Reccomended wheels and tires?
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Reccomended wheels and tires?
I am getting my SCCA license later this year, and I will tracking my 8 in various track day events and hopefully get competitive.
I will keep a stock pile of racing pads, I will have steel braided lines, the Axial Flow master cylinder brace, and suspension upgrades etc.
My first purchase when I get my license, if I have the money, is to get a set of dedicated wheels and tires for the track.
Now I have done a lot of research but I'll be honest I'm just a bit overwhelmed by all the options and sizes and what not.
If someone wouldn't mind, what do you reccomend for lightweight (bang for your buck price) wheels and tires?
Also, I will run 18's, but what about 17's on the 8? Cheaper right (for tires and wheels)?
Thanks so much!
I will keep a stock pile of racing pads, I will have steel braided lines, the Axial Flow master cylinder brace, and suspension upgrades etc.
My first purchase when I get my license, if I have the money, is to get a set of dedicated wheels and tires for the track.
Now I have done a lot of research but I'll be honest I'm just a bit overwhelmed by all the options and sizes and what not.
If someone wouldn't mind, what do you reccomend for lightweight (bang for your buck price) wheels and tires?
Also, I will run 18's, but what about 17's on the 8? Cheaper right (for tires and wheels)?
Thanks so much!
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check out good-win-racing.com
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...es/Wheels.html
brian goodwin is all about mazda, and has his own rx8 for racing.
he has some good recommendations for pure track use. he has a way of getting the maximum amount of rubber on the car, and he pushes some good enkeis - for the money they are hard to beat.
however, when combining aesthetic and weight/strength, i ended up going with a set of volk ce28n at 18x8.5.. 16lbs each. got em for about $2600 for the set from chris at http://f1motorsports.com/
special order from japan - took 3 months to deliver.
now, im not doing anything as serious as scca, but i did see that the volks were popular at the track. saw them on a couple lotus, a miata, maybe other models.
:-)
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...es/Wheels.html
brian goodwin is all about mazda, and has his own rx8 for racing.
he has some good recommendations for pure track use. he has a way of getting the maximum amount of rubber on the car, and he pushes some good enkeis - for the money they are hard to beat.
however, when combining aesthetic and weight/strength, i ended up going with a set of volk ce28n at 18x8.5.. 16lbs each. got em for about $2600 for the set from chris at http://f1motorsports.com/
special order from japan - took 3 months to deliver.
now, im not doing anything as serious as scca, but i did see that the volks were popular at the track. saw them on a couple lotus, a miata, maybe other models.
:-)
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I am getting my SCCA license later this year, and I will tracking my 8 in various track day events and hopefully get competitive.
I will keep a stock pile of racing pads, I will have steel braided lines, the Axial Flow master cylinder brace, and suspension upgrades etc.
My first purchase when I get my license, if I have the money, is to get a set of dedicated wheels and tires for the track.
Now I have done a lot of research but I'll be honest I'm just a bit overwhelmed by all the options and sizes and what not.
If someone wouldn't mind, what do you reccomend for lightweight (bang for your buck price) wheels and tires?
Also, I will run 18's, but what about 17's on the 8? Cheaper right (for tires and wheels)?
Thanks so much!
I will keep a stock pile of racing pads, I will have steel braided lines, the Axial Flow master cylinder brace, and suspension upgrades etc.
My first purchase when I get my license, if I have the money, is to get a set of dedicated wheels and tires for the track.
Now I have done a lot of research but I'll be honest I'm just a bit overwhelmed by all the options and sizes and what not.
If someone wouldn't mind, what do you reccomend for lightweight (bang for your buck price) wheels and tires?
Also, I will run 18's, but what about 17's on the 8? Cheaper right (for tires and wheels)?
Thanks so much!
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good point but i believe he can run 17's in either?
Since there is no doubt than a na rx8 is a momentum car I have always been in favor of light weight and a reduction in overall gear ratio using 17 inch wheels and a shorter tire. Many benefits:
1- cheaper and you can fine secondhands throw offs from the professional teams much more easily say a complete set of barely used hoosiers for a little over $300!
2- you can save 10lbs PER WHEEL in weight over oem
3- the gear reduction can mean less shifting(time reduction), better/cooler braking
and the ability to stay out of that 8.5K to 9.2 K rpm which really increases engine heat--plus the obvious more grunt out of the corner.
a 245 size will be quite suficent on this weight of a car(get it under 3K lbs), i have ran a 225/45/17 hoosier and it was great. I also have ran a 235/40 RA 1's and they were my favorite.
I have went FI now so I have upgraded to the 18x9.5 rpf 1's enkeis and 275/35 nito o1's, but i havent been on track yet with them--nov 8/9 will tell me.
remember tracking is a little differant than autocross--get a rim wide enough to offer good support for the sidewall.
olddragger
Since there is no doubt than a na rx8 is a momentum car I have always been in favor of light weight and a reduction in overall gear ratio using 17 inch wheels and a shorter tire. Many benefits:
1- cheaper and you can fine secondhands throw offs from the professional teams much more easily say a complete set of barely used hoosiers for a little over $300!
2- you can save 10lbs PER WHEEL in weight over oem
3- the gear reduction can mean less shifting(time reduction), better/cooler braking
and the ability to stay out of that 8.5K to 9.2 K rpm which really increases engine heat--plus the obvious more grunt out of the corner.
a 245 size will be quite suficent on this weight of a car(get it under 3K lbs), i have ran a 225/45/17 hoosier and it was great. I also have ran a 235/40 RA 1's and they were my favorite.
I have went FI now so I have upgraded to the 18x9.5 rpf 1's enkeis and 275/35 nito o1's, but i havent been on track yet with them--nov 8/9 will tell me.
remember tracking is a little differant than autocross--get a rim wide enough to offer good support for the sidewall.
olddragger
#8
Thanks for all the information so far guys. I've definitely noticed that the Enkei RPF1's are extremely popular, and for the weight and price, you really can't beat it as a dedicated track wheel.
I wanted to get a set of nice wheels for my car and use my OEM's for my Blizzaks, so it looks like I'll be getting TWO sets of rims... >_<
I wanted to get a set of nice wheels for my car and use my OEM's for my Blizzaks, so it looks like I'll be getting TWO sets of rims... >_<
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I agree. I knew someone would call me on it the second I said either type of racing. I totally admit, I am new to the SCCA thing, and for a while I thought of just picking up a Factory Five Cobra with my father, but then the RX8 came into my life. I promise I will do my research before I buy anything, as always, I just wanted to get some opinions before hand. Sorry for the inconvenience.
#12
I agree. I knew someone would call me on it the second I said either type of racing. I totally admit, I am new to the SCCA thing, and for a while I thought of just picking up a Factory Five Cobra with my father, but then the RX8 came into my life. I promise I will do my research before I buy anything, as always, I just wanted to get some opinions before hand. Sorry for the inconvenience.
#14
alright, so for auto-x, it seems like the RPF1's would be good choice for the bang for your buck. and doing a thread I see that Bstock wheels, the best bet are the OZ superleggerra's according to many. However, once I do more research and decide if I will compete in T3, Enkei's also seem like a good choice, no? I like oldraggers points about 17's being cheaper and easier to find tires for. Thanks!
#15
alright, so for auto-x, it seems like the RPF1's would be good choice for the bang for your buck. and doing a thread I see that Bstock wheels, the best bet are the OZ superleggerra's according to many. However, once I do more research and decide if I will compete in T3, Enkei's also seem like a good choice, no? I like oldraggers points about 17's being cheaper and easier to find tires for. Thanks!
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