs what and how they feel. I'm considering a set of 18x10 or 10.5 295 squared hoosier a6's. But I wanna know ppls outlooks on what they've run and if it's 2 much or what?

ResIpsa · 08-05-2012, 07:24 PM

I run 245/35/18 R6's all around on the track (the widest size that can fit on my winter wheels). They kill any street tire in any width.

Mike · 08-05-2012, 08:32 PM

I run one set of 18x10 +34 Forgestar F14s and a set of widened 350Z Rays 18x9.5 +46, both with 15mm rear spacers to push the rears out.

The hoosiers are worn now, but I had them on 9.5s. 295/40-18. About an inch taller than stock but great performing tire, and require a 5mm spacer on front to clear the spindle.

The other set, I recently put 275/40 NT-01s because they were a ton cheaper. They don't perform as well as Hoosiers though.

Gonna order another set of Hoosiers when I get the bucks for the other rims, although at some point, I should reverse which rims have which tires.

jr1 · 08-05-2012, 08:56 PM

10.5+30 all around. I was running 295s, which worked well, now 315/295.

gomer_110 · 08-05-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jr1

10.5+30 all around. I was running 295s, which worked well, now 315/295.

More info please. What wheels? Were you dropped? Any issue with rub with the 295's?

threeseventy · 08-05-2012, 10:50 PM

Going with 18x10 with NT01 275/35's this fall. Narrow as possible to give sidewall a little preload and immediate steering response. Spacers vary with camber per specific track, 5-10mm tbd

Thinking bout slicks down the line, understand will need to tighten things up significantly for that kind of setup- how stiff/what are you guys running for your suspensions when you throw hoosiers on?

dirTy_shoeZ · 08-05-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr1

10.5+30 all around. I was running 295s, which worked well, now 315/295.

How do you like it in comparison to your 295 squared

Mike · 08-06-2012, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeseventy

Going with 18x10 with NT01 275/35's this fall. Narrow as possible to give sidewall a little preload and immediate steering response. Spacers vary with camber per specific track, 5-10mm tbd

Thinking bout slicks down the line, understand will need to tighten things up significantly for that kind of setup- how stiff/what are you guys running for your suspensions when you throw hoosiers on?

I run tein monoflex, 8 front and rear, and stillen sways, rear on medium. Run it that way for both sets of tires.

Shamu · 08-07-2012, 09:16 AM

I still need more rear tire. I'm going for 18x12 rear with 335 and I'm considering 18x11 front with 315. Talking to bodywork guy about how to do tasteful flairs

dirTy_shoeZ · 08-07-2012, 10:02 AM

U need more rear tire but ur going from a 335 to a 315??

Shamu · 08-07-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirTy_shoeZ

U need more rear tire but ur going from a 335 to a 315??

Going from 315 rear to 335 and from 295 front to 315.

08-05-2012, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 778 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 16	Who runs what square set ups in 18" I'm looking to pick up a dedicated track set and was wondering who runs what and how they feel. I'm considering a set of 18x10 or 10.5 295 squared hoosier a6's. But I wanna know ppls outlooks on what they've run and if it's 2 much or what?

08-05-2012, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	I run 245/35/18 R6's all around on the track (the widest size that can fit on my winter wheels). They kill any street tire in any width. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

08-05-2012, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I run one set of 18x10 +34 Forgestar F14s and a set of widened 350Z Rays 18x9.5 +46, both with 15mm rear spacers to push the rears out. The hoosiers are worn now, but I had them on 9.5s. 295/40-18. About an inch taller than stock but great performing tire, and require a 5mm spacer on front to clear the spindle. The other set, I recently put 275/40 NT-01s because they were a ton cheaper. They don't perform as well as Hoosiers though. Gonna order another set of Hoosiers when I get the bucks for the other rims, although at some point, I should reverse which rims have which tires. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-07-2012, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	I still need more rear tire. I'm going for 18x12 rear with 335 and I'm considering 18x11 front with 315. Talking to bodywork guy about how to do tasteful flairs __________________ Grant

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jr1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Bay Posts: 123 Drives: 09 370z BS 6s Rep Power: 15	10.5+30 all around. I was running 295s, which worked well, now 315/295.

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threeseventy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 600 Drives: Opinion Rep Power: 15	Going with 18x10 with NT01 275/35's this fall. Narrow as possible to give sidewall a little preload and immediate steering response. Spacers vary with camber per specific track, 5-10mm tbd Thinking bout slicks down the line, understand will need to tighten things up significantly for that kind of setup- how stiff/what are you guys running for your suspensions when you throw hoosiers on?

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dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 778 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 16	U need more rear tire but ur going from a 335 to a 315??