What wheels best for track?

[1M Roo]

Hi guys I am off to Spa in May and plan on fitting a second set of wheels and tyres, any suggestions?

[ilikebmxbikes]

best bang for your buck track wheels are unarguably Apex Arc 8.

[lcrain]

18 inch apex wheels. Light, cheap, tons of fitment options, two different designs (albeit quite similar) and 4 different colors to choose from. I went with the arc-8 design because I got in on the group buy, I believe there is a group buy on the EC-7 design. Great deal regardless IMO, hard to turn down deal if you get in on the group buy.

Apexraceparts.com

I just put a set on. 18x9.5et22 front with 265/35, and 18x10.5et27 rear with a 285/35, Hankook RS3 is the tire I chose. A lot of 1M guys use this setup. I have not had a chance to get on the track with them yet (literally had them on since saturday), but the -7lbs per corner has been noticeable on the street.

Others have gone square (same size all around) if you prefer the ability to rotate. You can use the 18x9.5et22 w/ 265/35 both front and rear. If you have camber plates they also have a 18x10et25 which will accommodate a 275/35 tire.

Good luck!

[///1M]

Originally Posted by lcrain

18 inch apex wheels. Light, cheap, tons of fitment options, two different designs (albeit quite similar) and 4 different colors to choose from. I went with the arc-8 design because I got in on the group buy, I believe there is a group buy on the EC-7 design. Great deal regardless IMO, hard to turn down deal if you get in on the group buy.

Apexraceparts.com

I just put a set on. 18x9.5et22 front with 265/35, and 18x10.5et27 rear with a 285/35, Hankook RS3 is the tire I chose. A lot of 1M guys use this setup. I have not had a chance to get on the track with them yet (literally had them on since saturday), but the -7lbs per corner has been noticeable on the street.

Others have gone square (same size all around) if you prefer the ability to rotate. You can use the 18x9.5et22 w/ 265/35 both front and rear. If you have camber plates they also have a 18x10et25 which will accommodate a 275/35 tire.

Good luck!

Good to hear this.

Are you getting better stability? ...traction?

[sparoz]

Unless you are going to fit big brakes in, definitely 18s the way to go.

[mclemens]

Originally Posted by sparoz

Unless you are going to fit big brakes in, definitely 18s the way to go.

Stop-Tech 380mm big brakes fit with no problem with the 18x10 ET25 Apex ARC-8s.

Its also my understanding that 18x10 ET25 Apex EC-7s fit the 380mm Brembo kit. The Brembos don't fit with the ARC-8s.

[lcrain]

Originally Posted by ///1M

Good to hear this.

Are you getting better stability? ...traction?

Honestly I drive like a granny on the street, so my impressions probably aren't worth much. Doing an auto cross Sunday and a DE in a few weeks so I will report back after that.

Originally Posted by sparoz

Unless you are going to fit big brakes in, definitely 18s the way to go.

I think the apex wheels are designed to fit most brake kits. They also allow for a wider range of tire choices.

For what it's worth, in the group buy I paid $1100 for the wheels and another $1100 for the hankooks. Hard to beat that.

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by mclemens

Stop-Tech 380mm big brakes fit with no problem with the 18x10 ET25 Apex ARC-8s.

Its also my understanding that 18x10 ET25 Apex EC-7s fit the 380mm Brembo kit. The Brembos don't fit with the ARC-8s.

Originally Posted by lcrain

Honestly I drive like a granny on the street, so my impressions probably aren't worth much. Doing an auto cross Sunday and a DE in a few weeks so I will report back after that.



I think the apex wheels are designed to fit most brake kits. They also allow for a wider range of tire choices.

For what it's worth, in the group buy I paid $1100 for the wheels and another $1100 for the hankooks. Hard to beat that.

Good to know, tires for the 19s for the track is getting a bit expensive.

[willox]

Heading to Spa to on 27th may iirc,just heading out on standard rubber for now

[MDORPHN]

Best wheels?

The lightest and strongest you can afford!

There are lots of wheels superior to Apex (Forgelines, etc.). However, for the money, Apex wheels are hard to beat.

FWIW, I have two sets -- both 18".

Neil

[willox]

Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Best wheels?

The lightest and strongest you can afford!

There are lots of wheels superior to Apex (Forgelines, etc.). However, for the money, Apex wheels are hard to beat.

FWIW, I have two sets -- both 18".

Neil

Have to agree,some nice forged lightweight rims

[nachob]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

best bang for your buck track wheels are unarguably Apex Arc 8.

APEX best for Money but I like EC-7s more.

By the way, I have a set for sale.... imagine that!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/3730627160.html

[LuuZ]

Roo, you registered for the MLR on the 27th ??
If so, we'll see each others and some friends with their 1M's, great to hear !!
See ya :-)