I am going to be tracking on my stock wheels for now but to be honest, I like polls and trying to get some debate going, so I was wondering, in the future, what would be an ideal setup? Is non-staggered really the best? Is there a point where wider starts to detract from performance? Obviously wheel size doesn't mean anything without proper tires, I am not talking about stretching the tires either.

For #1, I have a few choices in mind, Enkei PF01, TSW Nurnburg or Interlagos, or 6ULR. Or, there are Volks in that size of course, but I could get two sets of the others for the same price...

For #2 and #3 there are some Enkeis that are in these sizes that may be good, RPF1, NT+03 etc.

For #4 and 5 looking at Enkei PF01 and PF01SS

For #6 there is SSR Type C and Type F (very light)

For # 7 there is Enkei PF01 or RPF1

For #8 I am not sure, but I know there are obviously wheels produced in those sizes

For #9 I doubt I'd ever put all the money into running a full widebody but figured I'd list as an option

For # 10 I would look at OZ Allegerita (15.9 lbs!)

For #11 I found a place where I can apparently get the BBS wheels from Evo X for ~$1000 but the hub bore is 67.1 which is a problem.

High offset wheels are obviously better in that I don't have to do/pay for any body work. However, does this limit ability to add a BBK in the future?

Lastly, to clarify if I understand offset correctly, if I am running a 255 on a 10" wheel with a +45 offset, it will have no more chance of rubbing than a 255 on a 9" wheel with a +45 offset because although the edge of the wheel will stick out more, the edge of the tire (part that rubs) will be in same position?

Thanks for participating, makes my day at work more interesting!

 

That was a lot to take in...but, a 10" +45 will "stick out" and "in" about a 1/2" or 12.5 mm more than a 9" +45. But yes, I believe you're right about the tire rubbing. The center of the wheel and tire will be in the same position in relation to the car.

I am running a 9" +45 w/255's.

 

You really don't need to put this much effort or money into mods yet.

"going to be tracking" have you done an HPDE yet? Just worry about improving yourself on stock wheels, street tires.

 

I was thinking along the same lines before I did my first track day. I personally would start with a wheel and tire that fits without major modifications. So A 17x9 +60 and up with a 255/40-17 or 245/40-17 tire. You may still need to roll your fenders slightly depending on your suspension setup. I think it's been proven that non-stag is the way to go but you need to know how the characteristics of the car change with more rubber up front.

 

I know...that's why I said I am going to be on stock wheels for now...but I just wanted to hear what other people like using, or would prefer. Forums help pass the time at work, so I like trying to start up ones where a lot of people participate.

RS-2000, I may go with one of those setups later on down the line. There are a few wheels in the 17 x 9 +60ish offset that aren't too expensive and are lightweight. Do you run something similar?

 

A lot of us are using 6ULR's from 949Racing. 17x9/17x10 combo if you want staggered fitment.

 

I have Advan RG-Ds 17x9 +60. They are about 17lbs. The lowest offset I would personally use is a +45 to +40 and the only reason would be to run a big brake kit. I know the 949Racing 6ULRs are about the same weight too. Tire Rack also carry the TRMotorsport C3s those are 17x9 +62 and are about 18lbs. A lot of STR guys run these. They are the cheapest wheels that I have seen. They go for about $150. You might want to check out the Enkei PF01SS wheels too. If they are anything like the RPF1s they should be really good, lightweight (15-16lbs), cheap ($250-$275) and higher offset than the RPF1s (+60 compared to +45) so they are easy to fit.
http://www.enkei.co.jp/jp/products/w...1ss/pf01ss.pdf

 

That's another good option If you want to run staggered and you can fit a 265 or 275 sized tire in the back easily.

 

Before trading my track S, I had 17x9 +48 and 17x10 +52 949 wheels.
Unfortunately because of racing regulations I had a understeer set-up (235/255).

BUT I would have loved to try 255/295...

 

17x9 +63 x 255 x 4

Doesn't rub, you can rotate tires for much, much more tire life, less under steer to compensate for stiff aftermarket front sway bar which you'll need to fight inside rear tire lift.