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[Athlon12]

I'm looking at getting some dedicated track wheels/ tires.

I haven't been able to find the exact information I need in existing posts, let me know if there is something out there I missed.

I want to get something that doesn't require spacers, fender rolling, adapters etc. Ideally the the largest size I can fit without these and without any rubbing / other issues etc.

Im currently looking at these wheels:

TR Motorsports C2
Size:17x8.5
Offset:40mm
Backspacing:6.26"
Bolt Pattern:5-120
Rec. Tire Size:225/45-17
Weight:19.0 lbs.

and these tires:

VENTUS R-S3 (VERSION 2) Size: 225/45ZR17

Thanks

[lowside67]

Is your suspension stock? Suspension / alignment is critical to understanding what will or will not fit on these cars.

Mark

[VMRWheels]

Those sizes should work just fine although the front may be a little close if you are lowered.

[Athlon12]

Originally Posted by lowside67

Is your suspension stock? Suspension / alignment is critical to understanding what will or will not fit on these cars.

Mark

Stock all around

[lowside67]

Can you confirm whether the stock front spring perch is beside the wheel/tire or above? On a proper coilover setup, 8.5" +40 would be perfect without spacers front and rear. However, if the spring perch is beside the tire/wheel on the front, then you would need a spacer and there is likely no way you will fit the 8.5" up front.

Once you have established if they will bolt on, then you can look at rub. Those wheels are an aggressive fitment for sure, but you are picking a tire that is quite narrow (most people would run 225-235 on 8", 235-245 on 8.5", 245-255 on 9" though you can certainly run the 225 if you please) so that will help with the fitment.

I think ultimately it is unlikely in my opinion that this will fit without some additional camber - rear you can simply add but front you would need at MINIMUM something like the Dinan fixed plates (and this is just a guess based on my wheels and tire fitment).

Hope this helps,
Mark

[Ziggy]

I'm running 261M rear wheels on all 4 corners with 12 mm spacers on fronts with stock tires 245-35-18.
I purchased my car recently with 58k miles and as far as I can tell the suspension and fenders are stock.
When I was checking to possibly going to 17" wheels for dedicated track set Tire Rack was recommending 17x8.5 wheel with 40 mm offset and 225-45-17 tires. That leads me to believe that this set up should easily fit on a stock car.

For now I decided to stay with my run flat tires because I can't find good tire that is 245-35-18. All the "good" tires come in 245-40-18 or taller.
Now I have decision to make, either purchase camber plates and use my current set up with taller wheel or purchase the 17" wheels and (cheaper) 235-40-17 tires.

[Mr Rooty Von Tooty]

My choice for wheels for snow tires:

http://www.bbs-usa.com/road_wheels/w...s.cfm?wheel=89

Check out the SR 035, 18" x 8" ETS 44 mm. The price is right at $265, and the wheels would be perfect for a square setup street or track.

Now if you have the bucks, take a look at these beauties in 19":

http://www.bbs-usa.com/road_wheels/w....cfm?wheel=106

[Mach1er]

Here's a thread on running Apex ARC-8 17x8.5 et 40:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=511729

If you want to stick with 17's, the OZ Leggera HLT is also a good option. 17x8 et 45. They will definitely fit stock.

45mm offset is a much easier fit on our cars and you could still run 225's.

squidge has the 7.5", but the 8" will also fit.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=71

[squidge]

Yeah, for a 135i, 225 square is probably a bit narrow. The 8" version should work with a 245 with adequate front negative camber. Note I got -1.0 exactly with M3 arms, pin drilled, and stock M-Sport, so we're probably talking camber plates to get you enough clearance to go 245.

The Leggeras themselves are light, strong, look fantastic, and will make great track wheels for you IMO. The HLT tech straddles the line between cheap cast wheels and fancy forged wheels, weight and strength-wise. And 17" tires are so damn cheap. $450 for a full set of PSSs in 225/45/17.