Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[ILoveJDM]

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

This is actually very common in drifting because a wide front track is needed for more steering angle.


specs here are 17x9-35 (-10 w/ 25mm extended FLCAs) front and 17x9+15 rear I believe. lol

lolll

wider front track is for stability and turn in

the added camber is beneficial when you're at full lock.

[Mrjbrown07]

Hey guys. I'm trying to fit wheels that are 17x9.75 +25 on my s13 hatch. Any suggestions on what size spacers I should use?

[fliprayzin240sx]

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

[VegasDrifterS13]

Originally Posted by Mrjbrown07

Hey guys. I'm trying to fit wheels that are 17x9.75 +25 on my s13 hatch. Any suggestions on what size spacers I should use?

Rears will be Damn Close to suspension if not touching, possible 5mm slip on spacer.

Fronts will be close, depending on your brakes you might need a spacer regardless and they will rub if you have any angle mods.

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[jamg]

Originally Posted by Mrjbrown07

Hey guys. I'm trying to fit wheels that are 17x9.75 +25 on my s13 hatch. Any suggestions on what size spacers I should use?

depends on the type of coils and how low you are.

i had to run a 20mm because i'm super low. the tires would hit the coils.

[InsTanCeZ]

Originally Posted by ILoveJDM

lolll

wider front track is for stability and turn in

the added camber is beneficial when you're at full lock.

True but it's mostly for inner fender/tension rod/FLCA clearance.

[InsTanCeZ]

Originally Posted by VegasDrifterS13

Lol. Why do you think extending your LCA gives your wheel a different offset measurement. It Doesnt. Your still 17x9 -10 with a 25mm extended LCA. **NOT 17x9 -35 because of the LCA.** The offset is purely measured by the relation of where it mounts, it has nothing to do with suspension parts. FYI.

Dont need more noobs reading this believing your wrong info and then posting more ignorance thinking theyve learned something.

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Of course it doesn't change your actual offset, I assumed that was common sense. It moves your wheel out 25mm more, which would be the same thing as having -35 offset for fitment purposes. I don't see why that information is relevant. We don't need noobs reading your comment and thinking extended FLCAs won't push their wheels out 25mm just like offset.

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Umm...how would pushing the wheels further out big you more steering angle? If it anything, shit will be worst since you'll rub in anything and everything.

lolwut? More inner clearance = more steering angle and less rubbing. Pretty simple concept.

[VegasDrifterS13]

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

Of course it doesn't change your actual offset, I assumed that was common sense. It moves your wheel out 25mm more, which would be the same thing as having -35 offset for fitment purposes. I don't see why that information is relevant. We don't need noobs reading your comment and thinking extended FLCAs won't push their wheels out 25mm just like offset.

LMAO^^^ . It pushes the bottom out Giving it Permanent Camber. AGAIN THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS A SPACER CAUSING AN EFFECTIVE OFFSET OF -35. SOMEONE RETAINING STOCK LCA's USING A 25MM SPACER AND BOLTING ON YOUR WHEEL WILL FIT NOTHING LIKE IT DOES ON YOUR CAR.

AY YI YI. NOOB CITY. PLEASE READ UP ON WHEEL OFFSETS, SPACERS, EFFECTIVE OFFSETS, AND SUSPENSION PARTS. PLEASE EVEN POST THIS EXACT STATEMENT YOUR CLAIMING IN A THREAD OF ITS OWN. ID LOVE TO SEE WHAT IS SAID....

lolwut? More inner clearance = more steering angle and less rubbing. Pretty simple concept.

AT LEAST YOU KNOW HALF THE REASON WHY YOUR LCA WAS EXTENDED. THE OTHER HALF IS FOR THE CAMBER GAIN TO OBTAIN MORE GRIP THRU THE TURN AND ESPECIALLY AT FULL LOCK.

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[InsTanCeZ]

Okay I know that. lol I'm studying mechanical engineering for motorsports right now. And yes it's still the same fitment as having -35 offset. If you put on spacers and added the same amount of camber by slotting your coilover mounts it would fit the same. (Your scrub radius would be different though most likely). IDK why you are trying to argue about this. Now we're clogging up the fitment thread!

[S13ClassyBroad]

I have work xt7s, 17x9 +17s all around. Lowered right now on stance GR+ Suspension. I wanna be flush but I don't like the stretched look too much (No offense, just personal preference.) I hope I don't sound like too much of an idiot. Tire size has been driving be crazy bc jut trying to find a happy medium. Any suggestions please?

[ijarrold]

Originally Posted by VegasDrifterS13

I had 17x10 +15 on the rear of my last S14. It stuck out about 20-25mm. So it will probably stick out about 15-20mm in the rear, and fronts will stick out super far with 25mm spacers.

The rear would look ok, a little camber and stretch and it would sit flush-ish. The front is way too wide. Were talkin 50mm sticking out, even with 30mm overs up front, it will be 20mm outside those.

If youre trying to get that Stretched Tire Huge LIP Look, then youre on the right track.

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I'm trying to get that look. What is the smallest spacer i could run? I have megan tracks. What tire size should i run to get a decent, but not over the top, stetch?

[InsTanCeZ]

Originally Posted by S13ClassyBroad

I have work xt7s, 17x9 +17s all around. Lowered right now on stance GR+ Suspension. I wanna be flush but I don't like the stretched look too much (No offense, just personal preference.) I hope I don't sound like too much of an idiot. Tire size has been driving be crazy bc jut trying to find a happy medium. Any suggestions please?

Try 235/40 front and anywhere from 235/40 to 255/40 rear that should fit right with minimal stretch while still looking nice.

[jameswouldgo]

I am wondering if I can fit SSR SP1's 17x9.5 +0 & 18x11 -1 on my s14 that is sitting on coils. What size tires do you recommend? Also would I have to do any mods such as rolling/pulling fenders, spacers, etc? Thanks!

[Cubantunr]

I have a s13 coupe im thinking 18x9.5 +12 or +15. all around clear coils.
I want all four same size.
maybe roll the fenders and thats it no widebody maybe slight pull.
what would you suggest i have s13 silvia front.

this exact look to where the wheel goes in the well just on a coupe.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

lolwut? More inner clearance = more steering angle and less rubbing. Pretty simple concept.

You dont get it, you push the wheels further out with spacers or too low of an offset, you'd scrub anything and everything at full lock. Over fenders wont save you when your damn tires are touching your inner wheel bad enough that it locks the wheel while drifting, fastest way to spin your ass out.

[ILoveJDM]

Originally Posted by Cubantunr

I have a s13 coupe im thinking 18x9.5 +12 or +15. all around clear coils.
I want all four same size.
maybe roll the fenders and thats it no widebody maybe slight pull.
what would you suggest i have s13 silvia front.

this exact look to where the wheel goes in the well just on a coupe.

its a 3mm difference, it won't matter. Your camber and tire size matter more than the difference between +12 or +15

[Cubantunr]

I guess I was just asking what other rim sizes fit flush on coupe like the 18x9.5+12
I found nice varrstoens but they're 18x9.5+30 and that seems horrible fitment for front

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[ILoveJDM]

Originally Posted by Cubantunr

I guess I was just asking what other rim sizes fit flush on coupe like the 18x9.5+12
I found nice varrstoens but they're 18x9.5+30 and that seems horrible fitment for front

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google wheel offset calculator and play around with different specs.

also see : rimtuck.com

[InsTanCeZ]

1010TIRES.COM - Wheel Offset Calculator and Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit seem to be the best resources. That's what I use sometimes.

[Cubantunr]

I've tried rimtuck.com I'll try the others thanks

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[S13ClassyBroad]

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

Try 235/40 front and anywhere from 235/40 to 255/40 rear that should fit right with minimal stretch while still looking nice.

I just needed that second opinion. I was looking at the falken azenis rt615ks in 235/40. A little pricy but I am ridiculously picky. Thanks again.

Azenis RT615K | Falken Tire

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Cubantunr

I guess I was just asking what other rim sizes fit flush on coupe like the 18x9.5+12
I found nice varrstoens but they're 18x9.5+30 and that seems horrible fitment for front

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18x9.5 +30 will rub the strut up front. 18x9 +30(common sizing since R34 GTR wheels is this spec) is pretty much hit or miss as it is. Sometimes they'd clear, sometimes it wont.

[UGLYLOWLIFE]

Originally Posted by jameswouldgo

I am wondering if I can fit SSR SP1's 17x9.5 +0 & 18x11 -1 on my s14 that is sitting on coils. What size tires do you recommend? Also would I have to do any mods such as rolling/pulling fenders, spacers, etc? Thanks!

easy stuff.
1. roll fenders all around
2. fronts: 215-35-17 on 17x9.5 with some negative camber (no pull)
3. rears: 235-35-18 on 18x11 with a lot of negative camber or pull+less negative camber
4. slam that shit

[InsTanCeZ]

^^^ What he said, except no one makes those tire sizes. I would go with 205/40-17 or 215/40-17 fronts and 235/40-18 rears and maybe look into rear over fenders unless you're set on keeping metal.

[Cubantunr]

18x9+22f and 18x10+15r on an s13 coupe. With minimal rolling no pull. Will this clear?

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[1gr8bar10der]

Originally Posted by Cubantunr

18x9+22f and 18x10+15r on an s13 coupe. With minimal rolling no pull. Will this clear?

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Yes, it will, with camber and rolled/pulled fenders all around.

Mine is 9.5 +12 front and 10.5 +15 rear with some room to spare. All with adjustable arms all around though.

Edited****

Added Pic so you'll get the idea....

[Cubantunr]

I don't mind a roll but I really wanna keep my s13 quarters and silvia fenders from pulling. Any pictures of your fitment and thanks for reply.

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[1gr8bar10der]

Originally Posted by Cubantunr

I don't mind a roll but I really wanna keep my s13 quarters and silvia fenders from pulling. Any pictures of your fitment and thanks for reply.

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My bad, I'll take the rolled/pulled all around back. No need to pull in the front, only roll. But did both in the rear.

Need to find more fitment pics though.

[Cubantunr]

Clean car! Thanks for help

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[shift_down]

Originally Posted by VegasDrifterS13

225 or 235 fronts on a 9" wheel. 255 rears on a 10" wheel. Those will both fit just right. 228.6mm = 9in. 254mm =10in.


Offset really depends where your definition of "flush" is , your ride height and how much camber your running with your setup. You could be "flush" with about 20-25mm of window in offset depending on the above stated settings.


Dont do this. 255s look like silly on a 9"wheel. All huge, squeezed, and round. Let alone trying to turn the car after that. Rubbbbb City!

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Okay so Ive decided 235s in front and 255s in back
With a 9 inch wheel in front and 30mm overs, am I safe to get a 0 offset adjust the flushness with spacers? Or will it be sticking out of the fender well. I am planning on using 0* of camber

And should I go with a -10 offset for my 10 inch wheels in the back to achieve the same goals? Again, I am going to run 0* of camber, and maybe adjust as necessary.