17" 18" or 19" for track days

Canyoncarvers is · 03-01-2017, 08:19 AM

Looking for options / opinions.

I currently have the 19" OEM cracker wheels with RFT's. I want to buy a set of wheels and DOT tires for some track days. What is the preferred wheel size for readily available track type tires?

I will likely run a square set-up, meaning something like 9" wide wheels and 255 tire all-around. I might spend $1000 on wheels.

Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks

Antetokounmpo · 03-01-2017, 08:56 AM

17" obviously. I recommend apex arc-8 17x9 et30. They're incredibly light (16-17lbs). For 255 front you'll some decent camber, around -2*.

As for tires, RE71R is the fastest 200tw tire there is. Under 200tw, NT01 are a good choice. Otherwise there are obviously your slicks (G1, A7, etc.)

03-01-2017, 02:53 PM

Agreed. Smallest/lightest/widest you can fit would prob be the best choice of what's available. Apex should probably be your first stop.

330xtrai · 03-03-2017, 04:41 PM

apex is a great choice and kosei is another choice I've seen on other BMWs that track

sprygsxr · 03-10-2017, 10:28 AM

I just ordered exactly this. APEC ARC8 17x8 with 255/40/17 tires all around

03-10-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sprygsxr

I just ordered exactly this. APEC ARC8 17x8 with 255/40/17 tires all around

255 on an 8" wheel...hmm

In for pics.

Dan Bilzerian · 03-12-2017, 07:15 AM

Is there an advantage to running a square set up?

Not trying to hijack your thread! lol

03-12-2017, 09:01 AM

yes

Dan Bilzerian · 03-12-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

yes

Go on

r4dr · 03-12-2017, 01:56 PM

The two biggest advantages are more neutral handling since it dials out under steer from a staggered setup, and the ability to rotate front to back.

If you are seriously tracking the car, the ability to rotate front to back is money.

sprygsxr · 03-13-2017, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCobra94

255 on an 8" wheel...hmm

In for pics.

Sorry, typo there. I ordered 17x9 et 30

AK. · 03-13-2017, 02:44 PM

Going to order my set of Apex ARC8's in 17x9 +30 squared too.
That or I will try the 9.5 squared ones.

r4dr · 03-14-2017, 10:01 PM

I used to run 17x9 et30 ARC-8s when I tracked my E92 and I highly recommend them. Very light and you can fit 245s under with zero effort. Add some front camber and 255s square is a perfect fit.

DYOOS · 09-05-2018, 12:30 AM

Can you run a ARC-8s in 17x9.5 in the fronts? I'm interested in doing a squared set up down the road for canyon runs more so than track.

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Canyoncarvers is Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: May 2016 Location: North Los Angeles County iTrader: (0)	17" 18" or 19" for track days Looking for options / opinions. I currently have the 19" OEM cracker wheels with RFT's. I want to buy a set of wheels and DOT tires for some track days. What is the preferred wheel size for readily available track type tires? I will likely run a square set-up, meaning something like 9" wide wheels and 255 tire all-around. I might spend $1000 on wheels. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Agreed. Smallest/lightest/widest you can fit would prob be the best choice of what's available. Apex should probably be your first stop.
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sprygsxr Lieutenant 36 Rep 419 Posts Drives: <LCI E90 SGM 335xi FBO Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sterling, VA iTrader: (19)	I just ordered exactly this. APEC ARC8 17x8 with 255/40/17 tires all around
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r4dr First Lieutenant 172 Rep 392 Posts Drives: various BMWs Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	The two biggest advantages are more neutral handling since it dials out under steer from a staggered setup, and the ability to rotate front to back. If you are seriously tracking the car, the ability to rotate front to back is money.
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