Track tire suggestions - 2001 GTI VR6
02-03-2007, 10:50 AM
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Track tire suggestions - 2001 GTI VR6
Hey guys, just looking to get some opinions on what tires I should be running. I'm an advanced run group student with the ACNA/NEQ and have been advised by my instructors to get a set of track tires. I'll be running them on a set of Audi TT225 wheels, 17"x8", 32mm offset. Thanks for any suggestions.
02-04-2007, 09:53 AM
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check out sierratire.com or aimtire.com now!!
they are closing out the Hankook Z211 R-comps and the 225/235 in 17" size are super-cheap at $118 ea. IIRC, the Z211 were the spec tire for USTCC road racing until last year, when the non-treaded Z214 took over. I would jump all over these if I still had my Audi.
02-05-2007, 06:39 AM
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Well, they don't have my exact size
Factory 17" tire size on the GTI is 225/45/R17, which they just sold out of 2 weeks ago. They still have 235/45/R17s.....think I can run those?
02-05-2007, 09:20 AM
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the tire will fit on your rim
the only question is if the extra width fits in your car w/out rubbing. do you frequent a VW forum where you can ask this specific question to other GTI enthusiasts?
is your car lowered? how close are you to rubbing now?
is your car lowered? how close are you to rubbing now?
02-05-2007, 01:19 PM
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I really don't count on other VW people for any help
I used to moderate a VW Forum....most VW people are immature ***** kids spending daddy's money on their cars. Hence why I spend most of my time on Audi forums where people understand what I'm saying and try to help. But I did take your suggestion and asked on the VWVortex wheel/tire forum....I have yet to recieve a reply, but I'll keep you posted.
I can't recall my car ever rubbing at all....its lowered on a Vogtland/Bilstein cup kit, 1.4". I did the math and its only slightly bigger than what I have now, and since I won't be turning the steering wheel to its locks on the track anyway I believe I should be able to get away with it.
Its either this or drop at least $190 per tire, and its starting to look like I'm going to take a chance on the slightly bigger size unless someone tells me flat out that its a very bad idea.
I can't recall my car ever rubbing at all....its lowered on a Vogtland/Bilstein cup kit, 1.4". I did the math and its only slightly bigger than what I have now, and since I won't be turning the steering wheel to its locks on the track anyway I believe I should be able to get away with it.
Its either this or drop at least $190 per tire, and its starting to look like I'm going to take a chance on the slightly bigger size unless someone tells me flat out that its a very bad idea.
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02-05-2007, 08:07 PM
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how is the offset of your track rims compared to stock?
if the 32mm offset is closer to neutral than OEM, then your only *potential* problem may be rubbing on the front fenders. this is relatively easy to fix with fender rolling,very common among B5 owners.
02-06-2007, 03:49 AM
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Stock offset is roughly 43-45mm
I'm going to order the tires today. I agree, the worst I'll have it is having to roll the fenders, and I don't think I'll even have to do that.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
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