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Next, contact the installer and set up an installation time that's convenient for you.
Get started finding the right tire for your car or truck by shopping by vehicle.
The E36 M3 is hard to beat for a practical street/track car. It handles great, has great aftermarket support and is relatively light. For years, the bread-and-butter E36 track set-up has been 245/40-17s on 17x8.5 40mm offset Kosei K1 Racing wheels. As drivers of this vehicle already know, the larger front size provides more neutral handling.
The K1 Racing has been a great wheel with one minor issue - no center caps. If your E36 M3 is purely a track car, this isn't a big deal. However, if you run your car mostly on the street and prefer more of a finished look, you may want to consider the new 17x8.5 40mm offset Kosei K4R.
With its nine-spoke design, the K4R has a different look compared to the K1 Racing. More spokes typically means more strength, which demonstrates the K4R only adds to Kosei's record of providing strength, value and durability. Also, the K4R weighs in at 15.4 lbs. compared to 16.8 lbs. for the K1 Racing.
For someone that does a mixture of street, track and autocross driving on a single set of tires, it's hard to beat the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. The tire provides a very sticky grip, is versatile and is available at an affordable price. Currently, 245/40-17 Z1 Star Specs mounted and balanced on a set of 17x8.5 40mm offset Kosei K4R wheels is available for only $1,512.**
Kosei and E36 M3 FAQ:
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Do the K1 Racing and K4R require a center ring and/or different bolts? Both the 17x8.5 40mm offset K1 Racing and K4R have a 72.56 mm and BMW lug seats, therefore neither requires centering rings or different bolts.
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I love this wheel but it doesn't appear in the Upgrade Garage's listing for my vehicle, what other options are available? While our Upgrade Garage is updated frequently and provides a comprehensive and thorough list, contact one of our sales specialists if you're attempting to run a custom fit.
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** Prices subject to change, excludes shipping
With most of the country experiencing warmer-than-average temperatures, many driving enthusiasts, including myself, have shed their winter / snow tires and wheels for "stickier" summer tire options. For the last few years, the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec has consistently been a staff favorite in our tests, as well as a best seller for those looking for a great balance of exceptional dry and wet traction.
Soon after the tire was introduced, we performed our internal tests, and more recently I had an opportunity to test the Z1 Star Spec at BMW's training and testing facility in South Carolina. All those who participated were very impressed.
In our wet skidpad and slalom testing, the Direzza Z1 was poised and very predictable right to the limit of the car which mirrored our customer's feedback and survey results. The tire also proved to be relatively quiet and expected life span is consistent with the competition.
Are you looking for Miata tires or something for your Honda Civic? Or maybe you're interested in M3 tires or a set of tires for your Porsche 911. Dunlop knows their customer base and that's why the Z1 Star Spec is offered in a wide range of sizes from 14" up to 18". This allows drivers with both smaller and larger applications to enjoy the race-like traction of the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec.
To see if the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec is the right tire for you, enter your vehicle's information here.
Choosing the best tire is one of the most important factors of a successful autocross season. Racers spend lots of time and energy in extracting every ounce of horsepower and torque from their engine, and sometimes forget that all of this power is useless unless it can be effectively transferred to the track. There are four small patches of rubber that play the most important role in determining your vehicle's level of performance.
There are two distinct groups of autocross tires. The first group is made up of dedicated track tires that are D.O.T. approved, but are never intended for street use. Drivers using these tires want maximum dry grip and will have separate wheels to install at the track. I believe the best tires in the Track & Competition DOT category are the Hoosier A6, Hankook Ventus Z214 and Kumho Ecsta V710.
The second group of tires is for the autocrosser who's willing to sacrifice some dry grip in order to have a tire they can drive to and from the track. In the Extreme Performance Summer category I like the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec and Hankook Ventus R-S3.
I think these tires are the best choices in each group because of their dry traction and steering response are some the highest rated by customers who have used the tires. Unlike shopping for any other tire, these are the two most important attributes to an autocross tire. Anything else like ride comfort or road noise is ancillary to your autocross needs.
Whether you're looking for Hoosier tires for sale, Hankook reviews or to buy Dunlop tires, our website offers you everything you need to have the best autocross season!
Thanks to the success of its custom color's program for the Alleggerita, O.Z. Racing is offering the same program for the Ultraleggera HLT. The HLT manufacturing is used to make larger wheel sizes lighter than they would otherwise be. For the Ultraleggera, nearly all 20" and most 19" sizes are produced using the HLT manufacturing process.
O.Z. Racing's color program is designed for tuners and enthusiasts seeking a distinctive wheel finish that stands apart from the usual silver, black or grey options that are by far the most common in the wheel industry. A few of the available colors include: red, orange (pictured), white and gold.
O.Z. Racing builds and finishes each set of these wheels to order in Italy. Special orders in this program will take approximately 60 days to deliver. If you're willing to wait, the reward is a distinctive set of wheels that combine unique color with the high finish quality characteristics of all O.Z. Racing wheels. The Ultraleggera HLT can be ordered by itself, or you can select a tire to create a Tire & Wheel Package. To see if the Ultraleggera HLT is available for your vehicle, shop by vehicle.
A quick look at our Tire Survey Results shows the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring is currently the top-ranked Grand Touring All-Season tire. When looking a bit deeper at the results the tire sits on top in the hydroplaning resistance, light and deep snow traction, ice traction, and noise comfort categories.
We also conducted our independent test of this tire against three of its peers. We found that the tire delivered very similar road comfort, noise levels and on-road responsiveness as the test-winning Michelin Primacy MXM4. Fuel economy results found the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring leading the way by just over 1%.
In the track part of our test, we found that the at-the-limit grip for this tire was adequate for this performance category. It did have wheel spin under hard acceleration a bit sooner than the Michelin and it wasn't quite as easy to take out to the limit of traction. During wet lapping, we found what is arguably the weak point for the Goodyear. It posted slower lap times and struggled with quick changes in steering and throttle inputs. However, this is in a track environment, something rarely, if ever seen on a daily commute. View the test report here.
The feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive with comments such as:
"Road noise immediately went down and the van rode like it was on a cloud. Most importantly, they cut through snow and ice in Colorado (even mountain country when we went skiing) like it was butter." -- Tire Rack Consumer, 2004 Toyota Sienna .
"They are super quiet, and they provide a very smooth comfortable ride even with her aggressive driving style." -- Tire Rack Consumer, 2003 Acura 3.2TL-S
The Rockstar has been one of the most popular wheels in the
KMC XD Series lineup. Its classic five-spoke design combines with a deeply concave face and unique 'floating' center cap for a look that is both distinctive and aggressive. Having seen these wheels on trucks in our parking lot, I can definitely say they stand out.
Available to fit a wide variety of trucks and SUVs, the wheel's wide widths and negative offsets are available to accommodate many lifted applications with oversized tires. It is available in diameters up to 24" and widths as wide as 12". Not all widths and diameters will be available for every vehicle application, but there are a broad range of fitments from which to choose.
The wheel also comes in a version for dually pickups. Read a prior
blog post of mine for details on custom wheels for dually trucks, as well as a photo of the Rockstar in the dually version. That version has a somewhat different appearance due to unique fitment requirements.
Besides the black painted version shown above, the Rockstar is also available in a
chrome and
machined with black accent finish. As with any of our wheels, you can
shop by vehicle to see which truck rims are available to fit your application.
While wheel selection is more often than not determined by one's own individual taste, I have always been a fan of simple wheel styles. As such, one wheel that I recommend to customers time and time again is the classic 5-spoke MSW Type 14. Featuring a silver painted finish and thin pronounced spokes, this wheel has an Original Equipment look and is easy to keep clean using simple washing techniques.
The MSW Type 14 is available in sizes ranging between 14" to 18" in a wide variety of widths and bolt patterns. As one of the more cost-effective aftermarket wheels available, these wheels have been a hit with customers looking for a subtle aftermarket fitment.
Moreover, these wheels are also one of the many popular styles included in our
2012 Wheel Clearance Event.
If you o
wn a sport truck, SUV or vehicle capable of fitting 20" and larger wheels, you may have become accustomed to paying high prices for tires or sacrificing quality to meet your budget. Recently, as larger wheel and tire assemblies have become more mainstream, the cost for these larger tires have fallen.
Although tires that feature a larger inside diameter and width may never be as cost-effective as traditional 15-17" sizes, it seems that on a daily basis I'm able to stun customers with prices that are lower than they expected.
One of my favorite selections to recommend to customers looking for a 20"-28" tire is the
Yokohama Parada Spec-X. This tire, available in 39 different sizes, makes selection easy and affordable. With a
speed rating of either H or V, these Yokohama tires also meet most manufactures' requirements for use on today's high performance vehicles. Featuring an all-season compound with a host of biting edges, the Yokohama Parada Spec-X is designed for use in all climates.
If you're looking for Yokohama tire reviews of the Parada Spec-X take a look at our
Tire Survey Results.
For those of you looking for a custom wheel for your late model BMW 3 Series with the appearance of the M3 wheel, Tire Rack has the solution. The Elbrus I08 is a great addition for someone looking for an inexpensive Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package for their 3 Series coupe, sedan or convertible.
This particular wheel would also be ideal for someone who has a late model 3 Series and would like to give their Bimmer the M3 look without the M3 price tag. These wheels are nearly identical to the styling of the Original Equipment wheels at a fraction of the cost.
Elbrus wheels are manufactured using the latest pressure cast technology and feature an extremely durable I.C.E coating. Not all alloy wheels are created equally and there are several casting methods used to manufacture alloy wheels. These Elbrus wheels are high pressure cast and are more resistant to damage than standard gravity cast. They also offer a durable finish well suited for winter use.
In a
nticipation of new wheel designs arriving in the spring, now is the perfect time to update your vehicle with clearance pricing on a great selection of wheels during our
Wheel Clearance Event. If you've modified your Honda S2000 and/or you're open to custom fit wheels you may want to consider the
rear fit 17x8.5 65mm offset 64.1mm center TRM F3 wheel that's been marked down from $459 to $199*
per wheel!
These silver painted TRM (Tire Rack Motorsports) wheels were manufactured for us by Enkei. They are forged for the optimum combination of strength and weight (16.6 lbs.). Since the normal matching 17x7 55mm offset front wheels are sold out you would have to run these wheels as a "custom fit" to fit in the front or use them as a drag race wheel for the rear.
A "custom fit" is bigger than what we've test fitted and will require fender modification and/or the use of spacers. Given that these $459 wheels have been marked down to $199 per wheel they may be a good selection to go with your S2000 tires.
Since the TRM F3 accepts the original Honda center cap and lug nuts, separate center caps are not included.
Supplies are limited, so be fast like your
S2000 and get them while you can.
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The late model Ford Mustang is fast becoming an extremely popular vehicle for both customizers and enthusiasts. This is partly due to the volume of aftermarket parts available and the demand from consumers to set their Mustang apart from the crowd and show off their personal style.
In addition to custom paint jobs and
aftermarket wheels (rims), many Mustang owners are opting to
lower their cars for more aggressive handling and appearance. Due to the flexibility of the late model Mustang chassis, there are several ride height and stiffness options available.
Depending on the version of Mustang, there are several options for lowering from standard
non-adjustable springs to fully adjustable
coil-over kits. Coil-over kits offer the height and dampening adjustability that is not possible with a spring-only application.
It's important to note that when changing a vehicle's ride height,
alignment adjustments will be needed for your vehicle. For lowering, this typically includes reduction in camber to counter the camber increase caused by shorter springs. For the newer Mustang, a set of
camber bolts will do the trick for the front and an
adjustable panhard bar or trailing arm for the rear.
When you're looking for Mustang shocks, springs, coil-over kits or other suspension parts for your ride, be sure to
shop by vehicle to find the parts that are a great fit.
Tire R
ack is excited to offer Hurst wheels for the new Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang.
The
Stunner is a new custom wheel (rim) that is exclusively engineered for the late model
Ford Mustang and
Chevrolet Camaro. The wheel is available in a 20" diameter for either staggered or non-staggered applications.
Designed with a durable, machined/clear-coat finish to protect the wheel from corrosive elements, this new wheel is the perfect complement to your Mustang or Camaro tires.
Shop by vehicle to see if the the new Stunner is a fit for your vehicle.
As many Corvette owners know all too well, purchasing
C5 and
C6 tires can get a bit confusing and even frustrating. This is primarily due to the unusual staggering of the wheels. Unlike most vehicles with staggered (different front and rear sizes) tires, Chevrolet has been equipping Corvette wheels, since 1997, in the rear that aren't only wider, but also an inch larger in diameter than the front wheels.
Traction Control
This staggering makes it more difficult to find matching front and rear tires for the Vette. Additi
onally, using sizes that don't match the O.E. front and rear diameters will render the vehicle's traction control (Acceleration Slip Regulation) non-operational. This is because the car was engineered to have a tire that is one inch taller in the rear.
Winter / Snow TiresTo make matters worse, we have many customers looking for winter / snow tires for their Corvette and they're surprised to find that their options are extremely limited. The summer tires that are Original Equipment on the vehicle are nothing short of dangerous when driving on ice and in the snow. The lone winter option for the Corvette is the
Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero, which is only available in a non-run-flat front/rear match. The good news is that this is a good winter tire, however they can be hard to find in stock.
If you've decided that you want to make the move and install a set of winter / snow tires on your Corvette rims, then take a look at the Pirelli tire
prices for the Winter 240 Sottozero and make this year's winter driving as safe as possible.
2010 Ford Focus SE Coupe
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI
