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drift into a curb · 07-26-2002, 04:19 PM

Hey everyone, I have 5zigen 5zrs 17x7.5s +40 offset on my s14.  Most the rim places I've asked, have told me that 235/45/17s will fit my car without rubbing, but tires.com said they would rub.  I have 215/40s on my car right now and I wanted something wider this time around.  Do you guys have any personal experience with 235/45 rubber?  any problems?

Also what are my options?  Will wheel spacers save me?

SSJ2Gohan · 07-26-2002, 05:00 PM

Id just take a measuring tape out and measure how close you get.  I have 215/45Z/17 right now and it seems there is a lot of space left but I dont have any kind of aftermarket springs to lower it yet.

I think they'd fit right now, but if you ever lower it that may then be a different story.

gsu240 · 07-26-2002, 07:20 PM

im sure they would fit, there are many 240sx's with 235 series or more.  i think grant's are 255's in rear.  i have 215/45/17 and my car is lowered 2 inches in rear and 1.8 in front and they aren't even close to scrubbing.

drift into a curb · 07-27-2002, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the info guys.   I should be getting the tires on by next week when they are delivered.  

Hey gsu240 what spring/shock (or possibly coilovers?) are you running?

gsu240 · 07-27-2002, 10:34 PM

dropzone springs, 1.8" in front, 2" rear and tokico blues

drift into a curb · 07-31-2002, 04:04 PM

oh yeah, what's the offset on your rims gsu240?

I just got the tires delivered yesterday and they are huge.. hopefully i'll get some pictures this weekend, thats if they fit on my car.

gsu240 · 07-31-2002, 09:17 PM

+40 offset, but only 7 inch width. but i think you should still be fine

silviasichigo · 08-01-2002, 12:08 AM

I have 255 45 17X9.5J on the back of my S14 and I don't rub at all that is close to 10" in the back. I think you will be ok. If not you can pull your fenders out it won't look bad.

07-26-2002, 04:19 PM	#1
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Hey everyone, I have 5zigen 5zrs 17x7.5s +40 offset on my s14.  Most the rim places I've asked, have told me that 235/45/17s will fit my car without rubbing, but tires.com said they would rub.  I have 215/40s on my car right now and I wanted something wider this time around.  Do you guys have any personal experience with 235/45 rubber?  any problems? Also what are my options?  Will wheel spacers save me? __________________ Go big or go home!

07-26-2002, 05:00 PM	#2
SSJ2Gohan Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Id just take a measuring tape out and measure how close you get.  I have 215/45Z/17 right now and it seems there is a lot of space left but I dont have any kind of aftermarket springs to lower it yet. I think they'd fit right now, but if you ever lower it that may then be a different story. __________________ Kamehameha!

07-26-2002, 07:20 PM	#3
gsu240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im sure they would fit, there are many 240sx's with 235 series or more.  i think grant's are 255's in rear.  i have 215/45/17 and my car is lowered 2 inches in rear and 1.8 in front and they aren't even close to scrubbing. __________________ A one night stand will last until morning, syphilis will last a lifetime.

07-27-2002, 09:12 PM	#4
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Thanks for the info guys.   I should be getting the tires on by next week when they are delivered.   Hey gsu240 what spring/shock (or possibly coilovers?) are you running? __________________ Go big or go home!

07-27-2002, 10:34 PM	#5
gsu240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dropzone springs, 1.8" in front, 2" rear and tokico blues __________________ A one night stand will last until morning, syphilis will last a lifetime.

07-31-2002, 04:04 PM	#6
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	oh yeah, what's the offset on your rims gsu240? I just got the tires delivered yesterday and they are huge.. hopefully i'll get some pictures this weekend, thats if they fit on my car. __________________ Go big or go home!

07-31-2002, 09:17 PM	#7
gsu240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+40 offset, but only 7 inch width. but i think you should still be fine __________________ A one night stand will last until morning, syphilis will last a lifetime.

08-01-2002, 12:08 AM	#8
silviasichigo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Japan Age: 49 Posts: 782 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: silviasichigo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have 255 45 17X9.5J on the back of my S14 and I don't rub at all that is close to 10" in the back. I think you will be ok. If not you can pull your fenders out it won't look bad.