This is my fourth blowout in 5 months. These tires are getting really expensive. I am strongly considering going back to 18's and running the same setup that Chad is running. It would be one thing if the 315/25 19's were readily available but its a mission to get these tires!! What are your guy's thoughts?

 

Duane,

That is upsetting news. What's been the cause of so many blow outs?

 

I would stock-up on the 315's

but, performance-wise.... I think 18" would be a wise choice

how could u blew 4 of them in 5 months?
issit the road conditions?

 

Yeah, I'm thinking of going back to 18 as well...even though 19's look nice on car...
Go for 18 with Reverse Drop Centre...that makes the wheels look huge too...
and besides...we get more variety of choices in terms of tire...and it's cheaper too....better handling and peformances as well...

 

I agree on the whole 18vs19... If you're into performance as opposed to looks then 18s will buy you less weight and better handling oh and yeah more choice in terms of tires...

 

Duane...

it's seems like it was just yesterday you replaced that blown rear. I remember a few on rennlist mentioning the camber or something touching the tire...was it any of that?

I just put my stock 18's back on my TT, and it rides so much happier. I got the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups and they stick to the road like glue!!!

 

If you are running the car hard then the smart choice is to stick with the 18's.

 

I don't run my car hard.


Chris, I think it might have something to do with the way the tires are wearing. The most recent blowout I have not seen yet since the car was towed to the dealer. I might give it one more chance in the mean time while I order some new 18's.

 

What is Reverse Drop Centre ???

Mike

 

Take a look at HRE’s site for more information on “Reverse Mounted Wheels� The mounting bolts are on the inside of the wheel, thus creating more outer lip and the wheel appears much larger in diameter! They do not com cheap however.

 

I could not find the info on "Reverse Mounted Wheels"?? WHere on the HRE site is it please?? Can you post a link or copy paste??
thanx

 

Reverse centers are the "R" version of the HRE wheels and others. The lips go straight back and do not have a step up as compared to the non "R's" that were only available a few years ago. Since the lips go straight back the 18" wheels for example use a center that is the size of the 19" on a non- R version. This makes the wheels look larger compared to the smaller center you would get with the step lip. It has nothing to do with the hidden bolts. the 5 series has R versions like your car and mine (bolts exposed). The 8 series with hidden bolts has only R versions I believe.

It is like comparing the 547's to the 547R's. R standing for "reverse"

Hope this helps... I'm sure Peter from Wheel Experts will chime in and correct me if I'm wrong .

 

The WheelExperts site has pictures of the complete HRE line:

 

Thanx - thought he meant something entirely different...

 

does anyone currently have 18" HREs? Could you post a picture?

Thanks