adi2009 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi There, I ve been using my Supra mainly on the street so far. However, I am considering taking it to the track (circuit) and trying it out. My car is a T61 turbo set-up pushing 550 bhp Brakes: stock UK brakes Suspension: HKS Hipermax 3 coilovers Wheels: 18 inch iForged wheels Tires: 265/35/18 Front & 295/30/18 Rear. I am looking to get a set of wheels and tires solely for track days (circuit). I would really appreciate it if someone could guide me towards some options? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 I am looking to get a set of 17inch wheels for better handling. I would really appreciate some advice guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I am looking to get a set of 17inch wheels for better handling. I would really appreciate some advice guys Get some stock 17" Supra wheels as you know they'll fit over the brakes and get some R888s or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 might be worth getting after market 17" wheels though as your want to keep your 295 width. my 17's have 275, not sure if 295 would fit? EDIT: best to check what tyres would fit on stock 17's as ive never had any the tyres might be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Get 17" stock rims plenty of them for sale at the moment, and put 235/45/17 on the fronts and 265/40/17 on the rears. A perfect set up for the track. That is what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi, I have a set of Rota Boosts for sale... 9x18 (265/35/18) and 10x18 (295/30/18) - they fit under stock front arches rolled rears with R888's on them. They have has a set of wet slicks fitted and then removed, they haven't been fitted to the car so are as new. Plenty of room for brakes, as I have KAD brakes with AP 356mm front and stock rear discs without any issues. Let me know if your interested... They are like in the pics below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Would I not have traction issues with stock wheels? Also, is it true that wheels with the closest offset to stock provide the best handling? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Would I not have traction issues with stock wheels? Not with semi-slick tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups or the Toyo R888. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 You will get better straight line traction with a taller sidewall tyre than an 19 or 19 inch tyre with very low profile sidewalls. 17 inch rims will be fine *BUT* make sure that you can get the tyre of your choice in a size that fits, from stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 You will get better straight line traction with a taller sidewall tyre than an 19 or 19 inch tyre with very low profile sidewalls. 17 inch rims will be fine *BUT* make sure that you can get the tyre of your choice in a size that fits, from stock. Chris, do you have any suggestions for tyres. It seems that the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup doesnt do many sizes in 17 inch. Any other suggestions please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 This could be an issue. I used to be able to buy loads of old stock in 18 inch, but now it's all bloody 19 inch stuff in the exotic track day specials that come up cheap. Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo may be available in 17 inch in suitable widths. Definitely the Dunlops are available: http://www.mrtyremotorsport.co.uk/dunlop-dz03g.asp They cost a lot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hi, I have a set of Rota Boosts for sale... 9x18 (265/35/18) and 10x18 (295/30/18) - they fit under stock front arches rolled rears with R888's on them. They have has a set of wet slicks fitted and then removed, they haven't been fitted to the car so are as new. Plenty of room for brakes, as I have KAD brakes with AP 356mm front and stock rear discs without any issues. Let me know if your interested... They are like in the pics below. Steve, what are the offsets on the Rota wheels? also can you pl PM me your price. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 This could be an issue. I used to be able to buy loads of old stock in 18 inch, but now it's all bloody 19 inch stuff in the exotic track day specials that come up cheap. Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo may be available in 17 inch in suitable widths. Definitely the Dunlops are available: http://www.mrtyremotorsport.co.uk/dunlop-dz03g.asp They cost a lot though. Chris, I m leaning toward just going for another set of 18 inch wheels as tires seem to be a big problem in the 17in range and I dont want to be limited to just one brand of tires. I know you are the expert here on suspension geometry etc., what should I be looking for when I am going for new wheels but when my main priority is handling. offsets, backspacing etc. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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