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*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-31-2012, 06:14 AM

^^^How about you read the last couple pages in here and look around in here...
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/129865-whee...s-no-post.html

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/166563-maxi...nt-thread.html

Breakbeat93 · 08-31-2012, 06:26 AM

It's amazing how much you can learn if you start at page one and read through...view pics/posts, and google an offset calculator

I asked before but is anyone running max knuckles with 10j or there about in the front? Any lca/tie clearance issues?

JonathanPrem · 09-01-2012, 06:16 PM

Got Camber question-

Just installed brembo and had to use 20mm spacers on my wheels to clear. I'm running around -6 to -7 camber in the front. Tire size is 215/40. Will 215/35 give me enough clearance to run about -5 or -4?

Sil#2 · 09-02-2012, 07:32 AM

Ok I finally pulled the trigger on some wheels and need advice on tire size please.

S14
Coilovers
Varrstoen 2.2.1
Fronts 18x9.5 +12 thinking 245/40/18
Rears 18x10.5 +15 thinking 255/40/18

What do you guys think of that setup? Any fender work needed? And how will the handling be? Thanks in advance

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-02-2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breakbeat93

It's amazing how much you can learn if you start at page one and read through...view pics/posts, and google an offset calculator

I asked before but is anyone running max knuckles with 10j or there about in the front? Any lca/tie clearance issues?

PM Knoop (95KA-Turbo), think he runs knuckles and 10js up front on his S14. He should be able to tell you if he had any clearance issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonathanPrem

Got Camber question-

Just installed brembo and had to use 20mm spacers on my wheels to clear. I'm running around -6 to -7 camber in the front. Tire size is 215/40. Will 215/35 give me enough clearance to run about -5 or -4?

Not 100% sure but to me, running undersized wheels is like raising the car up. All you're doing is giving yourself more gap/space between the tires and fenders. I think you'd have a better clearance if you can trim down your spacers to the min you need to clear the brakes. You probably just need about 12-13mm from my personal experience with most rims I've ran. And for ever 3mm you get back, is about 1* you can get back roughly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sil#2

Ok I finally pulled the trigger on some wheels and need advice on tire size please.

S14
Coilovers
Varrstoen 2.2.1
Fronts 18x9.5 +12 thinking 245/40/18
Rears 18x10.5 +15 thinking 255/40/18

What do you guys think of that setup? Any fender work needed? And how will the handling be? Thanks in advance

I would bet smaller tires, those are enormous!!! Look up tire calculators and use 205/55-16s for an overall diameter for reference you wanna shoot for the same diameter or maybe smaller. The larger 40 series 18" tires I'd run is 235/40-18s. Even those are larger than usual.

Also, why do you want to run such wide tires? Wider tires mean, more fender work you'd need to clear them.

My current setup is 18x10 +7 225/40-18 and 18x10.5 +10 235/40-18

If you insist on running 245-265 width tires, you'd need to kick it down to 35 series tires and massage the fenders some more or run more camber.

Sil#2 · 09-02-2012, 08:53 AM

Thanks for the info man. I kind of wanted to stay away from the stretch if possible.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-02-2012, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sil#2

Thanks for the info man. I kind of wanted to stay away from the stretch if possible.

Do yourself a favor then and look into this thread so you can get an idea of how much fender work you may have to do.

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/166563-maxi...nt-thread.html

95KA-Turbo · 09-02-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breakbeat93

It's amazing how much you can learn if you start at page one and read through...view pics/posts, and google an offset calculator

I asked before but is anyone running max knuckles with 10j or there about in the front? Any lca/tie clearance issues?

I am running their pro knuckle with 17X10 -18 up front and I hit the inside of my wheel well....like where the brake line comes out. The tension rod has some light scuffing on it but I don't feel any negative feedback through my steering wheel or anything. My front end is tubbed out...I'd assume you wouldn't even consider knuckles without doing that.

Happytimetom · 09-03-2012, 01:52 AM

Hey guys, first of all I understand this is a silvia forum however it's the only place ive found so far on the net where people seem to have a clue.
I have a Toyota 86 arriving in October and i'm looking at buying some wheels before it arrives. I have taken a liking to black 18" xxr 521's.

However i'm not sure how to get a nice fit (flush with the guards) I wont have coilovers so i will not be able to adjust ride height or camber, I just want some nice looking wheels that fit nicely and still be able to drive the car like it's designed to be driven.

Can anyone suggest how I can calculate the right tyres and wheels for me?

Also do you recommend getting them staggered? eg Wider at the back...

Thanks for any help

thisisastickup · 09-03-2012, 08:47 AM

you just spent 24 grand on a car and you're going to put 800 dollar wheels on it? don't. just don't.

Happytimetom · 09-03-2012, 01:54 PM

What would you suggest then? I've asked for opinions on xxr and people seem to think they are quite good. I'm open for any opinions, though i'm not going to buy $6000 wheels. xxr are lightweight and not cheap but not expensive.

I'm open for any suggestions, the question still remains on how to acheive the right fit though

Te37 · 09-03-2012, 02:33 PM

I would suggest more research, what wheels are 6000$? Xxr are the cheapest wheels you can get, and talk about heavy. OEM > xxr

Happytimetom · 09-03-2012, 06:17 PM

So you would recommend oem? Xxr are not the cheapest. despite what wheels i get i still need a nice fit and that's really my question here. once i find the style of rim i want how to i measure and calculate things to ensure they will fit?

zooopreme · 09-03-2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happytimetom

So you would recommend oem? Xxr are not the cheapest. despite what wheels i get i still need a nice fit and that's really my question here. once i find the style of rim i want how to i measure and calculate things to ensure they will fit?

To level with you, keep in mind, a lot of us have only SEEN FRS'/86's around. Not a lot of own one or have worked on one.

I, myself, know nothing about what would be an ideal size/offset/width combo for that car.

My suggestion if you really want help from us, is to give us ideas on what the inner fender clearance is, what set up you are running, strut to knuckle distance, etc.

You even said it yourself, this is a Zilvia. Not a 86 forum. And please, don't settle for XXR. As mentioned, they are heavy. If you want wheels, go with RPF's or something, at least. Do the car some justice and not go with XXR's

Mister.E · 09-03-2012, 07:21 PM

having a car with a 5x100 lug pattern really sucks as far as wheel choices go. But you could get some CR-Kais or something like that in 5x100. I had them on my WRX when i was stationed in Japan.

I'm Redline · 09-03-2012, 08:12 PM

OK, now I got this question about the little hanging dolls or whatever they are called. Now I do know on my Harley Sporty cafe Racer, and many harleys, we give our friends small anti gremlin bells to hang from the frame. Not only are they a good luck charm that annoys gremlins, but they are also a sign that we pull over for a bike on the side of the road and offer assistance. SO with that in mind, can someone explain to me the little black dude on this car? (yes, I have seen many of them around, just ignorant as to the why, please educate me)

truckmtrS13 · 09-03-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

^^^225/45-17 isnt bad fitment. Thats on point as far as overall diameter compared to the OEM wheels.

Went with the 225 45s and they fit nice. Just need to sort out camber, roll fenders and adjust ride height.

ME GUSTA · 09-03-2012, 09:05 PM

Planning to get XXR 530 in 17x9.75 +25 offset for my completely stock body 95 s14.

Should I get the fenders rolled at the minimum? And what sizes tires should be looking at.

other wheel choice opinions are welcome, but I'm keeping the 4 lug. it's my daily and just need cheap wheels to make it look less like a junker.

also, will these look any good. by no means am I going for a super aggressive poke but i'd it to be at least flush.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-03-2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I'm Redline

OK, now I got this question about the little hanging dolls or whatever they are called. Now I do know on my Harley Sporty cafe Racer, and many harleys, we give our friends small anti gremlin bells to hang from the frame. Not only are they a good luck charm that annoys gremlins, but they are also a sign that we pull over for a bike on the side of the road and offer assistance. SO with that in mind, can someone explain to me the little black dude on this car? (yes, I have seen many of them around, just ignorant as to the why, please educate me)

No clue, I've been doing it on the last 3 cars i've had. For some reason, when I lose the damn things or dont have one hanging, I blow a fucking SR. Most folks say its coincidence but I'm a pretty superstitious person plus when you've blown 7 SRs, you kinda need all the help you can get.

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckmtrS13

Went with the 225 45s and they fit nice. Just need to sort out camber, roll fenders and adjust ride height.

Thats on the 9.5js? Looks wide as hell for some reason...what brand tires are they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ME GUSTA

Planning to get XXR 530 in 17x9.75 +25 offset for my completely stock body 95 s14.

Should I get the fenders rolled at the minimum? And what sizes tires should be looking at.

other wheel choice opinions are welcome, but I'm keeping the 4 lug. it's my daily and just need cheap wheels to make it look less like a junker.

also, will these look any good. by no means am I going for a super aggressive poke but i'd it to be at least flush.

Look on the last 2 pages, somebody asked the same exact question as you with the same exact mentality in mind.

fullthrottle · 09-03-2012, 09:42 PM

Bros I just picked up an r32 skyline and I don't have many wheels to test fit. anyone have a general width and offset to get me into the ballpark? More or less offset than. S13? S14?

Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-03-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullthrottle

Bros I just picked up an r32 skyline and I don't have many wheels to test fit. anyone have a general width and offset to get me into the ballpark? More or less offset than. S13? S14?

Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

Big difference between GTRs vs GTS-Ts. Follow skinny regimes like S13 sizings, not because of smaller wheel wells like on the S13 but the fenders doesnt bulge out as much. If its a GTR, you can run 10.5j +12 and still be able to run meaty ass 255-265s all around with some fender work.

ME GUSTA · 09-03-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

No clue, I've been doing it on the last 3 cars i've had. For some reason, when I lose the damn things or dont have one hanging, I blow a fucking SR. Most folks say its coincidence but I'm a pretty superstitious person plus when you've blown 7 SRs, you kinda need all the help you can get.

Thats on the 9.5js? Looks wide as hell for some reason...what brand tires are they?

Look on the last 2 pages, somebody asked the same exact question as you with the same exact mentality in mind.

I'm worried about inner clearance with the coils. I could only compare it to the 18x9 +12. Against the 9.75 +25, the inner clearance is about 15mm less.

truckmtrS13 · 09-03-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Thats on the 9.5js? Looks wide as hell for some reason...what brand tires are they?

9's and cooper rs3 s

Happytimetom · 09-04-2012, 01:43 AM

Thanks for your help, Do you know which wheels those are the bottom red 86? if not just the source of the picture would be awesome.

Thanks again, Tom

zooopreme · 09-04-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckmtrS13

9's and cooper rs3 s

I mean it looks alright to me. That's why I suggested 215/40

It just looks like a mexiballoonflush mess to me but hey, not my car.

fullthrottle · 09-04-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Big difference between GTRs vs GTS-Ts. Follow skinny regimes like S13 sizings, not because of smaller wheel wells like on the S13 but the fenders doesnt bulge out as much. If its a GTR, you can run 10.5j +12 and still be able to run meaty ass 255-265s all around with some fender work.

its a gtst and thanks for the info

Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-04-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooopreme

I mean it looks alright to me. That's why I suggested 215/40

It just looks like a mexiballoonflush mess to me but hey, not my car.

It just looks weird, this is some 245/40-17s Generals on 17x9js +22 and it doesnt look like a balloon. Looks more square to me when I had it.

rbs14kouki · 09-04-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happytimetom

Hey guys, first of all I understand this is a silvia forum however it's the only place ive found so far on the net where people seem to have a clue.
I have a Toyota 86 arriving in October and i'm looking at buying some wheels before it arrives. I have taken a liking to black 18" xxr 521's.

However i'm not sure how to get a nice fit (flush with the guards) I wont have coilovers so i will not be able to adjust ride height or camber, I just want some nice looking wheels that fit nicely and still be able to drive the car like it's designed to be driven.

Can anyone suggest how I can calculate the right tyres and wheels for me?

Also do you recommend getting them staggered? eg Wider at the back...

Thanks for any help

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moowee240 · 09-04-2012, 03:14 PM

OK SO YOU GUYS THINK THESE WILL FIT. i got an amazing deal on a set of genuine hre wheels, only thing is they are sized 17x10 and 17 x13!! rear..the front has a lip of 3.5 to 4 ish inchs and the rears have a 5 inch lip. they had 315 tire on the rear and 245 on the front.. im running fortune coilovers, lowered but not too lowered and am geting 50mm rear over fenders and 40mm front fenders. this is a s13 coupe by the way...

dazed · 09-04-2012, 03:55 PM

^ Need to post the offsets too, but those tires are big.

So I have 30mm rear over's installed on my car.

Just slapped on some 25mm spacers on my wheels.

18x10 -7 = effective offset.

I'm really not THAT low right now.

I'm going to get an alignment. But I have a question about the rubbing.

Looks, alright. Still need to have the camber/toe messed with.

But it's not even drive-able like that.

Was wondering where the hell I was rubbing at, took the wheel off and found out:

So what it's rubbing on, is the inside of what looks to be the old fender? Did the people who did my over-fenders not do a proper job? I don't understand how I'm supposed to get around this, save for maybe banging on them with a hammer or something. I don't know if playing with the suspension will get it to clear that. It's like the inner lip of the old fender.

Thoughts? And please don't quote all my pics in the reply.

08-31-2012, 06:14 AM	#1561
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^How about you read the last couple pages in here and look around in here... http://zilvia.net/f/chat/129865-whee...s-no-post.html http://zilvia.net/f/chat/166563-maxi...nt-thread.html __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

09-02-2012, 07:32 AM	#1564
Sil#2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Finally Ok I finally pulled the trigger on some wheels and need advice on tire size please. S14 Coilovers Varrstoen 2.2.1 Fronts 18x9.5 +12 thinking 245/40/18 Rears 18x10.5 +15 thinking 255/40/18 What do you guys think of that setup? Any fender work needed? And how will the handling be? Thanks in advance

09-03-2012, 01:52 AM	#1569
Happytimetom Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Age: 31 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Toyota 86 Fitment Hey guys, first of all I understand this is a silvia forum however it's the only place ive found so far on the net where people seem to have a clue. I have a Toyota 86 arriving in October and i'm looking at buying some wheels before it arrives. I have taken a liking to black 18" xxr 521's. However i'm not sure how to get a nice fit (flush with the guards) I wont have coilovers so i will not be able to adjust ride height or camber, I just want some nice looking wheels that fit nicely and still be able to drive the car like it's designed to be driven. Can anyone suggest how I can calculate the right tyres and wheels for me? Also do you recommend getting them staggered? eg Wider at the back... Thanks for any help

09-03-2012, 02:33 PM	#1572
Te37 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would suggest more research, what wheels are 6000$? Xxr are the cheapest wheels you can get, and talk about heavy. OEM > xxr __________________

09-03-2012, 08:12 PM	#1576
I'm Redline Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Upper Mid TN Posts: 954 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK, now I got this question about the little hanging dolls or whatever they are called. Now I do know on my Harley Sporty cafe Racer, and many harleys, we give our friends small anti gremlin bells to hang from the frame. Not only are they a good luck charm that annoys gremlins, but they are also a sign that we pull over for a bike on the side of the road and offer assistance. SO with that in mind, can someone explain to me the little black dude on this car? (yes, I have seen many of them around, just ignorant as to the why, please educate me) __________________ 1996 Zenki 'Baraketsu Tenshi', Burst Angel My work in progress...

08-31-2012, 06:26 AM	#1562
Breakbeat93 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern NY Age: 42 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It's amazing how much you can learn if you start at page one and read through...view pics/posts, and google an offset calculator I asked before but is anyone running max knuckles with 10j or there about in the front? Any lca/tie clearance issues?

09-01-2012, 06:16 PM	#1563
JonathanPrem Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 729 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Got Camber question- Just installed brembo and had to use 20mm spacers on my wheels to clear. I'm running around -6 to -7 camber in the front. Tire size is 215/40. Will 215/35 give me enough clearance to run about -5 or -4?

09-02-2012, 08:53 AM	#1566
Sil#2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks for the info man. I kind of wanted to stay away from the stretch if possible.

09-03-2012, 08:47 AM	#1570
thisisastickup Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Lenox, IL Age: 32 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you just spent 24 grand on a car and you're going to put 800 dollar wheels on it? don't. just don't.

09-03-2012, 01:54 PM	#1571
Happytimetom Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Age: 31 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What would you suggest then? I've asked for opinions on xxr and people seem to think they are quite good. I'm open for any opinions, though i'm not going to buy $6000 wheels. xxr are lightweight and not cheap but not expensive. I'm open for any suggestions, the question still remains on how to acheive the right fit though

09-03-2012, 06:17 PM	#1573
Happytimetom Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Age: 31 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So you would recommend oem? Xxr are not the cheapest. despite what wheels i get i still need a nice fit and that's really my question here. once i find the style of rim i want how to i measure and calculate things to ensure they will fit?

09-03-2012, 07:21 PM	#1575
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	having a car with a 5x100 lug pattern really sucks as far as wheel choices go. But you could get some CR-Kais or something like that in 5x100. I had them on my WRX when i was stationed in Japan.

09-03-2012, 09:05 PM	#1578
ME GUSTA Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Planning to get XXR 530 in 17x9.75 +25 offset for my completely stock body 95 s14. Should I get the fenders rolled at the minimum? And what sizes tires should be looking at. other wheel choice opinions are welcome, but I'm keeping the 4 lug. it's my daily and just need cheap wheels to make it look less like a junker. also, will these look any good. by no means am I going for a super aggressive poke but i'd it to be at least flush. __________________ Team *Taylor Swift* - Retired

09-03-2012, 09:42 PM	#1580
fullthrottle Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Age: 38 Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Bros I just picked up an r32 skyline and I don't have many wheels to test fit. anyone have a general width and offset to get me into the ballpark? More or less offset than. S13? S14? Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

09-04-2012, 01:43 AM	#1584
Happytimetom Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Age: 31 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for your help, Do you know which wheels those are the bottom red 86? if not just the source of the picture would be awesome. Thanks again, Tom

09-04-2012, 03:14 PM	#1589
moowee240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: delaware Age: 38 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	OK SO YOU GUYS THINK THESE WILL FIT. i got an amazing deal on a set of genuine hre wheels, only thing is they are sized 17x10 and 17 x13!! rear..the front has a lip of 3.5 to 4 ish inchs and the rears have a 5 inch lip. they had 315 tire on the rear and 245 on the front.. im running fortune coilovers, lowered but not too lowered and am geting 50mm rear over fenders and 40mm front fenders. this is a s13 coupe by the way...

09-04-2012, 03:55 PM	#1590
dazed Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	^ Need to post the offsets too, but those tires are big. So I have 30mm rear over's installed on my car. Just slapped on some 25mm spacers on my wheels. 18x10 -7 = effective offset. I'm really not THAT low right now. I'm going to get an alignment. But I have a question about the rubbing. Looks, alright. Still need to have the camber/toe messed with. But it's not even drive-able like that. Was wondering where the hell I was rubbing at, took the wheel off and found out: So what it's rubbing on, is the inside of what looks to be the old fender? Did the people who did my over-fenders not do a proper job? I don't understand how I'm supposed to get around this, save for maybe banging on them with a hammer or something. I don't know if playing with the suspension will get it to clear that. It's like the inner lip of the old fender. Thoughts? And please don't quote all my pics in the reply.