What height is better for track use?

SoCali E36 · 06-08-2011, 04:04 PM

So I am looking to possibly buy some tires fro track use and was wondering what would be ideal for track use.

if I was to run 215 and 245 (stock sizes) would 215/35/18 be good or would 215/40/18 be better? Same question for the rears.

infinitekidM2C · 06-08-2011, 04:08 PM

215?? is that all u can fit in there?

SoCali E36 · 06-08-2011, 04:11 PM

even if i go 225. these are the wheels i am concidering for track use...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=462963

VMRWheels · 06-08-2011, 04:15 PM

215/40 would be the proper size you would need for 18" wheels. 35 would be too thin.

-Charles@VMRWheels

infinitekidM2C · 06-08-2011, 04:17 PM

215 on 8.5 can't be ideal..ive 8 in the front with 235s..and it is just about right.

40 sounds tall but ok

SoCali E36 · 06-08-2011, 04:22 PM

im looking for the ideal height for track use

VMRWheels · 06-08-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

215 on 8.5 can't be ideal..ive 8 in the front with 235s..and it is just about right.

40 sounds tall but ok

215/40/18 rim width range is between 7-8.5". Though this goes give off a stretch, it does still fall within the range.

215/40 is actually a stock size that came from BMW.

-Charles@VMRWheels

SoCali E36 · 06-09-2011, 04:23 PM

but i still would like to know which would be ideal for track use.

Lubo · 06-09-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E90

but i still would like to know which would be ideal for track use.

Ideal for track use would be 255 up front and 275 in rear. Does it fit on wheel in questions without some fender work? Hell no. But you asked for "ideal"

I would go at least 235/40 18 and 255/35

SoCali E36 · 06-09-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lubo

Ideal for track use would be 255 up front and 275 in rear. Does it fit on wheel in questions without some fender work? Hell no. But you asked for "ideal"

I would go at least 235/40 18 and 255/35

I am asking for the height of the tire not width. I want to know if 225/40/18 is ideal or 225/35/18 or 225/30/18

infinitekidM2C · 06-09-2011, 07:59 PM

lol

fourtailpipes · 06-09-2011, 09:19 PM

40.

SoCali E36 · 06-10-2011, 01:11 AM

thank you!

VMRWheels · 06-10-2011, 02:19 PM

225/40 would be the proper ratio.

-Charles@VMRWheels

SoCali E36 · 06-10-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

225/40 would be the proper ratio.

-Charles@VMRWheels

is that true for the rear as well lets say if i ran 245/40/18?

GaryS · 06-13-2011, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCali E90

is that true for the rear as well lets say if i ran 245/40/18?

245/35 but there are only a few tires that size, so probably 255/35.

fboutlaw · 06-13-2011, 09:15 AM

If you want track wheel and tire combo, I'll sell you mine for $400.

225/40-18 Kumho V710, MODA 18x8
245/40-18 Kumho V710, MODA 18x9

Fits stock suspension, but you need over -1.8 camber rear.

SoCali E36 · 06-13-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fboutlaw

If you want track wheel and tire combo, I'll sell you mine for $400.

225/40-18 Kumho V710, MODA 18x8
245/40-18 Kumho V710, MODA 18x9

Fits stock suspension, but you need over -1.8 camber rear.

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