Drag Setup

The Ghost · 09-23-2011, 09:02 PM

I'm looking for a track-only tire setup.

I'm currently running 189s, but need more grip than the RFTs for the drag strip (12.9@118). I'd like to mount DRs on the 189's, but the only option that I see are BFGs in 275/35/18.

I hear the MT ET street radials are good, but they only come in 17". If I go 17", I was looking into the Kosei K1s, but they are out of stock from tirerack (only 17x8.5 is avail).

Does anyone have comments/pictures on the 275's on the 189s (8.5")? What is the standard size K1s that most people use?

Thanks,

-TG

The Ghost · 09-24-2011, 09:43 AM

I think I'm going to run the below setup:

Kosei K1 in 17x8.5
MT ET Streets 275/40/17

Does anyone know if this setup will fit on an E92?

dbjb · 09-24-2011, 10:21 AM

This should answer your question...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587238

If you buy, I should receive a portion of the sale

The Ghost · 09-24-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

This should answer your question...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587238

If you buy, I should receive a portion of the sale

Greatly appreciated.

Your commission is good karma.

NiVeDh · 09-24-2011, 11:58 PM

275 is too wide for a 8.5.

dbjb · 09-25-2011, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ghost

Greatly appreciated.

Your commission is good karma.

You can repay me by notifying me if you see a used square setup for the track!

The Ghost · 09-25-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsbj

You can repay me by notifying me if you see a used square setup for the track!

What wheel/tire specs?

dbjb · 09-25-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ghost

What wheel/tire specs?

Something square, inexpensive and light. 18 okay but prefer 17". Apex or kosei are at the top of the list. Track tires like rs3 or R compounds are a plus.

Thanks in advance!

09-23-2011, 09:02 PM	#1
The Ghost Reborn 84 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Drag Setup - Need Tire Advice (275 on 8.5 fit e92?) I'm looking for a track-only tire setup. I'm currently running 189s, but need more grip than the RFTs for the drag strip (12.9@118). I'd like to mount DRs on the 189's, but the only option that I see are BFGs in 275/35/18. I hear the MT ET street radials are good, but they only come in 17". If I go 17", I was looking into the Kosei K1s, but they are out of stock from tirerack (only 17x8.5 is avail). Does anyone have comments/pictures on the 275's on the 189s (8.5")? What is the standard size K1s that most people use? Thanks, -TG Last edited by The Ghost; 09-24-2011 at 09:44 AM..
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The Ghost Reborn 84 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I think I'm going to run the below setup: Kosei K1 in 17x8.5 MT ET Streets 275/40/17 Does anyone know if this setup will fit on an E92?
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	This should answer your question... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587238 If you buy, I should receive a portion of the sale
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	275 is too wide for a 8.5.
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