Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[ZenkiAlec]

just wondering, does wheel width affect wheel fitment?

[Te37]

Yes it does. You can fit a 18x9.5 in the front of a 240sx way easier than a 18x10.5. You also have to consider what size tires you want to run.

[ZenkiAlec]

Originally Posted by Te37

Yes it does. You can fit a 18x9.5 in the front of a 240sx way easier than a 18x10.5. You also have to consider what size tires you want to run.

Okay cool. So I'm running 17 x 7 wheels with a + 45 offset (yes I know, a terrible wheel choice) What size spacers would you recommend to make it flush? I was thinking 30mm, but I'm not really sure?

[hypercrush]

holy wow this thread is insane. i dont know how you guys have the patience!

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by ZenkiAlec

Okay cool. So I'm running 17 x 7 wheels with a + 45 offset (yes I know, a terrible wheel choice) What size spacers would you recommend to make it flush? I was thinking 30mm, but I'm not really sure?

you wont be flush, not even close. sell em and invest in more aggressive wheels.

Originally Posted by hypercrush

holy wow this thread is insane. i dont know how you guys have the patience!

i don't even think they look at other peoples wheel specs to get the fitment they are looking for.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by hypercrush

holy wow this thread is insane. i dont know how you guys have the patience!

I take my breaks to keep my sanity...reason why I havent popped in here that often the last week or so.

[zooopreme]

For the most part, if the people make a separate thread, I often refer to them to the first page where they see "yo do research first before you even think about posting"

...but that often gets overlooked which is why I don't really post in here anymore as I used to.

[hypercrush]

i jumped in thinking i may be able to be helpful and a contributing member of the forum...but wow, this is some madness.

"does width affect the offset or how it fits"

hooboy

[cristss13]

I have a 93 s13 hatchback and im looking at picking up a set of work emotion xd9's. 17x9.5 +17 offset all around. The rear has 30mm overfenders and the front has a decent pull done to it. I want the wheels to sit flush with the fenders pretty much. Not looking to tuck anything, just no gap. i would probably need to run spacers in the rear correct? also would the 9.5 +17 clear the strut/fender in the front?

[TheNissanGuy]

Anyone got an idea what tire size and specs i need to get this stretch on 18x9.5

[Te37]

Originally Posted by hypercrush

i jumped in thinking i may be able to be helpful and a contributing member of the forum...but wow, this is some madness.

"does width affect the offset or how it fits"

hooboy

This thread turns to garbage when all you guys just post crap like this instead of actually helping. OP try rimtuck...google it

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by cristss13

I have a 93 s13 hatchback and im looking at picking up a set of work emotion xd9's. 17x9.5 +17 offset all around. The rear has 30mm overfenders and the front has a decent pull done to it. I want the wheels to sit flush with the fenders pretty much. Not looking to tuck anything, just no gap. i would probably need to run spacers in the rear correct? also would the 9.5 +17 clear the strut/fender in the front?

Fronts should clear errrthing. Rears, you'll need some spacers. How much, will be kinda hard to tell. Not all rear fenders are the same and mounting could be different. Just because they advertised them as 30 or 50mm, doesnt mean thats exactly what they are.

Slap the wheels on, get a string with a weight, hang it it from the middle inside of the fender and measure how far your wheel is from there. That should be how much spacer you'll need.

Originally Posted by TheNissanGuy

Anyone got an idea what tire size and specs i need to get this stretch on 18x9.5

Probably 215/40-18s, maybe even as small as 205/45-18s. Also, remember not all tires are the same. Different manufacturers measure their tires differently. I cant remember off the top of my head which ones usually run undersized.

Originally Posted by Te37

This thread turns to garbage when all you guys just post crap like this instead of actually helping. OP try rimtuck...google it

But there's also people who will ask the same question after the same question was just asked 4 post above their post. That shit is what kills me in here. The idea of this thread is to help people out...if and only if they are absolutely fucking lost. Getting lost means, you'd atleast take the attempt to look it up (atleast learn what offset and width does to wheels) or atleast read a couple pages of this thread. After all, this is still zilvia. Spoon feeding is highly, highly frowned upon.

Just to make it clear to people again...NO your damn +45 offset 8j wheel will not fit the front of your S-chassis. Anything more than +30 DOES NOT BELONG ON THESE CARS!!!

Watch, somebody will ask this question again in a jiffy...just to make a point.

[Frankz91]

So i have my S13 dropped on Eibach Springs 2.2 in front.and 2.1 in rear going to put rims on it 17x9 +15 wat tires should I run on it and do I have to pull or roll my fenders
New to the 240 scene
LMK THANKS

[WIKID S4TEEN]

^ anything you want, you're still 4x4.

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by Frankz91

So i have my S13 dropped on Eibach Springs 2.2 in front.and 2.1 in rear going to put rims on it 17x9 +15 wat tires should I run on it and do I have to pull or roll my fenders
New to the 240 scene
LMK THANKS

It all depends on the look you are going for.

i don't think you'll need a roll due to your height. Id go with a 225/45, and if you ever go coilovers a 215/40.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by JasianBlazin

It all depends on the look you are going for.

i don't think you'll need a roll due to your height. Id go with a 225/45, and if you ever go coilovers a 215/40.

I wouldnt go 215/40 on 17s, those are undersized as fuck. I'd go 215/45 tho.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Frankz91

So i have my S13 dropped on Eibach Springs 2.2 in front.and 2.1 in rear going to put rims on it 17x9 +15 wat tires should I run on it and do I have to pull or roll my fenders
New to the 240 scene
LMK THANKS

What kinda shocks do you have? Eibachs would blow stock shocks like a $5 hooker.

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

I wouldnt go 215/40 on 17s, those are undersized as fuck. I'd go 215/45 tho.

you're right. although some people like to go really low and fronts tend to rub. 45's in the rears are good tho.

[KiwiZenki]

I need a little help with decisions/my lack of knowledge is preventing me from knowing what width and offset I should go with. My plan for the car is to drive it daily and eventually start with some drift practice once parts are fixed. The car is stock but Stance GR+Pro coils are waiting to be installed. I'm going 5lug because I need a brake upgrade and want wheels (Enkei RPF1s are what I'm looking at). I'm not sure on tire size since I'm not sure on how wide I want to go. I'm pretty set on 17s and I'm not looking to stagger my setup. 17x8.5 +30 17X9 +22 (factory RPF1 sized)? Motor is stock KA and will stay that way for awhile. Recommended sizes, offset, and potential tire sizes would be a great help (Tires semi low profile but not stretched). The Stance coils are going to be pretty low from what I've heard, at what size will I have to roll fenders.

Epic wheel gap.

Thanks for any help and sorry for being a novice, just figuring things out here.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Te37

This thread turns to garbage when all you guys just post crap like this instead of actually helping. OP try rimtuck...google it

I made my point right below already...

Originally Posted by KiwiZenki

I need a little help with decisions/my lack of knowledge is preventing me from knowing what width and offset I should go with. My plan for the car is to drive it daily and eventually start with some drift practice once parts are fixed. The car is stock but Stance GR+Pro coils are waiting to be installed. I'm going 5lug because I need a brake upgrade and want wheels (Enkei RPF1s are what I'm looking at). I'm not sure on tire size since I'm not sure on how wide I want to go. I'm pretty set on 17s and I'm not looking to stagger my setup. 17x8.5 +30 17X9 +22 (factory RPF1 sized)? Motor is stock KA and will stay that way for awhile. Recommended sizes, offset, and potential tire sizes would be a great help (Tires semi low profile but not stretched). The Stance coils are going to be pretty low from what I've heard, at what size will I have to roll fenders. Epic wheel gap.

Thanks for any help and sorry for being a novice, just figuring things out here.

Well, if you plan on lowering your car substantially (roughly an inch or two from the fenders) you'd pretty much have to roll the fenders. If you dont, theres a good chance the tires will touch the lip and potentially blow our your tires or have the tire grab your front fender and dent the living shit out of it.

From the sound of it, you need to figure out first how you want the car to look. My suggestion first is to look into the wheel fitment threads in the sticky, you have the MAXIMUM TIRE thread and the STRETCH/FLUSH thread, to help you decide on what you want the car to look. From there, come back here and ask the question again.

Basically, good rule of thumb, itll never be flush enough if you dont touch (roll or pull) the fenders. Also, fitment wise, 9" wide up front +15 and 10" wide rears +15 is a good starting point for S14s with some slightly stretched tires and some fender work.

[KiwiZenki]

^^Thanks for the feedback. I will continue researching, and check out those threads. I want to be safely flush, or as safe from rubbing as possible. Tires = no balloon spec.

[ma.jomaa]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Just to make it clear to people again...NO your damn +45 offset 8j wheel will not fit the front of your S-chassis. Anything more than +30 DOES NOT BELONG ON THESE CARS!!![/COLOR]

Watch, somebody will ask this question again in a jiffy...just to make a point.

18x8.5+40 fits with no issues.

[fliprayzin240sx]

^^^You are at the cunt hair spec of suspension clearance then. My damn 10j +22 has 3mm more inner clearance on my coilover and it doesnt clear. I need atleast 3mm more to clear my coilovers.

[turbo2nr]

getting new wheels and need some help with sizing

rear fenders are pulled around 20mm


currently im running 18x11+12 with -3 camber 265/35/18

looking to get
18x11.5 -1

but i can also choose 18x11.5 +11 but the lip will be smaller

will the 18x11.5 -1 fit the rear with same size tire and with me running less then -4 camber??

[thefro526]

Hey guys, finally got my wheels and tires in, gave them to my dad to mount and he had some issues trying to get the bead to seat.

225/40/18 Falken ZE512 on a 9.5J Rota Grid.

He got one beat to seat, but couldn't get the rest to. He has access to a cheetah - the smaller one - and a tire machine etc. He was trying to seat the bead with just the cheetah. Am I right in telling him that he should have a compressor hooked up to the valve stem as well? All of the videos I could find had someone putting air into the tire via the valve stem and compressor and then blasting it with a cheetah.

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Hey guys, finally got my wheels and tires in, gave them to my dad to mount and he had some issues trying to get the bead to seat.

225/40/18 Falken ZE512 on a 9.5J Rota Grid.

He got one beat to seat, but couldn't get the rest to. He has access to a cheetah - the smaller one - and a tire machine etc. He was trying to seat the bead with just the cheetah. Am I right in telling him that he should have a compressor hooked up to the valve stem as well? All of the videos I could find had someone putting air into the tire via the valve stem and compressor and then blasting it with a cheetah.

Yes, when i watch my tires get mounted they usually put in air and blast it with the cheetah. Ive also seen them do it with just the cheetah and then put in air.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by turbo2nr

getting new wheels and need some help with sizing

rear fenders are pulled around 20mm


currently im running 18x11+12 with -3 camber 265/35/18

looking to get
18x11.5 -1

but i can also choose 18x11.5 +11 but the lip will be smaller

will the 18x11.5 -1 fit the rear with same size tire and with me running less then -4 camber??

From what Knoop was telling me, for every 1 degree of camber you add, you gain about 7mm or so. 18x11.5 -1 will be pushed out 19mm further out than your 11j +12. Itll only be 7mm difference if you go 11.5j +11.

[Punished]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Hey guys, finally got my wheels and tires in, gave them to my dad to mount and he had some issues trying to get the bead to seat.

225/40/18 Falken ZE512 on a 9.5J Rota Grid.

He got one beat to seat, but couldn't get the rest to. He has access to a cheetah - the smaller one - and a tire machine etc. He was trying to seat the bead with just the cheetah. Am I right in telling him that he should have a compressor hooked up to the valve stem as well? All of the videos I could find had someone putting air into the tire via the valve stem and compressor and then blasting it with a cheetah.

That's weird, I mount that on my 9.5j sawblades with no issues.

[2jdm4you]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Hey guys, finally got my wheels and tires in, gave them to my dad to mount and he had some issues trying to get the bead to seat.

225/40/18 Falken ZE512 on a 9.5J Rota Grid.

He got one beat to seat, but couldn't get the rest to. He has access to a cheetah - the smaller one - and a tire machine etc. He was trying to seat the bead with just the cheetah. Am I right in telling him that he should have a compressor hooked up to the valve stem as well? All of the videos I could find had someone putting air into the tire via the valve stem and compressor and then blasting it with a cheetah.

The only reason putting the air into the tire is needed is because the sudden blast of air dissipates and doesn't keep the tire inflated. Make sure they lube up the rim with soapy water or something of that nature or that the tire is sealed. If I could used duct tape and a can of brake cleaner and a lighter to stretch my 205 on a 10.5 then you should be able to get this.

[TheNissanGuy]

anyone got any info on this set up ?