Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[vJilly]

18x9.75 +20 s14 with coils. will i rub? if not. what kinda tires and camber do you guys suggest

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by vJilly

18x9.75 +20 s14 with coils. will i rub? if not. what kinda tires and camber do you guys suggest

May or may not. All depends on the coil and how low your are. Worst case scenario, slot the upper mount hole to push the knuckle/wheel further out or run 5mm spacers. Tires/camber will be all up to how much you roll/pull the fenders.

[vJilly]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

May or may not. All depends on the coil and how low your are. Worst case scenario, slot the upper mount hole to push the knuckle/wheel further out or run 5mm spacers. Tires/camber will be all up to how much you roll/pull the fenders.

I was thinking 225/40 all way around.

[UGLYLOWLIFE]

Originally Posted by vJilly

I was thinking 225/40 all way around.

215/35/18 nankang ns-2 and you'll be good

[rhcpcraze]

Hey, I just bought a 1995 240sx, came with some 18X9.5-235/35/18; 18X10.5-255/35/18 +25 offset all around Varrstoens ES2's. Car is slammed on Megan coilovers and fenders have been rolled to accommodate. Tires stick out like crazy especially in the rear. I am in the process of redoing the car, engine swap, interior redone, body work, paint, etc. I am fitting new fenders and fixing the quarters. I am wondering what I need to do to not have to mutilate the body to accommodate the wheels.

Can I lower the car below factory ride height with these wheels? Should I just throw these wheels out and go with a slimmer set to lower the car and save my fenders? Should I put the fronts (9.5") to the rear and get 8.5" in the front?

I want to retain factory camber/caster, at least close to spec. I don't mind wheel gap, would prefer a sports car look, not a street sweeper look. What offset is flush without any poke? Thank you for your responses.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Pull the fenders? Those sizing aint exactly crazy fitment on S14s.

[greddy4u]

Just needing some clarification before I make the purchase...
S13 Coupe w/ coilovers & ruca's...stock hubs/brakes.
I'm picking up a set of 17x9+12 Rota Grids (would like a 9.5 in rear but they only sell sets of 4).

As far as tires... with 215/40 all around on 17x9+12 should I be fine with a light roll and minimal camber in the rear? What about the fronts since I have no front control arms up there?

Thanks & yes I've read 100's of wheel fitment pages.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by greddy4u

Just needing some clarification before I make the purchase...
S13 Coupe w/ coilovers & ruca's...stock hubs/brakes.
I'm picking up a set of 17x9+12 Rota Grids (would like a 9.5 in rear but they only sell sets of 4).

As far as tires... with 215/40 all around on 17x9+12 should I be fine with a light roll and minimal camber in the rear? What about the fronts since I have no front control arms up there?

Thanks & yes I've read 100's of wheel fitment pages.

Should be good to go. Fronts, you can add camber via the camber plate on your coilover.

[rhcpcraze]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Pull the fenders? Those sizing aint exactly crazy fitment on S14s.

Can I lower the car about 1.5" below factory ride height all around without rolling fenders? If yes, can I install a proper tire on those wheels (285/40) without stretching the tire and still not rub?

[Steinkrunk]

You'll definitely have to work the fenders to fit a 285 on there. The 255 will fit probably with only a roll.

Look up 18x10.5 setups on rimtuck.com to see other s14's with 255s and a similar setup

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by rhcpcraze

Can I lower the car about 1.5" below factory ride height all around without rolling fenders? If yes, can I install a proper tire on those wheels (285/40) without stretching the tire and still not rub?

Umm...I roll and pull it unless you're going for the whole mexi-flush...

[rhcpcraze]

Thanks fellas. Looks like I won't be able to put those wheels in the rear without rolling. Going to put the 9.5 to the rear and pick up matching 8.5s for the front. Certainly not looking for mexi flush. In fact I am looking to retain a wheel gap and proper camber. Will adjust the height to not have to mutilate new body panels. 235/40 on 8.5" for front sound proper?

[da_crew10]

Question about fitment on the front of an s14:

18x9.5 with a zero offset, running a 215/40/18 with about -6 degrees of camber, will be really low, will there be a lot of rubbing with that size tire?

also, I doubt Ill be able to get my full steering lock or am I wrong?

and last: I'll be going with federal 595's all around, how's the quality in these? I know they stretch well and suck in the rain but do they last long? I've read mixed reviews but what I've been seeing is that they last long because of how they are made

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by da_crew10

Question about fitment on the front of an s14:

18x9.5 with a zero offset, running a 215/40/18 with about -6 degrees of camber, will be really low, will there be a lot of rubbing with that size tire?

also, I doubt Ill be able to get my full steering lock or am I wrong?

and last: I'll be going with federal 595's all around, how's the quality in these? I know they stretch well and suck in the rain but do they last long? I've read mixed reviews but what I've been seeing is that they last long because of how they are made

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

I'm running 18x10 with +2 effectively on 225/40-18s. I drift with this setup up front and I've never had any issue with rubbing the inner wheel wells. Well, nothing that a big ass hammer cant fix. My setup pokes out 4mm further and you're running smaller tires than me.

As far as Feddy 595s, they're decent for daily...but 240 UTQG is pretty low for what they are but they are cheap. $91 from Citytireonline.com. But other options are Ventus V12 Evos with roughly the same UTQG. My other recommendations are Achilles ATR Sports (UTQG 400) and General AS-03s (480).

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

looking at my setup, just wondering if its been stated before..
varrstoen es2 (te37 reps)
F; 18x9.5 +22et tire; falken 215/40/18
R; 18x10.5 +22et tire; falken 235/40/18
plan on runnning -2 up front ..possibly 20 mm overfenders.
rear -1.5 with a pull and roll
does it sound like it will work ??
thanks

[tysan]

18x8.5 & 18x9.5 +20F/R, 225/40F & 225/40R.. I have JSK coil-overs with full adjustable camber and height. I know I will probably have to roll, but will I also have to pull as well, and will it clear the coil-overs or should I go with 215's in the front? Looking to lower the car about 1"-1"1/2 above lip of the rim as well. Don't want my car looking like 4x4. Thx in advance.

[Drama]

Originally Posted by da_crew10

Question about fitment on the front of an s14:

18x9.5 with a zero offset, running a 215/40/18 with about -6 degrees of camber, will be really low, will there be a lot of rubbing with that size tire?

also, I doubt Ill be able to get my full steering lock or am I wrong?

and last: I'll be going with federal 595's all around, how's the quality in these? I know they stretch well and suck in the rain but do they last long? I've read mixed reviews but what I've been seeing is that they last long because of how they are made

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

I'm running 18x9.5 -7 with 215/35s and -8* or -9* of camber. Mine rubs on the inside of the wheel well, but I'm pretty much at full lock at that point. I do hit it though.

Never had a problem when I ran my pair of federals in the rain and they did last me pretty long. They run a bit wider than normal though so keep that in mind.

[tysan]

Originally Posted by tysan

18x8.5 & 18x9.5 +20F/R, 225/40F & 225/40R.. I have JSK coil-overs with full adjustable camber and height. I know I will probably have to roll, but will I also have to pull as well, and will it clear the coil-overs or should I go with 215's in the front? Looking to lower the car about 1"-1"1/2 above lip of the rim as well. Don't want my car looking like 4x4. Thx in advance.

Can anyone help?

[da_crew10]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

I'm running 18x10 with +2 effectively on 225/40-18s. I drift with this setup up front and I've never had any issue with rubbing the inner wheel wells. Well, nothing that a big ass hammer cant fix. My setup pokes out 4mm further and you're running smaller tires than me.

As far as Feddy 595s, they're decent for daily...but 240 UTQG is pretty low for what they are but they are cheap. $91 from Citytireonline.com. But other options are Ventus V12 Evos with roughly the same UTQG. My other recommendations are Achilles ATR Sports (UTQG 400) and General AS-03s (480).

Originally Posted by Drama

I'm running 18x9.5 -7 with 215/35s and -8* or -9* of camber. Mine rubs on the inside of the wheel well, but I'm pretty much at full lock at that point. I do hit it though.

Never had a problem when I ran my pair of federals in the rain and they did last me pretty long. They run a bit wider than normal though so keep that in mind.

Thank you fellas this helps a lot. But I am also wondering about a 215/40 hitting the top of the wheels wells like on bumps? Do you guys rub?

I know for a fact that with a 35 series I wouldn't but my s14 will be pretty low with a bn front bumper.
I want to keep from destroying it with a 40 series if that makes sense, basically I want to be really low but have the height of the tires keep me from being snowplower low you see where I am getting at?

[aymaeid]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

They might fit without it. If not, 5mm should be more than enough to clear suspension.

Just wanted to personally thank you for your help in this thread. i didnt even have to post a question. youve answered so many peoples questions that it makes life so much easier for the rest of us. kudos to you. its members like you that make zilvia my favorite site.

[Drama]

Originally Posted by tysan

Can anyone help?

I had 18x8.5 +30 with 225/40s in the front at one point, and I had plenty of clearance with my fenders rolled. Ive also ran 18x9.5 +12 with 225/40s in the front with my camber maxed out on the top hats. I think it only rubbed at full lock. I was probably around your said desired height too. I think you should be fine all around.

Originally Posted by da_crew10

Thank you fellas this helps a lot. But I am also wondering about a 215/40 hitting the top of the wheels wells like on bumps? Do you guys rub?

I know for a fact that with a 35 series I wouldn't but my s14 will be pretty low with a bn front bumper.
I want to keep from destroying it with a 40 series if that makes sense, basically I want to be really low but have the height of the tires keep me from being snowplower low you see where I am getting at?

It might rub. Depends on your spring rates too. I have 8/6 rates with my dampening probably half way and my car never rubs on the top still. Maybe on super hard bumps, but thats it.

My friend has BN on his Kouki, maxed out on PBMs with 215/35s in the front. Fender is pretty much on the lip, and he's only ever put like one crack on it in the middle. Maybe 2 at most.

[tysan]

Originally Posted by Drama

I had 18x8.5 +30 with 225/40s in the front at one point, and I had plenty of clearance with my fenders rolled. Ive also ran 18x9.5 +12 with 225/40s in the front with my camber maxed out on the top hats. I think it only rubbed at full lock. I was probably around your said desired height too. I think you should be fine all around.



It might rub. Depends on your spring rates too. I have 8/6 rates with my dampening probably half way and my car never rubs on the top still. Maybe on super hard bumps, but thats it.

My friend has BN on his Kouki, maxed out on PBMs with 215/35s in the front. Fender is pretty much on the lip, and he's only ever put like one crack on it in the middle. Maybe 2 at most.

If is was to run 18x9.5 +35 in the front do you think it will hit the coilovers or would I need to get spacers to clear? How low do you think I can go? And how long did your tires last with your camber maxed?

[Drama]

Originally Posted by tysan

If is was to run 18x9.5 +35 in the front do you think it will hit the coilovers or would I need to get spacers to clear? How low do you think I can go? And how long did your tires last with your camber maxed?

I think it'll clear. 8.5 +35 cleared my coilovers. But I always ran a 5mm spacer cause I already had some. You might be able to go about .5" to 3/4" safely from the lip. The tires lasted me pretty long till I got new wheels and tires for the front, and used the 225/40s in the rear to drift on. As long as your toe is straight, they should last. It'll just wear out slightly uneven with the camber.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by tysan

If is was to run 18x9.5 +35 in the front do you think it will hit the coilovers or would I need to get spacers to clear? How low do you think I can go? And how long did your tires last with your camber maxed?

Nope...if 9j +30 usually doesnt clear without 3-5mm spacers. What chance do you have with a wheel that is wider and crappier offset?

[zack240sx]

Look im looking to buy 16x8 rims . i dont know what offset to get . i want to get a wheel that will go on and not need me to buy anything else like springs coilovers or to get the fenders rolled or pulled. ive seen +15 and +25. ive also seen the rims in a15x8 if that will make more of a differnce. I basically am looking for a rim size that I can just put on a stock 240 and have it look good for now. The stock rims aren't cutting it. The car is stock shocks and don't wanna have to get anything done yet cause I only got ao much money. Can someone help please?

[fliprayzin240sx]

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[tysan]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Nope...if 9j +30 usually doesnt clear without 3-5mm spacers. What chance do you have with a wheel that is wider and crappier offset?

I don't know, that is the reason why I asked smart guy. The reason I asked about this crappy offset is because 9.5 +35 is the highest offset they have. Every time I read your reply's you seem to always want to sound like a smart ass. I going to call you Needle Dick from now on. Your name is needle dick. So every time you answer my posts, I'm going to say "Thank you Needle Dick, I appreciate it". Or Little Guy.

[InsTanCeZ]

Well I'm sure it gets tiring answering the same questions a billion times, especially when you could have searched and found the answer in about 5 minutes. No need to be a dick about it when this guy is spoon feeding you answers.

[da_crew10]

Originally Posted by tysan

I don't know, that is the reason why I asked smart guy. The reason I asked about this crappy offset is because 9.5 +35 is the highest offset they have. Every time I read your reply's you seem to always want to sound like a smart ass. I going to call you Needle Dick from now on. Your name is needle dick. So every time you answer my posts, I'm going to say "Thank you Needle Dick, I appreciate it". Or Little Guy.

It will rub, I think the sportmax 962's I had in high school had the same specs.. I tried a 5mm and it rubbed the spring, 10mm spacer will solve your problem, but don't forget to get extended lug studs, or buy spacers with the studs built in.

[Drama]

Originally Posted by da_crew10

It will rub, I think the sportmax 962's I had in high school had the same specs.. I tried a 5mm and it rubbed the spring, 10mm spacer will solve your problem, but don't forget to get extended lug studs, or buy spacers with the studs built in.

Might be right actually. I just remembered, When I still had my old wheels I had tried on the rears (9.5 +35) in the front, and it was hitting something. Dont remember if it was the calipers or the springs. Didnt clear with the 5mm either.