Thinking about 245/35/18 thoughts...
08-11-2006, 06:06 PM
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Thinking about 245/35/18 thoughts...
I am running a ground control camber / caster and 15mm spacers front and rear. On the street I run 235/40/18 but for the track I wanted to try Hoosier R6 245/35/18s and wanted to know if anyone else is running this setup? I'd be dialing in about -3.0 ~ -3.5 of camber on the front so rubbing on the outside is not a concern it's the inside that worries me.
Rims are 18/8 Krimson K6 40 offset
Rims are 18/8 Krimson K6 40 offset
08-11-2006, 06:17 PM
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what width/offset wheels do you have?
i'd be worried about rubbing on the struts in the front, unless you have a fairly narrow wheel with a low offset. That said, YosemyTT has 245 width tires on 18x9 wheels that are effectively ET 27 (with a spacer) IIRC...
08-12-2006, 01:20 AM
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Hoosiers are pricey. Have you considered Ecsta MX or Azenis?
I have a set of Hoosiers on my track wheels right now. They are very, very cool tires and really sticky. If you don't heat cycle them well, watch the pressures, and rotate...then you won't get much life out of them. Ask me how I know. :-)
You might try the Falken Azenis for 80% of the Hoosier stickiness at less cost. I run them on the Miata and am very happy. Plus you can drive the Falkens to the track.
Do you have a plan for getting the Hoosiers to the track?
-Ryan
You might try the Falken Azenis for 80% of the Hoosier stickiness at less cost. I run them on the Miata and am very happy. Plus you can drive the Falkens to the track.
Do you have a plan for getting the Hoosiers to the track?
-Ryan
08-12-2006, 06:23 AM
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getting the hoosiers to the track...
I haven't updated the sig block yet or posted any pics but I ordered a DaLan and a small trailer for the toolbox and track tires. I got tired of having to have someone else haul my tires for me. Thanks for the tip on the Falkens, it's just hard to go back after you've been on Hoosiers or similar.
08-12-2006, 06:31 AM
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is there a collar near the bottom of the threads on your KW V3s?
that's the only spot where you might have an issue. with my konis, there's a collar there that comes very close to the tire, which really limits tire width.
i guess it just depends on the amt of clearance you have right now with the 235 tire and whether hoosiers run narrow/wide. good luck.
i guess it just depends on the amt of clearance you have right now with the 235 tire and whether hoosiers run narrow/wide. good luck.
08-12-2006, 06:56 AM
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All of your tires/wheels, jack, jackstands, toolbox, helmet and a cooler in at one time ......
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