Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[TheRealSy90]

No point in running tons of rubber if you're using camber to fit wheels.

[LoSt180]

Extreme Contact DW are now called Extreme Contact Sport. Just an FYI if you run into trouble finding "DW"s.

[speedfiend]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

No point in running tons of rubber if you're using camber to fit wheels.

The wheels fit with minimal camber. I want to try to run as close to stock suspension settings but willing to go a lil more on camber if needed. Looking for max tire with my setup and as minimal camber as possible.

Originally Posted by LoSt180

Extreme Contact DW are now called Extreme Contact Sport. Just an FYI if you run into trouble finding "DW"s.

Thanx for the info man.

[koukimonst3r]

Anyone here run an 18x10.5j +15 wheel with 265/35 in the front of an S13 besides me? Need some help, effective offset is 0 due to the wheel hitting coilover spring or the lower spring seat.


Not sure if this is the right thread to ask

[MyblackS13]

Koukimonst3r, I have 18x11 with a comparable backspace/offset, 285/30 tires. I had to make new lower mounts for my coilovers with extended ears for clearance. I still need to finish my flares and tubs to start using the setup though.

[koukimonst3r]

Originally Posted by MyblackS13

Koukimonst3r, I have 18x11 with a comparable backspace/offset, 285/30 tires. I had to make new lower mounts for my coilovers with extended ears for clearance. I still need to finish my flares and tubs to start using the setup though.

Fair enough, yeah I'm currently tubbed and everything I could ever pound in the wheel well has been done. Just really want to fit 265/35 on 10.5 + 15 in the front without having to use 15mm spacers. Either that or downsize to 18x9.5 + 12, but that'll require finding a pair of OG Bronze Te's

[shaggyjake]

17x9+35 RPF1 w/ 595RS-RR 255/40 all around.
this first pic I was running a 30mm spacer because I was still waiting for my 20mm to come in the mail. Very Tuerckish




After the front studs were cut and the 20mm spacer was bolted on.
slightly lower than the first picture, -3.5* front camber, -2* rear camber.

[St0RM53]

Hello guys. I wished i found this thread earlier!
I need some advice here.
I had been running Advan Neova AD08R tires 225/45R16 on 16x7.5J +35 wheels on my S13 200SX and i have recently installed a Kouki type-X bodykit. The car will be ready to go for full painting so i decided this is the time to upgrade because i will probably need to modify the fenders. I can roll and pull but don't want to spend extra money for overfenders (after getting oem fenders - big story).

So i decided to get new wheels, coilovers and 5 stud conversion all at once!
For wheels i got Work Emotion D9R 18x9.5" +12 for all 4 corners.
Coilovers are Feal 441 with 7/5kg swift springs.
5 stud conversion is GKtech conversion hubs in front with NTN replacement oem s13 bearings, rear used s14 hubs with bearings. So no s14 LCA in front (which gives a wider track therefore pushing the wheel about 10mm further out).
I just installed the coilovers yesterday and i will do the 5 stud conversion tomorrow.
However i am left to decide on the tires. I will be using again Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R which is one of the very few tires in this category you can get in Europe due to certification issues (ECE marking). Also the sizes in stock from the local Yokohama distributor will be quite limited or too expensive and i might have to order them from demon-tweeks in UK (I am in Cyprus - anyone knows cheaper EU seller?).

Looking at the Yokohama list of tires sizes i think the ones i show below are the most suitable choices. However i am not sure what to get. I know 235/40 will fit front no issues but i would like to run a 245/40 square setup at least. And i don't mind larger diameter for the rear since it gives me higher top speed (diff ratio is quite high 4.3 from memory or so - speedo adjustment is easy maybe i can make a tutorial how to adjust the pot if you are interested)

I think i've covered everything. What's your advice? And of course we are looking for max grip, circuit racing/drag/road racing etc. I need suspension travel, no point of slamming it either way since i drive it on the street and we have 12cm speed bumps (if not more in some cases - funny oil pan sits even lower than the front lip)

[[240sx]]

Originally Posted by St0RM53

Hello guys..

Azevs type As?


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[shaggyjake]

That 265 would be the best fit for that wheel for a square/flush look, but the tire is really high (26.3 inches tall.) the caveat to that: you will need to do some serious rolling/pulling to get those to fit in the front.
The 265/35 I think would be ideal. still taller than the stock tire but not overly tall that would require a lot of speedo correction.

If you are looking to go with the 235/40 size, then you may be in the wrong thread. the 235 tire would be more appropriate for an 8 or 8.5 inch wheel.
You could start by resizing your pictures. (something like 900x900) would make it a bit easier on the eyes.

[dreaMervaj]

Has anyone ran 18x10, 18x9 +45 on a S14? I tested fitted the 18x10 +45 in the rear and I may need a spacer to clear the coils. I wanted to run maximum tire size hence the high offset.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3Q...w?usp=drivesdk

[slider2828]

Anyone fit a 18x10.5 + 0 on an S13 front?? anyone???

[koukimonst3r]

Originally Posted by slider2828

Anyone fit a 18x10.5 + 0 on an S13 front?? anyone???

Yeah I do, 50mm front kp fenders, 30mm extended oem flca, -4.2 camber 18x10.5j 0 with 265/35. Had to retuck the wiring harness and move it as far away from the tire, used a plate for protection.

[Street.Raiders]

Anyone here running 235/40 on 17x9j ?

I currently have 215/45 tyres on AVS Model 6's which are 9j+20 at all four. Looking to maximise grip as I am making 250rwkw (335rwhp). I went from 195/50 15's to these so its a huge step in grip but am still managing to bake 3rd gear when getting on it.

Thinking 235/40 all around as I like square setups. Worst case keep 215/45 front and go 235/40 rear.

Thanks!

[simmode1]

^^^235/40/17 isn't really maximum rubber on a 9 inch wheel. This thread has tons of examples of 245/40/17 on 17x9+20 all around. Just look around.
Depending on your ride height, expect to roll & possibly roll your fenders. It'll be worth it though.

[PowerDrifter]

hello guys quick question. for drag racing purposes. i have a 240sx v8 producing around 400 hp with 17 tires that are losing traction on federal ss drag radials. i have seen alot of guys running se tires. i want to buy some Mickey Thompson ET Street R Racing Radial Tire - P225/50R15 but can i go wider to 250 or even 275?

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by simmode1

^^^235/40/17 isn't really maximum rubber on a 9 inch wheel. This thread has tons of examples of 245/40/17 on 17x9+20 all around. Just look around.
Depending on your ride height, expect to roll & possibly roll your fenders. It'll be worth it though.

What I was running and the drag guys were asking why I wasn't running 275's at least.

Originally Posted by PowerDrifter

hello guys quick question. for drag racing purposes. i have a 240sx v8 producing around 400 hp with 17 tires that are losing traction on federal ss drag radials. i have seen alot of guys running se tires. i want to buy some Mickey Thompson ET Street R Racing Radial Tire - P225/50R15 but can i go wider to 250 or even 275?

How wide are your rims? It is no surprise you are spinning 225's

[PowerDrifter]

Originally Posted by S14DB

What I was running and the drag guys were asking why I wasn't running 275's at least.

How wide are your rims? It is no surprise you are spinning 225's

im currently running 255/35zR18 90W
18 might be a bit heavy and would like to back to se 15 to save weight and i read mickey Thompson has some of the stickies tire. this car has se rims making good numbers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0m0himG2bY

here my car spinning on every gear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGfb...ature=youtu.be


would 255/60R15 fit stock s13 se?

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by PowerDrifter

im currently running 255/35zR18 90W
18 might be a bit heavy and would like to back to se 15 to save weight and i read mickey Thompson has some of the stickies tire. this car has se rims making good numbers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0m0himG2bY

here my car spinning on every gear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGfb...ature=youtu.be


would 255/60R15 fit stock s13 se?

The body or the S13SE wheels? S13SE wheels are only 6" 225 is the max I would run on them.

If you want to drag you need to drop down to a 15/16 to get more sidewall to absorb the driveline shock. I would look at wider rims like 9-10"

[PowerDrifter]

Originally Posted by S14DB

The body or the S13SE wheels? S13SE wheels are only 6" 225 is the max I would run on them.

If you want to drag you need to drop down to a 15/16 to get more sidewall to absorb the driveline shock. I would look at wider rims like 9-10"

i really wanted to run these with se wheels for better grip
ET Street S/S, P235/60-15
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-3450

but im having doubts even mickey Thompson tires P225/50R15 would be able to hold down my hp
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/3550/10002/-1

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by S14DB

What I was running and the drag guys were asking why I wasn't running 275's at least.

I suppose they're right in the context of maximum rubber fitment. I just can't see past square tire fitment. I really hate that balloon looking stuff.

[Black R]

Taller tires have better contact patch - wider does much less in terms of forward grip.

That being said, you can buy weld rts wheels in up to 15x15...

Summit racing carries them.

[boost infested]

10.5 +15 with continental EXTREMECONTACT SPORT285/30R18




9.5 +12 with 245/35R18

[RedSled]

anyone with pics of a 275/35/18 on a 10.5 rim
need to get the front rim and tire combo which is 245/35/18 on a 9.5 to match and look almost identical with the rear rims and tires ,anything bigger in the front would rub and this tire size looks bess just need help with the back now ,contemplating either 285/30/18 vs 275/35/18 ,whats your input guys

[CornSpeed]

Originally Posted by RedSled

anyone with pics of a 275/35/18 on a 10.5 rim
need to get the front rim and tire combo which is 245/35/18 on a 9.5 to match and look almost identical with the rear rims and tires ,anything bigger in the front would rub and this tire size looks bess just need help with the back now ,contemplating either 285/30/18 vs 275/35/18 ,whats your input guys

Just going off the numbers, a 285/30r18 is almost exactly the same diameter as a 245/35r18

[tuzzio]

Looking for stock body s13s with decent meat on TE37's.

Prefer coupes, but hatches are welcome.

[TheRealSy90]

Front 17x9-4 Volk GT-V
235/40 Federal RS-RR
+20mm Origin
-6 Camber (I think) & +1" flca.

Rear 18x10+2 Volk GT-V
265/35 Kenda KR20
+50mm Origin
-1.5 Camber

[zerog]

What tires can I fit on the front (9" wide) without stretching? I purchased this vehicle with the following setup:

CHASSIS: s13
WHEELS: XXR 17x9 +35 offset
FRONT TIRES: 205/50R17 w/ 1" spacers
REAR TIRES: 245/45R17
DETAILS: ISR Pro coilovers

The previous owner used this car for autocross, I would like to make it more daily driveable by adjusting the coilovers to raise the ride height a bit, and putting some all-season tires on. The front tires are stretched and the previous owner told me this was necessary to prevent rubbing with the current setup. If I raise the ride height what size tire would fit a 9" wheel on the front without rubbing?

[LoSt180]

Originally Posted by zerog

What tires can I fit on the front (9" wide) without stretching? I purchased this vehicle with the following setup:

CHASSIS: s13
WHEELS: XXR 17x9 (offset unknown)
FRONT TIRES: 205/50R17
REAR TIRES: 245/45R17
DETAILS: ISR Pro coilovers

The previous owner used this car for autocross, I would like to make it more daily driveable by adjusting the coilovers to raise the ride height a bit, and putting some all-season tires on. The front tires are stretched and the previous owner told me this was necessary to prevent rubbing with the current setup. If I raise the ride height what size tire would fit a 9" wheel on the front without rubbing?

If I need to figure out the offset for this question to be answered let me know and I'll get to measuring.

245/40 fits about perfect on a 17x9 wheel. Could probably fit a little wider if wanted, but much better than some stance BS.

[Yellow4g63]

17x9 I ran 255/45 on my S14 tho. Fronts were fine with a +25 offset.