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MrMigs · 06-06-2003, 05:26 PM

I have an s14.
How do you know if a certain wheel will be able to clear coilovers?

How about these wheels: 17x8j with offset +34 and 17x9j with offset +38?

SilviaDriver · 06-06-2003, 06:25 PM

here u go buddie..From FreshAlloy posted by Mav1178

""...Wheels/hubs

-Clearance of wheels for Z32 brake upgrade is entirely dependent on wheel spoke AND wheel design, NOT on offset of wheel.
-Wheel width/offset needed for clearance of coilovers is as follows (disregarding brake clearance):

6" +54 or lower
6.5" +45 or lower
7" +40 or lower
7.5" +34 or lower
8" +30 or lower
8.5" +24 or lower
9" +20 or lower

Please note that this does not take into account variations in offset calculation by manufacturer, or tire sidewall bulge. This list also does not take into account differences in design of coilovers (esp. lower brackets on coilover kits which can cause changes in wheel clearance issues). This list also only applies to the FRONT WHEELS and is intended as a GUIDE for reference.

-The LARGEST wheels that will fit the front of a S13/14 with stock fenders is 9" wide. The rear can take up to 10.5" wide with a very specific offset AND must dial in negative camber. To fit large wheels one must use negative camber to ensure proper fender clearance."

TheSparo · 06-07-2003, 10:58 AM

wow, i didn't realize that with 9" you needed that low of an offset with coilovers... does anyone have a pic of 9's with coilovers? because that is what i was planning on getting... sorry didnt mean to steal your thread

Jim96SC2 · 06-07-2003, 01:21 PM

17x9 with +25 clears coilovers. Dorifuto has that setup and it clears (but just by a tad).

haveblue · 06-08-2003, 02:20 AM

with that wide of a wheel how far does it stick out? beyond the stock fenders? i would assume you would need fender flares to make it look 'normal'

HB

SilviaDriver · 06-08-2003, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by haveblue
with that wide of a wheel how far does it stick out? beyond the stock fenders? i would assume you would need fender flares to make it look 'normal'

HB

Quote:

-The LARGEST wheels that will fit the front of a S13/14 with stock fenders is 9" wide. The rear can take up to 10.5" wide with a very specific offset AND must dial in negative camber. To fit large wheels one must use negative camber to ensure proper fender clearance."

hell i should of juss bolded everything. damn my highlighting skills suck!

in other words. u can fit those widths with stock fenders as long as the offsets are good and that u run negative camber. and fender rolling isnt a bad idea either.

haveblue · 06-08-2003, 03:33 AM

i should have been more specific: with tires that wide do they stick out beyond the fender? i assume you can have a tire/wheel combination that physicaly fits in the wheel well but sticks out past the fender. im just wondering how far.
HB

bri96se · 06-12-2003, 03:59 PM

I know that the stock wheels for the s14 clear the z32 brake upgrade, but will they also clear coilovers?

MrMigs · 06-13-2003, 12:10 PM

yeah 95blue's s14 has tein HAs with stock wheels

06-06-2003, 05:26 PM	#1
MrMigs Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Gabriel, CA Age: 41 Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	clearing coilovers - help me out plz I have an s14. How do you know if a certain wheel will be able to clear coilovers? How about these wheels: 17x8j with offset +34 and 17x9j with offset +38? __________________ Drifting is just a compromise between you and your car.

06-07-2003, 10:58 AM	#3
TheSparo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens/Chattanooga/ Cookeville/Morristown, TN Age: 39 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow, i didn't realize that with 9" you needed that low of an offset with coilovers... does anyone have a pic of 9's with coilovers? because that is what i was planning on getting... sorry didnt mean to steal your thread __________________ 89 240 SR powered... ummm i promise its stock

06-07-2003, 01:21 PM	#4
Jim96SC2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 43 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	17x9 with +25 clears coilovers. Dorifuto has that setup and it clears (but just by a tad). __________________ Swap DONE: 40K Redtop, Greddy Turbo extension, Greddy DP, Greddy V-SPL FMIC, Greddy Hotpipe, HKS SSQV, Koyo Radiator, Toda Ultralight FW, Spec Stage 2 Clutch, ATS 2-way Diff., Rice-Boy Red Air Filter.

06-08-2003, 02:20 AM	#5
haveblue Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 44 Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fender flares? with that wide of a wheel how far does it stick out? beyond the stock fenders? i would assume you would need fender flares to make it look 'normal' HB

06-08-2003, 03:33 AM	#7
haveblue Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 44 Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	more specific i should have been more specific: with tires that wide do they stick out beyond the fender? i assume you can have a tire/wheel combination that physicaly fits in the wheel well but sticks out past the fender. im just wondering how far. HB

06-06-2003, 06:25 PM	#2
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	here u go buddie..From FreshAlloy posted by Mav1178 ""...Wheels/hubs -Clearance of wheels for Z32 brake upgrade is entirely dependent on wheel spoke AND wheel design, NOT on offset of wheel. -Wheel width/offset needed for clearance of coilovers is as follows (disregarding brake clearance): 6" +54 or lower 6.5" +45 or lower 7" +40 or lower 7.5" +34 or lower 8" +30 or lower 8.5" +24 or lower 9" +20 or lower Please note that this does not take into account variations in offset calculation by manufacturer, or tire sidewall bulge. This list also does not take into account differences in design of coilovers (esp. lower brackets on coilover kits which can cause changes in wheel clearance issues). This list also only applies to the FRONT WHEELS and is intended as a GUIDE for reference. -The LARGEST wheels that will fit the front of a S13/14 with stock fenders is 9" wide. The rear can take up to 10.5" wide with a very specific offset AND must dial in negative camber. To fit large wheels one must use negative camber to ensure proper fender clearance."

06-12-2003, 03:59 PM	#8
bri96se Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DULUTH , GA Age: 49 Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know that the stock wheels for the s14 clear the z32 brake upgrade, but will they also clear coilovers?

06-13-2003, 12:10 PM	#9
MrMigs Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Gabriel, CA Age: 41 Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yeah 95blue's s14 has tein HAs with stock wheels __________________ Drifting is just a compromise between you and your car.