Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[Dany]

Originally Posted by shalezzz

K than 7x9 +15 are is a decent size nothing crazy not sunk in

thanx alot man! wat if its a +12 offset? u think ill have to pull the fenders a lil?

[h2v7]

so if i lower car a lot and am running lots of neg camber on stock rucas.

if i install rucas and go less negitve i need toe rods too or lots tire wear?

[InsTanCeZ]

What are the most popular offsets and tire sizes for S14s with 20mm front and 50mm rear fenders?

[fliprayzin240sx]

Why dont you look around the wheel fitment thread? What your asking for is too generalized, everybody has their own preference. Do you want the stretched look, max tires, also, you do realize you can bow the rear fenders in and out so you're wheel clearance in the rear will change depending on that. Then you still have camber to consider...

One of my personal preference for all my S14s, i like running 18x10s with 225/40-18s. I dont like running aftermarket fenders, I'd rather pull the fenders as much as I can. When it starts warping, I'll slap some bondo on it to smooth it out.

[InsTanCeZ]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Why dont you look around the wheel fitment thread? What your asking for is too generalized, everybody has their own preference. Do you want the stretched look, max tires, also, you do realize you can bow the rear fenders in and out so you're wheel clearance in the rear will change depending on that. Then you still have camber to consider...

One of my personal preference for all my S14s, i like running 18x10s with 225/40-18s. I dont like running aftermarket fenders, I'd rather pull the fenders as much as I can. When it starts warping, I'll slap some bondo on it to smooth it out.

Ok. Stretched, but not too much with fenders bowed out I guess. lol. I'm just trying to get some ideas. Is it better to run more negative offsets, or wider wheels, like 12s or something?

[Jersthecool]

Was looking at a set of 18x9.5 +15 to run all around with 215/40 tires but could not find the sizing and offset I was looking for with the rim I wanted as everywhere was sold out but I have found a bunch of 18x9.5 +20 ones so if I got 5mm spacers on all 4 wheels would it pretty much be like running the +15 ones? Also how do you know if it's going to clear coilovers/z32 calipers?

[Maiku240sxS14]

Originally Posted by Jersthecool

Was looking at a set of 18x9.5 +15 to run all around with 215/40 tires but could not find the sizing and offset I was looking for with the rim I wanted as everywhere was sold out but I have found a bunch of 18x9.5 +20 ones so if I got 5mm spacers on all 4 wheels would it pretty much be like running the +15 ones? Also how do you know if it's going to clear coilovers/z32 calipers?

Yes you are correct with your thinking...if you get 18x9.5 +20 and put 5mm spacers you will be at +15 offset. As for clearing Z32 calipers it would depend on the way the spokes of the wheel are designed. Best bet is to search around with car's that have Z32 brakes or you can just add spacers to clear the calipers.

[Maiku240sxS14]

Maybe a stupid question, but would the alignment change depending on the size and offset of a wheel? Meaning, if I got an alignment with 18x9.5 +15 and then put on 18x10 +0 or (-5) in offset would the alignment change?

I'm thinking not....thanks in advance.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

Maybe a stupid question, but would the alignment change depending on the size and offset of a wheel? Meaning, if I got an alignment with 18x9.5 +15 and then put on 18x10 +0 or (-5) in offset would the alignment change?

I'm thinking not....thanks in advance.

think of the alignment like it's based from the face of the wheel. it's an "angle" measurement....not off any other calculations. How that fits in the fenders...well thats different. Offset determines position of mounting....which can raise or lower the face of the wheel...but not change the angle that it sits at.

[Maiku240sxS14]

^ Cool thanks David!

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

Ok. Stretched, but not too much with fenders bowed out I guess. lol. I'm just trying to get some ideas. Is it better to run more negative offsets, or wider wheels, like 12s or something?

All depend on what you're trying to do with the car.
Reasons you want camber: Clear fenders and less traction if you have under powered car.
Reason why you DONT want camber: Max traction, specially on high HP car.

Personally, the whole point of going overfenders is so you dont have to run camber or atleast less of it.

Originally Posted by Jersthecool

Was looking at a set of 18x9.5 +15 to run all around with 215/40 tires but could not find the sizing and offset I was looking for with the rim I wanted as everywhere was sold out but I have found a bunch of 18x9.5 +20 ones so if I got 5mm spacers on all 4 wheels would it pretty much be like running the +15 ones? Also how do you know if it's going to clear coilovers/z32 calipers?

Offset has absolutely nothing to do with brake clearance calipers. How much offset you need to clear coilovers will depend on the coilover you have. Some sets are just fatter/thicker than others.

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

Maybe a stupid question, but would the alignment change depending on the size and offset of a wheel? Meaning, if I got an alignment with 18x9.5 +15 and then put on 18x10 +0 or (-5) in offset would the alignment change?

I'm thinking not....thanks in advance.

No, since the hub doesnt move, it doesnt change.

[dontxploitme]

how do the people that are tucking wheel get alignments? i'm about half an inch from my wheels on 17's and i can barely get it on the lowest lift near me. i want to tuck wheel but i want my car to drive straight lol.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by dontxploitme

how do the people that are tucking wheel get alignments? i'm about half an inch from my wheels on 17's and i can barely get it on the lowest lift near me. i want to tuck wheel but i want my car to drive straight lol.

only a few alignment shops that can do this....sometimes you just need to do it yourself using the proper tools.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by dontxploitme

how do the people that are tucking wheel get alignments? i'm about half an inch from my wheels on 17's and i can barely get it on the lowest lift near me. i want to tuck wheel but i want my car to drive straight lol.

You talking about tucking under stock fenders or after market fenders?

The proper way of doing it with aftermarket fenders, cut the rear fenders up in the rear, fit your wheels, lower it however low you want it, get it aligned, then fit your overfenders so you can use the wheels as a reference in bowing your fenders in/out.

or you learn how to do basic alignment in your garage and live with it.

[InsTanCeZ]

What's the highest offset you can run on an S14 with the O-Disk Work VS series wheels with 9.5 front/10.5 rear while still clearing brakes. And also, I heard Kouki S14s have more room under the fenders than zenkis, is this true? It doesn't sound right.

[Enna]

Why would you want the highest offset you can fit? That just seems ass backwards.

[InsTanCeZ]

Originally Posted by Enna

Why would you want the highest offset you can fit? That just seems ass backwards.

I'm just wondering, like would 18x9.5 +14 with the o-disk be able to clear z32 brakes up front?

[Enna]

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

I'm just wondering, like would 18x9.5 +14 with the o-disk be able to clear z32 brakes up front?

I believe O-disk is the one for maximum caliper clearance, but I can't recall. Those sizes tho will easily fit under an S14's fenders.

[dailyants]

Hi I don't currently have a picture of my set up but I'm running Stance GR+ pros on my s13 hatch and the wheels I have are the 527s. 17x9.75 +25 and I was wondering if anyone else ran into this problem?

I just want to know what size mm spacers you guys ran in the front to clear the struts and I would probably be using extended studs so the sizing doesn't matter. My tire set up is 215/45 in the front and 225/45 in the rears. The rears are cool, but the fronts need spacers!! I just want to know what size would be perfect and won't have too much poke and have a crazy off set.

[slammedcoupe]

s13 coupe. 30mm rear overs, front fenders are stock. i am thinking of running a 16x10 or 11 rear and 16x9 front. what offsets would make me flush?

[dailyants]

Originally Posted by slammedcoupe

s13 coupe. 30mm rear overs, front fenders are stock. i am thinking of running a 16x10 or 11 rear and 16x9 front. what offsets would make me flush?

I'm thinking -20 in the rear if you run the 11s and 0 in the front.

[slammedcoupe]

Originally Posted by dailyants

I'm thinking -20 in the rear if you run the 11s and 0 in the front.

cool thats what i wasthinking

[Mister.E]

O-disk is minimum brake clearance and maximum lip. if you get o-disk wheels up front you are gonna need like a 15mm spacer to clear Z32 brakes.

[Enna]

A-disk is the one I'm thinking of then. I always fuck those 2 up.

[Mister.E]

A-Disk is standard disk, R-Disk is for big calipers.

not saying that A-disk wont work since i have no experience with it, but as far as Work wheels go R-Disk is the standard for bigger brake calipers.

[Lugged]

Anyone got any idea if the 370z 18" base model rims fit into a s13 and also clear the z32 brakes?

18x8 +43
18x9 +15


Thanks in advance!

[x 240]

trying to get 17x10 all around on a hatch. is it possible without running too much camber? or do i need over fenders. fenders are getting rolled and slight pull

[Jersthecool]

Alright so I've been deciding between some low budget wheels and decided 18x9.5+15 is the best offset for s13's. So I'm stuck between the rota p45r's and the p45r2's. Both are the exact same size with +15 offset but the p45r2's have a bigger dish. So for them to acheive the same offset does it pretty much mean the p45r's have more of a concave design where the lugs bolt up to where as the p45r2's are more flat or am I completely missing something?

Here's the pictures for reference:

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by Jersthecool

Alright so I've been deciding between some low budget wheels and decided 18x9.5+15 is the best offset for s13's. So I'm stuck between the rota p45r's and the p45r2's. Both are the exact same size with +15 offset but the p45r2's have a bigger dish. So for them to acheive the same offset does it pretty much mean the p45r's have more of a concave design where the lugs bolt up to where as the p45r2's are more flat or am I completely missing something?

Here's the pictures for reference:

No it doesnt mean they have to be concave, but they do look more concave my p45s had a huge slab of metal behind them that the studs pass through. So on the p45r2 I'm guessing that slab is thinner keeping the same offset just adding a lip may sound confusing but if you look at te back of the wheels it's easy to see

[Jersthecool]

If you were directing that to me then perfect thanks! How can I know if the p45r2 is gonna clear my z32 breaks because I can't find anyone else with them on an s13!