What wheels are you using for your track setup?

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Is 37 the best rear offset for fat tires? I thought it was 33

According to the calculator I will be 10mm more inboard & 16mm further outboard than the stock setup which should be ok.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

According to the calculator I will be 10mm more inboard & 16mm further outboard which should be fine.

I guess a big advantage of 37 is you can easily add spacers to get to 33 or anything else

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I guess a big advantage of 37 is you can easily add spacers to get to 33 or anything else

By my calculations I figured the fender was right at the edge of the tire.i have to run stock camber by the rules that I will be competing under to stay in the stock class.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Is 37 the best rear offset for fat tires? I thought it was 33

I guess it depends where you want the clearance. The 37 offset will have the wheel 4mm more inward relative to the 33 offset.

37 offset on an 11" wheel will push the outer face of the wheel 15.7mm further out and the inner lip will be pushed 9.7mm further inward. It all depends is 9.7mm is sufficient to clear the strut.

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I guess it depends where you want the clearance. The 37 offset will have the wheel 4mm more inward relative to the 33 offset.

37 offset on an 11" wheel will push the outer face of the wheel 15.7mm further out and the inner lip will be pushed 9.7mm further inward. It all depends is 9.7mm is sufficient to clear the strut.

But at least adjusting the inner clearance using spacers is an option if needed.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

But at least adjusting the inner clearance using spacers is an option if needed.

Agreed

[FTS]

Finally my track wheels are completed, tested and approved; should have them next week

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=43

If my scale is remotely accurate the wheels are 25.5 and 26 lbs., they feel quite light without the tires Lug nuts and spacers are also included in case they are needed, which I hope I won't based on positive tests with the PSI M4. And I am beyond glad to getting back to a normal size torque wrench after the monstrous one we had to use with the stupid center lock wheels

Tires also arrived, final test fitment was supposed to be this weekend, but f****ng snow and ice are on their way, so it will be next week. R888s in 295/30 fronts and 325/30 rears. Very hopeful there won't be fitment issues.

[///Mobbin]

Wheels/tires look amazing and fitment on PSI's prototype BC coilovers looks great, congrats FTS!! Coilovers planned too?

[FTS]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Wheels/tires look amazing and fitment on PSI's prototype BC coilovers looks great, congrats FTS!! Coilovers planned too?

Thank you. Frankly the look of the wheels is meh, but that was not even in the priority list They are very good wheels from their construction, maintenance and the extra work of shot peening set them apart and they have really great customer service.

No coilovers for me for now. I am waiting for new adaptive shocks to become available with improved reaction to see if they will be worth switching; otherwise Swift springs should do fine for now.

[jewels]

I have decided to go with Forgestar wheels in 19X9.5..22 offset & 19X 11..36 offset, 275/30/F ...305/30/R...AD08R's
This set up is within 3% or better of original diameter of stock...will see once WG opens.

[Gearhead999s]

I have the Forgestar's on order for the M but I have always been somewhat aggressive on my wheel choices for my track cars.Here is a picture of my 86 Mustang 5.0 with 16 x 9 Simmons wheels with Yokohoma 008R's in 245/45 16 which was considered huge for the time!

[jewels]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I have the Forgestar's on order for the M but I have always been somewhat aggressive on my wheel choices for my track cars.Here is a picture of my 86 Mustang 5.0 with 16 x 9 Simmons wheels with Yokohoma 008R's in 245/45 16 which was considered huge for the time!

"Looking Good"

What size in wheels & tires did you order for your M?

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by jewels

"Looking Good"

What size in wheels & tires did you order for your M?

19 x 10 25P 19 x 11 37P with 275/30 19 295/30 19 Yokohoma AD008R's as I need a wear rating of 140 or above.

[jewels]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

19 x 10 25P 19 x 11 37P with 275/30 19 295/30 19 Yokohoma AD008R's as I need a wear rating of 140 or above.

Sorry I should have read your previous post where you stated the sizes.

I rejected the 19X 295/30 for the 305 because of the diameter.
295 was 26/ 305 was 26.3...I thought that would be closer to the stock 26.6

It's all a crap shoot anyway

I'm just waiting for this snow to go away & some above 32* temps

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by jewels

Sorry I should have read your previous post where you stated the sizes.

I rejected the 19X 295/30 for the 305 because of the diameter.
295 was 26/ 305 was 26.3...I thought that would be closer to the stock 26.6

It's all a crap shoot anyway

I'm just waiting for this snow to go away & some above 32* temps

I know I am about 2% shorter than stock which should be OK and besides 2% shorter will help with gearing

I am going to the Glen for 2 days with Phoenix CMR on June 22 &23 Instructing.Love the Glen!

[jewels]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I know I am about 2% shorter than stock which should be OK and besides 2% shorter will help with gearing

I am going to the Glen for 2 days with Phoenix CMR on June 22 &23 Instructing.Love the Glen!

I'll be headed to the Glen May instructing with Chin, back again in early June instructing with Trackmasters.
Hoping to go to the new Palmer,MA track with Chin in July...always fun to try a new strip of blacktop

[Gearhead999s]

With this winter I had to watch one of my videos from WGI and I thought I should share it once again.My E92 had a Stoptech BBK and I was running a square 275/35 18 Nt05 on 18 x10 Apex setup.I got blackflagged for my student having a hand held camera.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

...besides 2% shorter will help with gearing

Do you really feel the F8X needs shorter gearing

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Do you really feel the F8X needs shorter gearing

Sure for dedicated track useage!For street not at all

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Sure for dedicated track useage!For street not at all

The S55 churns out a constant 425hp from 70mph all the way to top speed. I wonder how much could be gained from changing the overall gearing?

[Gearhead999s]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The S55 churns out a constant 425hp from 70mph all the way to top speed. I wonder how much could be gained from changing the overall gearing?

Probably not as much as an S65 would have benefited from tighter gearing.In Quebec studded Ice racing in a Lotus Cortina we use to run a 5.5 diff with a non overdrive 4 speed.I like lots of gearing

[///Mobbin]

Has anyone considered Volk te37's or te37sl's? I'm curious if they come in the right sizes for a staggered or even square 18" setup yet.

Edit: It doesn't look like these currently come in the correct sizes/offsets to put together a good track set.

Perhaps Apex EC-7 square is the best option for now - 18x10ET25 275/35R18. Has anyone purchased this setup yet?