Yea, I have searched around and learned a lot but I still have some questions. Sorry this is a bit long.
I have a 85 Carrera that still has the OEM 15s 7&8s on it. I am at the end of my rope trying to find a decent tire that will work on the highway in the rain, or having some fun at the autocross. There are tons of sticky track tires but those are useless on the highway on a long road trip. I can't possibly care less about my top time at the autocross. After 40 years of autocrossing I do it ONLY for my personal enjoyment not to win another trophy for the collection.
I still want a tire with some decent grip so I can have some predictable handling. Right now I have treadwear 320 M&S tires and those are no longer produced in the sizes I need. I will want find a tire with a 180 or 200 rating, even a summer performance tire no more M&S.
I have borrowed a set of rims and tires from a friend. They are 17 inch and 205-50-17 & 225-40-17 and they fit and stuff the fender wells up.
These are the borrowed wheels and I could buy them for $500 but I don't really want them, they are heavy replicas and I want Fuchs or good replicas.
These are the REAL deal forged Fuchs but have the offset for a 964. They need a 35mm thick adapter for both front and rear from what the folks at the US distributors say. They are only 16.5 lbs for the fronts and 17 lbs for the rears. The price is a breathtaking amount just under $3,400
I can buy the Euromeister Alloy Replica Wheels, for $700 for a set of 4 right from Pelican. The are the proper offset but they are not anodized, just machined finished. I would likely get either set of wheels painted Grand Prix White on the centers to look like my current rims. I like that look.
I wish I could find a decent set of 17 Lindseys and get those refurbished.
Any other ideas or suggestions? What are the best tires for 205-50 & 255-40?
I think just typing this out I have convinced myself it is freaking nuts spend $3400 for wheels that are forged and anodized. The Euromisters may be the answer to my question.