Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[Te37]

Originally Posted by G240

I guess this is a good place as any to ask a noob question.

I currently have 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 wheels running 245/35/18 on all four. It's pretty square on the 9.5 and mildly stretch on the 10.5

I'm considering running 225/35 on the fronts and keeping the 245/35 in the back.

I picked 35 series tires because i felt it gave me the closest to factory speedo ratio.

So why do most run 40 series tires?

40 is cheaper than 35. Most 240 owners pay a lot of drift tax so they cheap out on the stuff that actually matters.

Plus not a lot of tires come in 35

I run a 255/35 on rear and 225/40 front. More stretch in front so it evens out.

[G240]

I can understand that, thanks!

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by G240

I've done the calculater, and everywhere suggest a 35 series tire. Curious to why most people run the same sized tire but in a 40 series if a 40 series tire would put you at 1-2% off in your speedo. I realize not all tires are the same, but the margin is still there.

Thanks.

I dont think most people care about their speedo ( I haven't driven with a speedo in 4 years just tach) but a 40series tire will usually look and stretch better and there's better/ cheaper tire options my brothers car had 35s and 18s and it looked terrible on an s14 but peoPle run different tires for different reasons

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Te37

40 is cheaper than 35. Most 240 owners pay a lot of drift tax so they cheap out on the stuff that actually matters.

Plus not a lot of tires come in 35

I run a 255/35 on rear and 225/40 front. More stretch in front so it evens out.

225/40-18 is spot on to the stock OEM wheel spec for an S14 (205/55-16) diameter wise. Where he got 225/35-18 is beyond me. 245/35-18 is actually slightly undersized compared to the stock diameter but it is fairly close, something like .5% difference.

As far worrying about your speedo off, how can your speedo be off if its your front wheels that are undersized with 225/35-18s?

[Te37]

Originally Posted by G240

I can understand that, thanks!

Forgot to add I'm running 9.5/10.5 with that tire set up

[s13boogie]

I have a 16x7 rim and want a mild stretch what would be my best tire? Pics would be greatly appreciated

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by s13boogie

I have a 16x7 rim and want a mild stretch what would be my best tire? Pics would be greatly appreciated

Why stretch on a 16x7? And like maybe a 185-195? Out of curiousity what Is the offset of the wheel?

[usdm180sx]

Originally Posted by s13boogie

I have a 16x7 rim and want a mild stretch what would be my best tire? Pics would be greatly appreciated

LMAO Sorry but why? People stretch tires to stuff WIDE rims under the fenders. A stretched tire on a 16x7" rim on an s-chassis would look like unwiped ass that just shitted. Just sayin'.

But to entertain your question a 175 -185 would be a mild stretch.

[s13boogie]

+20 I like the stretched look

[s13boogie]

Well the 16x7 is going in the front. I just want it to look flush and not have any issues with rubbing.

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by s13boogie

+20 I like the stretched look

Prolly should get different wheels then

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by s13boogie

Well the 16x7 is going in the front. I just want it to look flush and not have any issues with rubbing.

16x7 +20 is gonna be sunk like a battleship, your gonna need like 25mm spacers at the very least to be flush I run 17x9 + 12 in the front and don't rub at all, all you need it fender roller, camber, low, and proper tire size, atleast if you were gonna squeeze meaty ass tires and run like -1degree of camber I could understand that

[kouki-gymkhana]

Do I need to run extended lugs in order to fit 18x9.5+12 and 18x10+20 on an s13? I'm not planning on running any spacers. Probably a dumb question but that's what this thread is for, right? Thanks!

[JasianBlazin]

Anybody running 521's 18x10 on there s14? I was told you need a 15mm spacer to clear front z32 brakes. Anyone know how big of a spacer i need to clear stock front s14 brakes?

[Mister.E]

Originally Posted by kouki-gymkhana

Do I need to run extended lugs in order to fit 18x9.5+12 and 18x10+20 on an s13? I'm not planning on running any spacers. Probably a dumb question but that's what this thread is for, right? Thanks!

you dont need extended lugs if you arent running any slip on spacers.

[rei_k's]

Trying to find pictures of 18x9+5, 18x10.5+4
I'm thinking about buying some wheels in this size for my vert

[endlessboost]

So I got a pair of 225/45/17 Dunlop Z1 star specs for a awesome price that I couldn't pass up. I always wanted a good sticky tire up front but they're a little taller than I had expected. So my question is what's a good sticky tire thats close to 225/45 but not as tall.

Here's some pics for reference.




Setup is as follows:
Stock S14 fenders
17x10 +5
10mm spacers
Stance GR+ pro coils

[Dany]

im planning to get 17" varrstoen wheels for my s13 but idk wat offset i should get +12 or 0? im not planning on doing a lot of camber

[JaredP]

Originally Posted by Dany

im planning to get 17" varrstoen wheels for my s13 but idk wat offset i should get +12 or 0? im not planning on doing a lot of camber

what width

[Om1kron]

45 series tires are going to be tall, what kind of dumb ass question is that? why 45 series period?

[Dany]

Originally Posted by JaredP

what width

9.5rear 9.0 front..

[JaredP]

^^^ +12 would require less rolling/pulling/camber, should clear coils easy too

[Dany]

Originally Posted by JaredP

^^^ +12 would require less rolling/pulling/camber, should clear coils easy too

im kinda new with this kinds stuff do u mind me asking wat u mean by less rolling and pulling?

[JaredP]

a 0 offset would stick out further from the car, so you'd need to pull the fender out to match it, as well as roll the fender lip flat so it doesnt slice your tire. the 12 would still stick out some, but you wouldnt need to pull it as far. google "offset calculator" and you can put in wheel specs and it'll tell you how much farther in/out a wheel will sit, and you can get an idea how much you might need to pull the metal

[Dany]

Originally Posted by JaredP

a 0 offset would stick out further from the car, so you'd need to pull the fender out to match it, as well as roll the fender lip flat so it doesnt slice your tire. the 12 would still stick out some, but you wouldnt need to pull it as far. google "offset calculator" and you can put in wheel specs and it'll tell you how much farther in/out a wheel will sit, and you can get an idea how much you might need to pull the metal

Thanx alot bro! this really helped me out

[Enna]

Actually you should be able to get away with just a roll on the fenders, shouldn't need a pull at all. If you just get good tire sizes (i.e. stretched), and dial in an alignment with as little camber as possible but still staying in the negatives to fit under the fender, you should be perfectly fine.

[JaredP]

depends on how much/little camber he wants to run

[Enna]

That's exactly what I was saying, with just a roll and mildly stretched tires he would be around -1 maybe -2 at most? Just guessing off the top of my head at the moment tho, been awhile since I messed with a 240.

[silviaNC]

I dont want to have it slammed or rubbing everything under my fenders.
was thinking just tein 1.8, 1.5 springs will work. or should I take Eibach 2.2, 2.1springs. they are 18" wheels 205/35/18. thinking about getting some 225/40/18
still getting car together.
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[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by endlessboost

So I got a pair of 225/45/17 Dunlop Z1 star specs for a awesome price that I couldn't pass up. I always wanted a good sticky tire up front but they're a little taller than I had expected. So my question is what's a good sticky tire thats close to 225/45 but not as tall.

Here's some pics for reference.




Setup is as follows:
Stock S14 fenders
17x10 +5
10mm spacers
Stance GR+ pro coils

Originally Posted by Om1kron

45 series tires are going to be tall, what kind of dumb ass question is that? why 45 series period?

225/45-17 is actually fairly spot on to the stock diameter for OEM S14 wheels.

Originally Posted by silviaNC

I dont want to have it slammed or rubbing everything under my fenders.
was thinking just tein 1.8, 1.5 springs will work. or should I take Eibach 2.2, 2.1springs. they are 18" wheels 205/35/18. thinking about getting some 225/40/18
still getting car together.

What are you running for shocks? Stock shocks are not gonna keep up with the Eibach springs for sure. For as much money you'll spend, might as well get an entry level coilover and not slam it.