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alemanyS13 · 04-21-2005, 11:39 AM

Need opinions on rim size and offset for my s13 fastback.
Looking at 17's with a decent lip.
I was searching the forums and found minimal help.
I wanna run 17x8 or 8.5 in rear and 17x7 or 8 in front. lots of people are running 40-35 offsets.
I dunno if this will work, but i dont mind rolling the rears.
I have tein s-techs with stock shocks in front and apexi shocks in the rears.
Any suggestions and pictures is appreciated. Thanks.

the head · 04-21-2005, 12:18 PM

you suck at the internet

http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?searchid=339635

alemanyS13 · 04-22-2005, 01:02 PM

LOL...thanks for your honesty...but ive seen those post i they dont help much.

I guess what im looking for is a survey on anyone who has a similar setup on their S13's. If you guys could just post your setup and if you had to do any modifications (ie roll/pull fenders, spacers, etc.) Be as specific as you can.

Thanks!

mr_240sx · 04-22-2005, 01:10 PM

with an offset like 35-40...........you definately wont need to modify your fenders!!

supportTHEezln · 04-22-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alemanyS13

LOL...thanks for your honesty...but ive seen those post i they dont help much.

I guess what im looking for is a survey on anyone who has a similar setup on their S13's. If you guys could just post your setup and if you had to do any modifications (ie roll/pull fenders, spacers, etc.) Be as specific as you can.

Thanks!

My wheels were on an s13 before my car, and he was rolled/pulled/a lot of - camber with 215/40/17 front 235/40/17 rear(i think for a while it was 225 rear). They're 17x9j +14. With that set up he was pretty flush, I think he had a spacer in the front though.

alemanyS13 · 04-22-2005, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_240sx

with an offset like 35-40...........you definately wont need to modify your fenders!!

...so with 35-40 i probably wont have a decent lip.

So whats an offset that would give me a nice lip? (of course w/consideration on style of the rim)

I dont mind rolling the rear fenders.

wootwoot · 04-22-2005, 03:40 PM

Think 17x8+20 and 17x9+25. It also matters which wheels you pick out

jy116 · 05-18-2005, 08:54 PM

heres a link u can compare ur current wheels [if you know the offset] to the set your lookin at buying, and know how much farther in/out they will be: http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

Also, tire size calculator can compare old-new sizes: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Im kinda in same boat as you, im wondering if 17x8 +35 will clear in front... probly lookin to put 225/45/17 if thats not too stretched, and calculations show about 25mm less clearance inside, and I got coilovers to watch out for :/ im not worried about fender clearance too much, just coilovers and lock to lock.. any s13 drivers got this or wider setup up front?

04-21-2005, 11:39 AM	#1
alemanyS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BAY AREA Age: 44 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need help with rim size and offset for s13! Need opinions on rim size and offset for my s13 fastback. Looking at 17's with a decent lip. I was searching the forums and found minimal help. I wanna run 17x8 or 8.5 in rear and 17x7 or 8 in front. lots of people are running 40-35 offsets. I dunno if this will work, but i dont mind rolling the rears. I have tein s-techs with stock shocks in front and apexi shocks in the rears. Any suggestions and pictures is appreciated. Thanks.

04-21-2005, 12:18 PM	#2
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you suck at the internet http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?searchid=339635 __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

04-22-2005, 01:02 PM	#3
alemanyS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BAY AREA Age: 44 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL...thanks for your honesty...but ive seen those post i they dont help much. I guess what im looking for is a survey on anyone who has a similar setup on their S13's. If you guys could just post your setup and if you had to do any modifications (ie roll/pull fenders, spacers, etc.) Be as specific as you can. Thanks! Last edited by alemanyS13; 04-22-2005 at 01:20 PM..

04-22-2005, 03:40 PM	#7
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Think 17x8+20 and 17x9+25. It also matters which wheels you pick out __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

05-18-2005, 08:54 PM	#8
jy116 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Berkeley, CALifornia Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	heres a link u can compare ur current wheels [if you know the offset] to the set your lookin at buying, and know how much farther in/out they will be: http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html Also, tire size calculator can compare old-new sizes: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Im kinda in same boat as you, im wondering if 17x8 +35 will clear in front... probly lookin to put 225/45/17 if thats not too stretched, and calculations show about 25mm less clearance inside, and I got coilovers to watch out for :/ im not worried about fender clearance too much, just coilovers and lock to lock.. any s13 drivers got this or wider setup up front? __________________ KYB AGX w/ dust boots $500obo... sadly serious

04-22-2005, 01:10 PM	#4
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 38 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	with an offset like 35-40...........you definately wont need to modify your fenders!!