Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[Rick-95ZE]

Originally Posted by iknowwhoyou_r

does anyone know why one side stick out further than the other?
my driver side sticks out further than my passenger side

they both are same size and offset.

You probably need your camber adjusted. Have your alignment checked.

Originally Posted by 240ss

^ i have the same problem as you. Probably has something to do with the alignment or the body panels line up different from one side to the other. Just get a slip on 5mm spacer for the passenger's side and call it a day

You both probably need alignments and its always a good idea to have it checked when in doubt. No spacer

[240sxScores]

Fr 17x9 +22 or +12, (don't remember if i used a spacer then)

Rr 17x9.5 +45

275/40/17 hoosier GAC all around

Roll and slight pull rear. Rolled and really pulled to the point of really messed up front fenders.







1993 240sx

[kingkilburn]

Camber wouldn't cause the entire wheel to stick out further. It actually seems to be a common problem on S chassis.

[iknowwhoyou_r]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

Camber wouldn't cause the entire wheel to stick out further. It actually seems to be a common problem on S chassis.

definitely not camber problem.

i just pull the fender (using the screws along fender) and try to match as close as i could to the other side

[Rick-95ZE]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

Camber wouldn't cause the entire wheel to stick out further.

It's hard for me to tell from his pictures (only a front shot) how bad his driver side wheel issue is. However, I can say with certainty that I had a s13 with similar front wheel issue and after the camber and toe was adjusted, the problem was then solved. It was so bad that at first I thought the offset of the front rims were different, until I pulled them off to check. I also found out that the car had been slid off the road into a ditch that most likely caused the problem.

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

It actually seems to be a common problem on S chassis.

What is the actual physical/mechanical problem that causes this phenomenon??

[91white_ka]

Originally Posted by Rick-95ZE

It's hard for me to tell from his pictures (only a front shot) how bad his driver side wheel issue is. However, I can say with certainty that I had a s13 with similar front wheel issue and after the camber and toe was adjusted, the problem was then solved. It was so bad that at first I thought the offset of the front rims were different, until I pulled them off to check. I also found out that the car had been slid off the road into a ditch that most likely caused the problem.



What is the actual physical/mechanical problem that causes this phenomenon??

I have read probable 50 pages of this thread and was wondering of anyone brought to light this issue. I've owned over a dozen s13s hatches and coupes both seem to share this problem in the rear quarter panels. Even on the alignment rack. Given I have had the same alignment guy forever, maybe he is the problem but I deffinetly see the issue a lot.

[ROIDMONKEY]

switching from stretching/flush to big rubbers( want to do time attack)
gonna be running te's 18x9.5+12/18x10.5+5 running 40mm overf front and 70mm rears , tires are hankook ventus rs-3 245/40/19 and 285/35/18 . to bad hankook doesnt offer that tire wider . looks like a very good one. 140 treadwear

[longfellow]

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

switching from stretching/flush to big rubbers( want to do time attack)
gonna be running te's 18x9.5+12/18x10.5+5 running 40mm overf front and 70mm rears , tires are hankook ventus rs-3 245/40/19 and 285/35/18 . to bad hankook doesnt offer that tire wider . looks like a very good one. 140 treadwear

I'd run atleast a 255 wide up front. Also look into the NT-05's, Star Specs, or Kuhmo XS's for tires, better tires over and should have better sizes. The hankooks are okay, but they tend to have soft sidewalls and flex more than they should.

I run 255-40's up front on my stock fender S14, so if you have super wide fenders why not put them to good use since you want to track the car. You should really be able to run 275's up front with some work.

[SicBastard]

Originally Posted by longfellow

I'd run atleast a 255 wide up front. Also look into the NT-05's, Star Specs, or Kuhmo XS's for tires, better tires over and should have better sizes. The hankooks are okay, but they tend to have soft sidewalls and flex more than they should.

I run 255-40's up front on my stock fender S14, so if you have super wide fenders why not put them to good use since you want to track the car. You should really be able to run 275's up front with some work.

Actually the hankook RS3 s seem to be the new king of the hill in street tire class racing. But I do agree that there is no point in not running the same wheel/tire upfront 285s all around!

[240sxScores]

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

switching from stretching/flush to big rubbers( want to do time attack)
gonna be running te's 18x9.5+12/18x10.5+5 running 40mm overf front and 70mm rears , tires are hankook ventus rs-3 245/40/19 and 285/35/18 . to bad hankook doesnt offer that tire wider . looks like a very good one. 140 treadwear

Why such a low rear offset. I put on 18x10.5+27 mustang wheels with a 315/30 tire on it and only stuck out about an inch (25MM) with 5MM or more of inner clearance at the tightest spot (RLCA).

[kingkilburn]

I knew you'd be back. lol I can't wait to see how it looks.

[ROIDMONKEY]

they r on my way now.....265/35/18 and 315/30/18 khumo ecsta XS

[SicBastard]

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

they r on my way now.....265/35/18 and 315/30/18 khumo ecsta XS

Are you going overfenders, or just a real healthy r+p in the rear?

[ROIDMONKEY]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

Are you going overfenders, or just a real healthy r+p in the rear?

lol im been running 70mm koguchi fenders . my atual wheel setup is 18x11.5-21 (stretch/flush setup) was running a 275 stretchy... so thatn would give u a idea that i need lower offfset cause my overfernder setup gonna run a 25mm i think with the TE's
tires arriving today. tirerack FAST

[bejota180sx]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

Are you going overfenders, or just a real healthy r+p in the rear?

he stated 70mm rears a few post ago...

[ROIDMONKEY]

i mean +15i wanted rs-3 but they DONT go over 285 and if im switching back to max rubber i want BIG

[ROIDMONKEY]

set up is up and running. khumos ecsta xs are just amazing. car grips like a bitch now. i can finally enjoy the 520 whp my sr push... 265\35\18 fronts. no problems. i could it fit a 275 easy... 315\30\18 with a 10mm spacers rears. and still have plenty of room ... pics coming soon

[kingkilburn]

We need to see fat lips AND fat tires.

[ROIDMONKEY]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

We need to see fat lips AND fat tires.

fuck lips..... TE's forever ..

[240KA]

ROID, hurry up with them pics!

[ROIDMONKEY]

10mm spacers all around. 265/35/18 and 315/30/18 no problem. no rubbing no nothing.. feel like im driving a 4x4 after the ssr setup . but car feels much better. wanted to do stretch/flush did it and done with it. to much of a pain
need some camber adjustment i would do it this coming week

[_Grant_]

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

10mm spacers all around. 265/35/18 and 315/30/18 no problem. no rubbing no nothing.. feel like im driving a 4x4 after the ssr setup . but car feels much better. wanted to do stretch/flush did it and done with it. to much of a pain
need some camber adjustment i would do it this coming week

props on the set up man

[bboyoracle]

Looks great!

[titangts]

yeah shit looks tough! has that hardcore road racer look! i like

[SicBastard]

I've got a question for those running 275 or greater up front:

Do you need mini tubs in the engine bay? Or does that only come into play with increased steering angle from drifting style spindles with increased angle?

[longfellow]

Has more to do with suspension travel and ride height than wheel/tire width.

[iLOVEmyS13]

Picking up tires today, i wanted to know if i will be rubbing at all? or if i would i possibly need a fender pull or roll at all.

YOUR CHASSIS: s13 93 coupe.

WHEELS:
F: Sportmax 006 17x9 +20
R: Sportmax 006 17x9 +20 (+12 with 8mm spacer)


TIRES: Hankook H105 215/40/17 all around

MISC DETAILS: KYB GR2 Struts all around, Eibach sportlines all around, Ichiba 45m extended studs all around, Muteki SR48 extended lug nuts all around

PURPOSE OF CAR: street/ daily driver

any info would help thanks

[SicBastard]

iLOVEmyS13: 215/40/17 all around



Is this a joke? Did you happen to read any of the previous 1136 posts?

[ROIDMONKEY]

Originally Posted by iLOVEmyS13

Picking up tires today, i wanted to know if i will be rubbing at all? or if i would i possibly need a fender pull or roll at all.

YOUR CHASSIS: s13 93 coupe.

WHEELS:
F: Sportmax 006 17x9 +20
R: Sportmax 006 17x9 +20 (+12 with 8mm spacer)


TIRES: Hankook H105 215/40/17 all around

MISC DETAILS: KYB GR2 Struts all around, Eibach sportlines all around, Ichiba 45m extended studs all around, Muteki SR48 extended lug nuts all around

PURPOSE OF CAR: street/ daily driver

any info would help thanks

my fronts 18x9.5+12 were rubbing a tiny bit the coils . and thats not maximum rubber i think u need to hang out by stretch/flush

[jholman05]

Originally Posted by iLOVEmyS13

Picking up tires today, i wanted to know if i will be rubbing at all? or if i would i possibly need a fender pull or roll at all.

YOUR CHASSIS: s13 93 coupe.

WHEELS:
F: Sportmax 006 17x9 +20
R: Sportmax 006 17x9 +20 (+12 with 8mm spacer)


TIRES: Hankook H105 215/40/17 all around

MISC DETAILS: KYB GR2 Struts all around, Eibach sportlines all around, Ichiba 45m extended studs all around, Muteki SR48 extended lug nuts all around

PURPOSE OF CAR: street/ daily driver

any info would help thanks

No spacer in rear, 255/40/17 most likely all season since just daily/street.

You should have no problem rubbing anything, you have gr2s all around and sportlines, it should all fit.