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JDM_S14_Silvia · 05-30-2003, 08:05 PM

i have a 97 240SX (canadian)

what is the smallest rim size i can fit over the stock brakes... ??

whats the smallest for rear and front separately?

AKADriver · 05-30-2003, 08:14 PM

14" all around.

Muzzy · 05-31-2003, 09:25 PM

y do u want small rims?

orange-grey · 06-01-2003, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Muzzy
y do u want small rims?

Less rotational weight.
Cheaper tires.
Lower gearing.

Muzzy · 06-01-2003, 11:04 AM

i guess...depends on the application (type of driving)

Chernobyl · 06-01-2003, 01:28 PM

You can probably fit 13" wheels in the back, those stock brakes are dinky. Get some volk TE37 13x8" with slicks.. hehe, they are like 7-8lbs each.

Halz · 06-01-2003, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by orange-grey
Less rotational weight.
Cheaper tires.
Lower gearing.

..lower center of gravity

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-01-2003, 04:48 PM

How crazy would an S13 with 13x8s be?! AE86 style, y0!

S13Nissan240SX · 06-02-2003, 11:00 AM

You know, I'd love to see a picture of the car with those small wheels on it. Any chance you can post it when you're done?

Thanks,
Matt

ni*2*ss*4*an*0* · 06-02-2003, 06:01 PM

i use 15x8 with my 95 track car and i would think that would be about the smallest you would want to go. imo

240racer · 06-02-2003, 09:27 PM

I highly doubt you can fit 13" wheels over the stock brakes in the rear. Maybe if you figure out the right offset and had excellent brake clearance due to spoke and rim design then it might work. If you used 3-pc spun rims with machined or cast centers, then it might be possible

05-30-2003, 08:05 PM	#1
JDM_S14_Silvia Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Smallest Rim Size ? i have a 97 240SX (canadian) what is the smallest rim size i can fit over the stock brakes... ?? whats the smallest for rear and front separately? __________________ 97 S14 Silvia 91 CRX SiR (EF8)

05-31-2003, 09:25 PM	#3
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	y do u want small rims? __________________ lemme have a dollar

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Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i guess...depends on the application (type of driving) __________________ lemme have a dollar

06-02-2003, 09:27 PM	#11
240racer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 46 Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I highly doubt you can fit 13" wheels over the stock brakes in the rear. Maybe if you figure out the right offset and had excellent brake clearance due to spoke and rim design then it might work. If you used 3-pc spun rims with machined or cast centers, then it might be possible __________________ Adam '89 coupe KA24DE+T 14.1 @ 104 MPH '88 Celica All-Trac turbo stock, but no more ecu codes!!

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AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	14" all around.

06-01-2003, 01:28 PM	#6
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 42 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	You can probably fit 13" wheels in the back, those stock brakes are dinky. Get some volk TE37 13x8" with slicks.. hehe, they are like 7-8lbs each.

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mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	How crazy would an S13 with 13x8s be?! AE86 style, y0!

06-02-2003, 11:00 AM	#9
S13Nissan240SX Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Age: 45 Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You know, I'd love to see a picture of the car with those small wheels on it. Any chance you can post it when you're done? Thanks, Matt

06-02-2003, 06:01 PM	#10
ni2ss4an0 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i use 15x8 with my 95 track car and i would think that would be about the smallest you would want to go. imo