Feeler: 17x8 ARC-8 (BBS RC reps)

[Eric]

That's why I'd like to see if it's feasible; my math says it could look epic.

- Erik

With the right size tires, they could fit. 205/40/17 should fit without too much rubbing. Is your clubbie lowered? Got any pics of it?

For reference here is my clubman on euroweaves (15x7 et 24)











and a bit closer to the Arc8 sizes, here is a R53 running staggard style 5's that have been fill n drilled. He also had the backs shaved a bit to raise the offset to the mid 20's. I believe the 2nd gens can swallow a bit more wheel than the 1st gens, but it's still a tight fit.



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the only thing is I have heard nothing but negative reviews about the R888s.

I've read a lot of unhappy americans with this tire, but it is by far the most popular tire for track day fun out here in europe. I have a set of 195/50/15's on the mini above, and I am amazed at what these skinny tires do. Simply a blast to drive on!

[Bishop]

Hmmmmm, thats interesting. I'm just basing my decision for tires on what I've read on various forums, and it was also a big red flag when Spec e30 and Smash Miata went to R888s and back to the RA1

[Eric]

From what I've read there is a G and GG compound here in europe, but only one in the states. Most people run incorrect tire pressures and get the groove of doom.

I'm hopping to put 15 or so laps on mine today, gotta head out to the garage to put them on the car now:pimp:

[Bishop]

Well like I said, I have no experience, I've just heard bad things....

[Bishop]

And what happened to your e30? Why are you doings laps in the mini? When did u buy a mini?

[bluefox280]

With the right size tires, they could fit. 205/40/17 should fit without too much rubbing. Is your clubbie lowered? Got any pics of it?

Yeah, I'm going back and forth on tire size, offset and width.
No, the Clubbe is not currently lowered, but will be come spring 2011.
Pics are available, PM me. Don't want to take away from Bishop's thread.

For reference here is my clubman on euroweaves (15x7 et 24)

Good stance! I need a 17" wheel package (or larger, but not prefered) to fit over the JCW Brembo's.

- Erik

[325ix]

What kinda money do you have and they might fit an ix

not a whole lot. I belive to fit a 17x8 with non stretched tires it needs to be around an et33~35

[Bishop]

Brad's selling a 10mm spacer I believe lol...

[blefevre]

2 15mm's that you can get for cheap.

[Bimmerman325i]

Remember guys, a spacer effectively lowers the offset. Lots of guys with E30 M3 5lug run E36 wheels with a 20mm spacer to get an effective 20-25mm.

A 10-15mm spacer on an et25 wheel would net an effective et15 or so offset. (et25 - 10mm = et15)


Ben,

As far as R888s go, I've heard lots of good reviews from people running really high tire pressures (~44psi or thereabouts) and tons of negative camber (~-3.5-4.5 degrees), and lots of BAD reviews from people expecting to run normal RA1-esque tire pressures (~32-38psi).

Tire pressures and camber make a HUGE difference on these tires. People who hate them probably haven't put in the time to make them work well, or can't figure out why a tire that ISN'T an RA1 doesn't ACT like an RA1.

Also, on the internet, you'll hear a ton about what tire people hate, but next to nothing about what tire they like.

[Bishop]

I disagree, there's a thread in the track section where they compared the NT01, RA1, and R888, all saying to pick the NT01 or the RA1, whichever was cheaper. Also, I don't WANT to run those kinds of pressures, or that much camber...

[Bimmerman325i]

I disagree, there's a thread in the track section where they compared the NT01, RA1, and R888, all saying to pick the NT01 or the RA1, whichever was cheaper. Also, I don't WANT to run those kinds of pressures, or that much camber...

Check Bf.c's track section as well. I know for a fact that tons of people run them and love them, given sufficient camber and tire pressure. Why wouldn't you run the needed pressure/camber to get them to work effectively?

FWIW, buy the cheapest. I'm just saying that the R888 gets way more hate than is deserved.

[Bishop]

Fair enough. The R888s are the most expensive last time I heard, and once I get the alignment set again, I don't wanna change it. Changing it last time resulted in the wear I have on the Dunlops now, which is less than optimal. I'd like to get it all set and leave it, even though it's adjustable.

[iamsam]

Ben, the TR wheels mentioned above are the wheels we discussed at your house I believe. He may have been referring to the TRMotorsport C1s. They are super light 15x8s designed for BBKs.

[Eric]

And what happened to your e30? Why are you doings laps in the mini? When did u buy a mini?

This is taking way too long

Yeah, I'm going back and forth on tire size, offset and width.
No, the Clubbe is not currently lowered, but will be come spring 2011.
Pics are available, PM me. Don't want to take away from Bishop's thread.


Good stance! I need a 17" wheel package (or larger, but not prefered) to fit over the JCW Brembo's.

- Erik

Should we make our own R3v clubman owners thread? How do you like those brakes? I can get a set for 500 euro, but i wasn't sure if they were worth it.

As far as R888s go, I've heard lots of good reviews from people running really high tire pressures (~44psi or thereabouts) and tons of negative camber (~-3.5-4.5 degrees), and lots of BAD reviews from people expecting to run normal RA1-esque tire pressures (~32-38psi).

Tire pressures and camber make a HUGE difference on these tires. People who hate them probably haven't put in the time to make them work well, or can't figure out why a tire that ISN'T an RA1 doesn't ACT like an RA1.

Also, on the internet, you'll hear a ton about what tire people hate, but next to nothing about what tire they like.

Couldn't agree more with the internet and bad reviews.

as far as tire pressure, I checked mine after a hot lap at the ring and they were 44psi front and 43 rear. I lowered the fronts a bit so it was even all the way around. My buddies think i'm crazy for running that high, but none of them are passing the little mini on little tires :up: