Trackday tyres

[pryor]

Hi,

Will 195/50/16 (toyo R888) stretch over the trophy wheels?

Looking at doing some trackdays, any recommendations on tyres?

Cheers

Tom

 

[g40steve]

Spare set of wheels needed.

 

[stealthsport.co.uk]

Just buy some 15" wheels it'll work out much cheaper in the long run.

 

[keith185]

Just buy some 15" wheels it'll work out much cheaper in the long run.

+1 on that, you'll save around £20 per tyre on 15" tyres, quickly adds up to a 2nd set of wheels :lol:

 

[pryor]

What alloys in mind?

Speedline 2118's?

 

[g40steve]

Just get a set of oz f1's, old mk1 172 alloys or similar.
No need getting new as they take a beating :lol:

 

[pryor]

Any difference in handling on the 15"?

 

[Cue]

no in terms of handling - the gearing is slightly better on 15"'s imo but it's hardly noticable.

i echo what everyone's said - 15" if your doing track work. 5 track days = £100+ saving in tyres....

 

[pryor]

Thanks all,

Spare set it will be!

 

[murcod]

I'm running 15" rims with 205/50 tyres on my 182 Cup (Bridgestone RE-11 tyres.) For outright grip they easily beat the previously fitted 205/45R16 Exalto PE2's, the only trade off is slightly slower steering response.