Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[2jdm4you]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Hey guys, finally got my wheels and tires in, gave them to my dad to mount and he had some issues trying to get the bead to seat.

225/40/18 Falken ZE512 on a 9.5J Rota Grid.

He got one beat to seat, but couldn't get the rest to. He has access to a cheetah - the smaller one - and a tire machine etc. He was trying to seat the bead with just the cheetah. Am I right in telling him that he should have a compressor hooked up to the valve stem as well? All of the videos I could find had someone putting air into the tire via the valve stem and compressor and then blasting it with a cheetah.

The only reason putting the air into the tire is needed is because the sudden blast of air dissipates and doesn't keep the tire inflated. Make sure they lube up the rim with soapy water or something of that nature or that the tire is sealed. If I could used duct tape and a can of brake cleaner and a lighter to stretch my 205 on a 10.5 then you should be able to get this.

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by 2jdm4you

If I could used duct tape and a can of brake cleaner and a lighter to stretch my 205 on a 10.5 then you should be able to get this.

sorry but a 205 on 10.5 is just obnoxious.

[2jdm4you]

Originally Posted by JasianBlazin

sorry but a 205 on 10.5 is just obnoxious.

Sorry I got the tires for free and only had a 10.5 laying around.

[truckmtrS13]

How does a 225/45r17 sound on a s13 hatch on Old tein coils 17x9 +12 all around?
Recommendations? Suggestions?

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by truckmtrS13

How does a 225/45r17 sound on a s13 hatch on Old tein coils 17x9 +12 all around?
Recommendations? Suggestions?

Suggestions? How about giving us a little more info on what you want to do.

Do you want to slam the car to the pavement? What kind of arms do you have on the car? Are the coilovers independently hieght adjustable.

I swear, one of the first things that should be posted here is what suspension parts are on the car & what kind of fitment you want. Throwing out wheel/tire specs is so broad, it can happen plenty of ways.


And to answer your question, it's do-able. Whether the tires sit flush with the fenders or not. Roll/pull is determined by alignment specs. 45 series is too tall of a tire & 225 is a little more meaty than what a 215 does for a 9". 215/40 would fit perfectly.

[truckmtrS13]

The coils are tein he's and are height adjustable but don't go that low. Isis rucas, Traction, tension and toe arms. I'm probably going to have to roll all around. Just want it to look nice with some stretch.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by truckmtrS13

The coils are tein he's and are height adjustable but don't go that low. Isis rucas, Traction, tension and toe arms. I'm probably going to have to roll all around. Just want it to look nice with some stretch.

For a 17x9 +12

Here's 215/45 with a decent amount of rear camber: http://rimtuck.com/photos/1251/1288305439.jpg

Now, imagine a 225/45. You will need more than a pull unless you want to run an unnecessary amount of camber.

225/45 up front, you ask? http://rimtuck.com/photos/1/1247935005.jpg

If semi-balloon fitment is what you're looking for, look no further.

IMO, the best way to do 9" +12's is 225/40 or 215/40 if you're in a mild stretch mood.

Example being 225/40 for the rear (18's"): http://rimtuck.com/photos/701/1250669060.jpg

215/40 up front, these are +15 but I'm sure you can visualize +12: http://rimtuck.com/photos/301/1229411345.jpg