Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[JaredP]

........... derp
thanks man...lol

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by withabeardo

I took the pictures down, sorry. Once he throws them on I'll post them here. Hes not a big Zilvia guy but still, dont want to steal his thunder I guess. I dont know I feel bad.

Really? Whats so top secret squirrel shit is he doing that nobody has already done in the 6 yrs? He's rocking knock off wheels for crying out loud...there's nothing special about it.

[Turbo Nismo]

What's the best offset set up on a S14 without having to pull fenders, if I want them on 18x9.5/10"? Thanks

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Turbo Nismo

What's the best offset set up on a S14 without having to pull fenders, if I want them on 18x9.5/10"? Thanks

Still pretty open ended...size tires and how much camber do you want to run? Fronts the only thing that gets really iffy due to suspension clearance. Rears, you can run almost anything and everything since you have all the room in the world. What suspension are you running and do you want to run wide tires or stretched?

[ralphandthequeen]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Still pretty open ended...size tires and how much camber do you want to run? Fronts the only thing that gets really iffy due to suspension clearance. Rears, you can run almost anything and everything since you have all the room in the world. What suspension are you running and do you want to run wide tires or stretched?

have the same question, probably no camber, or minimal, just wide, no stretched.

thanks

[Turbo Nismo]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Still pretty open ended...size tires and how much camber do you want to run? Fronts the only thing that gets really iffy due to suspension clearance. Rears, you can run almost anything and everything since you have all the room in the world. What suspension are you running and do you want to run wide tires or stretched?

Sorry for not specifying, I would like to run stretched. Maybe like 235/40's all around or 235/40 front and 240 or 245/40 rear. And the least camber possible. The other problem is that I don't know wich coilovers to buy, I don't want too expensives ones, but too cheap eatheir. Wich ones do you recommend me, my car is a daily and mignight warrior. I don't want it for drifting nor something special. Just to lower it and drive better. Thanks!

[ese 14]

Originally Posted by Turbo Nismo

Sorry for not specifying, I would like to run stretched. Maybe like 235/40's all around or 235/40 front and 240 or 245/40 rear. And the least camber possible. The other problem is that I don't know wich coilovers to buy, I don't want too expensives ones, but too cheap eatheir. Wich ones do you recommend me, my car is a daily and mignight warrior. I don't want it for drifting nor something special. Just to lower it and drive better. Thanks!

im running a 17x10.5 w/ 225/45 tires and a 15 mm spacer to clear the coilovers up front, and also about 4* camber up front to clear the fender. rear fits fine no adjustments needed besides rolling them. if you dont want alot of camber up front id suggest maybe a 9.5

[Magical Trevor]

Bought a set of VS-XX. 18x9 +25 18x10 +25 for my hatch. I sent them out to be powder coated and picked up a set Z32 front and rear brakes. I'm worried that the front's won't clear Z32 brakes. Anyone have an idea? I'm also not sure on which disk they are. I know the R disk will clear, but if I have the O disk, will that offset clear those brakes?

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Turbo Nismo

Sorry for not specifying, I would like to run stretched. Maybe like 235/40's all around or 235/40 front and 240 or 245/40 rear. And the least camber possible. The other problem is that I don't know wich coilovers to buy, I don't want too expensives ones, but too cheap eatheir. Wich ones do you recommend me, my car is a daily and mignight warrior. I don't want it for drifting nor something special. Just to lower it and drive better. Thanks!

235s on 9.5j are square...Run some 225/40-18s up front and some 255/35-18 on some 10 or 10.5j. I'd go 18x9.5 +18 down to +12 up front and +25 down to +12, higher offset will mean less fender work and camber. As far as what coilovers, What you're willing to spend will dictate what you can get. Good entry level suspension start off around $1k.

Originally Posted by Magical Trevor

Bought a set of VS-XX. 18x9 +25 18x10 +25 for my hatch. I sent them out to be powder coated and picked up a set Z32 front and rear brakes. I'm worried that the front's won't clear Z32 brakes. Anyone have an idea? I'm also not sure on which disk they are. I know the R disk will clear, but if I have the O disk, will that offset clear those brakes?

If they're O-disk...no way in hell they'll fit Z32 brakes up front, specially how flat the faces are. I had VSKFs O-disk all around and I had to run 12mm up front. Rears cleared Z brakes by a hair.

[Turbo Nismo]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

235s on 9.5j are square...Run some 225/40-18s up front and some 255/35-18 on some 10 or 10.5j. I'd go 18x9.5 +18 down to +12 up front and +25 down to +12, higher offset will mean less fender work and camber. As far as what coilovers, What you're willing to spend will dictate what you can get. Good entry level suspension start off around $1k.

Ok, so I should go with 18x9.5 (between +18 and +12 offset) front 225/40 and 18x10.5 (between +25 and +12 offset) rear 235/40? Wich coils should I buy then that are around $1k and are good for daily? BTW thanks for the replies.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Turbo Nismo

Ok, so I should go with 18x9.5 (between +18 and +12 offset) front 225/40 and 18x10.5 (between +25 and +12 offset) rear 235/40? Wich coils should I buy then that are around $1k and are good for daily? BTW thanks for the replies.

If you're gonna go 235/40 in the rear, you can go down to +12. Roll the fenders, add some camber and you wont even have to pull it.

I've had Megan Racing as my first coilover, and honestly, it wasnt that bad. Mind you that was my first coilover but I'd take that over the Cusco Comp-S that came with my second S14. MRs are pretty cheap, Circuit Sport from Phase2motortrend seems to be the same coilover and they're both under $800. For around $1100, options lately seems to be Stance, Powered by Max and Fortune Auto.

[Turbo Nismo]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

If you're gonna go 235/40 in the rear, you can go down to +12. Roll the fenders, add some camber and you wont even have to pull it.

I've had Megan Racing as my first coilover, and honestly, it wasnt that bad. Mind you that was my first coilover but I'd take that over the Cusco Comp-S that came with my second S14. MRs are pretty cheap, Circuit Sport from Phase2motortrend seems to be the same coilover and they're both under $800. For around $1100, options lately seems to be Stance, Powered by Max and Fortune Auto.

Thanks. I guess I'll go with that then 18x9.5 +12 225/40 and 18x10.5 +12 235/40 and roll the fenders. I'll have to decide now on which coils to buy then. Thanks again!

[fliprayzin240sx]

Which ever one you decide, I always prefer ones that have a slotted knuckle mounting hole to give you more flexibility to clear rims upfront.

[Turbo Nismo]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Which ever one you decide, I always prefer ones that have a slotted knuckle mounting hole to give you more flexibility to clear rims upfront.

Ok, I'll have that in mind. Thanks again bro.

[korco]

So I'm planning on buying 25mm overfenders *rear* for my coupe
I have Megan coilovers and rucas and I want to see what's the best fitment
to have on my car.. I have 17x10.5 mustang reps no spacers

What's should I use to have a nice rear set up

Pm me or something

Help will b appreciated thanks

[JonathanPrem]

Wheel guru's I need your help-

I have set of 18x9.5 -6 A disk work wheels. I running them on s14 with rolled fenders soon to be pulled for more slammage. Was wondering will Evo 9 calipers clear the rim or should i stick with typical z32 setup with 350z rotors

[JaredP]

Originally Posted by korco

So I'm planning on buying 25mm overfenders *rear* for my coupe
I have Megan coilovers and rucas and I want to see what's the best fitment
to have on my car.. I have 17x10.5 mustang reps no spacers

What's should I use to have a nice rear set up

Pm me or something

Help will b appreciated thanks

so you have the mustang reps now? or will be getting? what offset? and what are you wanting to know. if your flush now with your reps (if you have them now) and you get 25mm overs, you'll need spacers.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by JonathanPrem

Wheel guru's I need your help-

I have set of 18x9.5 -6 A disk work wheels. I running them on s14 with rolled fenders soon to be pulled for more slammage. Was wondering will Evo 9 calipers clear the rim or should i stick with typical z32 setup with 350z rotors

Doesnt matter which one, all those setup will require you to run spacers one way or another. You R-disk faced wheels to clear brembos or Z32 brakes upfront.

[korco]

Originally Posted by JaredP

so you have the mustang reps now? or will be getting? what offset? and what are you wanting to know. if your flush now with your reps (if you have them now) and you get 25mm overs, you'll need spacers.

Yes I currently have mustang reps On my car and the fenders are rolled but didn't come out gow they were suppose to and I've been driving the car like that.. So Ima buy some over fenders.. Do u mean the offset of the rim?

What size spacers do u suggest ?

[TN4sty 305]

Will be getting XXR 527s 18x9.75 (+20) I've heard to clear coils you need a 5 mm slip on spacer. I plan on putting either 215/35 front or 225/40 all around. My question is, if I put 15mm spacers all around will this make the wheels pretty flush with the fenders? I plan on lowering the a lot more than the rear. I have stance gr+ so there are really no limitations with height. Looking at-3 camber but haven't seen any S14s pull off what im thinking. Ideas?

[JaredP]

Originally Posted by korco

Yes I currently have mustang reps On my car and the fenders are rolled but didn't come out gow they were suppose to and I've been driving the car like that.. So Ima buy some over fenders.. Do u mean the offset of the rim?

What size spacers do u suggest ?

yes offset of the rim. and if they fit well now, and your getting 25mm overs...get 25mm spacers? or if you dont want them to fit as close to the fender, go 15-20mm and mess with extended studs and camber to make them work

[S_13_Sr.]

how well will 18x9.5 +5~+15 wheels fit on an s13 front with stock pulled and rolled fenders?

any rubbing or fitment issues?

I'm trying to avoid extreme camber... oh and 225/40 tires


thanks

[korco]

Originally Posted by JaredP

yes offset of the rim. and if they fit well now, and your getting 25mm overs...get 25mm spacers? or if you dont want them to fit as close to the fender, go 15-20mm and mess with extended studs and camber to make them work

The offset it 17x10.5 + 25 they fit fine.. I want to get 25mm overfenders cause of some fender rolling dents it has ad alil fender bender that way it can b covered up.. I want them to have a nice fitment meaning close to the fender but not rubbing or anything

I'll try n find a pic of how I want it to sit.. Pm me

[hellion240sx]

back again... same question but with a different specs. looking at the 15x8 +20 or 16x8+20
now... looking to fit 225/50 on there. again when i lower it, it will only be an inch or so. don't want to molest the fenders. debating on this for a while now gotta bit the bullet soon :/ i will have all three rear arms, tension rods, aftrmrkt sways, stock brake setup specs just upgraded. c/o's, collars, etc

was set on going with the 225/50/15 but with stock height and 50 series tires the gap would be rather awkward, I would have to slam it to make it look right... or get 60 series tires. and going with 225s I think I would have more problems aka more trouble to make them fit.

also i go to different tire calculators and they give me different readings for the speedo. 1010 tires gives me @ 60mph for 225/50/16 = 58.4 mph discounttire = 61.6 rimsntires = 61.7

how do i determine which is right? i see that i look at the revs per mile but they all have diff numbers.

thanks again guys for the help. i believe that 225/60/15 would be too tall and wide to fit stock metal fenders. not only that but for aggressive/spirited driving, on off ramps etc/ not on on the track, it would actually hinder the handling vs a 50 series tire.. is that correct thinking? if it wouldn't hinder and fit without modding of the fenders i would do it. 225/50/16 fit with no problems from someone on here. i really would like to do the 15s as i have seen a few s14s pull it off quite nicely. a PM a few more ppl whos ride i found through LOTS of searching. so i am waiting on their responses as well.

[wacko2]

im thinkin buy some varrstoen 17x9.5 plus 12 all around , wat kind nice stretch tires i need., wat it clear my z calipers in front, how much

[Jonathong]

Originally Posted by wacko2

im thinkin buy some varrstoen 17x9.5 plus 12 all around , wat kind nice stretch tires i need., wat it clear my z calipers in front, how much

I have that same set up and I have 215/40 all around and it gives quite the nice stretch.

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[AVmagneticZ]

alright need some help here since i am inexperienced when it comes to my new s13 coupe.
first off its a drift only car. im about to paint the engine bay but am debating tubbing the front before i do. im running full driftworks stuff up front coilovers, knuckles, arms, offset rack spacers. my wheels will be 17x9.5 +12 all around. with a 235/40 tire. i plan to be as low as i can. how will this setup work out. i will be running 20mm front and 30mm rear fenders. with probably 20-25mm spacers.
i just want to get it all right the first time. since i cant afford swapping tires and spacers right now.
should i get the 17x9.5 +-0 offset instead since i want to run the fenders? i read some ish about the lower offset having more weight on the outer of the wheel stressing the hub? i dont know should i even consider this. if i do get the 0 offset i can run smaller spacers which i would prefer to do. to me if u run the spacers it would cause more stress...this could all just be retarded internet info i read that doesnt apply.
let me know what you guys think all suggestions welcome.
my goal is to be functional yet have the aggressive poking stance if possible. front will be running neg camber rear barely any for traction.

[dit321]

just bought xxr 527 17x9.75 +25 all around and I love how flush they sit on the back bu don't even come close to clearing my coilovers in the front. the tire size is 215/45 all around..my coils don't have camber adjust on them, I'm just wondering how big of a spacer I would need in the front to clear... please help!

[hellion240sx]

back again... same question but with a different specs. looking at the 15x8 +20 or 16x8+20
now... looking to fit 225/50 on there. again when i lower it, it will only be an inch or so. don't want to molest the fenders. debating on this for a while now gotta bit the bullet soon :/ i will have all three rear arms, tension rods, aftrmrkt sways, stock brake setup specs just upgraded. c/o's, collars, etc

was set on going with the 225/50/15 but with stock height and 50 series tires the gap would be rather awkward, I would have to slam it to make it look right... or get 60 series tires. and going with 225s I think I would have more problems aka more trouble to make them fit.

also i go to different tire calculators and they give me different readings for the speedo. 1010 tires gives me @ 60mph for 225/50/16 = 58.4 mph discounttire = 61.6 rimsntires = 61.7

how do i determine which is right? i see that i look at the revs per mile but they all have diff numbers.

thanks again guys for the help. i believe that 225/60/15 would be too tall and wide to fit stock metal fenders. not only that but for aggressive/spirited driving, on off ramps etc/ not on on the track, it would actually hinder the handling vs a 50 series tire.. is that correct thinking? if it wouldn't hinder and fit without modding of the fenders i would do it. 225/50/16 fit with no problems from someone on here. i really would like to do the 15s as i have seen a few s14s pull it off quite nicely. a PM a few more ppl whos ride i found through LOTS of searching. so i am waiting on their responses as well.

please and thank you

[Breakbeat93]

Originally Posted by dit321

just bought xxr 527 17x9.75 +25 all around and I love how flush they sit on the back bu don't even come close to clearing my coilovers in the front. the tire size is 215/45 all around..my coils don't have camber adjust on them, I'm just wondering how big of a spacer I would need in the front to clear... please help!

Why not put some washers around the studs til it sits right, then measure the stack of washers.