Track/Drag/Fast road wheels + tyres

[Mikester]

At the moment my mk3 has 17inch TT comps, which to be honest, make the car handle like a bag of poo, i think 17's are too big for a mk3.

Im thinking about with new engine, having the comps as winter wheels, and maybe something shiny, but also a set of wheels with R888 tyres or similar, in a size that makes the car drivable in a track/drag/fast road use.

What sort of wheels do you think would be best? 15? 16? Width? 6.5? 7? 7.5?

Im after getting traction in the dry/track and also getting more handling by not having tractor wheels (17's)

Any suggestions?

[Wayne]

I would run 15" with a 6 1/2 width.

[Mikester]

Go for a standard size set up you think then?

Would it not be wiser to go a bit wider for traction? And rubber on the ground.

[Wayne]

Go for a standard size set up you think then?

Would it not be wiser to go a bit wider for traction? And rubber on the ground.

It is an option but 195/50/15's will be a good all round setup.

[justalex81]

16 x 7j would be my choice

[Ess_Three]

16 x 7j would be my choice

7" x 16" are the best I've used...from 15s up to 17s in various widths.
215/40/16 is a good size tyre too (Anniversary size)

Great for the road...but you won't find dedicated trackday tyres in 215/40/16, sadly.

16s are the best I've found for weight, steering feel and gearing etc...and you can get the 312mm brakes under them.

[Len]

As big and wide as possible I say!

17x8's with 215/40 tyres!
I do have a set of 17x 7.5 with those tyres on! (the 17x8's are being refurbed)

[T_J_G]

I say 16x8 Mike!

[Horney]

As big and wide as possible I say!

17x8's with 215/40 tyres!
I do have a set of 17x 7.5 with those tyres on! (the 17x8's are being refurbed)

Not really, you get too much bumpsteer and tram lining with mahoosive wheels. 15's or 16's are best.

nick

[Mikester]

As big and wide as possible I say!

17x8's with 215/40 tyres!
I do have a set of 17x 7.5 with those tyres on! (the 17x8's are being refurbed)

Not really, you get too much bumpsteer and tram lining with mahoosive wheels. 15's or 16's are best.

nick

I would agree, i currently have 17's on it handles like a pig.

I think i will try 16's with raising the coilovers a bit, maybe 7 wide.