Project "Payback"

[Ron in SoCal]

The corvette guys I spoke to running NT05s seem to love them for a 200 treadwear, but for us guys running 18" rears they are non-existent last time I checked...

[Track Junky]

The easiest solution is two sets of rims and tires. As far as tire choices for you, I'd say NT01's for the SCCA autocross events and I cant remember if the 200 tread wear Nitto's were 05's or 555's but one of those for the PT events.

Yeah I know, not cheap, but if you spend it now it will save you some frustration later.

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

The corvette guys I spoke to running NT05s seem to love them for a 200 treadwear, but for us guys running 18" rears they are non-existent last time I checked...

No 05's for 18" rims? Thats surprising. You sure?

[Vegas69]

I have a few thoughts right now.

Option #1
Mount up my R888's on my current rims and do it all like I orginally intended when I bought these wheels. By all I mean, autocross, road race, and street. Also being able to drive to the track. Run exibition if I must and be able to do it all reasonably well. Clearly the most economical since I have the wheels and tires already.

Option #2
Buy another set of rims 18" rims (Likely my street rims) and mount my current KDW's. Then mount my R888's on my current rims OR put a set of A6's on them and trailer to the track. My only hold back here is the difference between R888's and street tread isn't HUGE.

Option #3
Go to a Vintage Wheel Works 17" wheel for race. 17x11 and 17x9.5. Then I can run Kuhmo V700's, R888's, or A6's easily. They are inexpensive and you can get custom backspacing. I can buy rims and tires for just North of $2k.

Since the upcoming Super Chevy show is 100 treads. I'll likely start with option 1 and take it from there. I'd like to stay with the same widths so my alignment doesn't change between wheels.

Option #4 (Shameless) If any of our site sponsors would like to throw a set of wheels my way. I'm sure my 210,000 view thread, event performances, and general post whoring duties could benefit your business multiple times over the cost of the wheels.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

The corvette guys I spoke to running NT05s seem to love them for a 200 treadwear, but for us guys running 18" rears they are non-existent last time I checked...

I just put 18's on my car, but the largest 18 is 295/35's, they also have up to 335/19's and 315/20's. The NT-01R's are their DOT roadrace tire. No experience with my 05's as it's still raining and snowing in my neighborhood.

http://www.nittotire.com/index.html

[Sieg]

Todd - Face it your car and you need all out slicks so you can explore the limits. Screw the class rules.

Or you need a support vehicle and umbrella girls.

[Vegas69]

You really ain't much help...

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Option #3
Go to a Vintage Wheel Works 17" wheel for race. 17x11 and 17x9.5. Then I can run Kuhmo V700's, R888's, or A6's easily. They are inexpensive and you can get custom backspacing. I can buy rims and tires for just North of $2k.

Since the upcoming Super Chevy show is 100 treads. I'll likely start with option 1 and take it from there. I'd like to stay with the same widths so my alignment doesn't change between wheels.

Now your talkin'!! I was thinking about those wheels also. Cant beat it for the price. The only thing holding me back is the weight of the wheels, 25 lbs. Probably not too bad for the autocross gig but maybe a bit heavy for road race. The wheels I've got my eye on are $1300 a pop. Their 18x10.5's are 18 lbs. Gibson Wheels makes them. I'll make a decision depending on what I sell that other '69 I picked up for. Reality is my pocket book makes the decisions when it comes to my car.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

You really ain't much help...

Hey! It's not my fault your car large appendages.

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Now your talkin'!! I was thinking about those wheels also. Cant beat it for the price. The only thing holding me back is the weight of the wheels, 25 lbs. Probably not too bad for the autocross gig but maybe a bit heavy for road race. The wheels I've got my eye on are $1300 a pop. Their 18x10.5's are 18 lbs. Gibson Wheels makes them. I'll make a decision depending on what I sell that other '69 I picked up for. Reality is my pocket book makes the decisions when it comes to my car.

Wow, those babies are trick. To rich for my blood to save 7lbs. The only obstacle with the Vintage Wheel Works is if they clear C6 brakes. I am liking the Kuhmo V700 option. The tires are cheap and 50 treadwears they claim you can run autocross/roadrace.