crazybmwapexkid

iam getting a set of wheels and tires for the track apprantley toyo does not make a 245 45 18 what other size will work without doing any mods my suspension is stock and I do not want the staggered setup!

CTSV_510

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What toyos are you looking at? I have Proxes 4's (which probably aren't the perfect track tire) in 245/45/18.

CTSV_510

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The T1R's are available in 245/45/18 too. just checked at 1010tires.com

crazybmwapexkid

iam getting ra1's but they don't make the stock size I am also using team dynamics wheels

CTSV_510

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in that case, the 255/35/18's should fit fine.

onebadcad

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Use this calculator, as you want to be as close to the stock tire set-up as possible:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Check these prices:

http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_P..._99Y_P1903.cfm

Looks like $40.00 less per tires before you calculate shipping.

thebigjimsho

I don't think there is any track tire in our size. Most run 245/40 18. No worries of rubbing, especially on high compression bumps and turns...

SilveradoSS500

Why 45 series, Stay in the 30's if you are going to track them! Less flexability compared to a 40 or 45....I ran TIR 35's and 30 on the track on my old V. Worked perfect.

trukk

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Ding Ding Ding.

Jim turned me on to keeping my eyes peeled to the Hoosier Website for deals:

https://www.hoosiertire.com/discontinuedtires.htm

I scored a set of 4 Dicontinued Grand Am Cup tires, for $606 total, shipped! 245/40/18. The description said they are based on the R6, but are a tad harded to last longer (grand am races are about 3 hours long), which is a bonus for me. I'll give upa bit of grip, to have them last longer. They are still Hoosier Slicks

Note that they are significantly wider than standard 245's, I'm told it's due to the 'square' sidewall. I'm getting them mounted on the rims on left sometime in the next week or two.



-Chris

thebigjimsho

Thanks Chris! Hoosier is great with their discontinued tires and great customer service!

Mercutio

There's no harm in running a shorter sidewall on the track. Doing so will give you a lighter tire, higher gearing and even lower the car for better handling. That's exactly what I do for autocross.