Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[zooopreme]

Smaller tire would help you a whole lot. Just how much front neg camber are you running? Run .5*-1* more with a smaller tire and you should be golden.

[BoostinIX]

Having a brain fart moment, can't figure this one out.

Currently on 17x9.5 +15 MB Battles. About to order another pair for spares, but need advice first.

Rubbing the frame lip at lock. That's easy to hammer, but as I add more angle, likely going to need a better wheel fitment up front.

Do I space out the front? Not loving the idea but will do what I have to. On 20mm origin fenders, like the front fitment look as-is.



Not sure how much I can space and get away with?


Other option: MB also has the battle in 17x9+30. More offset, but less wheel. Would this + spacer be a better option? And if so, what spacer am I looking at to clear same/better?

Thanks.

[iLagX]

Anyone know how xxr 521 18x10+12 fits all around 225 40 18? On a s13 with s15 front end

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by iLagX

Anyone know how xxr 521 18x10+12 fits all around 225 40 18? On a s13 with s15 front end

Most S15 conversion front end is usually wider but even then, you'd have full lock issues up front. Only way you can really run that size would be tubing the front wheel well.

[nield13]

18X11 +20 on the rear of an s13? would how wide of overs would be needed?

[iLagX]

I'm trying to avoid tubing. What's the best fitment size for s13.5. rolled and pulled rear quarter panel. Tires size would help also

[zbarsuglia]

I have my flame retardant suit on.. Lol
My question is simple yet confusing to me. So excuse my ignorance.

How would I go about making the fitment in front more aggressive. Without having to worry about my tires fcking up my fenders. I do not want to pull them either. Example





This is my fitment up front with about a finger width in between tire and fender. 17x10+3 ~-4 degrees camber. When at full lock my fender sits right on top of my tire. Would more aggressive offset and camber help eliminate this?

[s13coupe92]

Ok so im running a ss595 federal all around with 265/35/18s on a 18x10.5 in the back and a 215/35/18 in front on a 18x9.5. The stretch up front lowered the profile of the tire, my question is. Would it look or feel odd running a 225/40/18 up front to compensate for the lose of profile? I don't need as much stretch as I have either so id like to go up a size.

[d_nice]

^^^^^ what is your offset..

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by zbarsuglia

How would I go about making the fitment in front more aggressive. Without having to worry about my tires fcking up my fenders. I do not want to pull them either.

These three sentences cannot coexist in this world for your car. Unless you like staring at a parked car.

Originally Posted by zbarsuglia

This is my fitment up front with about a finger width in between tire and fender. 17x10+3 ~-4 degrees camber. When at full lock my fender sits right on top of my tire. Would more aggressive offset and camber help eliminate this?

An aggressive offset at that width will only push your wheels toward your fender more especially if you only run about -4* of camber which is definitely not what you want. You need more camber to even be close to the cars you posted.

I know you're opposed to pulling your fenders but if you stare at the pictures, they modded their fenders to accommodate for the tires. What I'm trying to say is if you want to be anywhere close to the first you posted, you need to follow the leader and do it the same way. You can mickey mouse your car and fuck your fenders like everybody else or you can do it the right way.

Car A and car B are slightly different fitments, btw. I think the 14 is slightly less aggressive. It looks like it's got a bit more neg camber which would make the top more sunk in but would alleviate some rubbing issues.

[angeldunk707]

anyone know if there will be enough clearance to cram in some 19x10.5 +20 wheels in the rear of a S13 Coupe? There are 50mm overs aswell.

[zbarsuglia]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

These three sentences cannot coexist in this world for your car. Unless you like staring at a parked car.



An aggressive offset at that width will only push your wheels toward your fender more especially if you only run about -4* of camber which is definitely not what you want. You need more camber to even be close to the cars you posted.

I know you're opposed to pulling your fenders but if you stare at the pictures, they modded their fenders to accommodate for the tires. What I'm trying to say is if you want to be anywhere close to the first you posted, you need to follow the leader and do it the same way. You can mickey mouse your car and fuck your fenders like everybody else or you can do it the right way.

Car A and car B are slightly different fitments, btw. I think the 14 is slightly less aggressive. It looks like it's got a bit more neg camber which would make the top more sunk in but would alleviate some rubbing issues.

Thanks for the detailed answer. I didn't know how to word this question. So thanks for bearing with me.



As you see my fender sits right on top of my tire at full lock. Mind you this is 17x10+7 with -4 camber.

My question is, how do I eliminate this happening when i make it more aggressive?My fenders are rolled.



I realize that ^^ he has his fenders pulled in the front to accommodate the wider wheels. But that still brings up the question. How does he drive and not bounce his tire up into his fender while turning.

Is it more camber? Is it caster?

[zooopreme]

^was that second car in your initial post yours? Lol, my bad.

Anyway, adjusting caster can help alleviate your fitment woes but it's not worth touching for the sole purpose of wheel fitment. Camber and toe adjustments is about the only things worth correcting and after that, you may want to downsize or modify something else. Set your caster to what is functional not to where it helps your wheel fitment.

Putting in a bit more neg camber will slightly help by bringing the top part of the wheel inwards but if your car is at the same height, something will still rub. There's rubbing issues at that ride height not with your alignment. Does that make sense? You either raise it a bit or hammer in what rubs.

Modding your fenders will be the only way that you can go about turning and giving the tires a bit of clearance. If you stare at the fenders, they have a slight hump where the tires can have a bit of clearance.

[Rich260z]

double post

[Rich260z]

S13, kyb struts and tein s tech springs, Have all adjustable suspension arms, currently rocking ZX turbo swastikas. 1.5* of camber front and 1* rear (pretty much stock camber)

Want to get some 17x9 +15 or 20mm. Will they clear or will they need more camber? Also I'm going to be going 5 lug using ichiba hubs. Not sure but I don't think they change the offset correct? I will be using 235/40/17 tires, don't really want to stretch.

Lastly these wheels need to clear z32 brakes as well. I know that depends mostly on the backface/spoke design. Wheel of choice is 5zigen fn01-c.

What do you guys think?

[fliprayzin240sx]

I'd run the +20 offset if you want to run bigger wheels.

[90240sx07]

k so i have a s13 hatch with ksport coils been looking at 17x10 and 17x9
17x10's are +25
and the 17x9's are +10
which ones would fit better and with the 17x10's in that offset would they clear coils up front or would i need a spacer

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by 90240sx07

k so i have a s13 hatch with ksport coils been looking at 17x10 and 17x9
17x10's are +25
and the 17x9's are +10
which ones would fit better and with the 17x10's in that offset would they clear coils up front or would i need a spacer

Stick with the 9s, read up on what I post for S13 guys why I say that if you need an explanation.

[s14freak]

Ok, so I know I may catch shit for asking a question that has most likely been asked here, but I quite honestly dont have the time to look through 76 pages lol. I've got a stock body '96, and I want to run staggered 18s, 9 wide in the front, 10 wide in the rear. Dont want to pull the fenders, and they're already rolled. What is the best offset and tire size to run as little camber as possible while staying as low as possible? I want them to sit flush, not really poke. Basically, I've already got these wheels and I'm trying my best to get close to the right spacer size without buying ten different sets of them haha. And prefferably -1* or less camber.

[Rich260z]

Ok, new question. 17x9 +30. on an S13, same specs as above.

Basically got offered a cheap set of 5zigen, all with that spec all around. I know the +30 is gay, I will need spacers. Probably going with a 10mm spacer all around.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by s14freak

Ok, so I know I may catch shit for asking a question that has most likely been asked here, but I quite honestly dont have the time to look through 76 pages lol. I've got a stock body '96, and I want to run staggered 18s, 9 wide in the front, 10 wide in the rear. Dont want to pull the fenders, and they're already rolled. What is the best offset and tire size to run as little camber as possible while staying as low as possible? I want them to sit flush, not really poke. Basically, I've already got these wheels and I'm trying my best to get close to the right spacer size without buying ten different sets of them haha. And prefferably -1* or less camber.

What size tires are you planning on running? Thats what will dictate your offset. 225/40-18s up front and 235/40-18s in the rear...go for +15s. Anything wider, start looking at +20 specs.

Originally Posted by Rich260z

Ok, new question. 17x9 +30. on an S13, same specs as above.

Basically got offered a cheap set of 5zigen in with that spec all around. I know the +30 is gay, I will spacers. Probably going with a 10mm spacer all around.

Think R33 GTR wheels...you may or may not need spacers. Only reason you might need some is to clear the front suspension and 5mm is usually more than enough.

[Rich260z]

Yeah I've been searching that size and most people tend to run a 5-10mm and some 225 up front. Which I may do now. I figure I can always correct an offset higher than I want then get stuck with something too low I can't use.

[Agent S14]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Smaller tire would help you a whole lot. Just how much front neg camber are you running? Run .5*-1* more with a smaller tire and you should be golden.

Thanks but now my tire is rubbing on my harness that's under my fender. Been looking on a how to to move it can't find one

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by Agent S14

Thanks but now my tire is rubbing on my harness that's under my fender. Been looking on a how to to move it can't find one

Usually tucking it up real high helps but to do it right, you'll need to relocate it through the engine bay.

[Agent S14]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Usually tucking it up real high helps but to do it right, you'll need to relocate it through the engine bay.

Is there a how to on how to do that?

[mattg]

Hi everyone. I have a question relating to fitment on a z32, bare with me as this is all new to me. I plan on purchasing a set of wheel for my 300zx. I want to run 19X9.5 in the front and 19X11 in the back. I am curious as to what offset on the wheels I should get. They come either 0, 12, or 22 for the front and 0, 15, or 25 for the rear. The car will be sitting on coilovers. I am looking for a nice clean, flush stance with good fitment. Any help will be appreciated. And sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, forums are new to me.

[s14freak]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

What size tires are you planning on running? Thats what will dictate your offset. 225/40-18s up front and 235/40-18s in the rear...go for +15s. Anything wider, start looking at +20 specs.

Thats what I was thinking as far as tire size. Im running 235-40s on a 17x9+20 right now, front sits nice, but I can't go any lower because of the tire. Rear looks dumb atm because of all the camber. Thanks for your help man.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Agent S14

Is there a how to on how to do that?

Let me google that for you

Originally Posted by mattg

Hi everyone. I have a question relating to fitment on a z32, bare with me as this is all new to me. I plan on purchasing a set of wheel for my 300zx. I want to run 19X9.5 in the front and 19X11 in the back. I am curious as to what offset on the wheels I should get. They come either 0, 12, or 22 for the front and 0, 15, or 25 for the rear. The car will be sitting on coilovers. I am looking for a nice clean, flush stance with good fitment. Any help will be appreciated. And sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, forums are new to me.

No clue, not a whole lot of fitment guys in here in regards to Z32. Your best bet is go to Rimtuck.com and search on what Z32 guys are running, make decision based on that. With that said, I peaked in there and nobody's running 11js.

[mattg]

No clue, not a whole lot of fitment guys in here in regards to Z32. Your best bet is go to Rimtuck.com and search on what Z32 guys are running, make decision based on that. With that said, I peaked in there and nobody's running 11js.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the guide to the website. It looks pretty helpful. Maybe I can run a 10 or 10.5 in the rear.

[Ryan_1]

Jus have a question I have ordered a set of vskfs in 18x9.5+2 r disk and 18x10.5+1 o disk. jus wondering will i need much of pump of the gaurds. and the fronts should clear standard calipers?