Aggressive fitment IS-F pics!
#588
I ran VIR twice with different tires.
1.
225/40/19 Yokohama Advan's
255/35/19 Yokohama Advan's
NO SPACERS
fastest time 2:31:xxx
2.
245/35/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports 15mm spacer
265/35/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports 15mm spacer
fastest time 2:21:096
The tires are a night and day difference. My car felt like a totally different car between the two setups. Especially around the old "oak tree" turn where it is a very hard right and I can't get on the gas as early as I can, but with the MSS's I could put the power down about 7 - 10 feet earlier than with the other tires.
I'm on stock suspension just tire and spacer changes.
Last edited by Bigcloud; 12-17-13 at 08:54 PM.
#589
Although I agree with your overall statement, the choice of wheels in terms of performance is way down in the chain of overall performance gains VS offset/camber/toe/tire size IMO. Sure unsprung weight has its place in performance but even knock off wheels nowadays are not all that heavy. The overall strength however can be argued but wheels don't essentially just fall apart while driving.. most wheels have standards they must adhere to.
So IMO using knock off wheels as an argument VS those who run -8 camber on 245 rear tires is not really an argument.
So IMO using knock off wheels as an argument VS those who run -8 camber on 245 rear tires is not really an argument.
#591
Dorrian, thanks for your input, this is exactly what I wanted to know. Glad to know that increasing the width by that little helped on the track. You were also running different tire brands, that could have also played a factor. Michelin PSS are known to be sticky.
A track weekend at VIR is definitely in my future!
A track weekend at VIR is definitely in my future!
#592
#595
I noticed a couple of F's are running Volk Te37 19x9.5 +22 and 19x10.5 +35. Did they have to do any fender work. I'm thinking about going with TE37 TTA 19x9.5 +22 and 19x10 +35. I have a safe set of Te37's bought from another member coming. But I'm always planning for the next set. I know its a disease.
#596
Gentlemen I have some wheels on the way. The specs are as follows.
19 x 8.5 + 35
19 x 10 + 32
I'm not lowered at all. I do have my rears rolled as well. I plan on running the following tire sizes.
245/35/19 Front
275/30/19 or 265/30/19 Rear
Now after reading this entire thread I'm sure that my fronts will fit just fine. My concern is the rear. I don't really want to stretch my tires, but if I have to I want a mild stretch. So will my tire size choices fit? I plan on running Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Thanks for all your help.
19 x 8.5 + 35
19 x 10 + 32
I'm not lowered at all. I do have my rears rolled as well. I plan on running the following tire sizes.
245/35/19 Front
275/30/19 or 265/30/19 Rear
Now after reading this entire thread I'm sure that my fronts will fit just fine. My concern is the rear. I don't really want to stretch my tires, but if I have to I want a mild stretch. So will my tire size choices fit? I plan on running Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Thanks for all your help.
#597
Gentlemen I have some wheels on the way. The specs are as follows.
19 x 8.5 + 35
19 x 10 + 35
I'm not lowered at all. I do have my rears rolled as well. I plan on running the following tire sizes.
245/35/19 Front
275/30/19 or 265/30/19 Rear
Now after reading this entire thread I'm sure that my fronts will fit just fine. My concern is the rear. I don't really want to stretch my tires, but if I have to I want a mild stretch. So will my tire size choices fit? I plan on running Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Thanks for all your help.
19 x 8.5 + 35
19 x 10 + 35
I'm not lowered at all. I do have my rears rolled as well. I plan on running the following tire sizes.
245/35/19 Front
275/30/19 or 265/30/19 Rear
Now after reading this entire thread I'm sure that my fronts will fit just fine. My concern is the rear. I don't really want to stretch my tires, but if I have to I want a mild stretch. So will my tire size choices fit? I plan on running Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Thanks for all your help.
#598
#599
So I've been trying to get a set of wheels through a vendor, but not sure if they'll fit. Perhaps y'all can help?
20x9 +35 up front with 245/30
20x10 +35 rear with 265/30.
Should be an easy fit, right?
20x9 +35 up front with 245/30
20x10 +35 rear with 265/30.
Should be an easy fit, right?
#600