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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Alexk, Jan 11, 2014.

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  1. Alexk

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    #1 Alexk, Jan 11, 2014
    ok guys anyone running a track day wheel with a semi slick?? 19 or 20" any info would be great!!

    thanks
     
  2. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 fatbillybob, Jan 11, 2014
    It sounds like you mean DOT race tires. If so go here:
    Hoosier Racing Tire - Tires Designed For Champions
    go to "road racing"
    click "specs"
    go to sportscars DOT
    The R tire is for road courses
    The A tire is for auto-x (but you can race the A's on roadcourses)

    The selection of street tires is broad. Race tires are more problematic. Kumho, Dunlop, Nitto, Toyo, BFG come to mind also who make DOT race tires.

    You can also check with distributors like Bob Woodman tire for new tires and John Berget Racing Tires for used scrub race tires if you are only going to run a couple of trackdays.
     
  3. Alexk

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    #3 Alexk, Jan 11, 2014
    i'm looking to put a package together in the uk for owners doing track days anyone think a 285/35/20 r888 can fit on the front??
     
  4. DoctorV8

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    #4 DoctorV8, Jun 17, 2014
    Problem is, Hoosiers don't come in 20" fitments for our cars.

    Anyone else have a trackday wheel/tire package they have used? My MPSS are pretty grippy for a street tire, but they are just out of their element for trackdays.
     
  5. DK308

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    #5 DK308, Jun 17, 2014
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2014
    OZ racing makes a pretty light set of forged 19" rims (Superforgiata) for the 458. So yes, you can run 19" on the 458.

    Specs are.

    Front. 9 x 19 ET 40. Weight 18.4 lbs.
    Rear. 11 x19 ET 52. Weight 21.0 lbs.
     
  6. DoctorV8

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    #6 DoctorV8, Jun 17, 2014
    Good info. Do you have a set? I wonder if running wider than stock sizes will affect the eLSD or stability control, assuming we keep the overall diameters the same as stock.
     
  7. KYROCKS

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    #7 KYROCKS, Jun 17, 2014
    Yes, 19" OZs are reasonable and Hoosiers work well on 19". Contact ring007 for lowest price in nation on Hoosiers if anyone is interested.

    Pirelli Trofeo R is also great for 20" rims, but pricey.
     

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