Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[Irresistible]

So I'm gonna be running 18x9.5j-13et front and 18x9.5j+12et rears... I already have decided on running 225/40/18 tires in the rear, but what size tires would I need on the front to fit under stock metal fenders on an S14..? I was thinking 225/40/18 as well. I'm going to be running a lot of camber of course to fit these things... Unless it's fucking impossible to do it, then I'll take off the 25mm spacers I have so that it can be done.

Before anyone asks, reason for the spacers to make it lower offset even though I really don't need it, is because the wide track looks really cool to me. Unless of course taking off the spacers gives me the same look I'm going for, then the obvious solution is to remove them for good.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Why would you want to run 50mm wider track up front when you have less space up front than the rear? You slap those 25mm spacers up front, kiss your full lock good bye. Shits gonna rub all over the place if you're slammed.

[juhd]

i dont know if this makes sense but i have a 18x9.5 +12 up front on my 13 hatch. what offset in 18x9 would make it similar to the fitment of the 9.5 +12? disregarding the tire size.

[I'm Redline]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Work wheels has 3 Disc face differences when it comes to their multi-piece wheels: O-Disc, A-Disc, R-Disc and now a T-Disc. Difference between the 4 is basically brake clearance and amount of lip possible with each wheel. O-disc if you want the most amount of lip possible but the catch is you have the least amount of brake clearance. T-Disc gives you the most brake clearance but you have the least amount lip. Basically, the more brake clearance you get, the less lip you'll have. You'd need to go to a lower offset to get the same amount of lip.

Just to understand, I'll use a 18x10 VS-XX w/ 112mm lips:
O-disc +7
A-disc +0
R-disc -17
T-disc -22

They are all the same width, same lip amount but the offsets are completely different between the 4 faces.
If you need a T-disc but you need similar offset as the +7 O-disc, you'd need to get +4 or +9 R-disc but instead of getting 112mm lips, you'd only get 87mm.

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...FR_2014_v1.pdf

My Man! Thanks. I looked at that chart but was still not quite sure. I think a nice compromise for brake clearance and lip with a 75mm - 90mm lip would be good, that's still about 3" of lip, and has ability to clear big brakes or Z brakes

Originally Posted by jaaanrel

i dont know if this makes sense but i have a 18x9.5 +12 up front on my 13 hatch. what offset in 18x9 would make it similar to the fitment of the 9.5 +12? disregarding the tire size.

17/18x9 +15 fits everything.

I assume that your 18x9.5 +12 either slightly pokes or is mostly flush, right? In back, you will want to come out about another 5mm-10mm. Why not run equal fitment all around and just run a 5mm spacer in back?

[jay70]

Originally Posted by jaaanrel

i dont know if this makes sense but i have a 18x9.5 +12 up front on my 13 hatch. what offset in 18x9 would make it similar to the fitment of the 9.5 +12? disregarding the tire size.

18x9 +6 will have the same outer position, 12mm more inner clearance

[I<3BEWBZ]

Quick question on tire sizes. 18x10.25 +20 up front on an s13, stock fenders. What do you fella's suggest? Gonna take some work to make them fit haha.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by I<3BEWBZ

Quick question on tire sizes. 18x10.25 +20 up front on an s13, stock fenders. What do you fella's suggest? Gonna take some work to make them fit haha.

I highly doubt that you've taken any time or effort to answer your question. "Gonna take some work" is an understatement. S13 and stock fenders? You've got to be trolling.

[I<3BEWBZ]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

I highly doubt that you've taken any time or effort to answer your question. "Gonna take some work" is an understatement. S13 and stock fenders? You've got to be trolling.

Sorry, my post was a bit misleading.

I've already hammered all the lips flat in the inner fender as well as pinch welds above the tire. The harness is relocated, and a bit of a roll/pull on the front fenders. I'm curious what size tire I should run, 235/40? I expect its going to rub pretty good so I'll just hammer/torch wherever necessary.

[fliprayzin240sx]

^^^I'm surprised that rim fits without it hitting suspension.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by I'm Redline

My Man! Thanks. I looked at that chart but was still not quite sure. I think a nice compromise for brake clearance and lip with a 75mm - 90mm lip would be good, that's still about 3" of lip, and has ability to clear big brakes or Z brakes



17/18x9 +15 fits everything.

I assume that your 18x9.5 +12 either slightly pokes or is mostly flush, right? In back, you will want to come out about another 5mm-10mm. Why not run equal fitment all around and just run a 5mm spacer in back?

Just for reference, I had a set of O-disk VS-KFs. I had to run atleast 12-13mm spacers to clear Z32/R32 brakes up front. O-disk cleared Z32/R32 rear brakes by literally a hair.

[Bnr32gtr]

Ok need some help, s14 on coil overs with adjustable rlca, ruca, and toe arms fenders are rolled flat maybe a super slight pull. 10.5j x 18 +20 for rear I want to run a 265/35/18 or would a 255/35/18 fit better? How much pull would I need? To keep camber less than 3*. I tried a 285/30/18 I had laying around and have like over a inch of wheel sticking out

[HyperTek]

Whos running the Federal 595 RSRs for daily driving? Im looking for 195/50r15 front and 205/50r15 for my Z and kinda considering those. Hows the thread life looking?

Also if anyone else has recommendations for matching pairs in those sizes, im all ears. =)

[fliprayzin240sx]

RSRs are comparable to the RT615s in my opinion. They're sticky at first but they lose their grip once they get harder. I think they're lower tier tires compared to the likes of Dunlop Star Specs/IIs, RE-11s, Hankook RS3s, AD08s, and PS2s. Kicker is, those tires are going to be more expensive and harder to find for your size.

Personally, I prefer symetrical threads over assymetrical ones. Gives you the option to flip the tires when/if you get too much camber wear, so I'm partial to Dunlop, RS3 and AD08.

[ZenkiDeven19]

Quick question, is it better to go with a staggered or same width all around?

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[revat619]

Originally Posted by ZenkiDeven19

Quick question, is it better to go with a staggered or same width all around?

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It really just depends on your preference, your power, and what you're using the car for. RWD cars typically run staggered but I've had both set ups on my car. Same all around is nice for tire rotation IF you use the same size tire too. I currently run staggered. I think it looks cool plus you have more room in the rear to run more width so why not use it.

In other words, it doesn't matter haha

[Blakehowler]

Ok i am about to buy a set of wheels that are 18x10.5 with 0 offset fronts and 18x11.5 with 0 offset rears. on my s13 hatch i have 20mm front over fenders and 50mm rear over fenders. i know the rear wheels will fit but i am not 100% sure about the front wheels. i am running 25mm extended lower control arms and run -6.5 camber in the front. if anyone out there can give me some advise on this i would really appricate it! thanks guys!!!

[fliprayzin240sx]

I highly doubt the front will fit with just 20mm and without tubbing. S14 maybe, S13 hell no.

[S_13_Sr.]

anyone have any pics of an s13 (stock body) with 19s up front

[d_nice]

^^^ i never seen it but u never know

[S_13_Sr.]

Originally Posted by d_nice

^^^ i never seen it but u never know

yeah i know its pushing it

ive seen s14s but never s13s

prob too big tho for s13

[Legit]

18x10 +22 at -2.8 camber in rear. ...will they fit on the rear without spacers? tire size recommendations?

[d_nice]

^^^ i have a 235/40

[Legit]

Originally Posted by d_nice

^^^ i have a 235/40

Running a spacer?

[d_nice]

no spacer on it

[Legit]

Originally Posted by d_nice

no spacer on it

Nice, any pics?

[fliprayzin240sx]

You wont need spacers but you'd still have to roll the fenders and maybe a slight pull if you dont have any camber at all.

[akaina240]

hey guys i need some serious help
my current wheels look like this horrible shit:

I believe its a 17x7+40 with 25mm spacers.

If I get some wheels that are 17x9.5/10.5+5, will that look nice on the stock body?

[fliprayzin240sx]

I cant see the picture so I'm not sure if its an S13 or S14. Either way, you can MAKE those wheels fit on stock body. Just a matter of how much fender pulling you want to do, stretch tires and camber. Easier to do on an S14 than an S13.

[jameswouldgo]

So I got Weds Kranze LXZ 18x10 (+12) & 18x10.5 (+6) and I am wondering what tire size to you guys recommend. I was thinking of getting some Falken 912's sized 215/35 for the fronts and 225/40 for the rears. What's your guys opinion on this? On a S14 btw. Thanks.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by jameswouldgo

So I got Weds Kranze LXZ 18x10 (+12) & 18x10.5 (+6) and I am wondering what tire size to you guys recommend. I was thinking of getting some Falken 912's sized 215/35 for the fronts and 225/40 for the rears. What's your guys opinion on this? On a S14 btw. Thanks.

All personal preference. I'm running similar specs on my current Work Equips (18x10 +2 effectively/10.5 +10) and I'm on 225/40 fronts, 235/40 rears.