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Flybert · 08-16-2006, 07:22 PM

Please use this link so we don't have any more stupid threads about wheel size, widebody, and offsets. This should be a mandatory bookmark for any 240sx owner. And for the newbs, you have the power to figure out this shit on your own so don't think you'll be getting the silver spoon from us.

http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html

Nizzan4u2nv · 08-16-2006, 09:48 PM

Will 17x8 +35 be flush with a 255/40 on s13? Theres too many threads to look through. I have tein s techs BTW. Ill just get 50mm over fenders and make them fit. Will I have to roll my fenders?

Oh man, I love it.

Ive been using that offset calculator for awhile now, that shit is rope a dope.

Flybert · 09-06-2006, 05:20 PM

Bumping this crap for the newbs.

Jonas427 · 09-06-2006, 05:43 PM

Can someone provide a link to stock wheel sizes/offsets for each generation?

I can't seem to find much as far as stock specs are concerned. For example, right now I can't find stock rear end gearing information.

Good link BTW.

sil80forme · 02-21-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas427

Can someone provide a link to stock wheel sizes/offsets for each generation?

Good link BTW.

dito i am having the same prob

Flybert · 02-21-2007, 03:44 PM

Don't go off of stock wheels. Nobody runs stock wheels and it's a horrible starting point because it's way sunken in. Start with wheel and tires that are known to fit flush and get the camber specs on the car.

A good starting point for an s13 with 2.5 degrees camber all around is a 17x9 +15 with a 215/45/17. S14 you can get a way with a 17x9 +5 with same tires. To take into consideration wider tires, subtract 5mm of clearance for every size wider you go. Here's the explanation for this. 225/45/17 is 10mm wider than 215/45/17 so you have 5mm less clearance on the inside of the wheel and 5mm less clearance on the outside of the wheel.

Jordan · 02-22-2007, 02:50 AM

specs for stocks wheels

S13 steelies and S13 alloys: 15x6 +40
S14 steelies and 15" alloys: 15x6+40
S14 SE alloys: 16x6.5 +40

stock rear gearing on all USDM 240's is 4.083.

08-16-2006, 07:22 PM	#1
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Stupid widebody, offset, rim width threads Please use this link so we don't have any more stupid threads about wheel size, widebody, and offsets. This should be a mandatory bookmark for any 240sx owner. And for the newbs, you have the power to figure out this shit on your own so don't think you'll be getting the silver spoon from us. http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html

08-16-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
Nizzan4u2nv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 1,226 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Will 17x8 +35 be flush with a 255/40 on s13? Theres too many threads to look through. I have tein s techs BTW. Ill just get 50mm over fenders and make them fit. Will I have to roll my fenders? Oh man, I love it. Ive been using that offset calculator for awhile now, that shit is rope a dope. __________________

09-06-2006, 05:20 PM	#3
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Bumping this crap for the newbs.

09-06-2006, 05:43 PM	#4
Jonas427 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can someone provide a link to stock wheel sizes/offsets for each generation? I can't seem to find much as far as stock specs are concerned. For example, right now I can't find stock rear end gearing information. Good link BTW.

02-21-2007, 03:44 PM	#6
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Don't go off of stock wheels. Nobody runs stock wheels and it's a horrible starting point because it's way sunken in. Start with wheel and tires that are known to fit flush and get the camber specs on the car. A good starting point for an s13 with 2.5 degrees camber all around is a 17x9 +15 with a 215/45/17. S14 you can get a way with a 17x9 +5 with same tires. To take into consideration wider tires, subtract 5mm of clearance for every size wider you go. Here's the explanation for this. 225/45/17 is 10mm wider than 215/45/17 so you have 5mm less clearance on the inside of the wheel and 5mm less clearance on the outside of the wheel.

02-22-2007, 02:50 AM	#7
Jordan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 41 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	specs for stocks wheels S13 steelies and S13 alloys: 15x6 +40 S14 steelies and 15" alloys: 15x6+40 S14 SE alloys: 16x6.5 +40 stock rear gearing on all USDM 240's is 4.083.