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- Location
- Portland, OR
Hey folks,
I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I currently have a set of 19" Neuspeed RSE102 Wheels in Bronze on my Golf R
I love the look. No rub with the fender screw mod. Problem is the Pilot Sport 4S tires are done and need to be replaced.
I currently have a set of 17" Audi wheels (unknown model) with some Winter tires that will last the season (bought used) - and they'll do for now. They barely clear the brakes. I'd like to sell them when the tires are done next summer and get a set of 18" wheels with Winter tires (don't really care about weight since no Track events) with a performance tire. Reason for this is I want to get a Big Brake Kit in the next year or two and I'll need an 18" wheel to clear it.
Problem is - I think I want a third set of wheels and tires for a dedicated Drag/AutoCross/HPDE/TrackDay setup. Obviously, tires wear faster and get chewed up when doing drag/autox/track events and cost can be a big factor in deciding between 18" and 19" and the widths and what not.
I'm not sure if I should turn my current 19" setup into the Trackday setup. Or get a 3rd set of wheels (18") to do the dedicated track setup. Obviously - weight and tires are the issue here.
Any advice from fellow trackday folks? What tires should I run here? Sizes/Brands/Wheels/Offsets/Widths/etc? Any input is appreciated!
I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I currently have a set of 19" Neuspeed RSE102 Wheels in Bronze on my Golf R
I love the look. No rub with the fender screw mod. Problem is the Pilot Sport 4S tires are done and need to be replaced.
I currently have a set of 17" Audi wheels (unknown model) with some Winter tires that will last the season (bought used) - and they'll do for now. They barely clear the brakes. I'd like to sell them when the tires are done next summer and get a set of 18" wheels with Winter tires (don't really care about weight since no Track events) with a performance tire. Reason for this is I want to get a Big Brake Kit in the next year or two and I'll need an 18" wheel to clear it.
Problem is - I think I want a third set of wheels and tires for a dedicated Drag/AutoCross/HPDE/TrackDay setup. Obviously, tires wear faster and get chewed up when doing drag/autox/track events and cost can be a big factor in deciding between 18" and 19" and the widths and what not.
I'm not sure if I should turn my current 19" setup into the Trackday setup. Or get a 3rd set of wheels (18") to do the dedicated track setup. Obviously - weight and tires are the issue here.
Any advice from fellow trackday folks? What tires should I run here? Sizes/Brands/Wheels/Offsets/Widths/etc? Any input is appreciated!