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Recent content by oldbossman

  1. What tires are you running? Recommendations?

    I have run the following set-up for 5 track days now and still have enough tread for at least one more track weekend:Nitto NT05 all around:275/35/18 front 305/35/18 rearhot tire pressure around 32-33 PSI. they have good grip and when they let go it is easily catchable. I plan on buying...
  2. Wheel/tire packages for track

    Enkei PF01s. I could definitely tell how much lighter they are vs the stock 19" when changing them out.
  3. Wheel/tire packages for track

    I ran at the track for the first time this past weekend with the following setup (vs the original 19" wheels/tires):front 18 X 9.5 275/40/18 Nitto NT05 rear 18 X 10.5 295/35/18 NT05Tire wear at the end of the weekiend looked pretty good. My daughter was also running the...
  4. Wheel/tire packages for track

    OK, I received my PF01's from LSD Motorsports in California. They also mounted the Nitto NT05's before shipping. They gave me a good deal and would recommend them if you are looking for new wheels.This is what I ordered: front 18 X 9.5 35 mm offset in black and 275/40/18 Nitto NT05...
  5. Wheel/tire packages for track

    Thanks cloud9 for the info. Regarding camber changes you guys are way ahead of me on changes to the Boss to make it handle better on the track and camber changes are something I have not spent much research time on. I will wait until I get a few track weekends on the car and see how the tires...
  6. Wheel/tire packages for track

    OK, as everyone suspected, the dealer said that the 45 mm offset was only available for the fronts. However, I was wondering why the distributor indicated that he had some complaints with fender rub with the 35 mm offset but everyone on this forum that has used the 35 mm offset in the front...
  7. Wheel/tire packages for track

    OK Thanks. I will let you know what I find out. I suspect the dealer is incorrect. Also, aren't the rear brakes standard GT brakes?
  8. Wheel/tire packages for track

    yes you guys are correct. That is why I was going to go with the 38 mm offset. I will recheck with them tomorrow but IF this offset is available, what would be your recommendation?
  9. Wheel/tire packages for track

    OK, based on input from this forum and others I went to discount tire to inquire about the Enkei 18 X 10.5 wheels (PF01) for the rear of my Boss. He called up his distributor and talked to him and the concern was that a 38 mm offset might cause fender rub issues. I know that several of you...
  10. Wheel/tire packages for track

    Thanks 2012YellowBoss and cloud9 for your input. I guess I just needed some confirmation that this setup was acceptable before I purchase the wheels and tires. The only other question I have is, with the offset you recommend, do the tires extend beyond the fender well?As a side note, I...
  11. Wheel/tire packages for track

    I just signed up to BMO. I purchased by boss May of last year. I am adding the brake cooling kit (right side is in already- what a pain !)and already added the transmission scoop. As with most of you, I want to replace my wheels/tires with a set for the track. Reading all the excellent posts...
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