Autocross help

[JimC]

I have a mk4 with irs, wilwood brakes and 17” Halibrand replica wheels from factory five with Nitto 555 tires. I would like to get a second set of wheels with dedicated tires for autocross to switch out for events, looks doesn’t matter to me for this,trying not to break the bank, any specific recommendations. Thanks

[Jeff Kleiner]

What are you planning to run for tires? The answer to that will dictate whether you're looking for 17" or 18" rims.

Jeff

[JimC]

Whichever gives the most choices, 18” correct?

[JimC]

I haven’t decided on a specific tire maybe hoosier

[Jeff Kleiner]

If you go with a Hoosier A7 slick or the 100 treadwear R Comps like Toyo R888R or Nitto NT-01 they are available in our usual 17" sizes. If you plan to run in a 200 treadwear class the top of the heap players like Falken RT660 or 615, Yoko A052, BFG Rival or the Vitour Timpesta P1 you'll have to go to 18s.

Jeff

[JimC]

Thanks Jeff! I was thinking 18” but need direction for the wheels on brand, offset etc that would fit my car

[Jeff Kleiner]

Thanks Jeff! I was thinking 18” but need direction for the wheels on brand, offset etc that would fit my car

Front Wheel

18"x 9"
Backspace: 6.00" (24mm Offset)

Rear Wheel

18"x 11"
Backspace 6.46" (12mm Offset)

Cheers,
Jeff

[JimC]

Thanks!

[CraigS]

Check American Muscle for inexpensive wheels. I ran these;
https://www.americanmuscle.com/buwh1-9404.html
w/ 275 A7s
https://www.americanmuscle.com/dedibuwh.html
w/ 315 A7s
I am pretty sure they also have 18s.

[GoDadGo]

I'm hopping in with Mr. CraigS & his suggestion.

I just purchased a set of wheel from American Muscle a few month ago & there are quite nice.
The good news is they've got a good selection of 17's & 18's in all sorts styles & sizes so please check them out.
Shown below is what my milled face FR-500's look like on the Redbone Roadster which are fitted with Nitto NT-05's:

https://youtu.be/iwslgKJUaKc

Good Luck!

[SteveHsr]

Another good 200 treadwear (autocross street classes) tire chioce is Nankang CR-S.