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Autocross help
I have a mk4 with irs, wilwood brakes and 17” Halibrand replica wheels from factory five with Nitto 555 tires. I would like to get a second set of wheels with dedicated tires for autocross to switch out for events, looks doesn’t matter to me for this,trying not to break the bank, any specific recommendations. Thanks
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Not a waxer
What are you planning to run for tires? The answer to that will dictate whether you're looking for 17" or 18" rims.
Jeff
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Whichever gives the most choices, 18” correct?
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I haven’t decided on a specific tire maybe hoosier
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Not a waxer
If you go with a Hoosier A7 slick or the 100 treadwear R Comps like Toyo R888R or Nitto NT-01 they are available in our usual 17" sizes. If you plan to run in a 200 treadwear class the top of the heap players like Falken RT660 or 615, Yoko A052, BFG Rival or the Vitour Timpesta P1 you'll have to go to 18s.
Jeff
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Thanks Jeff! I was thinking 18” but need direction for the wheels on brand, offset etc that would fit my car
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Not a waxer
Originally Posted by
JimC
Thanks Jeff! I was thinking 18” but need direction for the wheels on brand, offset etc that would fit my car
Front Wheel
18"x 9"
Backspace: 6.00" (24mm Offset)
Rear Wheel
18"x 11"
Backspace 6.46" (12mm Offset)
Cheers,
Jeff
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Senior Member
Check American Muscle for inexpensive wheels. I ran these;
https://www.americanmuscle.com/buwh1-9404.html
w/ 275 A7s
https://www.americanmuscle.com/dedibuwh.html
w/ 315 A7s
I am pretty sure they also have 18s.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
I'm hopping in with Mr. CraigS & his suggestion.
I just purchased a set of wheel from American Muscle a few month ago & there are quite nice.
The good news is they've got a good selection of 17's & 18's in all sorts styles & sizes so please check them out.
Shown below is what my milled face FR-500's look like on the Redbone Roadster which are fitted with Nitto NT-05's:
https://youtu.be/iwslgKJUaKc
Good Luck!
Last edited by GoDadGo; 04-26-2024 at 09:36 AM.
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Another good 200 treadwear (autocross street classes) tire chioce is Nankang CR-S.
358 SBC, Winters QC, Sweet mfg, Coleman, AP Racing, ARS, TKO 600, Fuel Safe