Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[Skilz10179]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

Not running a 300 series on stock metal yet but I guess it's somewhat respectable. The fronts still rub so I'm going to raise the whole car about 3/4"

18x9.5 +6 255/35 ~3*

18x11 +30 295/30 ~2*

Your wheels are almost the exact same specs as mine, sizes are the same but the offset is a few mm off. Beautiful!

[Tommy]

agreed, raising it will throw it off

[KA240SX808]

Spencer that Kouki has been looking awesome since you got it long long ago.
I think the height is perfect. Maybe raise the front maybe 5mm or 1/8"? Not much but may be enough to stop the rubbing?

And since were on the topic of your Kouki, what rear lip is that? Looks like a Modded Honda lip lol.

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by KA240SX808

And since were on the topic of your Kouki, what rear lip is that? Looks like a Modded Honda lip lol.

Because it is a Honda Accord lip...

[silviaks2nr]

I really don't want to raise it either. I'll start with small increments I suppose.

[RAMM]

I ran 275 R888's on all four corners last year..and tire contact patch isn't everything.

Going down to a 255 front
and keeping the 275 rear

Its way to hard to keep a 275 up front without having to destroy/modify your front fenders and bumper. Not to mention I was on stock wheel wells.

[Black R]

Originally Posted by RAMM

I ran 275 R888's on all four corners last year..and tire contact patch isn't everything.

Going down to a 255 front
and keeping the 275 rear

Its way to hard to keep a 275 up front without having to destroy/modify your front fenders and bumper. Not to mention I was on stock wheel wells.

Was this on an s13?

I'm curious to hear why you say "contact patch isn't everything..."


I am looking at 17x10.5 +15 for the front and want to run 275's or 285's.

[solo_ryder]

Guys some advice? Running a 17x9 +30 gtr wheel on my s14. Thinking of running 255 40 17 all round.. Am I gonna have rubbing issues? Rear arches are rolled and I am on RSR lowering springs. I dont think it will be an issue but I want to make sure before I buy the tires. Have been doing alot of researching, but dont wanna mess it up. This is for a DD/back road driving setup

[F34R]

Hello, friend linked me here and I LOVE wide and meaty fitments. I thought my setup was meaty(from the BMW world), so rubber band tires and stupid poke/camber fitment is the normal. I think maybe I will be welcome here?

These are a week old, I am currently 1.5" lower in the front with -2 degrees of extra camber. I soloX this car, so that is the reason. I have zero rub and proper sized tires =)

Artec 17x8/9 et3 and 8
Tires: 215/40 235/35
Once these tires are done I am jumping to a 245/35 in the rear.



Rear fenders used to be flush but I would rub too much under too much hard cornering...function over form!

[KA240SX808]

More Pics:
(Did not realized they were this stretched lol)

[Fred Allen Burge]

Not sure what to think about that, the second pic shows the rear tire is a 265 but they sure look wider in the original pic. Also, it looks like he could easily run much more rear tire and still clear his massive quarter panel/flares.

[silviaks2nr]

I hope that car has proper sized tires when it's finished

[Broadfield]

Yeah, that thing is hideous. But overs with bolt on flares... good lord!

[jaysgottaredtop]

holy jeebus! stock type-x aero + overs + flares + those wheels = sickkkkkkkk


...all it needs now is some meaty-as-all-hell tires. 315/30 and 345/30 stagger? pleeeeease??

[KA240SX808]

Yeah I saw it said 265 but like you guys mentioned the first pic shows quite a bit more meat so I believe he switched to a 295 later.

[SicBastard]

Silviaks2nr,

First off, NICE JOB!

2nd, Would you change offset or width at all, were you to re-order a set of CCWs? Hows the inboard clearance front and back, any pics? Where is it rubbing in front?

Totally sweet!

[silviaks2nr]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

Silviaks2nr,

First off, NICE JOB!

2nd, Would you change offset or width at all, were you to re-order a set of CCWs? Hows the inboard clearance front and back, any pics? Where is it rubbing in front?

Totally sweet!

The rear is perfect, maybe could have gone with a higher offset or x11.5 and 305 since there is a little more clearance towards the shock. the front is actually a +12 offset which I thought would clear based on my measurements but I needed a 5/16" slip on to have it off the coilover so that's why it rubs the fender slightly.

[conrad_s13.5]

when shits iron'd out,. i bet it'll look awesome!

[Seraphim38]

I dream of someday buying 17x10 front 17x11 rear, +10 or so CCWs for my S13. CCWs are unmatched in performance, weight and looks IMO.

[GripTerror]

That s13 hatch puts my hatch to shame lol.. here 18x11+0 with 295/30/18 square setup for now... his rear looks massive with overfenders and flares together hah.. i wonder how a bn blister setup with flares would be hah!

Anyways to all the haters, that hatch looks TOTALLY BAD ASS

[RAMM]

Tires: TOYO R888 all around 275/40-17
Wheels: Enkei RPF1 17x9.5 +18(front), 17x10 +18(rear)

Origin Lab front and rear fenders. Both with inner fiberglass lip removal to maximize tire clearance. I also had to cut up the lower part of my front bumper (both sides) to eliminate the tires rubbing on the track.

[Yellow4g63]

forgive my ignorance but are the origin fenders wider than factory S14?

[RAMM]

Originally Posted by Yellow4g63

forgive my ignorance but are the origin fenders wider than factory S14?

You are forgived. But, there is no need to apologize.

The fronts are +20mm wider
and the rears are +50mm wider

[JonathanPrem]

^lol yes there wider

[Yellow4g63]

Thanks I know Zero point Zero about body kits.

[str1d3r]

for all the rubber experts out there,

what tire size will fit a 16x7 +40 on an s13 with no rub without needing spacers? (yes, i know its a weak offset, whatever)

and if i do put spacers to make it more flush, what size spacers will i need, and what tire size could i go then?

im on a shock/spring setup, lowered 1.5 inches F/R

[axiomatik]

fyi, 215 is square on a 7" wheel.

[JFoxx]

waiting on tires i ordered to come in....im runing 335/35/18 on 18x12 +10 rear 265/35/18 on 18x10 +10 front.........., on an S13.......the pics will come.....


(and yes i have the power and widebody to warrant those sizes.....)

[SicBastard]

Originally Posted by JFoxx

waiting on tires i ordered to come in....im runing 335/35/18 on 18x12 +10 rear 265/35/18 on 18x10 +10 front.........., on an S13.......the pics will come.....


(and yes i have the power and widebody to warrant those sizes.....)

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What kinda power we talkin about, and what do you use the car for?

[JFoxx]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

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What kinda power we talkin about, and what do you use the car for?

aprox. ~550ish (new setup hasnt been tuned yet).....and it is used for auto cross...