Apex ARC-8 delivered! Still undecided about tires though

airs · 06-10-2011, 12:15 PM

ARC-8's are in!

This is going to be my summer setup and I'm having a bit of a tire dilemma...apparently the AD08 run 10-15mm wide so I believe I would need to go with 225/265 or 225/255. The star specs are a bit heavy and also run wide. The RE-11 doesn't run wide but is rated a little lower than the AD08 in a few areas, including turn response. The NT-05 I don't know much about, but according to Eddy don't run wide and shouldn't give me any rubbing issues.

So in my mind, it comes down to AD08 225/255 (265?) vs RE-11 235/265 vs NT-05 235/265.

Or, I could get camber plates... Thoughts?

Pics here

zamboni · 06-15-2011, 11:32 PM

How about PS2?

BrokenVert · 06-16-2011, 12:17 AM

If you care about handling at all you will not go with a 225/265 setup.

The ARC-8 in front is an 8.5 et 40 or 38 right?

Get some camber plates crank em to 1.5* an call it a day with 245s

fboutlaw · 06-16-2011, 12:28 AM

255/275 PSS w/vorshlag camber plates. Handle fantastic!

airs · 06-16-2011, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. Probably going to do KW V3's and Vorshlag camber plates at the same time I upgrade the wheels/tires. Quote I've gotten _locally_ is $1900 for the KW V3's + $450 for the plates. Install is quoted as $617.50 + $350 for corner balance and alignment. Sound reasonable?

For tires, the PSS is tempting given the new technology they incorporate and the rave reviews. I'm wondering though, will the amount of camber I'll need to run with the 255 fronts affect my daily ride quality/tire wear in a highly negative way?

After this chunk, my plan is to save up for M3 bits + rear subframe bushings and then go with a Cobb AP.

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airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Apex ARC-8 delivered! Still undecided about tires though - AD08/RE11/NT05 ARC-8's are in! This is going to be my summer setup and I'm having a bit of a tire dilemma...apparently the AD08 run 10-15mm wide so I believe I would need to go with 225/265 or 225/255. The star specs are a bit heavy and also run wide. The RE-11 doesn't run wide but is rated a little lower than the AD08 in a few areas, including turn response. The NT-05 I don't know much about, but according to Eddy don't run wide and shouldn't give me any rubbing issues. So in my mind, it comes down to AD08 225/255 (265?) vs RE-11 235/265 vs NT-05 235/265. Or, I could get camber plates... Thoughts? Pics here __________________ Forge FMIC \| Apex ARC-8 w/ Michelin PSS \| 261 powder coated w/ Conti DWS \| BMW Perf Spoiler \| Tint \| Black Kidneys Last edited by airs; 06-10-2011 at 07:43 PM..
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airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses guys. Probably going to do KW V3's and Vorshlag camber plates at the same time I upgrade the wheels/tires. Quote I've gotten _locally_ is $1900 for the KW V3's + $450 for the plates. Install is quoted as $617.50 + $350 for corner balance and alignment. Sound reasonable? For tires, the PSS is tempting given the new technology they incorporate and the rave reviews. I'm wondering though, will the amount of camber I'll need to run with the 255 fronts affect my daily ride quality/tire wear in a highly negative way? After this chunk, my plan is to save up for M3 bits + rear subframe bushings and then go with a Cobb AP. __________________ Forge FMIC \| Apex ARC-8 w/ Michelin PSS \| 261 powder coated w/ Conti DWS \| BMW Perf Spoiler \| Tint \| Black Kidneys Last edited by airs; 06-16-2011 at 11:58 AM..
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