Yokohama a052 which size?

fsmtnbiker · 05-06-2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Whoa what offset?

+20 effective offset up front. Those pics are ~-3.5 deg. camber.

tigermack · 05-06-2020, 12:46 PM

That's a dirty ass car! jk

fsmtnbiker · 05-06-2020, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermack

That's a dirty ass car! jk

I parked it there to wash it 🤣

Bartledoo · 05-06-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermack

That's a dirty ass car! jk

I won't post a current photo of mine then

m3peat · 05-10-2020, 01:00 PM

Side question re these tires.

Has anyone flipped them despite the inside/outside tire designation? The outside gets hammered flat and the inside looks brand new after 4-5 Autoxs. My guess is the sidewalk is not up to the task but thought I’d ask.

Kelse92 · 05-11-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by m3peat

Side question re these tires.

Has anyone flipped them despite the inside/outside tire designation? The outside gets hammered flat and the inside looks brand new after 4-5 Autoxs. My guess is the sidewalk is not up to the task but thought I’d ask.

I was planning on flipping mine after 50 runs, but they didn't last that long...

m3peat · 05-12-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

I was planning on flipping mine after 50 runs, but they didn't last that long...

And you aren’t concerned about the inside tire designation? It would be great to get double the life out of them if it works.

I also wondered if the compound is the same across the tire where some tires have stickier compounds for the outside tread.

tsk94 · 05-12-2020, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m3peat

And you aren’t concerned about the inside tire designation? It would be great to get double the life out of them if it works.

I also wondered if the compound is the same across the tire where some tires have stickier compounds for the outside tread.

Not directly related to the A052, but I've been flipping numerous r-compound tires for years without any problems. I personally wouldn't worry about it and would say do it, others might disagree. If you're not comfortable with it then don't, but many people do it without issue.

Kelse92 · 05-12-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tsk94

Not directly related to the A052, but I've been flipping numerous r-compound tires for years without any problems. I personally wouldn't worry about it and would say do it, others might disagree. If you're not comfortable with it then don't, but many people do it without issue.

Agreed, I'm not worried about flipping at all. Especially for Autocross.

m3peat · 05-12-2020, 09:53 PM

👍🏼, thanks. I’ll give it try. Just seems ridiculous they put “inside” unless it’s for water evac purposes in which I don’t care.

dparm · 05-13-2020, 12:24 PM

Check with the manufacturer. Some of these race tires have specific guidelines for proper rotation and flipping.

Kelse92 · 07-16-2020, 11:10 AM

Anybody out there tried some of the bigger sizes yet?? Maybe 305's or 315's??

fsmtnbiker · 07-16-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

Anybody out there tried some of the bigger sizes yet?? Maybe 305's or 315's??

Based on how many rub marks I have on the fender liners and fender lips... Good luck with that! Gonna be bending some bodywork to fit anything larger under there.

The 295 A052s on 11's rub:

Inside rear liner/fuel filler
Outside rear fender lip/bumper tab

Front and Rear of front wheel liner
Front Fender Lip

None of it is *bad* but I wouldn't expect to fit anything bigger unless ride heights are pretty high and spring rates are significantly higher than the 550/1100 I'm already running.

Neuner · 07-16-2020, 02:29 PM

^^ what offset rear wheels?

anyone enounter rubbing or other fitment issues with the 295 on 18x10et25 in rear?

dparm · 07-16-2020, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fsmtnbiker

Based on how many rub marks I have on the fender liners and fender lips... Good luck with that! Gonna be bending some bodywork to fit anything larger under there.

The 295 A052s on 11's rub:

Inside rear liner/fuel filler
Outside rear fender lip/bumper tab

Front and Rear of front wheel liner
Front Fender Lip

None of it is *bad* but I wouldn't expect to fit anything bigger unless ride heights are pretty high and spring rates are significantly higher than the 550/1100 I'm already running.

I would characterize three of those four things as bad to have contact with. It sounds like you're either going to slash the tire open or you're going to cause a fuel leak. Not exactly the situations I want at high speed...or ever.

fsmtnbiker · 07-16-2020, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuner

^^ what offset rear wheels?

anyone enounter rubbing or other fitment issues with the 295 on 18x10et25 in rear?

No issue with 10s, especially if you're on stock suspension. My 11's are also et25.

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I would characterize three of those four things as bad to have contact with. It sounds like you're either going to slash the tire open or you're going to cause a fuel leak. Not exactly the situations I want at high speed...or ever.

Agreed, the filler neck is more of a bump travel issue than a tire issue though (and I already fixed it). The rest of the rubs are pretty minimal, no risk of cutting up the tire. But I don't think fitting any more tire in those fenderwells is going to happen without permanent modifications.

m3peat · 07-17-2020, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m3peat

👍🏼, thanks. I’ll give it try. Just seems ridiculous they put “inside” unless it’s for water evac purposes in which I don’t care.

Just following up on my own question. I flipped the A052’s and they work just as well with the “inside” designation outside. This gives me at least 30% more life (because I flipped so late in the process).

tlrid3r · 07-19-2020, 12:07 PM

Running 18x10.5 e21 with 295 AR1 square.
Very close to shock body and spring perch move over the tire.
-3.5 camber
At my current height no rubbing, but than again my fender liner are all rubbed out. Lol

FYI nankang ar1 295 measure 305 cross section

Dreamer99 · 07-26-2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tlrid3r

Running 18x10.5 e21 with 295 AR1 square.
Very close to shock body and spring perch move over the tire.
-3.5 camber
At my current height no rubbing, but than again my fender liner are all rubbed out. Lol

FYI nankang ar1 295 measure 305 cross section

How close is too close to the shock body? I've got 295/30/18 AR1's on 18x10 et25 and there is about 1/8" clearance.

Dreamer99 · 07-26-2020, 10:48 AM

The AR1 has a large rim bead.

Dreamer99 · 07-27-2020, 09:34 AM

I added a 5mm spacer and put a 3" thick block under the tire when I let it down. It compressed the fender well almost a half inch and this is the clearance there is:

Kelse92 · 09-10-2020, 08:52 AM

Anyone have any thoughts on running the 295/35/18 A052??
I have an opportunity to scoop up a used staggered set 265/295-35 off a local Porsche GT3 Clubsport for chepppp and wondering if the 295’s would probably be too tall to fit the front. They have two sets available so I could try to do 295/35 square but I have my doubts on fitment. I’ll probably buy the one staggered set and see how they are and report back

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tlrid3r just another M3 514 Rep 1,150 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Jose, ca iTrader: (6)	Running 18x10.5 e21 with 295 AR1 square. Very close to shock body and spring perch move over the tire. -3.5 camber At my current height no rubbing, but than again my fender liner are all rubbed out. Lol FYI nankang ar1 295 measure 305 cross section __________________ ///M3... Don't want more power, Just want it to turn sharper one step closer each time. -Ohlins TTX Raceline, PolePostions seats, Akrapovic EVO, ARC-8, 1/2 Cage, Seat Delete, Stoptech BBK, solid Subframe and diff bushing, spherical bearing on everything.
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