why 18'' wheels more popular on track?

wstar · 01-29-2014, 02:16 PM

I think you mean too big? But yeah, after seeing how 275/35R18 fits in the front, I can't imagine trying to go any bigger up there. The rears can fit whatever you'd like within reason. Keep in mind it's not just the fender and wheel well, but also not rubbing holes in your front brake ducts.

Masterbeatty · 01-29-2014, 02:35 PM

Damn never thought of that. I would think that the ducts would clear since they move with the hub.

wstar · 01-29-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Damn never thought of that. I would think that the ducts would clear since they move with the hub.

The part that attaches to the hub moves with the hub, but generally the routing of it from there to the front of the bumper involves at least some travel along the engine-bay side of the wheel well. Mine ended up pressed against there and slightly flatted and zip-tied down, but I still hit them a little at full steering lock. Not enough to rub holes in them yet over several months, but it's a consideration.

cossie1600 · 01-29-2014, 03:19 PM

Oops sorry misread 285 30, ignore what I said

Mike · 01-29-2014, 06:10 PM

I run 295/40-18s, but I'm at -3 degrees camber too and they just barely clear everything. Car looks like a character from the "Cars" cartoon movies!

synolimit · 01-30-2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I run 295/40-18s, but I'm at -3 degrees camber too and they just barely clear everything. Car looks like a character from the "Cars" cartoon movies!

Well I'm good then.

01-29-2014, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	I think you mean too big? But yeah, after seeing how 275/35R18 fits in the front, I can't imagine trying to go any bigger up there. The rears can fit whatever you'd like within reason. Keep in mind it's not just the fender and wheel well, but also not rubbing holes in your front brake ducts. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

01-29-2014, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122869	Damn never thought of that. I would think that the ducts would clear since they move with the hub. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

01-29-2014, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	I run 295/40-18s, but I'm at -3 degrees camber too and they just barely clear everything. Car looks like a character from the "Cars" cartoon movies! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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