Performance Wheels & Tires
Performance Wheels & Tires
Section titled “Performance Wheels & Tires”Tires are the single most important grip component. The right wheel and tire combination transforms handling.
Tire Categories
Section titled “Tire Categories”Street Performance (200+ treadwear)
Section titled “Street Performance (200+ treadwear)”- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
- Good wet performance, 20,000+ mile life
Extreme Performance (100-200 treadwear)
Section titled “Extreme Performance (100-200 treadwear)”- Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
- Yokohama Advan A052
- Limited wet grip, 5,000-10,000 mile life
R-Compound (Under 100 treadwear)
Section titled “R-Compound (Under 100 treadwear)”- Toyo R888R
- Nankang AR-1
- Track use only, minimal wet grip
Recommended Performance Sizes
Section titled “Recommended Performance Sizes”- 17x8 ET35 with 245/40R17 square — great track setup
- 18x9 ET42 with 255/35R18 square — aggressive street/track
- 18x9.5 ET35 with 265/35R18 square — maximum grip (may need fender work)
Wheel Weight Matters
Section titled “Wheel Weight Matters”Every 1 lb of unsprung weight saved at the wheel = ~4 lbs of sprung weight equivalent. Lightweight wheels improve acceleration, braking, and ride quality.