[chief1richard]

For all who Track with 18" Staggered Set-up, what do you feel is the best tire size for slightly lowered with camber plates? What size in 18" works and feels the best for you.

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by chief1richard

For all who Track with 18" Staggered Set-up, what do you feel is the best tire size for slightly lowered with camber plates? What size in 18" works and feels the best for you.

I run 275/295 on 9.5/10.5. I do not like going past 20mm of stagger and find this to be my fastest setup for this car right now. Really looking forward to being able to run a wider square setup soon

[pal]

I run 255/275 on 9"/10" wide 513M wheels. Seems to work fine for stock power and I think it'll work with a mild tune and a stickier tire choice

[kpaso]

265/285

[H20neun]

245/40r18
265/40r18
513m with +10mm spacers in front and +5mm spacers rear

slightly lowered on kw has and camber plates

[arudeone]

Originally Posted by chief1richard

For all who Track with 18" Staggered Set-up, what do you feel is the best tire size for slightly lowered with camber plates? What size in 18" works and feels the best for you.

I ran with used Pirelli DH slicks, 275/645/18 and 305/660/18. No rubbing, no issues. Loved the setup and at $600 a set for the tires, very cost effective.

[H20neun]

Originally Posted by H20neun

245/40r18
265/40r18
513m with +10mm spacers in front and +5mm spacers rear

slightly lowered on kw has and camber plates

which looks like that:

[Daytona_550]

I liked the looks of this setup and the owner seems to think its pretty good:

Weber BMW M2 Competition
Front: 10J 265-45/18
Rear: 11J 295-30/18

Wheel/tire convo starts around 2:10 mark:

[chief1richard]

Originally Posted by Daytona_550

I liked the looks of this setup and the owner seems to think its pretty good:

Weber BMW M2 Competition
Front: 10J 265-45/18
Rear: 11J 295-30/18

Wheel/tire convo starts around 2:10 mark:

These size tires must be for Europe only as 295/30/18 does not appear to be available over here in a Dirrezza tire here. Widest size is 285/30/18. The front is also a 265/35/18. Tires say Dirrezza, but the specific tire does not seem familiar.

[Megator]

Anyone running the M2 CS Racing wheels?

They are 513Ms in 11J ET46 and supposedly they run a square setup.

https://www.apmotorsport.co.uk/produ...-racing-wheels

[SEAT TIME RULES]

I run the Apex 18x10's in case I want to go square setup...

Right now running the Yoko A052's 265/35F and 295/35 Rear.

Probably going to pick up a pair of 18x11's for the rear.

Next round of tires will be the new Hankook 660's for street and auto X,

Then a set of Toyo RR's , both 265/295...

[chief1richard]

Originally Posted by H20neun

245/40r18
265/40r18
513m with +10mm spacers in front and +5mm spacers rear

slightly lowered on kw has and camber plates

Do you track you car? I was wondering how 40 series tires work on the track as it has a higher sidewall and seems to works against getting to a lower center of gravity. I use 40 series for Winter driving and they work fine for that type of driving.

[H20neun]

Originally Posted by chief1richard

Do you track you car? I was wondering how 40 series tires work on the track as it has a higher sidewall and seems to works against getting to a lower center of gravity. I use 40 series for Winter driving and they work fine for that type of driving.

yes I track the car, but I don't have too much experience with those tires, only a few laps of Hockenheim and 5 laps Nordschleife

this winter I did the camber and has mods, I plan to get more tracktime this year, I will give you a feedback on the 40 sidewall

but so far they feel good, slightly softer, turn in feels good, grip is good as well

[bentom2]

Originally Posted by chief1richard

Do you track you car? I was wondering how 40 series tires work on the track as it has a higher sidewall and seems to works against getting to a lower center of gravity. I use 40 series for Winter driving and they work fine for that type of driving.

40 series on and 18 is roughly the equivalent to 35 on a 19. So this should be very close to OE tire sizes.

I ran 255/275 40 series A052 on 18s last year, and a buddy is running Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 in the same size on track. We’ve both been happy with the handling and would recommend. I will say the A052 rubbed a bit on the liner in the back. Not an issue with the Goodyears.

In the case of the A052, this size was roughly $200/set cheaper than the 265/295 that many folks run, so was worth a try for me. Balance at a 20mm stagger was spot on. Haven’t tried the bigger option yet, so can’t offer a comparison.

[chief1richard]

Originally Posted by bentom2

40 series on and 18 is roughly the equivalent to 35 on a 19. So this should be very close to OE tire sizes.

I ran 255/275 40 series A052 on 18s last year, and a buddy is running Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 in the same size on track. We’ve both been happy with the handling and would recommend. I will say the A052 rubbed a bit on the liner in the back. Not an issue with the Goodyears.

In the case of the A052, this size was roughly $200/set cheaper than the 265/295 that many folks run, so was worth a try for me. Balance at a 20mm stagger was spot on. Haven’t tried the bigger option yet, so can’t offer a comparison.

Was you car lowered at all or Stock while running the 255/275 40 series?

[blitzyo]

Currently running 255/35-19 and 275/35-19 re71r on stock wheels.
Planning to go 18x10 265/35-18 and 18x11 295/30-18, simply because everyone on the nurburgring runs it.

My local tracks are FIA GP tracks, but nothing like the nurburgring. We have a lot of open 90 and hairpins turns and a average track speed of 130km/h. Hope this setup works out.

[bentom2]

Originally Posted by chief1richard

Was you car lowered at all or Stock while running the 255/275 40 series?

Mildly lowered to Ohlins specs. My buddy with the GY tires is on stock suspension.

The rubbing was pretty mild so I doubt it would wear through the liners, but it was there.

[CrashFL]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

I run 275/295 on 9.5/10.5. I do not like going past 20mm of stagger and find this to be my fastest setup for this car right now. Really looking forward to being able to run a wider square setup soon

Originally Posted by OG Shark

I run 275/295 on 9.5/10.5. I do not like going past 20mm of stagger and find this to be my fastest setup for this car right now. Really looking forward to being able to run a wider square setup soon

What's the square setup you're going to? I'm guessing you're doing some bodywork to get them on?

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by CrashFL

What's the square setup you're going to? I'm guessing you're doing some bodywork to get them on?

Yup. And conveniently I happen to have another M2 in my shop right now that I can do all the R&D on and not mess up my car

[CrashFL]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Yup. And conveniently I happen to have another M2 in my shop right now that I can do all the R&D on and not mess up my car

You da man!!!

[Doublej]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

I run 275/295 on 9.5/10.5. I do not like going past 20mm of stagger and find this to be my fastest setup for this car right now. Really looking forward to being able to run a wider square setup soon

I assume this is 275/35/18 and 295/30/18? What tires were you using and on what rims?

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by Doublej

I assume this is 275/35/18 and 295/30/18? What tires were you using and on what rims?

That is correct. Hoosier R7 & A7. DSC always off or the shorter tire in the rear freaks out the computer. I run them on Signature Wheel SV501 18x9.5 & 18x10.5

Not quite as sharp on turn in as a square setup but quicker for me than dropping the rear down to match the front. Bring the front up to match the rear would be sublime on these cars.