Track forum general chit chat.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by DRLane

No one can take you seriously with those tires though. 888s?

Was hoping someone would send him back to the GT-R forum.

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by Redd

My friend just bought and fitted them. It a quite well made and ford well. The shields are quite small, most of the rotor is exposed. Good news is the air outlet points at the center bell as is the right way. You can see in the pic below.

There also seems to be enough of shield to protect the steering tie rod end from direct heat. All in all I'd say they look like good value for money.

I used 2" electrical wire heat shielding and slid it over the bearing and held it in with zip ties.

Turner at SPL mentioned that tension and lower arm bearings will likely need to be replaced every season depending on driving style. They're cheap and worth ordering replacements before they wear just due to supply chain issues. Mine started showing signs of wear with noticeable play after about 25 events, car drove noticeably better after replacement.

[slcook54]

Looking at this last couple posts it seems like I can get away with APEX 18x11 et 25 VS-5RS on 295/30 square. Might give that a try.

[Dean__Sanchez]

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...1550402&page=2

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1885346

Some posts on these threads where others have ran 18x11 up front. Thinking of going this route as well (square) with a 295 30.

[e92BMW///M3]

I test fit some 285/35/18 on a 18x10.5 + 22 (my current rear setup) to see if they would clear in the front on my Ohlins R&T (given the reduced spring clearance vs. others). Some interesting results relative to the other discussions on clearance here. Ideally looking to run either a 285/30/18 or 295/30/18 on the front. 285 should be no problem, I think 295 might require a small spacer.

Also got some funny looks while driving around with the most staggered setups.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by slcook54

Looking at this last couple posts it seems like I can get away with APEX 18x11 et 25 VS-5RS on 295/30 square. Might give that a try.

18x11 ET37 would be my preferred spec, but you'd need to run the ET44 with a 7mm spacer.

18x11 ET25 is "doable" if you are not afraid of taking risk.. with your suspension and body panel(s) (some trimming, some flattening/pulling)

18x11 ET18 is the MOST aggressive you can go squared... but this will require some "minor/major" fender work, but doesn't involve a wide body/flare kit.

for reference..

i run 18x10.5 ET15 with a 275/35/18 F/R and 285/35/18 F/R

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by e92BMW///M3

I test fit some 285/35/18 on a 18x10.5 + 22 (my current rear setup) to see if they would clear in the front on my Ohlins R&T (given the reduced spring clearance vs. others). Some interesting results relative to the other discussions on clearance here. Ideally looking to run either a 285/30/18 or 295/30/18 on the front. 285 should be no problem, I think 295 might require a small spacer.

Also got some funny looks while driving around with the most staggered setups.

the solution is to not run Michelins, stick to a R comp / square side walls for better fitment.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

the solution is to not run Michelins, stick to a R comp / square side walls for better fitment.

Why would that be a solution for someone looking for more grip?

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by okusa

Why would that be a solution for someone looking for more grip?

because they asked specifically for clearance. lol

which rounded Michelins do not help at all to achieve, maximum wheel spec + size.

[e92BMW///M3]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

because they asked specifically for clearance. lol

which rounded Michelins do not help at all to achieve, maximum wheel spec + size.

appreciate the clarification. So you're saying the bulge in the sidewall reduces clearance relative to a more square 275/35. I'm not at the slick level yet but will keep in mind as I look at other tire options.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by e92BMW///M3

appreciate the clarification. So you're saying the bulge in the sidewall reduces clearance relative to a more square 275/35. I'm not at the slick level yet but will keep in mind as I look at other tire options.

correct, you'll get more clearance with a sidewall that's more squared off, vs the more rounded Michelin.

this is 18x11 ET18 w/ 295/30



granted this one has a lot of fender work for ET18, but at ET37 you could run it fairly easily with proper suspension / alignment.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

because they asked specifically for clearance. lol

Good point!

[StripclubDJ]

fml

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

fml

You’re about to do it twice, so take some notes.

[slcook54]

Guys with carbon trunks, how did you fasten them? Want to keep it as clean as possible.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by slcook54

Guys with carbon trunks, how did you fasten them? Want to keep it as clean as possible.

My flosman trunk uses oem mounts. It’s kinda shitty and I don’t recommend flossman.

[Bimmer Barney]

Core4 goodies arrive today!

[e92BMW///M3]

Originally Posted by e92BMW///M3

I test fit some 285/35/18 on a 18x10.5 + 22 (my current rear setup) to see if they would clear in the front on my Ohlins R&T (given the reduced spring clearance vs. others). Some interesting results relative to the other discussions on clearance here. Ideally looking to run either a 285/30/18 or 295/30/18 on the front. 285 should be no problem, I think 295 might require a small spacer.

Also got some funny looks while driving around with the most staggered setups.

Follow up with a 18x10.5 +25 and 285/30/18 (bridgestone RE71RS) to show the difference in clearance. Tough for me to tell how much more clearance is created because the angle of the pics is slightly different and also losing 3mm from the wheel offsets being slightly different, but I see what the group was saying on the rounded Michelin tire. Also seems plenty of clearance to the strut which is good.

[MaX PL]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Core4 goodies arrive today!

hey FYI, the gold coating on these nuts will come completely off within three wheel mounting cycles if you use an impact for both on and off.

the non marring wheel nut sockets will also eat the coating as theres a bunch of friction when trying to remove the socket from these nuts when knew.

I tossed new ones on 2 weeks ago just for looks as the ones installed last year are now gray, and decided to use a breaker bar and low speed impact for removal/install versus just breaking them off with an impact at full speed... and the coating still looks like it'll come completely off fairly quickly.

[StripclubDJ]

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[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by e92BMW///M3

I test fit some 285/35/18 on a 18x10.5 + 22 (my current rear setup) to see if they would clear in the front on my Ohlins R&T (given the reduced spring clearance vs. others). Some interesting results relative to the other discussions on clearance here. Ideally looking to run either a 285/30/18 or 295/30/18 on the front. 285 should be no problem, I think 295 might require a small spacer.

Also got some funny looks while driving around with the most staggered setups.

I could be wrong, but what I think omgzirra_exe is trying to say is: If you want to maximize clearance then don not run Michelin street tires which have a rim protector hump.

Michelin racing slicks - and the latest PSCups - don't typically have rim protectors - as far as I recall, but the street Michelins you're running do - such as PS4S and PSS. So tires without a rim protector help achieve more clearance. See the images below for more clarity.
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https://michelinracingusa.com/race-tires/
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[DRLane]

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

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Is the last box all throw away? Damn man that was fast!