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gotta240 · 10-23-2006, 12:40 AM

Simple as that. What are the largest tires YOU HAVE fit on the front of an s14, with ONLY rolled fenders.

NO pulls
NO overfenders.

Please post

Rim size, width, and offset
Tire size

thanks!

TheWolf · 10-23-2006, 05:51 AM

265-45-17 on a 17x9 +20 offset.

*AceInHole* · 10-23-2006, 05:55 AM

285/30/R18 on 18x10 +11

Looking for bigger rims to fit a 305 up front with 335's in back. That will probably require cutting/ flaring though. Whoever says stagger setups are bad on a 240sx is driving too slow.

gotta240 · 10-23-2006, 06:23 PM

Ace in hole- you are a fucking G. How low were you and did you have any rubbing issues at full lock? Do you autocross with those?

Everyone is trying to tell me to run a 225/40/18 but i actually want traction up front. I have a 245/45/18 plus 22 offset on my front rims at the moment, and was thinking they wouldn't fit. After reading the above, i'm pretty sure my tires(although a little tall) will fit. I might just cough up the money and get a set of new tires though.

I'm worried about daily driving with ruff roads and i'm debating between
a 245/40/18 and a 255/35/18.. Opinions? Should i go a lil wider with a 35 series tire to help save the rim?

Thanks fellas. Appritiate your time.

DoriftoPnoy · 10-23-2006, 06:25 PM

wow i've been wanting to make this thread. please share ppl. thanks

DoriftoPnoy · 10-23-2006, 06:26 PM

oh and can you also put whether you have a spacer or not and how thick? thanks....

GSXRJJordan · 10-23-2006, 08:14 PM

gotta240 - how wide is ur rim? Going wider and thinner isn't saving anything, unless the rim is waaay wide - you wanna save a rim (from potholes, etc) run the taller tire

ispypsi · 10-23-2006, 09:36 PM

this thread comes up alot.

not my car but a friend's

it was like a 305/35-17 on a 17x10 wheel. (and some camber :P )

gotta240 · 10-23-2006, 10:46 PM

Jeffmilano- My front rim is 9.5 plus 22 offset.

Actually, when you run a 35 series wide tire in a 245, and 255 width, the one with the 255 width will be TALLER and help save the rim.

The Height is just the PERCENTAGE of the WIDTH. SO, a 205/45/18 tire is actualy NOT AS TALL as a 310/35/18.

What i dont understand, is WHY people run a 225/40/18 on these rims? Seriously, isn't it just all the fad? i dont see a purpose to it at ALL. And the sidewall flex is bs if you ask me.... So why?

usdm180sx · 10-23-2006, 11:23 PM

gsracer has 285's on a 10" wide rim with +20 offset. sorry no pics but you can find them on fresh alloy

gsracer · 10-25-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdmsilvia

gsracer has 285's on a 10" wide rim with +20 offset. sorry no pics but you can find them on fresh alloy

i run 18 by 10 + 20 offsets 285 -295 25/18 , also have run 255.40.18 azenis

i have also ran 20 by 11 plus 30 offset on a 305.25.20

here are the 18's

the twenties

gotta240 · 10-24-2006, 12:05 AM

and this is in the FRONT....right?

*AceInHole* · 10-24-2006, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

and this is in the FRONT....right?

I've run 275/40/R17 up front (17x9 +8 offset) and the current 285/30/R18 up front (18x10 +11). Anything higher than a +11 offset on an 18x10 up front may hit the coilover.

The tires in my pics are Kumho V710's, which are slightly wider than "normal" tires. Offsets I list take into account spacer thickness (I.e. +30 wheel -19mm spacer).

The reason I run 18's up front is the overall diameter is smaller than the 275/40/R17. On 240's, you're limited to tire size as far as how low you can lower the car. With the 285/30/R18's, I can get dangerously low (Greddy lip comes close to scraping on some courses). I'm also limited by frame rail, currently. My fenders seem to clear fine with a big pull. If I go to a larger tire size I'll have to make some custom fenders, but the frame rail may still limit my suspension setup, which I don't like.

I don't really have any input on daily driving with those tire sizes. I have 17x8's with 235/45/R17's for that. R-compound tires don't take to street driving very well.

sean350z · 10-24-2006, 07:14 AM

hey ace,

can you comment on the differences in 'turn-in' and steering capabilities with a 285 up front compared to your 235s you run on the street? are you experiencing mad understeer b/c of the width? what power are you putting down that you'd need tires so wide?

R33GTS-T · 10-24-2006, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean350z

hey ace,

can you comment on the differences in 'turn-in' and steering capabilities with a 285 up front compared to your 235s you run on the street? are you experiencing mad understeer b/c of the width? what power are you putting down that you'd need tires so wide?

you've still got a ways to go until you need tires that massive Sean lol

sean350z · 10-24-2006, 08:04 AM

oh i know...i'm personally going for 225/40/18 but figured i'd like to hear the reason behind going so wide...seems to be a waste but maybe there is a function?!?!? function i will probably never ever need!!!

*AceInHole* · 10-24-2006, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean350z

hey ace,

can you comment on the differences in 'turn-in' and steering capabilities with a 285 up front compared to your 235s you run on the street?

can't compare street tires to DOT competition tires. Turn-in with the 285's is nuts due to the stiffer sidewall and sheer traction.

Quote:

are you experiencing mad understeer b/c of the width?

Without the tire stagger in the current setup, oversteer is the issue I need to resolve. A small amount of dialed in understeer is actually preferred regardless of tire stagger, though.

Quote:

what power are you putting down that you'd need tires so wide?

350rwhp

gotta240 · 10-24-2006, 01:10 PM

Ah. I knew that wasn't on a stock fender.

Whats the largest you guys have ran on a STOCK or ONLY ROLLED FENDER?

*AceInHole* · 10-24-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

Ah. I knew that wasn't on a stock fender.

Whats the largest you guys have ran on a STOCK or ONLY ROLLED FENDER?

It's a stock fender with a big roll/ pull :P

Completely stock I had issues when the car was my daily driver, slammed on 245's.

gotta240 · 10-24-2006, 02:40 PM

Hey Ace, thanks again for your time in this thread and for not flaming.

What size rims were you running when you had rubbing issues on the 245's and how tall were they? When you mean completly stock, does that mean not even a rolled fender?

So from your experience with fitment(apparently more than all of zilvia combined!) do you think i will have issues with a

9.5, plus 17 offset with a 245/45/18 tire with only rolled fenders? I know that tire is a little tall(just temporary), but what do you think the widest tire i could fit with that setup? I'm leaning towards a 255/35 but would like a little imput before i drop 4 bills on 2 tires.

thanks again man. Your saving me lots of time/frustration and money!

gotta240 · 10-25-2006, 01:29 AM

Anyone at all? thanks!

twofourzerosx · 10-25-2006, 02:39 PM

why the hell do u have 20's on a 240...take that shit off, the 18's look great

gsracer · 10-25-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twofourzerosx

why the hell do u have 20's on a 240...take that shit off, the 18's look great

i dont they go on the lexus, it was just for fun lol

gotta240 · 10-25-2006, 04:40 PM

GS Racer- are those specs from the REAR or FRONT?

I'm wondering about the fronts. It seems the front fenders are stock, with a roll. Right? Whats the widest you've gone without rubbing issues? thanks again.

Question for every/anyone. 255/35 or 245/40 tires in the front for daily driving on somewhat ruff roads?

gsracer · 10-25-2006, 05:00 PM

front is 18 by 9 + 15 i have a roll on the front ive gone 245/40/ 18 , and i just hammered the inner fender out where ever it rubbed , and voila no more rubbing, oh yea i run 2 deg of camber

gotta240 · 10-25-2006, 08:10 PM

thank you sir! Much appriciated!

gun · 10-25-2006, 11:27 PM

^^ that bimmer makes me laugh, it's so damn aggressive hahahahahaha

OBEEWON · 10-26-2006, 08:42 AM

Man my tires are tiny compared to these. I want to go to 315's tho.

10-23-2006, 12:40 AM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Largest tires you have fit on an s14 thread Simple as that. What are the largest tires YOU HAVE fit on the front of an s14, with ONLY rolled fenders. NO pulls NO overfenders. Please post Rim size, width, and offset Tire size thanks!

10-23-2006, 05:55 AM	#3
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	285/30/R18 on 18x10 +11 Looking for bigger rims to fit a 305 up front with 335's in back. That will probably require cutting/ flaring though. Whoever says stagger setups are bad on a 240sx is driving too slow. __________________

10-23-2006, 06:25 PM	#5
DoriftoPnoy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	wow i've been wanting to make this thread. please share ppl. thanks __________________

10-23-2006, 06:26 PM	#6
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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	gotta240 - how wide is ur rim? Going wider and thinner isn't saving anything, unless the rim is waaay wide - you wanna save a rim (from potholes, etc) run the taller tire __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

10-23-2006, 05:51 AM	#2
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	265-45-17 on a 17x9 +20 offset.

10-23-2006, 06:23 PM	#4
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Ace in hole- you are a fucking G. How low were you and did you have any rubbing issues at full lock? Do you autocross with those? Everyone is trying to tell me to run a 225/40/18 but i actually want traction up front. I have a 245/45/18 plus 22 offset on my front rims at the moment, and was thinking they wouldn't fit. After reading the above, i'm pretty sure my tires(although a little tall) will fit. I might just cough up the money and get a set of new tires though. I'm worried about daily driving with ruff roads and i'm debating between a 245/40/18 and a 255/35/18.. Opinions? Should i go a lil wider with a 35 series tire to help save the rim? Thanks fellas. Appritiate your time.

10-23-2006, 09:36 PM	#8
ispypsi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Age: 42 Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this thread comes up alot. not my car but a friend's it was like a 305/35-17 on a 17x10 wheel. (and some camber :P )

10-23-2006, 10:46 PM	#9
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Jeffmilano- My front rim is 9.5 plus 22 offset. Actually, when you run a 35 series wide tire in a 245, and 255 width, the one with the 255 width will be TALLER and help save the rim. The Height is just the PERCENTAGE of the WIDTH. SO, a 205/45/18 tire is actualy NOT AS TALL as a 310/35/18. What i dont understand, is WHY people run a 225/40/18 on these rims? Seriously, isn't it just all the fad? i dont see a purpose to it at ALL. And the sidewall flex is bs if you ask me.... So why?

10-23-2006, 11:23 PM	#10
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	gsracer has 285's on a 10" wide rim with +20 offset. sorry no pics but you can find them on fresh alloy __________________ -Norm!

10-24-2006, 12:05 AM	#12
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	and this is in the FRONT....right?

10-24-2006, 07:14 AM	#14
sean350z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: sean350z Feedback Score: 5 reviews	hey ace, can you comment on the differences in 'turn-in' and steering capabilities with a 285 up front compared to your 235s you run on the street? are you experiencing mad understeer b/c of the width? what power are you putting down that you'd need tires so wide? __________________

10-24-2006, 08:04 AM	#16
sean350z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: sean350z Feedback Score: 5 reviews	oh i know...i'm personally going for 225/40/18 but figured i'd like to hear the reason behind going so wide...seems to be a waste but maybe there is a function?!?!? function i will probably never ever need!!! __________________

10-24-2006, 01:10 PM	#18
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Ah. I knew that wasn't on a stock fender. Whats the largest you guys have ran on a STOCK or ONLY ROLLED FENDER?

10-24-2006, 02:40 PM	#20
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Hey Ace, thanks again for your time in this thread and for not flaming. What size rims were you running when you had rubbing issues on the 245's and how tall were they? When you mean completly stock, does that mean not even a rolled fender? So from your experience with fitment(apparently more than all of zilvia combined!) do you think i will have issues with a 9.5, plus 17 offset with a 245/45/18 tire with only rolled fenders? I know that tire is a little tall(just temporary), but what do you think the widest tire i could fit with that setup? I'm leaning towards a 255/35 but would like a little imput before i drop 4 bills on 2 tires. thanks again man. Your saving me lots of time/frustration and money! Last edited by gotta240; 10-25-2006 at 01:29 AM..

10-25-2006, 01:29 AM	#21
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Anyone at all? thanks!

10-25-2006, 02:39 PM	#22
twofourzerosx BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CT Posts: 96 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why the hell do u have 20's on a 240...take that shit off, the 18's look great

10-25-2006, 04:40 PM	#24
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	GS Racer- are those specs from the REAR or FRONT? I'm wondering about the fronts. It seems the front fenders are stock, with a roll. Right? Whats the widest you've gone without rubbing issues? thanks again. Question for every/anyone. 255/35 or 245/40 tires in the front for daily driving on somewhat ruff roads?

10-25-2006, 05:00 PM	#25
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 41 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	front is 18 by 9 + 15 i have a roll on the front ive gone 245/40/ 18 , and i just hammered the inner fender out where ever it rubbed , and voila no more rubbing, oh yea i run 2 deg of camber __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

10-25-2006, 08:10 PM	#26
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	thank you sir! Much appriciated!

10-25-2006, 11:27 PM	#27
gun Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^ that bimmer makes me laugh, it's so damn aggressive hahahahahaha __________________

10-26-2006, 08:42 AM	#28
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Man my tires are tiny compared to these. I want to go to 315's tho. __________________