Auto-X wheels and tire recommendations...

sixspeedsam · 07-18-2006, 04:55 PM

Just beginning to do some research on wheel/tire combos for auto-x, hoping to get some recommendations from folks who've already been down this path

I've got an '06 330i ZSP, and was looking to get something to swap out for weekends. I don't really feel like killing my run flats and end up paying out for a brand new set of 4 within a year ... that would get expensive quick!

So with that being said, can anyone recommend any good wheel/tire combos. Don't want to spend to much money... would be ideal if I could keep it within $1,000 or so. Hell, I'm probably gonna have to run Azenis on 16" steelies or something

bavarian19 · 07-18-2006, 06:01 PM

Seriously though... I would go to tirerack and get a good 18" setup...

HRC · 07-18-2006, 06:03 PM

Get some 16" or 17" rims and some R-compound tires.

16" or 17" Forged monoblock rims here:

R-Compound Tires:

Yoko A032R:

Danny

blkbimmer · 07-18-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Seriously though... I would go to tirerack and get a good 18" setup...

haha thats hilarious

ALPINE6SPD · 07-18-2006, 06:29 PM

get some 17's and falken azenis tires 225 fron and 255 rear.

KL2DC · 07-18-2006, 06:36 PM

Sam, saw on CL...guy wants $750 for a set of 18" M3 wheels and tires (some tread left). Might work for a starter set, then you can always get new tires...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...182906033.html

HRC · 07-18-2006, 06:42 PM

For tracking the car, I would not get anything over 17" for the e90. I would really look into 16" but I'm not sure they would clear the brakes.

Danny

ALPINE6SPD · 07-18-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

For tracking the car, I would not get anything over 17" for the e90. I would really look into 16" but I'm not sure they would clear the brakes.

Danny

16'S will not clear the brakes on a 330i. 17's are perfect IMO. I agree with HRC.

sixspeedsam · 07-18-2006, 10:21 PM

Right, thanks guys. Doing a little research, and folks all tend to agree 17's are the perfect size -- clears brakes, and there are several tires you can buy in that size range.

I might just give tirerack a ring and see what they have to say

ward · 07-18-2006, 10:43 PM

I'd say you should burn through your stockers, and not go with a second set of wheels

if you're just learning high performance driving, going to super sticky rubber is not the way to learn how to drive better.

sixspeedsam · 07-19-2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

I'd say you should burn through your stockers, and not go with a second set of wheels

if you're just learning high performance driving, going to super sticky rubber is not the way to learn how to drive better.

Yes, I would tend to agree with you, and instructors have said as much. However, I didn't have an option other then to get run flats on my 330 ZSP. If I burn through those there is no gaurantee that I'll actually be able to find four new tires in time (national backorder), plus the cost of each tire which is ridiculous. So I figured I'd be better off in the long run just getting a set to auto-x with.

BTW, I'm not getting R compounds. Believe that would move me out of the stock class, which is what I want to stay in for the time being.

sixspeedsam · 07-25-2006, 09:59 AM

Anyone know if these would fit and clear my '06 330i ZSP brakes, etc:

BBS RX 17x8" wheels ET40. Fit E36 M3, 325, etc.

bavarian19 · 07-25-2006, 11:23 AM

you might need some spacers to have that setup work, but im not sure...

I would advise against spacers on a autocross setup... I forget the thread, but one member had a wheel pop off mostly due to spacers while on the course

You can get a cheap 17 inch setup from tirerack with tires for just over 1k... why not try those???

Hunter399 · 07-25-2006, 11:34 AM

Get some nice light 17s with M Pro cups

sixspeedsam · 07-26-2006, 02:46 PM

OK, I got tired of debating new/used and just ended up going to Edge Racing and buying a package there

I ended up getting the "17 Flik Lex wrapped in Falken Azenis Rt615.

Seems like a decent enough combo, and the package was fairly cheap. Since I plan on only using these at auto-x events, I'm not to worried about treadwear. Now the wait begins!

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sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... 44 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Auto-X wheels and tire recommendations... Just beginning to do some research on wheel/tire combos for auto-x, hoping to get some recommendations from folks who've already been down this path I've got an '06 330i ZSP, and was looking to get something to swap out for weekends. I don't really feel like killing my run flats and end up paying out for a brand new set of 4 within a year ... that would get expensive quick! So with that being said, can anyone recommend any good wheel/tire combos. Don't want to spend to much money... would be ideal if I could keep it within $1,000 or so. Hell, I'm probably gonna have to run Azenis on 16" steelies or something
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HRC MAUI BUILT 499 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	For tracking the car, I would not get anything over 17" for the e90. I would really look into 16" but I'm not sure they would clear the brakes. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... 44 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Right, thanks guys. Doing a little research, and folks all tend to agree 17's are the perfect size -- clears brakes, and there are several tires you can buy in that size range. I might just give tirerack a ring and see what they have to say
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ward Major General 159 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I'd say you should burn through your stockers, and not go with a second set of wheels if you're just learning high performance driving, going to super sticky rubber is not the way to learn how to drive better.
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sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... 44 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if these would fit and clear my '06 330i ZSP brakes, etc: BBS RX 17x8" wheels ET40. Fit E36 M3, 325, etc.
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bavarian19 General 549 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	you might need some spacers to have that setup work, but im not sure... I would advise against spacers on a autocross setup... I forget the thread, but one member had a wheel pop off mostly due to spacers while on the course You can get a cheap 17 inch setup from tirerack with tires for just over 1k... why not try those???
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Hunter399 Major General 335 Rep 8,088 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Get some nice light 17s with M Pro cups
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sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... 44 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	OK, I got tired of debating new/used and just ended up going to Edge Racing and buying a package there I ended up getting the "17 Flik Lex wrapped in Falken Azenis Rt615. Seems like a decent enough combo, and the package was fairly cheap. Since I plan on only using these at auto-x events, I'm not to worried about treadwear. Now the wait begins!
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