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I would find some cheap BBS wheels and put a 255/40/17 tire on there. That is about the widest tire you can run without messing with fender rolling and rubbing issues.
The difference in performance between a 255 on an 8" (stock) rim and a 9" rim would be next to none. Added benefit.... less likely to curb an 8" rim because there will be more tire bulge to protect the rim.
I am not a super competitive race car driver but I do visit 8-10 lapping day/autox events a year. I have had excellent results buy running the light weight MR/SE BBS wheels with a nice sticky 255 series tire. I also have another set of daily driver rims that aren't exposed to mega doses of brake dust or outside edge killing twisites. I feel its better to keep your street tires in tip top shape ready for whatever mother nature unexpectedly throws at you. Having a dedicated set of track wheels will allow you to safely run them down to the threads.
The difference in performance between a 255 on an 8" (stock) rim and a 9" rim would be next to none. Added benefit.... less likely to curb an 8" rim because there will be more tire bulge to protect the rim.
I am not a super competitive race car driver but I do visit 8-10 lapping day/autox events a year. I have had excellent results buy running the light weight MR/SE BBS wheels with a nice sticky 255 series tire. I also have another set of daily driver rims that aren't exposed to mega doses of brake dust or outside edge killing twisites. I feel its better to keep your street tires in tip top shape ready for whatever mother nature unexpectedly throws at you. Having a dedicated set of track wheels will allow you to safely run them down to the threads.
I would find some cheap BBS wheels and put a 255/40/17 tire on there. That is about the widest tire you can run without messing with fender rolling and rubbing issues.
The difference in performance between a 255 on an 8" (stock) rim and a 9" rim would be next to none. Added benefit.... less likely to curb an 8" rim because there will be more tire bulge to protect the rim.
The difference in performance between a 255 on an 8" (stock) rim and a 9" rim would be next to none. Added benefit.... less likely to curb an 8" rim because there will be more tire bulge to protect the rim.