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Old 06-05-2018, 11:49 AM   #4
DetCam
 
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Drives: 2016 1SS (12/10/2016)
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Troy MI
Posts: 169
Yup, 18 or 19 would be possible. I've got two sets of 18" wheels that I run on my 2016 1SS with Magnetic Ride Shocks (which I believe is worse case fit than the non-mrc).

I have:
18" dia x 8" wide square set with snow tires.
18" dia x 9" wide square set with 275/35R18 tires for track duty (Hankook RS4's)
OEM 20's (8.5 wide front and 9.5 wide rear) with Street/Autocross tires (RE71R's).

If Track and Street plus saving money is your goal, I loved my Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's in stock sizes on my OEM wheels. (245/40R20 and 275/35R20) They were excellent on the track, lasted long, and were much better than the stock run flats on the road (I daily drive my car year round).

If you are prioritizing performance over money, let the games begin. Lots of options... none of them "cheap". If you want to autocross in the "stock" classes, less options... if you want to win, even less.

I'm playing that "dedicated set of track wheels will save me money in the long run" game... we'll see if it actually pans out. Honestly, in my case, I don't think it will.

Your car is new enough that you'll have lots of time to read what everyone else is doing here. Figure out what you prioritize: Fit, looks, traction, wear, cost, flexiblity, etc. and see what best fits your needs.

(Don't get in a hurry to throw away your stock tires, they are actually pretty good tires... just not in the snow.. you'll die).

Some guys buy one nice set of All season tires on the stock wheels and love them. Others would rather get stabbed in the eye than drive on an All Season tire in the summer. It's all personal preference and what your priorities are.
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