Track only wheels/tires set up

Quicksilvers · 02-08-2018, 02:23 AM

Hi everyone I am looking for a wheel and tire set up to run at the track only. I am looking for the lightest possible 18” or 19” wheel set up I can get as long as the wheels look tasteful. Do you have any ideas or opinions on a 18” or 19” wheel/tire set up to go with? I really don’t want to spend a small fortune on wheels and tires that will only be used at the track. I already searched and searched and did not find the answer I am looking for don’t say search. I’m throwing the idea around on going with the Enkei RPF1 wheels 18X9.5 +38 in front and 18X10.5 +15 in rear. Not sure what tires sizes to consider that will work? Vehicle is a 2017 370Z that has not been lowered and has sport brakes.

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-08-2018, 09:21 AM

Generally forged mono block wheels will perform the best, they are strong and light. Stick with major brands who have a reputation they want to keep clean so won't skimp on quality. Enkei are the best affordable ones imo, Volk are in the middle, and HRE are probably the best.

echoshotz · 02-08-2018, 09:24 AM

Man, thats the first time I've ever seen volk referred to as middle of the pack

But to answer the question: the most popular setup for the Zs is 18x10.5 +15 square RPF1s with 275 or 285s all the way around

Rusty · 02-08-2018, 10:24 AM

If you want to be a baller. Forgeline will make the rims to any spec you want. They are top shelf.

gomer_110 · 02-08-2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

If you want to be a baller. Forgeline will make the rims to any spec you want. They are top shelf.

And top money last I looked.

Rusty · 02-08-2018, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

And top money last I looked.

I love mine.

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-08-2018, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echoshotz

Man, thats the first time I've ever seen volk referred to as middle of the pack

But to answer the question: the most popular setup for the Zs is 18x10.5 +15 square RPF1s with 275 or 285s all the way around

Sorry didn't mean it that way, Volks and all major name brands are going to be very good. Was just from a cost perspective top of the line HREs start at 2,800, I should have made that clearer.

Quicksilvers · 02-10-2018, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

If you want to be a baller. Forgeline will make the rims to any spec you want. They are top shelf.

Quote:

Originally Posted by echoshotz

Man, thats the first time I've ever seen volk referred to as middle of the pack

But to answer the question: the most popular setup for the Zs is 18x10.5 +15 square RPF1s with 275 or 285s all the way around

As much as I would like to brake the bank and get custom Forgeline or HRE wheels it would not be very peractical since these wheels would be used for 100% track and drag use and there are some people that have actually damaged there wheels at the track and had to get them repaired and refinished or replaced. The track can be a rough environment sometimes. I may consider the RPF1 wheels in 18x10.5. Do these wheels clear the Nissan sport brake calipers for sure? Is +15 the correct offset? I don’t mind the squared look. In your opinion will 275’s or 285’s look overall too wide or narrow or normal looking?

Quicksilvers · 02-10-2018, 12:17 AM

Also I am looking for ideas on wheels and tires don’t hesitate to offer your opinion or experience on wheels and tires thanks.

NorthStyle · 02-10-2018, 01:46 AM

So are you wanting a wheel setup for drag racing or trackday driving? For drag, there are the Toyo TQ, Nitto NT05R and NT555R, etc. However, for trackdays you'd probably want a Toyo R888/R888R, Nitto NT01, Hankook RS3/4, Nexen SUR, etc. Mickey Thompson also has compounds for either use, as do other manufacturers.

For wheels (same as tires), it comes down to how much you want to spend. Volk TE/CE/ZE series are all extremely light, especially in 18-inch. Same with Enkei RPF/RS series, Advan has multiple light wheels, etc. However, bang for the buck, you can have a set of 4x Enkei for trackdays (with an extra rear pair for drag racing) for less than what most dealers are asking for a set of Advans/Volks.

echoshotz · 02-10-2018, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

As much as I would like to brake the bank and get custom Forgeline or HRE wheels it would not be very peractical since these wheels would be used for 100% track and drag use and there are some people that have actually damaged there wheels at the track and had to get them repaired and refinished or replaced. The track can be a rough environment sometimes. I may consider the RPF1 wheels in 18x10.5. Do these wheels clear the Nissan sport brake calipers for sure? Is +15 the correct offset? I don’t mind the squared look. In your opinion will 275’s or 285’s look overall too wide or narrow or normal looking?

Here is my car on a 18x10.5 +15 square with 275/40/18 tires. I think it looks perfect all the way around. The rpf1's will fit just fine. I'm also running -3.3/-1.8 negative camber front and rear respectively. 285/35s will fit as well. I'm lowered roughly and inch and a half or so from factory.

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Hotrodz · 02-10-2018, 10:45 PM

Okay, I will play too:

The first is with Enkie NTO3 18x10.5 +30 with Toyo R888 295 square. I run them with 15 mm spacers in the rear. I'm lowered about the same as Kenny and my specs alignment are almost the same as his.

Next are Volk Racing TE37SL 18x11 + 18 wraped in Nitto NT01 315. The rest is as stated above.

cigarclifford · 02-11-2018, 12:03 PM

The Speed Hunter Shot

SG4247 · 02-11-2018, 12:13 PM

HotRodZ,

Which tire did you like like the best,

Toyo R888 or Nitto NT01?

I see you had a width difference, which may make the answer difficult.

Hotrodz · 02-11-2018, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG4247

HotRodZ,

Which tire did you like like the best,

Toyo R888 or Nitto NT01?

I see you had a width difference, which may make the answer difficult.

The NT01 are noticeably better. That being said the R888 are not horrible at all. They are being replaced by R888R and it is supposed to be better but still not quite as good as the NT01. The R888R is cheaper as well.

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02-08-2018, 02:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Track only wheels/tires set up Hi everyone I am looking for a wheel and tire set up to run at the track only. I am looking for the lightest possible 18” or 19” wheel set up I can get as long as the wheels look tasteful. Do you have any ideas or opinions on a 18” or 19” wheel/tire set up to go with? I really don’t want to spend a small fortune on wheels and tires that will only be used at the track. I already searched and searched and did not find the answer I am looking for don’t say search. I’m throwing the idea around on going with the Enkei RPF1 wheels 18X9.5 +38 in front and 18X10.5 +15 in rear. Not sure what tires sizes to consider that will work? Vehicle is a 2017 370Z that has not been lowered and has sport brakes.

02-08-2018, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Generally forged mono block wheels will perform the best, they are strong and light. Stick with major brands who have a reputation they want to keep clean so won't skimp on quality. Enkei are the best affordable ones imo, Volk are in the middle, and HRE are probably the best. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

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echoshotz Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 218 Drives: 14 Nismo Rep Power: 73	Man, thats the first time I've ever seen volk referred to as middle of the pack But to answer the question: the most popular setup for the Zs is 18x10.5 +15 square RPF1s with 275 or 285s all the way around KamiSpeed, gomer_110, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ 2014 Solid Red Nismo 370z Motordyne\|Synergy Composites\|Stance Suspension\|Recaro\|RJM\|EVOR

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	If you want to be a baller. Forgeline will make the rims to any spec you want. They are top shelf. Hotrodz, Spooler, jchammond and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-10-2018, 10:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Okay, I will play too: The first is with Enkie NTO3 18x10.5 +30 with Toyo R888 295 square. I run them with 15 mm spacers in the rear. I'm lowered about the same as Kenny and my specs alignment are almost the same as his. Next are Volk Racing TE37SL 18x11 + 18 wraped in Nitto NT01 315. The rest is as stated above. KamiSpeed, cv129, Rusty and 3 others like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-10-2018, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Also I am looking for ideas on wheels and tires don’t hesitate to offer your opinion or experience on wheels and tires thanks.

02-10-2018, 01:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,258 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	So are you wanting a wheel setup for drag racing or trackday driving? For drag, there are the Toyo TQ, Nitto NT05R and NT555R, etc. However, for trackdays you'd probably want a Toyo R888/R888R, Nitto NT01, Hankook RS3/4, Nexen SUR, etc. Mickey Thompson also has compounds for either use, as do other manufacturers. For wheels (same as tires), it comes down to how much you want to spend. Volk TE/CE/ZE series are all extremely light, especially in 18-inch. Same with Enkei RPF/RS series, Advan has multiple light wheels, etc. However, bang for the buck, you can have a set of 4x Enkei for trackdays (with an extra rear pair for drag racing) for less than what most dealers are asking for a set of Advans/Volks.

02-11-2018, 12:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	The Speed Hunter Shot Hotrodz likes this. __________________ -Clifford

02-11-2018, 12:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	HotRodZ, Which tire did you like like the best, Toyo R888 or Nitto NT01? I see you had a width difference, which may make the answer difficult.

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