Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[90240sx07]

^^^ what do you mean by s13s are limited by how low you can go?
is this due to the ridge up top on the wheel well?

[Kwolfe]

Thank you 95ka

[95KA-Turbo]

Originally Posted by 90240sx07

^^^ what do you mean by s13s are limited by how low you can go?
is this due to the ridge up top on the wheel well?

S13s can fit less wheel/tire up front then S14s in both height, width, and offset, they are just smaller cars.

If you look through the 180sx Thread most of the guys in there are running 215/40s rather then 45s because of the rubbing issues with the taller tire.

I typically would pick a 215/45/17 for up font for 9" wheel, but I have a S14 and apparently there is a pretty big difference.

[Rsidesilvia]

can i fit 18x10+5 square setup on my stock body s13 vert?

[95KA-Turbo]

If you want to run loads of camber, super stretched tires, and a decent pull all around then yes.


Flush fitment with reasonable tire stretch on stock rolled fenders is 17X9 +12 all around with 215/40 and 215/45s. That still requires like -2.5->-3 camber out back.

[EhrikETFG]

Originally Posted by 90240sx07

^^^ what do you mean by s13s are limited by how low you can go?
is this due to the ridge up top on the wheel well?

beat the shit out of that ridge man

[90240sx07]

well im cutting that ridge out and my friend is gonna weld the seam

[1gr8bar10der]

Hey, is anyone running 9.5" wide -3 mm. (or neg. offset that similar to it) up front on an S13 stock fenders? I'm eying on a set of 18x9.5 -3 all around with mid disk. Just wanna make sure the front will clear my coils. I know I need aggressive camber and to pull the front fenders and rear quarters but by how much??

Any fine example or pointing to the right direction is greatly appreciated. My car is stock body and I wanna keep it that way.

[cbcm2435]

what size overfender would i need to fit an 18x12 -14 in the rear of an s13?

[il duce]

Newb here, but i am wanting to run 17x9 all around with a 245/40/17 tire. Would this setup work with a +25 offset? Will be dropped on a shock spring combo oh koni/h&r

[90240sx07]

17x9 +12 with a pull and roll would work

[95KA-Turbo]

Originally Posted by cbcm2435

what size overfender would i need to fit an 18x12 -14 in the rear of an s13?

Big, probably a bowed out 50mm.

Originally Posted by il duce

Newb here, but i am wanting to run 17x9 all around with a 245/40/17 tire. Would this setup work with a +25 offset? Will be dropped on a shock spring combo oh koni/h&r

That will be fine for a shock/spring set up. You'll be rolling your fenders all around, but other then that your clearance should be fine.

[il duce]

Thanks. I don't care about crazy low so i was hoping that would work.

[zo0d]

Do you need to pull your rear quarters to fit 18x9.5 +10 w/ 245/40/18 on a S14?

[zooopreme]

^Depending how little camber you run. But to answer your question, yes.

[cmilla]

i got a s14 with the fenders rolled not pulled looking at work vs-mx in 17x8.5 offset +12 fit bbk and 17x9.5 offset +13 will these fit or no any help is appericated

[Spazegun2213]

Here is probably an easy question for you. I'm on GC coils (iirc) and would like to put either 17 or 18 x 9.5 on the car all the way around. Would a +15 be safe, running 245's? would about a +30?

-2* front
-1* rear
Fenders are rolled, but not stretched.

This car is not going to be slammed at all, but I'd rather it not look like a 4x4.

[shalezzz]

^I have 17x9 + 12 on maxed coils and my camber on the fronts is maxed so it doesn't poke I'd imagine if youre not low 17x9.5 + 15 would have considerable poke and look silly, there's a kid on here that has the same exact set uP on his black 240 search I think his build threa is "from rust to riches"

[95KA-Turbo]

Originally Posted by cmilla

i got a s14 with the fenders rolled not pulled looking at work vs-mx in 17x8.5 offset +12 fit bbk and 17x9.5 offset +13 will these fit or no any help is appericated

Those will fit no problem, you'll probably want a 10 or 15mm spacer up front with 215/45s and 235/40s out back.

[s13drob]

I read the whole thread and got some good info. Great job guys. I need some help on my possible tire specs. Setup: S13 stock body, stance gr+pros, 17x9.5 (12) and 18x10.5 (15)
I'm thinking of running (F)225/40 and (R)235/40. Most likely 215/40 Feds up front because I guess 225/40 isn't too common. I will be rolling/pulling and camber of course. I want least stretch possible so what tire sizes would be decent? Any advice?

[fliprayzin240sx]

Go 215/45-17s, more common sizing and will be about the same overall diameter as 235/40-17s.

[matt_240sx]

Question. Recently got 17x8.5 wheels with a +4 offset on 225/45/17 tires for my S13. Will they fit with a minor fender roll and a little camber adjustment? I'm a newb to wheel fitment.

[shalezzz]

^Just do a full roll, borrow a roller make it flat, and I have 215/45 and I wish I went with a 40 up front cause I rub at lock... Depending how low you are

[Spazegun2213]

Originally Posted by shalezzz

^I have 17x9 + 12 on maxed coils and my camber on the fronts is maxed so it doesn't poke I'd imagine if youre not low 17x9.5 + 15 would have considerable poke and look silly, there's a kid on here that has the same exact set uP on his black 240 search I think his build threa is "from rust to riches"

so what about a +30? I worry about that on the rear.

[s13drob]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Go 215/45-17s, more common sizing and will be about the same overall diameter as 235/40-17s.

Thanks flip. Wouldnt 215/45 up front look pretty stretched? I think i want to get star specs for fronts, 225/40 should be ok right? Im going pretty low to have things sit flush....

How about my rear tires? 235/40 seems ideal from what I seen people running similar sizing. Any ideas? I need some assurance before I buy tires.

[95KA-Turbo]

Well 225/40/17s are very limited in availability. I had a pair of the Nittos that are made in that size. I had them mounted on 17X9s and I also had some 215/45/17 Federals. They were almost the exact same size. The 215/45s were a hair taller and a hair narrower, but they will fit on your 9.5s like the 235s will fit on your 10.5s....they are also almost the same height as 235/40s so it will flow properly.

[s13drob]

Ok. I understand now. Sounds like I'll give it a shot.
Thanks FLIP and 95KA I appreciate your help.

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by Spazegun2213

so what about a +30? I worry about that on the rear.

Worry about it rubbin on your coils? If you plan to go real low get + 15, worst case scenario you get + 30 and need a spacer, if I were you just hammer it flat get ruca and lower it till it looks right

[Spazegun2213]

Originally Posted by shalezzz

Worry about it rubbin on your coils? If you plan to go real low get + 15, worst case scenario you get + 30 and need a spacer, if I were you just hammer it flat get ruca and lower it till it looks right

nah, as I said I would love to run 245's or so all the way around. I'm not going to be slammed, but I want to make sure they will actually fit. I mean +15 should fit in the rear no problems, but I think the front will be an issue. Again, I'm not worried about looks, or any of that.

[shalezzz]

Oh than get +15 def, if you ain't worried about and if you ever wanna change wheels in the future +15 will def be eaiser to sell