Tire/wheel clearence HELP! Larger wheel 17x9 up front. - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

kuruptR · 12-22-2004, 12:29 AM

I got some free tires,
245/40/17's dont really have the money to afford new tires for the front.
Wheels are 17x9's. 15+ offset.
Car is fully lowered on Tein HE's
I was planning on running a 225 width, but now I have these tires...soo dont know what to do!!!

Will these clear my coilovers? what do I have to do to make them clear.

Vatche · 12-22-2004, 01:38 AM

did u recieve 4 tires or just 2? if so put the smaller ones in the front and put the big ones in the back....like maybe buy 2 front tires at 225 and use the 2 free ones at the back.....you can prolly pick up tires for cheap....like 50 bucks each but theyre gonna suck ass? haha im just saying....if u dont have a choice try to make one....if not i dont know any thing technical about fitting sorry

kuruptR · 12-22-2004, 02:11 AM

I have 4, but id actually like to know if i have that much clearance before i mount them... coz im gonna try it...wanna know before hand if im gonna waste money. hehe.

orion::S14 · 12-22-2004, 07:16 AM

Tein HE with 245/40-17 Kumho MXs here....

On a 17X9, +25...

Clears, but BARELY. Maybe 2mm clearance, and that's with a little spring preload to move the lower perch up a 1/4" so it doesn't rub the "rim protector bead".

I'll bet with another 10mm or clearance, they'll bolt right on. Now, depending on how low you have it, it may rub when you turn...my car is not that low (2-2.5" drop over stock, maybe?)

- Brian

kuruptR · 12-22-2004, 11:42 AM

okay im gonna try it.

projectRDM · 12-22-2004, 01:49 PM

18x9, +19mm with 245/40 cleared my HEs fine, so with +4mm more room you're fine.

turtl631 · 12-22-2004, 02:24 PM

Your issue will be fender clearance. I was looking into the 245/40 on a 17x9 +17 but there is nooo way that will fit with stock fenders and camber within the stock range. With rolled fenders and some more camber, maybe. I don't relaly know...I gave up on that size wheel for waht I want to do.

kuruptR · 12-23-2004, 12:09 AM

My front fenders are pulled out slightly..

TheSnail · 12-23-2004, 12:28 AM

I got 245/40/17 up front on 8.5's at 33 offset. has about a cm clearence. I originaly bought 265's but they did not clear so I sold them for the 245's and the clear no problem with 33+, your 15+ will definetly clear, but there going to be sticking out past the fender about 25-30mm since mine stick out about 10mm

12-22-2004, 12:29 AM	#1
kuruptR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UpNorth Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Tire/wheel clearence HELP! Larger wheel 17x9 up front. I got some free tires, 245/40/17's dont really have the money to afford new tires for the front. Wheels are 17x9's. 15+ offset. Car is fully lowered on Tein HE's I was planning on running a 225 width, but now I have these tires...soo dont know what to do!!! Will these clear my coilovers? what do I have to do to make them clear. __________________ @woooster on instagram

12-22-2004, 02:11 AM	#3
kuruptR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UpNorth Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have 4, but id actually like to know if i have that much clearance before i mount them... coz im gonna try it...wanna know before hand if im gonna waste money. hehe. __________________ @woooster on instagram

12-22-2004, 07:16 AM	#4
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tein HE with 245/40-17 Kumho MXs here.... On a 17X9, +25... Clears, but BARELY. Maybe 2mm clearance, and that's with a little spring preload to move the lower perch up a 1/4" so it doesn't rub the "rim protector bead". I'll bet with another 10mm or clearance, they'll bolt right on. Now, depending on how low you have it, it may rub when you turn...my car is not that low (2-2.5" drop over stock, maybe?) - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

12-22-2004, 11:42 AM	#5
kuruptR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UpNorth Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	okay im gonna try it. __________________ @woooster on instagram

12-22-2004, 01:49 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	18x9, +19mm with 245/40 cleared my HEs fine, so with +4mm more room you're fine. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

12-22-2004, 02:24 PM	#7
turtl631 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 900 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Your issue will be fender clearance. I was looking into the 245/40 on a 17x9 +17 but there is nooo way that will fit with stock fenders and camber within the stock range. With rolled fenders and some more camber, maybe. I don't relaly know...I gave up on that size wheel for waht I want to do.

12-23-2004, 12:09 AM	#8
kuruptR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UpNorth Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My front fenders are pulled out slightly.. __________________ @woooster on instagram

12-23-2004, 12:28 AM	#9
TheSnail Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marietta Georgia Age: 42 Posts: 2,434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got 245/40/17 up front on 8.5's at 33 offset. has about a cm clearence. I originaly bought 265's but they did not clear so I sold them for the 245's and the clear no problem with 33+, your 15+ will definetly clear, but there going to be sticking out past the fender about 25-30mm since mine stick out about 10mm