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wizzo · 10-20-2014, 05:23 PM

Hey all,

Shopping for wheels and tires, before i start i should mention that my gt86 is my DD and track day toy.. so far ive completed 2 track days and a few mountain runs on my new car, stock brakes and tires are done.. im going with a set of good pads and lines before upgrading to apracing sprint kit. As for tires and wheels, im very confused because i keep reading more and more on these forums.

Ive narrowed it down to the fact that i dont think ill run a 245/255/265 for track days specially since im n/a and dont plan to supercharge or go F/I for the next 20000-25000 km. I would like to try out the hankook rs3. Wheel size is whats confusing me.. I'm partial to the look of 17's. What would a 225/45r17 be like on a 17x9.. if it would not be too stretched i would pick that option because in the future with more power a 245 might suite my needs.. for any of you supercharged guys, are good 225's enough grip on a 140ish treadwear tire?

Anyway, what would you guys suggest go with a 225/45 on a 17x9 and have space for a wider tire in the future? Run a 17x8 or 18x8 because even with a supercharger for trackdays a 225 is enough? Does the stretch on a 17x9 possibly benefit the driver?

10-20-2014, 05:23 PM	#1
wizzo Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2014 Toyota 86 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17x9 vs 17x8 vs 18x8 Hey all, Shopping for wheels and tires, before i start i should mention that my gt86 is my DD and track day toy.. so far ive completed 2 track days and a few mountain runs on my new car, stock brakes and tires are done.. im going with a set of good pads and lines before upgrading to apracing sprint kit. As for tires and wheels, im very confused because i keep reading more and more on these forums. Ive narrowed it down to the fact that i dont think ill run a 245/255/265 for track days specially since im n/a and dont plan to supercharge or go F/I for the next 20000-25000 km. I would like to try out the hankook rs3. Wheel size is whats confusing me.. I'm partial to the look of 17's. What would a 225/45r17 be like on a 17x9.. if it would not be too stretched i would pick that option because in the future with more power a 245 might suite my needs.. for any of you supercharged guys, are good 225's enough grip on a 140ish treadwear tire? Anyway, what would you guys suggest go with a 225/45 on a 17x9 and have space for a wider tire in the future? Run a 17x8 or 18x8 because even with a supercharger for trackdays a 225 is enough? Does the stretch on a 17x9 possibly benefit the driver?