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[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by paradocs98

255/35-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports up front on OEM ZCP/GTS wheels, Dinan Stage III suspension, no rubbing.

OP doesn't seem to be interested in the info we give him... not sure what the purpose of this thread is. :

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

OP doesn't seem to be interested in the info we give him... not sure what the purpose of this thread is. :

Not true...I am absorbing every bit of information people are posting. This is really one of the best ways of gaining knowledge. Ask a million questions, get ten million resposnes. Analyze, then draw conclusions.

On my previous Audi RS4, I did the same thing. I was looking for the perfect wheel/tire combo that I could also use with my Stasis Motorsport suspension. I did a huge amount of internet research, took all sorts of measurements on ride heights, tolerances, different tire widths/diameters, etc. In the end , I came up with the absolutely perfect set-up.

So, yes.....I am taking it all in

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by LarThaL

Not true...I am absorbing every bit of information people are posting. This is really one of the best ways of gaining knowledge. Ask a million questions, get ten million resposnes. Analyze, then draw conclusions.

On my previous Audi RS4, I did the same thing. I was looking for the perfect wheel/tire combo that I could also use with my Stasis Motorsport suspension. I did a huge amount of internet research, took all sorts of measurements on ride heights, tolerances, different tire widths/diameters, etc. In the end , I came up with the absolutely perfect set-up.

So, yes.....I am taking it all in

[snowmants]

Originally Posted by LarThaL

I would agree, and since the stock tolerances are so tight to begin with, even a difference of a few mm will make a rub/no-rub difference. This is certainly within the variation from car to car.

So I just went back, took off my spacer and measured the gap between the tire edge and the fender liner at full wheel lock. There is a few mm extra space with the spacers off, both in front and in the back of the wheel well turning the wheel both to the right and left. This is due to the subtle curves in the fender liner which allow a little more space in certain areas. Seems to me that with 12mm spacers, a 255/35 tire would just rub the liner, and it would just barely clear with spacers off.

You can run a 275 if you change the wheel offset with no rubbing, but you are still talking about 255s....? Is there a reason you wouldnt want to run a wider tire? I think that is why the guy above mentioned you arent listening.
BTW love your garage!

[MR///M3]

I'll have a pretty much brand new set of 255/35-19, 275/35-19 set of pilot super sports (less than 1000 miles) up for sale this weekend if you're interested. PM me

[yousef]

I've driven 255/35/19 PSS up front with ZCP wheels, AND 12.5mm spacer, AND KW sleeve over kit. Having them about 7k miles, I hear it slightly rubs inner tire room only a few times for entire 7k miles. Although it's not perfect, it's "no rubbing" set up in my opinion. Hope this help you.

[Radiation Joe]

et23, 18 x 9, 255/40-18 PS2s, no rub.

et17, 18 x 8.5, 245/40-18, PA3s, no rub.

et23, 18 x 9.5, 265/35-18 Pilot Sport Cups, no rub.

[bape_sta206]

I'm running 265 with 5mm spacers on my FI. Slightly rub on full turn.

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by snowmants

You can run a 275 if you change the wheel offset with no rubbing, but you are still talking about 255s....? Is there a reason you wouldnt want to run a wider tire? I think that is why the guy above mentioned you arent listening.
BTW love your garage!

where did you see my garage?

[LarThaL]

So here is where my head is at right now.....

Option #1:

Just get PSS in stock sizes to go on ZCP wheels. This will give me better grip than my POS Conti 3, and I know it will fit and still give me the flush look I like with my 12mm spacers.

Option #2:

Go with 255/275 PSS on my ZCP wheels. I will likely have to pull the spacers or tolerate a very minor front tire rub. I will certanly get more grip, but will be adding a small amount of weight to an already slightly obese wheel.

Option #3

Get a set of APEX ARC-8 wheels with 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rears. I will drop 5-6 weight per corner overall, have maximum grip, better ride, perfect fitment. I lose a little in the looks department with respect to the wheel itself.

I wish HRE made their P40 SC in an 18" size. That, for me, would be a "no brainer". I was also looking at the APEX EC7, which is better looking, but is slightly heavier than the ARC-8. However, if I am going to go with 18's for all their performance and ride advantages, I may as well go all out for the lightest wheel possible.

Thanks to everyone for your input and advice. Keep it coming !! For me, its all about finding the best balance of all the factors....Looks, grip, responsivenss, weight, ride comfort.

[snowmants]

Originally Posted by LarThaL

where did you see my garage?

Another thread a while ago. I just seemed to remember based on your sig picture. I think you had the really nice floor. I have a photographic memory.

[Denk]

I like opt#3, that one is a performance improvement that you should feel.

Opt#1 is solid. The PSS has a lot more grip than the Conti's and looks better too. Broader shoulders, they don't look as stretched on the ZCP wheels.

Option#2 isn't going to give you much more grip and only adds weight (been there). I'd go with at least a 285/30-19 rear if you want more grip and lose the spacers.

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by Denk

I like opt#3, that one is a performance improvement that you should feel.

Opt#1 is solid. The PSS has a lot more grip than the Conti's and looks better too. Broader shoulders, they don't look as stretched on the ZCP wheels.

Option#2 isn't going to give you much more grip and only adds weight (been there). I'd go with at least a 285/30-19 rear if you want more grip and lose the spacers.

Well.....I've decided to go with option #3.....sort of. I just got in on the group buy for the new APEX EC7 wheel. Slightly heavier than the ARC8, but it is just too much of a hot looking wheel to pass up.

Ordered 18x9.5 ET22 front (weight =21.75 lbs) and 18x10.5 ET27 rear (weight=22.5 lbs). These will be fitted with Michelin PSS in 265/35/18 and 285/35/18.

Now, once again, the wait begins !!

Might have to get a few other mods in the meantime to tie me over.

[Denk]

That's a nice wheel! Looking forward to pics and review with the new wheels/tires.

Oh yeah...the wait is tough to endure. I agree, a couple of little mods in the meantime should get you through it.

[jordanE92]

Originally Posted by LarThaL

Well.....I've decided to go with option #3.....sort of. I just got in on the group buy for the new APEX EC7 wheel. Slightly heavier than the ARC8, but it is just too much of a hot looking wheel to pass up.

Ordered 18x9.5 ET22 front (weight =21.75 lbs) and 18x10.5 ET27 rear (weight=22.5 lbs). These will be fitted with Michelin PSS in 265/35/18 and 285/35/18.

I just went for the same size wheels in ARC8s, they should be here Tuesday. I'm going with ad08s though, 265/35/18 up front. Hopefully no problems with the drop from kw3 (Not installed and sitting on my workbench).

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by jordanE92

I just went for the same size wheels in ARC8s, they should be here Tuesday. I'm going with ad08s though, 265/35/18 up front. Hopefully no problems with the drop from kw3 (Not installed and sitting on my workbench).

When you drop you automatically dial in more negative camber so you should be okay.

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by LarThaL

Well.....I've decided to go with option #3.....sort of. I just got in on the group buy for the new APEX EC7 wheel. Slightly heavier than the ARC8, but it is just too much of a hot looking wheel to pass up.

Ordered 18x9.5 ET22 front (weight =21.75 lbs) and 18x10.5 ET27 rear (weight=22.5 lbs). These will be fitted with Michelin PSS in 265/35/18 and 285/35/18.

Now, once again, the wait begins !!

Might have to get a few other mods in the meantime to tie me over.

Great choice! Congrats!

[a burrito]

From my experience it really depends on what tires you run. the 255/35/19 ad08's + 10 mm spacer i ran in the front rubbed all the time on the fender liners at full lock. the 245/35/19 ad08's + 15 mm spacers rub very very slightly when i turn full lock to the right side only on the right wheel. I had a buddy who ran 265/30/19 ad08's in the front and he was in the clear. Wide 255/35/19's will rub in the front indefinitely and skinny 255/35/19's in the front like the k110's will not give you any issues. but k110's are garbage compared to anything stock, so why run these anyways...

I personally hated the way 255/35/19's felt in the front. the extra grip is noticable and is phenomenol but i feel like they are overkill on the streets. it made steering feedback more numb and the constant rubbing had me incredibly annoyed. wen't back to stickier than stock 245's in the front and haven't been missing my previous 255's.

if i was a track junkie and needed the extra grip in the front i would probably run 265/30/19 tires.

[redline9001]

I have 255 on a 9.5" wide HRE with no rubbing and lowered on KWs, I got to get the offsets from HRE

[NELSON.MLGB]

stock 245 conti on m220 with 18 spacer , no rubbing, looks awesome.

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

stock 245 conti on m220 with 18 spacer , no rubbing, looks awesome.

The Conti tires are the root of the whole issue for me. Honestly, if the car came with PSS or even PS2, I woulb likely just leave it alone. But....if I am going to spend the money to change the tires, then I might as well spend a bit more and get a full set up that has better grip and better ride.

[jordanE92]

Originally Posted by LarThaL

When you drop you automatically dial in more negative camber so you should be okay.

Yeah thats what I was thinking as well, I also have adjustable camber plates (vorshlag) on order. My car actually came with ps2s, but I'm looking for something stickier, ad08s should suffice.