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Originally Posted by darrin
I run exactly the same setup on my '86 targa without issue -- one thought, if you're doing this for HPDE (track-centric), you might want to also consider going with 7x15 and 8x15 instead -- tire size is limiting, but there are a fair number of track/sporting options available for these wheels (e.g. yokohama advan ao52 in 205/50-15 and 225/50-15). Added benefit is that the smaller diameter of the 15" combo will shorten your gearing and give you a virtual boost in torque/power. You can also swap back between your current 16" set and the 15" set I'm suggesting
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Originally Posted by Bill Verburg
If buying dedicated track wheels then 15 is the way to go
ideally 8ET25-30 front and 9ET14-16 or better 9.5ET19 rear
tires 225/45 & 245/40
If wedded to Fuchs then 7ET23.3 & 8 ET10.6 x15 w/ 205/50 & 225/45
The lower energy cost of the 15s is really nice on a track
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Originally Posted by Mr. Merk
If you're only using these for track use and you're sticking with 16's. Why not go with 9's?
I'm running R888Rs on 8" fronts and 9" rears
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Hm, very interesting and I'm glad I asked.
I'm new to HPDE. I was thinking some consistency to tire size and type would be a good thing. Two sets of similar wheels running the same size and type tires. I wouldn't expect to notice the differences in 16 versus 15 inch rims, at least not yet! I also was not considering 15 inch due to limited tire choices, but I suppose I was thinking street tires.
I wouldn't call whatever I buy dedicated track wheels, as I currently drive the car to the track and won't always be planning on swapping wheels upon arriving. More a backup set.
I'm currently running Dunlop Direzza ZIII tires.
I thought 9" rears had a higher change of running into fit issues, so was avoiding that.