07DGMSpecB Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Didn't see a thread for this. Figured it might be helpful for myself as well as for others to know what a good tire size to have on lets say a dedicated set of track wheels. For myself I got a set of BBS RK's 17x7 for free. For any racing that will be done with the car, it will probably only be autocrossing in parking lots. I know a wider wheel would be better...but for the non existent price of the wheels...I think I will stay with them. I do know I want to get a set of Dunlop Star Specs on them. I've had experience with them before and love them. Question is now for all the experienced racers and autocrossers out there. What size Star Specs should I get for these wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 for a 7" wide wheel, 225/45/17 star specs will be the size to get. dont go wider than 225 on a 7" wide wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07DGMSpecB Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 for a 7" wide wheel, 225/45/17 star specs will be the size to get. dont go wider than 225 on a 7" wide wheel. yeah...i know how to size normal tires...but just wasnt sure for racing...i was thinking possibly 215/45 but just wanted to make sure and get others opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 you can do 215/45/17 if you want. for a street tire, 10mm of tread isnt gonna matter much. what class are you running? stock, STU, ESP or SM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07DGMSpecB Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 i was only able to do one event this year so I was just a first timer...next year will probably be rookie non stock or street modified. Not sure. haven't exactly looked into what class I will be in yet depending on my modifications...coilovers, sway bars, vf52, down pipe and catback, injectors, fuel pump and a tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 you are in NSM(Novice street modified) due to the upgraded turbo. i recommend you get a 225/45/17 tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07DGMSpecB Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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