Max Tires Size for Non-Staggered Track Wheel/Tire Set Up?

murph-54 · 02-04-2009, 01:37 PM

I have decided to purchase a set of wheels/tires for dedicated track use. I'm leaning towards the Hoosier R6 for the tire but am open to suggestions. I want to run a non-staggered set up to reduce understeer and allow full rotation. Given that the size of the tires will be limited to what I can run on the front, does anyone know the max tire size/treadwidth that can be run up front?

VMRWheels · 02-04-2009, 09:25 PM

Do you have a lot of track experience? I would say, stick with street tires to learn the car better rather then hoping into the r-compound field where r-comps can mask driving disabilities.

As far as track tire setups, iv seen guys run 265's up front with super rolled/flared fenders depending on offsets.

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BMW F22 · 02-05-2009, 12:22 AM

For coupes I would say 245 max in the front.

murph-54 · 02-05-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

For coupes I would say 245 max in the front.

Do coupes have less clearance than sedans?

LOLrance · 02-05-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

For coupes I would say 245 max in the front.

i run a non staggered 245 on Nitto NT05's and i actually rub the front fender wells with the setup. Of course after driving around for a bit with the tire rubbing the plastic fender well, it pretty much shaved/burned it off so now it doesnt rub anymore. I think if you did a bit of work, 255 would work, but thats probably the max.

murph-54 · 02-05-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

i run a non staggered 245 on Nitto NT05's and i actually rub the front fender wells with the setup. Of course after driving around for a bit with the tire rubbing the plastic fender well, it pretty much shaved/burned it off so now it doesnt rub anymore. I think if you did a bit of work, 255 would work, but thats probably the max.

Are your 245's 17's or 18's?

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