Need advice on track/street tires

xpock182 · 07-19-2011, 12:59 PM

I just purchased a set of 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +20 Superlaps for the track, My main purpose for this set is track use, but i would be lying if i didnt say that i would be tempted to occasionally drive them on the street. Im not a complete track nut, Im on the track once ever month or two. I previously used R888's on the track but want to go with a different option. I really would prefer something well rounded.

My first question is what would be the largest and Tallest tire i could run, I defiantly want some height on the tire (which is the main reason i chose 18's) because i do not track very often the way that this setup looks will be important too me.

Second question would be what tire would achieve my goal as a good track tire that wouldn't be completely ruined if driven on the street occasionally

Thanks in advance for advice

Eddy@ApexWheels · 07-19-2011, 02:47 PM

You've driven on R888's before, so do you only want r-compound recommendations or are you considering street tires as well?

18x10.5" et20 is an aggressive offset when combined with wide, meaty tires.

Common rear sizes are:
285/30/18 (short)
295/30/18 (short)
285/35/18 (tall)
295/35/18 (tallest)

Because of the offset it's hard to say exactly what would and would not fit.

For the front you'd want to run a 275/35/18. Ideal combos would be as listed below assuming there isn't a rear fitment issue.

275/35/18 and 285/35/18
275/35/18 and 295/35/18

There are no r-compounds available in either of those sizes. For extreme summer tires you'd be looking at Hankook RS-3's and Nitto NT-05's

Because of the lack of availability just to get a certain "look" I would dump that very limiting requirement and pickup the following:

265/35/18 and 295/30/18 R888

Function over form!

xpock182 · 07-19-2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the good info, The only thing that makes me shy away from the R888 is the 30mm tall, thats what the shop suggested as well, and i understand that it is preferred performance wise but im afraid ill be disappointed with the stance/look but i am certainly considering a Non R-compound tire,

roy@acuteperformance · 07-19-2011, 11:46 PM

I would look into Hankook RS-3, Dunlop Star-Specs, Nitto NT05, and if you want something cheaper but still grip pretty well Federal 595 RS-R.

Good luck!

07-19-2011, 12:59 PM	#1
xpock182 Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Need advice on track/street tires I just purchased a set of 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +20 Superlaps for the track, My main purpose for this set is track use, but i would be lying if i didnt say that i would be tempted to occasionally drive them on the street. Im not a complete track nut, Im on the track once ever month or two. I previously used R888's on the track but want to go with a different option. I really would prefer something well rounded. My first question is what would be the largest and Tallest tire i could run, I defiantly want some height on the tire (which is the main reason i chose 18's) because i do not track very often the way that this setup looks will be important too me. Second question would be what tire would achieve my goal as a good track tire that wouldn't be completely ruined if driven on the street occasionally Thanks in advance for advice
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Eddy@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 444 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	You've driven on R888's before, so do you only want r-compound recommendations or are you considering street tires as well? 18x10.5" et20 is an aggressive offset when combined with wide, meaty tires. Common rear sizes are: 285/30/18 (short) 295/30/18 (short) 285/35/18 (tall) 295/35/18 (tallest) Because of the offset it's hard to say exactly what would and would not fit. For the front you'd want to run a 275/35/18. Ideal combos would be as listed below assuming there isn't a rear fitment issue. 275/35/18 and 285/35/18 275/35/18 and 295/35/18 There are no r-compounds available in either of those sizes. For extreme summer tires you'd be looking at Hankook RS-3's and Nitto NT-05's Because of the lack of availability just to get a certain "look" I would dump that very limiting requirement and pickup the following: 265/35/18 and 295/30/18 R888 Function over form!
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xpock182 Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the good info, The only thing that makes me shy away from the R888 is the 30mm tall, thats what the shop suggested as well, and i understand that it is preferred performance wise but im afraid ill be disappointed with the stance/look but i am certainly considering a Non R-compound tire,
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roy@acuteperformance First Lieutenant 21 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2015 AW M4 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I would look into Hankook RS-3, Dunlop Star-Specs, Nitto NT05, and if you want something cheaper but still grip pretty well Federal 595 RS-R. Good luck!
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