Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[vipergtsr1000hp]

Originally Posted by Ady B

Hey guys got a question. I just ordered xxr 521's Fronts 18x10 +25 Rears 18x10 +12, I have rolled my fenders already and during the rolling time I pulled my fronts a lil bit 3-5 mm's maybe. So what do I need to do to fit them? spacers, how much camber, tire size. I have pbm comptetion coilovers and would like to keep the body stock. I dont wanna slam my car but i wanna do about half inch from lip to fender. Thanks guys

fronts should be +12 and rears should be +25. you will prob need a 5-7mm spacer to clear front coils. if you plan on stretching tires, go with 215/40/18 or 225/40/18. im thinking -2.5 camber for the front and -1.5 for the back.

[Dat_SilEighty]

sorry for the unnecessary quote post

[Taylor Shinobu]

Okay guys I have question, will a 17x9.5 -23 fit on the rear of a s14? I'm running about 3-4 degrees of camber and can run any tire size. The car just has a roll and a slight pull on the rear fenders. I would not be tucking the rim. Thank you advance!

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Taylor Shinobu

Okay guys I have question, will a 17x9.5 -23 fit on the rear of a s14? I'm running about 3-4 degrees of camber and can run any tire size. The car just has a roll and a slight pull on the rear fenders. I would not be tucking the rim. Thank you advance!

I wouldnt do it without overfenders.

[Taylor Shinobu]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

I wouldnt do it without overfenders.

that's what I'm afraid of, these are going to be spares, so I don't want to modify the car in anyway

[Ady B]

Originally Posted by vipergtsr1000hp

fronts should be +12 and rears should be +25. you will prob need a 5-7mm spacer to clear front coils. if you plan on stretching tires, go with 215/40/18 or 225/40/18. im thinking -2.5 camber for the front and -1.5 for the back.

Oh ok but one problem I don't have adjustable rear arms so what now?

[alwyzDTF]

[QUOTE=240Cali;5408822]So I got a new set of wheels.... Wed kranze Vishunus front 18x10 -14 with 225/35 tires rears 18x12.5 -44 on 265/35 tires... waiting on 50mm charge speeds to get here late this month just wanting to get an idea of how much camber id need to tuck the rear? This guy seems to easily be tucking his 18x13 wheels with 50mm charge speed overs however not sure of his camber or his offset... any help would be appreciated

Originally Posted by 240Cali

is there any 70mm overs for s14s or would origin type I be the best choice to try to bow to fit?

Get the 50mm origin type 1's. Im running an 18x12.5 with a little bit more negative offset than you and im practically tucking rim with -7.8 camber. completely tucking rim around -9.5.
I heat gunned my overs and bowed them out as much as they would and it wasnt difficult.
Thanks DaZeD for keeping my shit on the DL homie!

[alwyzDTF]

Originally Posted by alwyzDTF

Get the 50mm origin type 1's. Im running an 18x12.5 with a little bit more negative offset than you and im practically tucking rim with -7.8 camber. completely tucking rim around -9.5.
I heat gunned my overs and bowed them out as much as they would and it wasnt difficult.
Thanks DaZeD for keeping my shit on the DL homie!

"practically tucking rim" as in completely tucking tire.

[AngeloAJC]

HEY Guys, quick question is there a mathematical formula to figure offset and spacer? I'm net to "fitment" so i am trying to get the hang of it. Such as

I need to have -.5 camber in the rear

I have 30mm over fenders and the wheel is a 17x10.5 rpf1 +15

I'm looking to see the correct spacer to make it sit perfect fitment flush.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by AngeloAJC

HEY Guys, quick question is there a mathematical formula to figure offset and spacer? I'm net to "fitment" so i am trying to get the hang of it. Such as

I need to have -.5 camber in the rear

I have 30mm over fenders and the wheel is a 17x10.5 rpf1 +15

I'm looking to see the correct spacer to make it sit perfect fitment flush.

Yes, there is a mathematical formula. You actually learned it in Kindergarten, it's called addition.

Best way to go about this is try it out yourself with everything within the specs that you want (the tire sizes you want + the alignment settings that you want). Mount your wheels on the car with stock fenders. Doesn't fit? Measure how much it pokes out and take note.

Now imagine a 30mm over fender or if your imagination skills aren't that great, tape the fenders into position. Take into account the amount of poke it had with stock fenders and measure how much more (in millimeters) you want the wheels to be flushed with the fenders. And that should give you the amount that you will want in terms of spacers. You also want to take into account that you actually have to drive the car so while fitment is cool, driveability would be ideal to a normal person--things to take into account: turning, fiberglass being real weak compared to metal fenders, etc.

Not willing to try it out yourself? Search far and wide on the internet to see who's running a 10.5 +15 and see or ask what their alignment specs are. Make note and compare to your set up.

I highly suggest seeing it for your own eyes with the first option as it's really hard to go with what other people say versus what your own eyes see.

[bruce-drift]

hey guys ! have a quick question ! i have these wheels off my old kouki s14 and wana no if they will fit 180sx with std arches just rolled/flared? i dont wana go frp, they are 17x10 et18 all around !! thanks in advance! will b using s14 front and rear hubs, and s14 front lower arms

[dawagarage]

^damn, those fit your s14? without spacers? and it cleared the suspension. thats crazy cray

[bruce-drift]

Originally Posted by hotboiblaze

^damn, those fit your s14? without spacers? and it cleared the suspension. thats crazy cray

no had 20mm spacers on front to clear coilover and nothing on rear ! im afraid il need frp wings for my new 180sx !!

[corkscrew]

Is 17x8 +20 not aggressive enough for nice fitment on a coupe? I know I can add spacers, but I don't wanna push out 8in wheels have have it look goofy

[bruce-drift]

Originally Posted by corkscrew

Is 17x8 +20 not aggressive enough for nice fitment on a coupe? I know I can add spacers, but I don't wanna push out 8in wheels have have it look goofy

will b lost in arches need way bigger

[corkscrew]

Would a 25mm spacer, making it -5, be better? I just don't want it to look stupid from the rear pushed out so far being it's a semi narrow wheel.

edit: Just found 17x8 et0. Looks pretty decent

[srZenki]

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum. My name is Ricky and have a 1996 s14. Right now she is sitting on anniversary 350z rims and wanted to get something else. I saw these Work equips for sale and didn't know if they would require major fender work. I can have my fenders rolled no problem but would I need more body work for these? They are 17x10 -4et (4" lip) tires 215/40/17 in the front. 17x11 -14 (5" lip) tires 235/40/17 in the back. Just wanted to know what is needed for these to fit right and is it going to require a lot of money. Thanks


Sideways is always better

[kfin]

I have an issue, the old wheels were so far inside the fenders, I never noticed, but the left rear is poking about 1" while the right rear is flush. lowered on Cusco Coilovers, stock arms/ camber. How would this happen?? Anyone ever see a rear subframe off-center or something similar? Offsets are same all around, I double-checked. And ride height is the same all around.

Pics:


Left Rear:

Right Rear:


Oh, and if anyone is wondering: S13 with 17x8.5" +10 on 245/45 Sumitomo HTR2. No rubbing in front anywhere, only had to relocate wiring.

[hrdprkin180]

Will 18x10.5+15 fit on the front of a stock bodied s14 with roll and pull, if so how much camber would I have to run to archive? Thanks guys, please quote pics if you have them

[DialedLife]

I have extended studs. 20mm I believe. Is it safe to do 10mm slip on, then a 25 bolt on? Thanks.

[feito]

question, i dont think it fits in this thread but it's related i guess, and i dont wanna get flamed for starting a new thread....
Price range. The whole shebang, looks, quality, weight blah blah blah for 1k new. I am pretty set on rpf1's, i like the looks and apparently is a decent quality wheel for its price. Is there any other wheel that competes against the rpf1's on the market today? No xxr's no rota's or drag or any of that... and no, im not getting used wheels.
Thanks fellas

[briansideways]

I'm looking into buying some 527s for my s13 coupe and was wondering what size rim and tire to buy for the best fitment.
Just wondering what has worked well for others

[Skepticism]

Hi all

I'm looking at getting XD9s on my S13 and not sure what size to go for. I've searched everywhere, rimtuck, this forum, other forums, still haven't been able to figure out what size is best. Especially since all the other fitment threads have slammed cars with 100 degrees camber.. not to mention that this sizing seems to have wildly inconsistent results from car to car (wtf).

Sizing I'm after is

F:17x8.5 +25 with 225/45
R:17x9.5 +17 with 245/40

Car has slightly rolled guards and hubs. Bashing the guards a bit is prob OK. I think the suspension is just stock with lowering springs and -2 degs of camber F and R but will be upgrading to prolly MCA Blue series in the future with a rational ride height.

thanks

[Rich260z]

Originally Posted by feito

question, i dont think it fits in this thread but it's related i guess, and i dont wanna get flamed for starting a new thread....
Price range. The whole shebang, looks, quality, weight blah blah blah for 1k new. I am pretty set on rpf1's, i like the looks and apparently is a decent quality wheel for its price. Is there any other wheel that competes against the rpf1's on the market today? No xxr's no rota's or drag or any of that... and no, im not getting used wheels.
Thanks fellas

Well since you ruled out the cheap shit, then no, rpf1s are best bang for your buck. I paid $1100 new for my sizes. 17x9 and 17x10. That was with center caps.

[240Cali]

[QUOTE=alwyzDTF;5412757]

Originally Posted by 240Cali

So I got a new set of wheels.... Wed kranze Vishunus front 18x10 -14 with 225/35 tires rears 18x12.5 -44 on 265/35 tires... waiting on 50mm charge speeds to get here late this month just wanting to get an idea of how much camber id need to tuck the rear? This guy seems to easily be tucking his 18x13 wheels with 50mm charge speed overs however not sure of his camber or his offset... any help would be appreciated




Get the 50mm origin type 1's. Im running an 18x12.5 with a little bit more negative offset than you and im practically tucking rim with -7.8 camber. completely tucking rim around -9.5.
I heat gunned my overs and bowed them out as much as they would and it wasnt difficult.
Thanks DaZeD for keeping my shit on the DL homie!

thisssssss!! thanks man Origin I it is I can't wait to go thru the hassle of this haha I need these wheeels on asap its bugging the shit out of me to drive around with stock wheels lol

[skrouse28rs]

I've searched until I'm tired of searching ! 18x10 -10 up front on an S13 coupe with 25mm overs.
1) will they fit without -3 degs. of camber or more
2) can I turn and drive daily

Thanks for any advice

[Rich260z]

Originally Posted by kfin

I have an issue, the old wheels were so far inside the fenders, I never noticed, but the left rear is poking about 1" while the right rear is flush. lowered on Cusco Coilovers, stock arms/ camber. How would this happen?? Anyone ever see a rear subframe off-center or something similar? Offsets are same all around, I double-checked. And ride height is the same all around.

Mine does that also, and so does like every other 240 owner I know. It's normal. I have adjustable arms, so I got a little of it out.

[Jamie.y22]

Okay guys. Got some 18x9.5 with +26 offset all the way around. I have the 300zx brake upgrade on my S14. I test fitted the wheels yesterday and the wheel hits my coilover. I have Ksport coilovers. How big of a spacer do I need to go to clear the coilover and without having to modify the fender a lot? Please help! Thanks

[fliprayzin240sx]

^^^I'd run atleast 10mm spacers just to be on the safe side...but might be as low as 6mm.

[Jamie.y22]

Should I just get 2 spacers for the front or just do all 4? The rears fit perfect