what size wheels - track toy

[ste4232]

just wondered whats the best size wheels for ibiza track toy?

I have 17's at mo but deffinatly looking at going smaller . . .

i think im going to go for 16's but seen a few rims i like in 15's . . . .

What are peoples experiences running 15's . . . too small? tyres much cheaper too which would be nice!

What width rims are people running too? less length, more girth? ;-)

Pics would be useful too!

cheers!

 

[suj]

15's and 16's look and feel good, 17's are just too big IMO

15's tyres are cheap as chips (195/50/15's) can get toyos for like £25-30

16's tyres are bit more expensive (195/45/16), but then again the do look good too, and if you haven't got a silly drop (like us dub boys) then it fills the arch nicely too

Have a search of these 2 members for wheels "f2 stu" and "dinky dave" both have track slags and I think both running 16's and 15's respectively (but don't quote me on that)

 

[TubbyTwo]

on my mr2 track toy i used to run 16s. just seemed the best size, tyres are quite resonable as well as long as you run sensible sizes.

 

[orangemuffin]

on e38 right now there are some TSW hokenhiems in 15'' 4x100 for £80

i dont think you'd go far wrong...i am even tempted myself.

 

[ste4232]

Cheers all! Its good to have peoples feedback from experience using certain sizes!

id rather have 16's to fill arches better but a few rims i like are only available in 15's. . . . hhhhmm

will have look on e38, cheers!

 

[ather`s]

15`s then go abit lower!! sorted.

 

[suj]

15`s then go abit lower!! sorted.

ding ding ding
we have a winner

 

[Dave_R]

depends on your brakes really.... you will be limited to smaller discs with 15's and if you still going ahead with the charger and for track use I'm sure I don't need to tell you brembo's would be ideal!

16's have my vote as you can run bigger brakes!

Advantage I see using 15's tho is the choice of tyres with the likes of the R888's & A048's with 16's they silly sizes and have a big diameter (due to high profile) but with 15's you won't need to worry about that!

 

[F2 Ed]

depends on your brakes really.... you will be limited to smaller discs with 15's and if you still going ahead with the charger and for track use I'm sure I don't need to tell you brembo's would be ideal!

16's have my vote as you can run bigger brakes!

Advantage I see using 15's tho is the choice of tyres with the likes of the R888's & A048's with 16's they silly sizes and have a big diameter (due to high profile) but with 15's you won't need to worry about that!

15" split rims

loads more claiper clearance compared to cast solid wheels

 

[suj]

15" split rims

loads more claiper clearance compared to cast solid wheels

ding ding ding

we have another winner

 

[M1KEH]

I want hockenheims...... E38 here i come.

 

[ste4232]

Cheers guys! Feedback appreciated!

 

[Dave_R]

how is your Ibiza coming along steve?

 

[ste4232]

coming on well mate, just trying to get ready for paint....

trying to resist posting pics on the web as i want to save it till finished

I think it wont be finished this year now (well it wont be worth putting on road this year anyway).

Aiming for ultimate dubs show now to have finished by (just a date to aim for really and telford is only 25mins from me too

Then get out and enjoy driving a toy again, been way too long 3.5 years so far . . .

I keep following pics of your on here and FB, very impressive! Will have to join you on a track day next year when done!

 

[Dave_R]

Been a while now fair play!

Was going to go to ultimate dubs this year but something come up, maybe next year now! Def meet up for a trackday, my mates are being tight lately and I'm getting lonely being the only one do them lol.

 

[ste4232]

ive got a few mates getting track toys sorted out now, so hopefully by summer next year will be a few of us doing the rounds!