What square tire/wheel setup is anybody running?

[Snorman]

It's coming time to switch to a 19" square setup for the track that I can rotate to preserve tire life. I plan to run a Hoosier on the car. Obviously need to clear front '13/'14 GT500 calipers.
Any recommendations appreciated.
I know Slowponycar is running a set of Forgeline GA1R's that I really like, but he's running a 19x10 and 19x11 setup.
Thanks.
S.

Obligatory track pics:

 

[Snorman]

Nobody?
S.

 

[13 Cobra Toy]

Here is what i did.


http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?914171-FOUND-20-lbs-Road-Racing-Wheels-that-fit-the-13-GT500&highlight=

I just ordered two sets of 285/645-18 GT-O from Hoosier. $110 each and $15 shipping per order. They are a little harder than I like but will last a little longer. The GT-O where originally design for Daytona

 

[tomshep]

I would base my decision on the availability of scuff tires. See what Continental is running the Boss 302S and get that setup. Scuff tires are soooo much cheaper than buying new tires.

Tom

 

[Slowponycar]

It's coming time to switch to a 19" square setup for the track that I can rotate to preserve tire life. I plan to run a Hoosier on the car. Obviously need to clear front '13/'14 GT500 calipers.
Any recommendations appreciated.
I know Slowponycar is running a set of Forgeline GA1R's that I really like, but he's running a 19x10 and 19x11 setup.
Thanks.
S.

Obligatory track pics:

Looking good!!! Hopefully you didn't run into too much traffic like last time back in Dec. You could run a 19x10s, maybe a 10.5 and use a 295/35/19 R6, loved my R6s lol, you will have to run a spacer on the rear but you will be able to rotate your wheels. Van knows, he and I discussed this issue for my car a couple months ago.

 

[tomshep]

No way would I run a spacer on a track car. Too harsh an environment with side loads and high speed for me to be comfortable with a spacer.

Tom

 

[Slowponycar]

No way would I run a spacer on a track car. Too harsh an environment with side loads and high speed for me to be comfortable with a spacer.

Tom

Yeah, I didn't go that route. Was afraid of the same issues you just stated.

 

[cluscher]

I'd look at Forgestar. Light, affordable, with variable sizing options to suit your needs.

 

[Snorman]

Based on the offset issue I may end up going staggered. But at least in a Hoosier I can rotate them.
S.

 

[Lethalchem]

Yeah, I didn't go that route. Was afraid of the same issues you just stated.

So you suggested it anyway? :kaboom:

 

[13 Cobra Toy]

No way would I run a spacer on a track car. Too harsh an environment with side loads and high speed for me to be comfortable with a spacer.

Tom

Yeah, I didn't go that route. Was afraid of the same issues you just stated.

Interesting coment..... I guess all of the guys that are running the Ford Racing BBS wheels with a 1/4 spacer are going to have problems. NASA, Grand-Am...

 

[jtfx6552]

I would base my decision on the availability of scuff tires. See what Continental is running the Boss 302S and get that setup. Scuff tires are soooo much cheaper than buying new tires.

Tom

Where is a good source of "scuff" tires?

 

[jtfx6552]

It's coming time to switch to a 19" square setup for the track that I can rotate to preserve tire life. I plan to run a Hoosier on the car. Obviously need to clear front '13/'14 GT500 calipers.
Any recommendations appreciated.
I know Slowponycar is running a set of Forgeline GA1R's that I really like, but he's running a 19x10 and 19x11 setup.
Thanks.
S.

Whose events do you like to run? I've done a bunch of BMW events, seem well run and the on track insurance rates seem ok compared to some other groups.