Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[godrifttoday]

Rpf1 18.5 , 305 rear with 30mm any pictures? Or similar

[Ilya]

^What?! And no

[dorkidori_s13]

So ive picked up a set of Super Advan Generation 2s that are 17x8.5 +30 and 17x9.5 +38.



question 1: ive never run wider wheels with higher offsets (without running 25mm spacers). im thinking the rears will clear the coils, but the fronts im pretty sure are going to wind up rubbing the springs. anyone have experience with these sizes/offsets? im currently running Fortune Auto V4 coils that have the eccentric adapters on the top holes of the brackets.

question 2: im not going for the hella flush look, but if i do add spacers, i would like to push the wheels out just a bit so they sit flush with the fenders (not super low). im thinking 15mm bolt on spacers, i want to keep a good amount of tire on these with minimum stretch. any input on good tire sizes to run. i was planning on 225/40R17 upfront and 245/40/R17 out back. my rear fenders are rolled and not pulled. front fenders are untouched.

please no flaming, im new to the proper fitting tire world and i need to get the tires ordered next week as the wheels are showing late next week i believe. any positive input would be appreciated

[e1_griego]

You can usually fit 9 +25 on the front, which has pretty much the same inner clearance. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator



245s all around is no sweat with some camber.

[gawdzilla]

attempting to fit BFG R1S 275/35/18 (wide for the listed width) for this weekend on my time trial s14. rim is NT03 18x9.5+27.

front with 10mm spacer. very slight rub on spring, probably need a 12-15mm spacer. front fender is rolled but not pulled. going to need to pull it to clear. havent worked on it yet

rear no spacer, shock disconnected at the lower mount to simulate maximum travel. ignore the rubber marks, those wipe away. very slight rub on the fender after doing some pulling with the eastwood roller. plenty of room to go on the inside, but the wheels i got are too low offset. probably need another 3mm of fender pull:
original sized pics here: http://i.imgur.com/XRQFhHO.jpg and here: http://i.imgur.com/RIRzil2.jpg

[DRFT180]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

So ive picked up a set of Super Advan Generation 2s that are 17x8.5 +30 and 17x9.5 +38.



question 1: ive never run wider wheels with higher offsets (without running 25mm spacers). im thinking the rears will clear the coils, but the fronts im pretty sure are going to wind up rubbing the springs. anyone have experience with these sizes/offsets? im currently running Fortune Auto V4 coils that have the eccentric adapters on the top holes of the brackets.

question 2: im not going for the hella flush look, but if i do add spacers, i would like to push the wheels out just a bit so they sit flush with the fenders (not super low). im thinking 15mm bolt on spacers, i want to keep a good amount of tire on these with minimum stretch. any input on good tire sizes to run. i was planning on 225/40R17 upfront and 245/40/R17 out back. my rear fenders are rolled and not pulled. front fenders are untouched.

please no flaming, im new to the proper fitting tire world and i need to get the tires ordered next week as the wheels are showing late next week i believe. any positive input would be appreciated

I have a set of Panasport G7 C5C2's that are similar sizes

17x8.5 +38 Front 245/40/17 Added a 30mm spacer (effective +8)
17x9.5 +40 Rear 255/40/17 Added a 20mm spacer (effective +20)

Wheels sat perfect in my opinion. Front fenders are rolled flat and the rears have a slight pull. Front camber at -3.2, rear camber at -1.2

[dorkidori_s13]

^^^ doesnt really do me a lot of good for fitment given you have an S14 and im running an S13... but i appreciate the pics for the tire sizes. i think i may try 235 upfront and 245 in the rear.

[silviaks2nr]

This thread is disappointing now Where's all the 275+ rears!

[CornSpeed]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

This thread is disappointing now Where's all the 275+ rears!

Seconded!!!!

[jr_ss]

I've got em'.

[CornSpeed]

Now I just need to save up some cash for wheels so I can run the same specs as Broadfield. It will happen.

[RalliartRsX]

Chassis: S14
Wheels: 17x9.5 RPF1 + 38. Fronts rubbed and needed a spacer and camber, which was a paltry 1.2 at the time when this picture was taken. Rear clears by a country mile!
Tires: 275-40-17 NT05

[jr_ss]

Damn that thing is low for those meats Ralliart. I'm assuming you have a 245/255 up front? What are your alignment specs in the rear?

[Kuma]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

^^^ doesnt really do me a lot of good for fitment given you have an S14 and im running an S13... but i appreciate the pics for the tire sizes. i think i may try 235 upfront and 245 in the rear.

for a 9.5, more like 265-275.... I also have an s14, so I can't help give you a definitive answer on the fitment, but be ready to do a slight pull... probably about 5-10mm.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

So ive picked up a set of Super Advan Generation 2s that are 17x8.5 +30 and 17x9.5 +38.


question 1: ive never run wider wheels with higher offsets (without running 25mm spacers). im thinking the rears will clear the coils, but the fronts im pretty sure are going to wind up rubbing the springs. anyone have experience with these sizes/offsets? im currently running Fortune Auto V4 coils that have the eccentric adapters on the top holes of the brackets.

question 2: im not going for the hella flush look, but if i do add spacers, i would like to push the wheels out just a bit so they sit flush with the fenders (not super low). im thinking 15mm bolt on spacers, i want to keep a good amount of tire on these with minimum stretch. any input on good tire sizes to run. i was planning on 225/40R17 upfront and 245/40/R17 out back. my rear fenders are rolled and not pulled. front fenders are untouched.

please no flaming, im new to the proper fitting tire world and i need to get the tires ordered next week as the wheels are showing late next week i believe. any positive input would be appreciated

Back in 2006, I had the following on my S13 with nothing more than a roll. The fronts were VERY close to hitting the coil, but they DID clear... you will obviously have an additional 2mm of clearance up front. I did not have the car near as low as I do now though:

18×8.5 +32 245/40
18×10 +44 275/35

[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

Back in 2006, I had the following on my S13 with nothing more than a roll. The fronts were VERY close to hitting the coil, but they DID clear... you will obviously have an additional 2mm of clearance up front. I did not have the car near as low as I do now though:

18×8.5 +32 245/40
18×10 +44 275/35

i was definitely using your car as a point of reference for what tire size to run for sure! i think initially im going to try 235 up front and 255 out back to see how that works. i need the wheels to get here first though to check clearance and all that jazz. cant move forward with tires until that happens ive seen various people say that Fortunes have clearance issues with anything under +25, but none of them have messed with the eccentric adapters in their upper mounts yet sooooooo... wont know til the wheels are here and on the car.

[Skilz10179]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

This thread is disappointing now Where's all the 275+ rears!

Last time I posted pics of my 275's here I was told they weren't wide enough for this thread...

[Reddrum13]

255/40/17 on a 9 +22
275/40/17 on a 10 +38

[RalliartRsX]

Originally Posted by jr_ss

Damn that thing is low for those meats Ralliart. I'm assuming you have a 245/255 up front? What are your alignment specs in the rear?

275-40 on BOTH ends in that picture. Front fenders are rolled with very "paltry" camber on front and rear.

Now, remember, some tires run wide and some run narrow. The NT05 run a bit narrow. Comparing my 265-40 Direzzas ZII Star Spec to the 275-40 Nitto NT05, the section width nod goes to the Star Specs although by definition, they should be 10mms NARROWER.

I think this went a long way in getting 275s to fit on the front of a S14 chassis without minimal modifications.

[DRFT180]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

^^^ doesnt really do me a lot of good for fitment given you have an S14 and im running an S13... but i appreciate the pics for the tire sizes. i think i may try 235 upfront and 245 in the rear.

Well, On my S13 I've run a 255/40/17 RS-3 all the way around on 17x9.5 +18 RPF-1's. Front fenders were rolled flat, rears were pulled a little. You shouldn't have any problem fitting a 235/245.

I personally would go with a 245/255 and roll the fenders all around. You'll need a spacer up front.

[tuzzio]

Currently running 18x9.5 +12 235/40 in the rear of my coupe.
The same wheel is offered in 10.5 +22, Considering these will only poke 2mm more...Im contemplating pulling the trigger and going with a 255/35. Anybody have a similar set up?

[silviaks2nr]

Originally Posted by Skilz10179

Last time I posted pics of my 275's here I was told they weren't wide enough for this thread...

You must have over fenders

[Yellow4g63]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

You must have over fenders

It was prob a 12" wide rim so he stretched the tire on it lol.

[Skilz10179]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

You must have over fenders

Nope, stock body, rolled and pulled.

Originally Posted by Yellow4g63

It was prob a 12" wide rim so he stretched the tire on it lol.

It was 11" wide wheels, very mild stretch, nothing stupid...

[Kuma]

Originally Posted by Reddrum13

255/40/17 on a 9 +22
275/40/17 on a 10 +38
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you have any rubbing issues on the front when turning?

Originally Posted by Skilz10179

Nope, stock body, rolled and pulled.



It was 11" wide wheels, very mild stretch, nothing stupid...

that doesn't constitute as max tire for your wheels. stretching tires is not max rubber.

[Reddrum13]

Nope! Also haven't driven the car yet... but rolling it around I have not rubbed any.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by Kuma

that doesn't constitute as max tire for your wheels. stretching tires is not max rubber.

So by that logic, an S13 with a 7" and a 225 would be max fitment!?! I look at this thread being about max tire fitment for the car, not the wheel.

I'm running an 11" with a 285... yes, it's "slightly" stretched. But I'm running a 285 on a fairly low, stock sheet metal S13. If that doesn't count for maximum tire, then I don't know what does.

You can argue it either way, I just choose this way

[Sumslapper]

295/30/18 on 18x11 SSR sp1. I think they look cool, but I've swayed to go towards a slight stretch to reduce sidewall flex.

[silviaks2nr]

295/30 is perfect for 18x11

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

295/30 is perfect for 18x11

Yeah, I sure as hell wish I could fit 295's.