Looking for some track rims

tanginaglaz · 10-24-2011, 10:05 AM

So I have recently started to track my car. I'm looking for a set of track wheels so that I don't eat up my road tires/rims. I want to run 255/40 on a 17x9 rim, square setup. After some research, I found out that not all 17s clear the front brake on an e92 335i. Any suggestions? I want a lightweight 17x9 track rim that won't break the budget. I have been looking at Enkei PF01/RPF1. Also what sort of offset to I get with a square setup so that it doesn't look funky? Thanks in advance.

mid-corner fun · 10-24-2011, 11:04 AM

Relevant threads in the track forum:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600080

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581312

My advice: Arc8s or Koseis

tanginaglaz · 10-24-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterM1

Relevant threads in the track forum:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600080

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581312

My advice: Arc8s or Koseis

Thanks for the advice. I was already looking at Koseis. I see that you're running 245/40/17 on your Koseis. Any rubbing issue? and what offset/rim specs?

edirtaynine · 10-24-2011, 12:02 PM

how about enkei rpf1's? those are also pretty cheap, light, strong and pretty easy to find

TSM330i · 10-24-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

how about enkei rpf1's? those are also pretty cheap, light, strong and pretty easy to find

I'm running them on my car, only in 18x8.5". Still very light.
They only come in et40, so I'm running a 5mm spacer front and rear. Not rubbing issues using 235/40 BFG R1.

tanginaglaz · 10-24-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AW325xi

I'm running them on my car, only in 18x8.5". Still very light.
They only come in et40, so I'm running a 5mm spacer front and rear. Not rubbing issues using 235/40 BFG R1.

Thanks for the info. Did you try running RPF1s in 17? I want to get 17s because tires are cheaper. Planning on running R comps that don't last long.

Stucks · 10-24-2011, 01:18 PM

Check these out if you want some really good track wheels.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=579698

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595330

tanginaglaz · 10-24-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stucks

Check these out if you want some really good track wheels.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=579698

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595330

I agree that those are really good track wheels. Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, I want a square setup with 17s to minimize the cost of new tires.

mid-corner fun · 10-24-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tanginaglaz

Thanks for the advice. I was already looking at Koseis. I see that you're running 245/40/17 on your Koseis. Any rubbing issue? and what offset/rim specs?

ET40. No rubbing whatsoever. Tire costs add up quickly at the track, 17s are indeed the cost-effective solution for our cars.

The OP on the first link I included is about to try 255/40 square on his coupe, and there are a couple of other examples of 255s fitting ok (under specific circumstances).

tanginaglaz · 10-24-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterM1

ET40. No rubbing whatsoever. Tire costs add up quickly at the track, 17s are indeed the cost-effective solution for our cars.

The OP on the first link I included is about to try 255/40 square on his coupe, and there are a couple of other examples of 255s fitting ok (under specific circumstances).

Sweet, I'm probably going to pick up a set of Koseis soon. Where did you purchase your set?

mid-corner fun · 10-24-2011, 10:09 PM

tirerack

To find them, you'll need to select 328i coupe as your car, don't know why, it's a tirerack thing...

tanginaglaz · 10-24-2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterM1

tirerack

To find them, you'll need to select 328i coupe as your car, don't know why, it's a tirerack thing...

Interesting... I was wondering why I couldn't find them after entering my car. Thanks for all the help.

tanginaglaz · 10-25-2011, 12:16 AM

Is it possible to fit a 255/40 tire on the 17x8.5 koseis? I know that the recommended tire for 8.5s are 245. Does tirerack carry some 17x9 koseis?

TSM330i · 10-25-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tanginaglaz

Thanks for the info. Did you try running RPF1s in 17? I want to get 17s because tires are cheaper. Planning on running R comps that don't last long.

I never tried them in 17" because I wanted to make sure that I could clear my brakes (Stoptech).

As a side note for R-comps.
I work on the Bimmerworks race team and we run 18" OZ wheels.
The tires are BFGoodrich R1, 265/35 square. Yes, they do rub slightly in the front, but there is no wear on the tire due to the rubbing.
At the 12 hour race in April, we ran for 7 hours straight on the same set of R1's and they still weren't worn out.

mid-corner fun · 10-25-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanginaglaz

Is it possible to fit a 255/40 tire on the 17x8.5 koseis? I know that the recommended tire for 8.5s are 245. Does tirerack carry some 17x9 koseis?

Yes, it's possible, the question is will they rub in the front. dsbj is about to try 255s on Koseis on this thread, we'll find out soon enough.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600080

AFAIK, there's no 17x9 K1, only 17x8.5

mid-corner fun · 10-25-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AW325xi

I never tried them in 17" because I wanted to make sure that I could clear my brakes (Stoptech).

That's a good point, the Koseis will clear (barely) the front stock calipers but not aftermarket brakes.

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tanginaglaz Captain 30 Rep 809 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SO CAL iTrader: (12)	Is it possible to fit a 255/40 tire on the 17x8.5 koseis? I know that the recommended tire for 8.5s are 245. Does tirerack carry some 17x9 koseis?
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