The Track Wheel/Tire Thread

sebaflex · 01-09-2025, 11:05 AM

Track season about to begin so I'm starting this thread to discuss the wheel/tire options and sizes for our platform. Searched around but info is all over the place.

Let us know which tires you've tried, please include wheel and tire sizes and a quick review of your experience. Any other info like alignment specs or supporting mods are appreciated.

Thankfully looks like there are plenty of new 200tw options now available to choose from. Looking forward to hear your feedback.

rons e92 · 01-09-2025, 01:04 PM

Circuit tracks or drag racing? If the former, can't make and recommendations. If you're looking to do drag racing or roll racing, I can help.

LeggoRacing · 01-09-2025, 01:21 PM

19x11 square with Goodyear 3r in 305/30/19.
Super grippy beefy tire. Takes a lap or two to come up to temp but lasts full sessions and doesn’t get greasy unless pressures get too high.

I’ve run these for years on all my track cars. Good value for grip. If you have USAA insurance you can also get them 25% off which usually makes the decision easier. Tread wise they won’t last as long as a 200tw like re71rs or Nankang, but those will likely heat cycle out before they cord. 3r will cord before cycling out

M2M3M3 · 01-09-2025, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rons e92

Circuit tracks or drag racing? If the former, can't make and recommendations. If you're looking to do drag racing or roll racing, I can help.

road courses are TRACKS

drag racing happens on STRIPS, or unfortunately, streets.

rons e92 · 01-09-2025, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by M2M3M3

road courses are TRACKS

drag racing happens on STRIPS, or unfortunately, streets.

That's, like, your opinion, man.

M2M3M3 · 01-09-2025, 07:39 PM

LOL...no, those are actually the definitions...

sebaflex · 01-09-2025, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeggoRacing

19x11 square with Goodyear 3r in 305/30/19.
Super grippy beefy tire. Takes a lap or two to come up to temp but lasts full sessions and doesn’t get greasy unless pressures get too high.

I’ve run these for years on all my track cars. Good value for grip. If you have USAA insurance you can also get them 25% off which usually makes the decision easier. Tread wise they won’t last as long as a 200tw like re71rs or Nankang, but those will likely heat cycle out before they cord. 3r will cord before cycling out

Awesome. I know this has many variables but how many track days/sessions are you getting out of the 3R's on average?

LeggoRacing · 01-09-2025, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sebaflex

Awesome. I know this has many variables but how many track days/sessions are you getting out of the 3R's on average?

Heavily track and driving style dependent. At circuit of the Americas for example I get 4 days of 5 x20 min sessions. Smaller tracks with less abuse over 10 days of open track (maybe 30 ish laps a day)

My old zl1 1le would cord the front tires in a weekend at circuit of the Americas. M2 is carrying similar speeds so the front geometry is a bit better

sebaflex · 01-09-2025, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeggoRacing

Heavily track and driving style dependent. At circuit of the Americas for example I get 4 days of 5 x20 min sessions. Smaller tracks with less abuse over 10 days of open track (maybe 30 ish laps a day)

My old zl1 1le would cord the front tires in a weekend at circuit of the Americas. M2 is carrying similar speeds so the front geometry is a bit better

That's actually not bad at all for a 100tw tire

ZPD · 01-09-2025, 11:42 PM

I have run Nankang CRS (V1), Goodyear 3R, and Hoosier Track attack Pro.
I got 6 days out of the Nankangs and 3 days out of the 3R. I probably could have gotten a 4th day out of them but the next track event was 2 days and I didn't think that I would get 5 days out of them. The jury is still out on the H-TAPs because I have only had one day on them. So far they are great tire getting up to temperature before the 1st lap is even complete. They are several pounds lighter than other tires which is a plus.

adenjr · 01-10-2025, 06:22 AM

This is my research on 200TW tyre options from 295-325. I'm from AUS though, so may be slightly different everyone else.

Tread Wear, Tyre Width, Tyre Profile, Rim Size, Recommended Rim Width

Nankang CR-S
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Yokohama Advan A052
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 35 19 10.5
Yokohama Advan AD09
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 305 30 19
Hoosier Track Attack Pro
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 295 40 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 295 35 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 315 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3
220 295 30 19 10.5
220 305 30 19 11
220 325 30 19 11.5
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
240 295 30 18 10.5
240 295 30 19 10.5
240 325 30 19 11.5

sebaflex · 01-10-2025, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adenjr

This is my research on 200TW tyre options from 295-325. I'm from AUS though, so may be slightly different everyone else.

Tread Wear, Tyre Width, Tyre Profile, Rim Size, Recommended Rim Width

Nankang CR-S
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Yokohama Advan A052
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 35 19 10.5
Yokohama Advan AD09
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 305 30 19
Hoosier Track Attack Pro
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 295 40 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 295 35 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 315 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3
220 295 30 19 10.5
220 305 30 19 11
220 325 30 19 11.5
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
240 295 30 18 10.5
240 295 30 19 10.5
240 325 30 19 11.5

Yup this is basically what I found from Tire Rack that is readily available. They also have Continental ExtremeContact Force available in our sizes but havent seen anyone try them out.

LeggoRacing · 01-10-2025, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebaflex

Yup this is basically what I found from Tire Rack that is readily available. They also have Continental ExtremeContact Force available in our sizes but havent seen anyone try them out.

The ecf is a lapping tire. Good heat and endurance but not for setting times

adenjr · 01-10-2025, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adenjr

This is my research on 200TW tyre options from 295-325. I'm from AUS though, so may be slightly different everyone else.

Tread Wear, Tyre Width, Tyre Profile, Rim Size, Recommended Rim Width

Nankang CR-S
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Yokohama Advan A052
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 35 19 10.5
Yokohama Advan AD09
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 305 30 19
Hoosier Track Attack Pro
200 295 30 18 10.5
200 295 35 18 10.5
200 295 40 18 10.5
200 315 30 18 11
200 295 30 19 10.5
200 295 35 19 10.5
200 305 30 19 11
200 315 30 19 11
200 325 30 19 11.5
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3
220 295 30 19 10.5
220 305 30 19 11
220 325 30 19 11.5
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
240 295 30 18 10.5
240 295 30 19 10.5
240 325 30 19 11.5

I've only got CSL Hubs which get me to -2.5 camber.. which means most aggressive i can run at the front is a 295, so I've ordered a set of 18x10.5 wheels to run 295/35 R18 square. I've entered a sprint class this year that doesn't allow camber plates, but next year when I can go to more aggressive suspension setup I'll go to a 305/30 R19x11 square setup. Those two tyre sizes seem to be the most common/ readily available. Was also considering a staggered 325/30 at the rear on the same 19x11 setup, for all the meat.

jacktli_g87 · 01-14-2025, 03:26 AM

Running 295/30/19 ECF on 19x11 as I learn the car, and not a big fan of these. They last long and are consistent, but not a lot of feedback which makes it hard to feel the limit compared to SC3/RS4.

Vojta89 · 01-14-2025, 04:23 AM

Anyone real experience with Michelin Cup2R? Plan to try them 285/35 R19 and 305/30 R19

LeggoRacing · 01-14-2025, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Vojta89

Anyone real experience with Michelin Cup2R? Plan to try them 285/35 R19 and 305/30 R19

Grease up quick. Last maybe a day or two. Mot worth the money

priitserk · 01-21-2025, 05:15 PM

I purchased square 19x11 2forge wheels and 305/R19 AR-1s for starters.

Though Im disappointed on 2forge weight. Advertised as lightweight wheels, reality is different. Should have gone with 18x11

NekoRacing · 01-28-2025, 08:14 AM

Highly recommend trying 295/35R18 on 18x11, better side wall support, 305/30R19 on 19x11 felt a bit soft and "lazy" on corner entry and mid corner to me.

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sebaflex Lieutenant 180 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Juan PR iTrader: (0)	The Track Wheel/Tire Thread Track season about to begin so I'm starting this thread to discuss the wheel/tire options and sizes for our platform. Searched around but info is all over the place. Let us know which tires you've tried, please include wheel and tire sizes and a quick review of your experience. Any other info like alignment specs or supporting mods are appreciated. Thankfully looks like there are plenty of new 200tw options now available to choose from. Looking forward to hear your feedback. Last edited by sebaflex; 01-09-2025 at 11:10 AM..
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LeggoRacing Second Lieutenant 383 Rep 202 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Austin, tx iTrader: (0)	19x11 square with Goodyear 3r in 305/30/19. Super grippy beefy tire. Takes a lap or two to come up to temp but lasts full sessions and doesn’t get greasy unless pressures get too high. I’ve run these for years on all my track cars. Good value for grip. If you have USAA insurance you can also get them 25% off which usually makes the decision easier. Tread wise they won’t last as long as a 200tw like re71rs or Nankang, but those will likely heat cycle out before they cord. 3r will cord before cycling out
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ZPD First Lieutenant 720 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2022 M850i GC, 2023 G87 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have run Nankang CRS (V1), Goodyear 3R, and Hoosier Track attack Pro. I got 6 days out of the Nankangs and 3 days out of the 3R. I probably could have gotten a 4th day out of them but the next track event was 2 days and I didn't think that I would get 5 days out of them. The jury is still out on the H-TAPs because I have only had one day on them. So far they are great tire getting up to temperature before the 1st lap is even complete. They are several pounds lighter than other tires which is a plus. __________________ 2022 M850i 2023 M2; MCS 3-way coilover, Vorshlag Camber plates, 19" Apex VS-5RS, SPL links, Adro wing, IRL exhaust, Verus Splitter, MAD downpipes, Bootmod3; IG:g87_43
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01-10-2025, 06:22 AM	#11
adenjr New Member 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW G87 M2 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	This is my research on 200TW tyre options from 295-325. I'm from AUS though, so may be slightly different everyone else. Tread Wear, Tyre Width, Tyre Profile, Rim Size, Recommended Rim Width Nankang CR-S 200 295 30 18 10.5 200 295 35 18 10.5 200 315 30 18 11 200 295 30 19 10.5 200 305 30 19 11 200 325 30 19 11.5 Yokohama Advan A052 200 295 30 18 10.5 200 295 35 18 10.5 200 315 30 18 11 200 295 35 19 10.5 Yokohama Advan AD09 200 295 30 18 10.5 200 295 35 18 10.5 200 295 30 19 10.5 200 305 30 19 11 200 325 30 19 11.5 Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS 200 295 30 18 10.5 200 295 35 18 10.5 200 305 30 19 Hoosier Track Attack Pro 200 295 30 18 10.5 200 295 35 18 10.5 200 295 40 18 10.5 200 315 30 18 11 200 295 30 19 10.5 200 295 35 19 10.5 200 305 30 19 11 200 315 30 19 11 200 325 30 19 11.5 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 220 295 30 19 10.5 220 305 30 19 11 220 325 30 19 11.5 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect 240 295 30 18 10.5 240 295 30 19 10.5 240 325 30 19 11.5
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01-14-2025, 03:26 AM	#15
jacktli_g87 New Member 9 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Running 295/30/19 ECF on 19x11 as I learn the car, and not a big fan of these. They last long and are consistent, but not a lot of feedback which makes it hard to feel the limit compared to SC3/RS4.
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priitserk Enlisted Member 12 Rep 30 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: Estonia iTrader: (0)	I purchased square 19x11 2forge wheels and 305/R19 AR-1s for starters. Though Im disappointed on 2forge weight. Advertised as lightweight wheels, reality is different. Should have gone with 18x11
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01-28-2025, 08:14 AM	#19
NekoRacing Enlisted Member 29 Rep 31 Posts Drives: bmw g87 m2 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	Highly recommend trying 295/35R18 on 18x11, better side wall support, 305/30R19 on 19x11 felt a bit soft and "lazy" on corner entry and mid corner to me.
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