E92 track wheels-tires???

IcemanG17 · Fri, Mar-21-2008, 07:34:59 PM

I plan on tracking my new M3 coupe quite a bit..... I was thinking about getting a set of stock 18" rims from someone who upgraded & put some track rubber on them....I figure I could go to a 255 front tire and a 275 or 285 rear tire.....

What is the widest tire that will fit on the stock 18" rims without rubbing?

Of course a full custom wheelset like from CCW is the ideal solution....maybe 9" fronts with 10" rears? Does anyone know what will fit without fender rolling or rubbing?

For a car with the weight of the new M3 I would like to run a 275 front and possible 305-315 rear...but it doesn't look like they would fit?

silber · Wed, Mar-26-2008, 12:51:33 PM

You are likely heading into unchartered territory as E92 M3s are only recently starting to be delivered to customers. This summer should provide you with a wealth of information as customers get them out on the track for the first time. I would assume the M3 fenders can accommodate a larger tire than the 335, but this should at least give you a starting place. Ideally you would like to run a square setup to attempt to neutralize any understeer and oversteer. CCW wheels are heavy and expensive for track wheels!

Cheeze · Wed, Mar-26-2008, 04:14:22 PM

Give the TireRack a call, they may actually know already what plus sizes will fit. If you're looking for a dual street/track tire, I would highly recommend the Potenza RE-01Rs. Astounding tire that can be daily driven. +1 on the square setup.

Antroiny · Wed, Mar-26-2008, 04:33:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenwc

CCW wheels are heavy and expensive for track wheels!

Really? Are you talking about their 3-piece wheels? They seem pretty popular amongst dedicated track junkies. As for their 1-piece forged wheels, they're very light and strong for their size, and are half the price of other custom wheels such as Fikse, HRE, or Neez.

IcemanG17 · Thu, Mar-27-2008, 07:16:41 PM

I did look on tirerack.....it seems there are several choices in 18" rims under 20lbs each......some are quite cheap too at $2-300 each..... The CCW's are WAY more $$$, but also are near 20lbs each....

Interesting about a balanced tire setup.....on my 928 I run WAY wider rear tires....most of the 928 racer-track guys do too...& the weight distribution on 928's is also 50-50 like the M3....but 150lbs lighter..... A typical setup is 275 fronts with 315 rears.....

Fri, Mar-21-2008, 07:34:59 PM	#1
IcemanG17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 220 Reputation: 0	E92 track wheels-tires??? I plan on tracking my new M3 coupe quite a bit..... I was thinking about getting a set of stock 18" rims from someone who upgraded & put some track rubber on them....I figure I could go to a 255 front tire and a 275 or 285 rear tire..... What is the widest tire that will fit on the stock 18" rims without rubbing? Of course a full custom wheelset like from CCW is the ideal solution....maybe 9" fronts with 10" rears? Does anyone know what will fit without fender rolling or rubbing? For a car with the weight of the new M3 I would like to run a 275 front and possible 305-315 rear...but it doesn't look like they would fit? __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, Melborne Red, beige leather, loaded, with DCT!! (deliver 7-08 hopefully) 2006 Acura TL (wife) 1988 Porsche 928 S4 Guards red over champagne leather

Thu, Mar-27-2008, 07:16:41 PM	#5
IcemanG17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 220 Reputation: 0	I did look on tirerack.....it seems there are several choices in 18" rims under 20lbs each......some are quite cheap too at $2-300 each..... The CCW's are WAY more $$$, but also are near 20lbs each.... Interesting about a balanced tire setup.....on my 928 I run WAY wider rear tires....most of the 928 racer-track guys do too...& the weight distribution on 928's is also 50-50 like the M3....but 150lbs lighter..... A typical setup is 275 fronts with 315 rears..... __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, Melborne Red, beige leather, loaded, with DCT!! (deliver 7-08 hopefully) 2006 Acura TL (wife) 1988 Porsche 928 S4 Guards red over champagne leather

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Wed, Mar-26-2008, 12:51:33 PM	#2
silber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,354 Reputation: 0 Location: Louisville, KY	You are likely heading into unchartered territory as E92 M3s are only recently starting to be delivered to customers. This summer should provide you with a wealth of information as customers get them out on the track for the first time. I would assume the M3 fenders can accommodate a larger tire than the 335, but this should at least give you a starting place. Ideally you would like to run a square setup to attempt to neutralize any understeer and oversteer. CCW wheels are heavy and expensive for track wheels!

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Cheeze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,123 Reputation: 0 Location: In my mind	Give the TireRack a call, they may actually know already what plus sizes will fit. If you're looking for a dual street/track tire, I would highly recommend the Potenza RE-01Rs. Astounding tire that can be daily driven. +1 on the square setup.