Tires used for tracking?

[loki]

since we're on the topic about rims, anyone use OEM 16x6.5 rims for track day?

no

not if you want to track seriously

[genericmoniker]

You want to track 195s? Maybe on a Mazda 2.

[gar_lei]

Looks like I might get a set of Konig Backbone or Deception 17 inch for tracking.

[zzz3]

no

not if you want to track seriously

You want to track 195s? Maybe on a Mazda 2.

exaggerations aside, i think stock tire is 205. if it makes economical sense why not (i.e., rims were cheap or you have them lying around)? just get the best tires you can afford (as it makes the most difference), like 215, and you should be fine. not everyone needs r-compound and rpf1. i would rather save money were possible for event fees, tools etc., but if you can afford it, then more power to you.

[lazor86]

exaggerations aside, i think stock tire is 205. if it makes economical sense why not (i.e., rims were cheap or you have them lying around)? just get the best tires you can afford (as it makes the most difference), like 215, and you should be fine. not everyone needs r-compound and rpf1. i would rather save money were possible for event fees, tools etc., but if you can afford it, then more power to you.

+1

I got aftermarket rims that are lightweight (lighter than stock) and I don't want them sitting around waiting for a couple of track days a year. I want my car to look good! LoL. So I figured if I get some nice and sticky 205/50/16 for stock wheels it should work alright I guess. If no one has tried this I guess I'll be the first one to tell you how it went! There's not much price difference between that and my 17", I guess depending on which tires they are.

I'll post some times old vs new.

[standsideways]

+1

I got aftermarket rims that are lightweight (lighter than stock) and I don't want them sitting around waiting for a couple of track days a year. I want my car to look good! LoL. So I figured if I get some nice and sticky 205/50/16 for stock wheels it should work alright I guess.

205/50/16?!!!

NOT a good size at all, too thin and too much sidewall.

Your outside tread will be chewed unless you have camber links/pillow ball front mounts and a proper race alignment. And ALOT of air in those tires.

Go with a wider shorter sidewall tire.

I think u would regret doing that size

[standsideways]

You want to track 195s? Maybe on a Mazda 2.

They use 205/50/15 slicks on 15x7

Atleast on the BSpec race cars

[lazor86]

205/50/16?!!!

NOT a good size at all, too thin and too much sidewall.

Your outside tread will be chewed unless you have camber links/pillow ball front mounts and a proper race alignment. And ALOT of air in those tires.

Go with a wider shorter sidewall tire.

I think u would regret doing that size

I got all that done. I was also considering 225/50/16.

[loki]

I got all that done. I was also considering 225/50/16.

225 on a 6.5 inch wide rim?

[lazor86]

225 on a 6.5 inch wide rim?

Most of the tires recommend 6-8" rim for a 225/50/16.

[Mr Wilson]

on a 6" rim 225 =

[lazor86]

on a 6" rim 225 =

LoL

Have you tried it? I've searched up every site possible and there's a whole bunch of guys running that tire/wheel size and nobody has had any unusual wear.

[loki]

ms3 comes with 7.5 inch wide tires with 215 tires.

Have I tried what you're suggesting? No...and for obvious reasons.

[standsideways]

LoL

Have you tried it? I've searched up every site possible and there's a whole bunch of guys running that tire/wheel size and nobody has had any unusual wear.

Link me to "a whole bunch of guys" using that size on your car?

[lazor86]

Link me to "a whole bunch of guys" using that size on your car?

google it. I didn't say Mazda3, I said 6.5" rim. Google "225/50/16 on a 6.5" and there's a full page of different kind of forums talking about it.

It wouldn't say "6-8" recommended wheel size" if you couldn't fit it properly on a 6-8" wheel.

[lazor86]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ot-mazda-3-rim

[Mr Wilson]

It'll fit, there are examples of the extreme either way.....doesn't mean it's ideal or will work properly.

[standsideways]

It'll fit, there are examples of the extreme either way.....doesn't mean it's ideal or will work properly.

THIS^

[loki]

If you read the link that you posted, you'd see that he was talking about tracking with the 16 x 8 inch RX7 wheels

[lazor86]

If you read the link that you posted, you'd see that he was talking about tracking with the 16 x 8 inch RX7 wheels

If you read the last Reply he says he runs 225/50/16 on his MZ3 OEM rims.

Will it work properly? Well I guess I got the ballz to try it out and I will let you guys know. Unless you don't want to know, I'll keep the results to myself.

Thanks for the help.

[loki]

If you read the last Reply he says he runs 225/50/16 on his MZ3 OEM rims.

Will it work properly? Well I guess I got the ballz to try it out and I will let you guys know. Unless you don't want to know, I'll keep the results to myself.

Thanks for the help.

The only person who wants to know if it works is you, since you were the one who asked the question. If you keep it to yourself, then at the end of the day, everyone who was interested would be well informed. i.e. yourself


the last guy to reply never mentioned that he intended to track the car with those wheels. "A whole bunch of guys" isn't one person replying in a thread.

[lazor86]

The only person who wants to know if it works is you, since you were the one who asked the question. If you keep it to yourself, then at the end of the day, everyone who was interested would be well informed. i.e. yourself


the last guy to reply never mentioned that he intended to track the car with those wheels. "A whole bunch of guys" isn't one person replying in a thread.

Alright I guess I didn't say google it.

But anyway, yeah I wanted to know and I'm sure if it worked good other people wouldn't mind trying it out. Good info and help from other people that tried it is always good but when someone talks about something they never tried, doesn't make any sense.

I'd love to hear from the people that tried this, even if they failed or it worked good. Not from people that never even seen it. I'm trying not to be an a$$, just looking for info from people that have done this.

Thanks!

[zzz3]

i have 225/50/16 on 7 wide for track. it is suitable for me given what i use them for, how often, and the cost at which the tires were acquired for. having said that, 8 or at least 7.5 would be more suitable and allow for a more square side wall and even contact with the pavement (i am suffering from uneven wear in the rear due to a lack of camber arms and much needed alignment).

[lazor86]

i have 225/50/16 on 7 wide for track. it is suitable for me given what i use them for, how often, and the cost at which the tires were acquired for. having said that, 8 or at least 7.5 would be more suitable and allow for a more square side wall and even contact with the pavement (i am suffering from uneven wear in the rear due to a lack of camber arms and much needed alignment).

Really.....I guess I gotta look at different options. I might just have to get a set of FD rims or just stick with my 17" for the track and have my OEM's for street.

[zzz3]

Really.....I guess I gotta look at different options. I might just have to get a set of FD rims or just stick with my 17" for the track and have my OEM's for street.

if i have tread left on the 225/50/16, i'll be switching to reinforced fd's next year too. they are cheap, light and oem.