295/325 combo on BMR 1.4

[Firefighter]

Originally Posted by d kings z28

Maybe bacause I have both an I’m a old man

It was an honest question no need to be salty.

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[shu92870]

So i have 2 sets of Nitto's NT555G2
Lowered BMR 1.25" F/R
BMW Adjustable Toe Rod
BMR Trailing Arms
BMR Cradle Bushings

Daily set on 2014 1LE Wheels
285/35 fronts
315/35 rears

Track set on 2018 ZL1 Wheels
285/30 fronts
305/30 rears

I think these might work just a tad better for track? Finding them and price?
295/30 fronts
315/30 rears

The 555's are NOT a track tire. Very finicky on temperature and psi. When they get too warm their gone/slip/slide. Under-inflated or over-inflated suck too.
Sweet spot is around 31/32 psi pre track so far.

The 35 series don't turn as well as the 30's. 30's are more finicky on tire pressure and not as forgiving with heat. Slippery quicker. Maybe because there's not as much sidewall.

[RupertPupkin]

I forgot to add, I have a 1LE

[Billy10mm]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

I’ve read that the G2’s are trash for grip.

Guy who wrote that wasn't fast. Once hot, there are few tires that will last well under this car. It's a 4K lb track rat. People have overheated PS4s with very aggressive street driving. At the track they are gone in a few laps and you'll need to come in and let them cool otherwise you'll slide all over the place and chew them up.

The people who complain about G2s not having grip have never gotten them hot. They are fantastic when hot and they hold up to the kind of abuse and heat that only a 4K lb car can deliver.

I run PS4s as my street/winter tire, RE71-Rs at the autocross (and I have to cool them constantly), and G2s at the track.

[Tomsusername]

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

Guy who wrote that wasn't fast. Once hot, there are few tires that will last well under this car. It's a 4K lb track rat. People have overheated PS4s with very aggressive street driving. At the track they are gone in a few laps and you'll need to come in and let them cool otherwise you'll slide all over the place and chew them up.

The people who complain about G2s not having grip have never gotten them hot. They are fantastic when hot and they hold up to the kind of abuse and heat that only a 4K lb car can deliver.

I run PS4s as my street/winter tire, RE71-Rs at the autocross (and I have to cool them constantly), and G2s at the track.

What your describing sounds like the behavior of the stock Goodyear Supercar G2's. I've heard they do a great job of managing the weight of the 5th gen lap after lap.

I think the tire in question is the Nitto NT555 g2. I have zero experience with the tire, but also haven't seen many people running them at track days. However, if the Nittos are secretly incredible, please preach! They're almost half the price of every track tire out there.

[shu92870]

Originally Posted by Tomsusername

What your describing sounds like the behavior of the stock Goodyear Supercar G2's. I've heard they do a great job of managing the weight of the 5th gen lap after lap.

I think the tire in question is the Nitto NT555 g2. I have zero experience with the tire, but also haven't seen many people running them at track days. However, if the Nittos are secretly incredible, please preach! They're almost half the price of every track tire out there.

YES i was referencing the NITTO NT555 G2.

They are not anywhere near TRACK TIRES.

THEY ARE A REALLY GOOD STREET TIRE.

Just look at their tread-wear rating of 320. Most track tires start at 200.

Im a newbie to trackdays so i didnt want to waste money on tires until i got some seat time in the car and on the tracks.

If you want to have a track day tire AND a street tires on the same wheels for fun. THEN yes i would recommend them. Their about as cheap as you can go and still be quite competitive and safe.

[Tmcgee2010]

glad I found this post, I've been considering dropping down to a 30 from my 35s.
previous owner installed 315/35/20 on the rear and they measure almost an inch taller than the factory tires. I've considered dropping to a 315/30/20 to keep the wide look while reducing tire size to get some of my gearing back.

[Billy10mm]

Originally Posted by Tomsusername

What your describing sounds like the behavior of the stock Goodyear Supercar G2's. I've heard they do a great job of managing the weight of the 5th gen lap after lap.

I think the tire in question is the Nitto NT555 g2. I have zero experience with the tire, but also haven't seen many people running them at track days. However, if the Nittos are secretly incredible, please preach! They're almost half the price of every track tire out there.

Whoopsie. Thanks for pointing that out, my bad.

[shu92870]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Will this work? 295/30r20 & 325/30r20 on lowered BMR 1.4

Post up pics when you get them installed.

I was thinking of these sizes Also.

[RupertPupkin]

Originally Posted by shu92870

Post up pics when you get them installed.

I was thinking of these sizes Also.

I ended up getting 295/315 combo. The car feels for responsive during turns compared to my 285/315 combo. I was going to get 325s, but I didn’t find any good deals.

[shu92870]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

I ended up getting 295/315 combo. The car feels for responsive during turns compared to my 285/315 combo. I was going to get 325s, but I didn’t find any good deals.

Are you running
30
Or
35
Series?

Pics please.

Much as gracias

[RupertPupkin]

295/35r20
315/35r20