First track day

Iketani Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 41

Just had my first track day in the car at Brands hatch Cheerleader

the track suits the car well. Turned out to be one of the faster cars on the circuit with only the 2 seaters that were faster and some proper race prepped cars with slicks.
I am happy with the engine power but would like a little more grip in the dry. Running 185/60/14s at the moment has anyone had a improvement using different sizes of wheel 15inch etc and how wide can you go tyre wise

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:39 am Post subject:

Jazz,

15" did fine for me, 195/55/15 if I remember correctly. Tire brand choice can do miracles though.

Iketani Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 41

Sounds good I think if you go too wide with wheels the chassis would need seam welding to take the extra force.
What tyres are good for the dry I have falkens at the moment

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

For trackdays I have 195/50-15 Toyo R888. They're cheap and pretty sticky Smile

They really make a big difference for braking!

Iketani Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 41

I have some Tomei 6.5J x 15 off set 20 wheels on the way from Japan. Smile

Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

At front I use Toyota OEM rims 15"x7J with 195/50 Toyo Proxes R tires. When drifting, at the rear i usually use 14" wheels and tires. For grip driving, I think 195/50 R15 is ideal all around Thumbsup

Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject:

hey, i was grip driving and drifting with 205/50/15 all around.