[stom_m3]

It seems like there are a few people that have started tracking or auto-x their car. I thought it would be helpful if people provided some information on their setup.

For those that had your car on the track or autocross course, what tire setup are you using? Can you please specificy for the following;

Track or Autocross:
Size of tire:
Brand:
Model:
Pressures front:
Pressure rear:
Rim size:
Offset of rim:
Opinion on tire performance:

Hopefully I will be able to provide some feedback in a couple of months when I get my setup.

[JMK007]

I plan on running in NASA TTD with Nitto NT-01 235/40/17 based on my projected set up. I don't really autocross so I can't recommend the proper tire pressures for that. However, on track, from prior experience, I usually run between 38-40 PSI hot; if I need more rotation, I will back off a little up front and/or increase pressure behind. My wheels will likely be either 17x9 or 18x9, squared set up. I'm not sure on off set.

[stom_m3]

I just ordered my rims and tires today so I'll be able to contribute to my own thread soon.

For reference, I ordered TR Motorsports MT1 18x8 with Hankook RS3's in a 235/40/18. I just dropped 13lbs/per front tire and 15lbs/per rear tire! That's 56lbs in rotational mass! Should be pretty awesome.

[Alpine F31]

I'm going to run a square set up with Apex 18X8.5 wheels and Hankook RS3 tires. I noticed a lot of cars using these tires at the two track events I've done so far. I haven't received the wheels yet so I'll give a review at a later date. No doubt they will be leaps and bounds better than the stock run-flats that came on my car!

[JMK007]

Those wheels are lightweight and will look awesome. Nice choice.

[jbass524]

Originally Posted by JMK007

I plan on running in NASA TTD with Nitto NT-01 235/40/17 based on my projected set up. I don't really autocross so I can't recommend the proper tire pressures for that. However, on track, from prior experience, I usually run between 38-40 PSI hot; if I need more rotation, I will back off a little up front and/or increase pressure behind. My wheels will likely be either 17x9 or 18x9, squared set up. I'm not sure on off set.

Has the F30 been classed in TTD already? I run the NT01s in TTC on my E36 M3. I love that tire.

I also have an F30 that I will be putting APEX EC-7s on. You can run a 245 if points allow it and TC Kline says a 255 square on the F30 is very doable.

I work at APEX and we will be doing some fitment testing on the F30 to see what the maximum width fitment is, with and without modifications.

[JMK007]

The F30 328i starts in TTD. I ran the Nitto NT-01s on my prior e36 M3 as well, but in TTD. I'd be currious to hear what you guys come up with as the widest set up for the F30. I suppose it depends on whether you have camber plates and/or run spacers. Also, certain coilovers may give you more room inside.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by JMK007

Those wheels are light weight and will look awsome. Nice choice.

Thanks!

[mocohead]

I ran Moda MD15 in 18x8 with Hankook Z214 C51 compound r-comp's in 245/40-18. The tires were leftover from my Evo X. Two are corded due to the lack of negative camber in front so I need to decide what to do next.

I will probably run nt01 next as I can drive to/from the track on that tire. With the Hankooks you really don't want to drive them on the street!!!

[JMK007]

I really wish Vorhshlag and/or Ground Control would come out with camber plates soon for the F30. Otherwise, we are left with street tires or r compounds that cord easily. I think I will create another post on here about camber plates and, with the help of others, come up with a list of people interested in them to coax these manufacturers.