Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by 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?

...for what car?

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by 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?

R-disk fronts will pretty much clear every big brake kit for the S-chassis fronts.

You will need to pull the fenders no matter what chassis it is, a butt load more on S13/S15 vs S14.

[Ryan_1]

Sorry S14 S1

[Attridge_300ZX]

I've decided I'm going to get a set of Work Meister S1 3P for my 1990 300ZX. Now it's just deciding which disk types and offsets to get. I want wide tires on my Z, so I'm leaning more to the conservative offsets. I'd also like to be BBK friendly in the front.*

I'm leaning towards option two up front.

1) 18x9 + 29 (L disk) Pros. Larger lip. Cons. Have to run a spacer for BBK
2) 18x9 + 31 (R disk) Pros BBK friendly without spacer. Cons less lip than option 1.

For the rear there are more options. I'm leaning towards option 1.

1) 18x10 + 43 (O disk) Pros. Will fit without roll, decent lip size, fit wider tire. Cons. Not BBK friendly.
2) 18x10 + 30 (O disk) Pros. Large lip. Cons. Rear roll needed, not BBK friendly, fit narrower tire.
3) 18x10 + 42 (L disk) Pros. Should be BBK friendly, no roll needed. Cons. smaller lip,
4) 18x10 +29 (L disk) Pros. Should be BBK friendly, decent size lip for disk type. Cons. roll needed, smaller lip than O disk

So let me know which options you'd pick and why.

Here is a link to the size chart for Meisters*http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...03P%20Spec.pdf

[fliprayzin240sx]

Look around rimtuck and make a decision. But from what I've seen...I like this setup:

Specs: 18 x 9.5 +11 255 / 35 18 x 10.5 +23 275 / 35

SO looking at that, my recommendation for be close to those specs: 18x9.5 +12 R-disk and 18x10.5 +24 O-disk. R-disk to clear BBK or any other BBK you can think of up front and O-disk in the rear since it should clear the Z32 rear brakes.

[Attridge_300ZX]

Doesn't look like stock rear quarters, and I would only be able to run 35 in the front with that low of an offset. Doesn't look too bad though.

[silviaguy240]

How is needing a roll a con? And you can order any offset, obviously it will take a little longer.

[Attridge_300ZX]

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

How is needing a roll a con? And you can order any offset, obviously it will take a little longer.

Roll is a con. because it's something I'd rather not do. You mean I can order offsets that are not listed on the spec sheet? Custom offsets?

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by Attridge_300ZX

Roll is a con. because it's something I'd rather not do. You mean I can order offsets that are not listed on the spec sheet? Custom offsets?

What's the point of having wide wheels with high offsets? Are you purposely going for the sunken look?

Rolling your fenders isn't hard and if you choose not to do it yourself, there's always somebody around that'll do it for a fair price.

And to answer you questions, you won't know until you ask. From what I remember, they do, you just have to take the initiative and ask if they still do and how much that'll run you.

If not, you're stuck with buying the right offset, sucking it up, and rolling your fenders (mildly) or you'll be stuck buying wide wheels with poor offsets for your chassis and stacking spacers to achieve the look you want.

[fliprayzin240sx]

If you dont roll the fenders, it'll be sunk and you wont be able lower the car much. Basically, you'll be buying $4k worth of wheels that will make your car look like poops. But hey, your car, your money...the fuck do you need our opinions for right?

[revat619]

hey guys, i'm currently running hankook v12's in 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 on an 18x9.5 + 12 and 18x10.5 +15 but i'm thinking of switching to 215/40 and 245/35. Anybody have any experience with these tires on the wheel specs im running? Just trying to run something a bit smaller with more stretch but nothing insane. Camber is gonna be -3 or so in front and as close to zero with how low i am in the rear...so probably like 1.5 or so

It's not so much a matter of how will i fit them(i make my wheels fit regardless), but rather how the tires will look/stretch on those sizes. Thanks.

[Attridge_300ZX]

+45 is the factory rear offset for the Z32, so running a 10 wide with + 43 offset will sit rather flush, and allow me to run at least a 285 tire. The lower the offset I get the less wide of a tire I can fit.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Attridge_300ZX

+45 is the factory rear offset for the Z32, so running a 10 wide with + 43 offset will sit rather flush, and allow me to run at least a 285 tire. The lower the offset I get the less wide of a tire I can fit.

Oh you're right...not possible to run wide tires on low offset wheels on a Z32.

Oh wait a minute...

Nissan 300ZX 2+2 1991 18 x 10.5 +18 285 / 30 18 x 10.5 +18 285 / 30

Nissan 300ZX 2-seat 1990 17 x 11.0 +8 245 / 35 18 x 11.5 +22 275 / 35


Yup...Immmm-Fucking-Possible...again, the fuck do I know since I'm just looking at other people's setup.

[NORFY]

hey guys, ive got a question, basically i need to get lower.

my car; s13, Meister-R coilovers. FRONT: 17x10 et 15 (plus 12mm spacer) with a 235/40, s14 lower arms. REAR: 17x10 et 15 (with a 15mm spacer) on 225/45's. semi tubbed front arches, relocated loom work.

this is how it sits


but i want it lower. ive recently gone from 15" rims up to these 17" ones. with the front arches off ive got roughly 1" clearance from the top of the tire to the strut top, infact its showing signs of rubbing.

just want to know what you guys do to get lower than this? not sure i want to go to a 35 profile just yet.

[Attridge_300ZX]

The first setup looks good, the second one looks retarded and doesn't fit. Do you know for sure the first setup is running 285 on all 4, and what kind of work he did to get that setup to fit. You can make anything fit with enough work, but I'm looking for function over form, that second setup does not function well.

[MrSanchez925]

Will a set of rota grids 18x9.5 +20 with a 235/40 clear the front coilovers on my s14?

[MrSanchez925]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Oh you're right...not possible to run wide tires on low offset wheels on a Z32.

Oh wait a minute...

Nissan 300ZX 2+2 1991 18 x 10.5 +18 285 / 30 18 x 10.5 +18 285 / 30

Nissan 300ZX 2-seat 1990 17 x 11.0 +8 245 / 35 18 x 11.5 +22 275 / 35


Yup...Immmm-Fucking-Possible...again, the fuck do I know since I'm just looking at other people's setup.

That white z32 isn't running a 285 in the front or rear. It's a known car in the z32 community .

Also in order to fit. A 285 in the rear will need a higher offset or you will start rubbing in the Rucas

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by MrSanchez925

That white z32 isn't running a 285 in the front or rear. It's a known car in the z32 community .

Also in order to fit. A 285 in the rear will need a higher offset or you will start rubbing in the Rucas

You mean lower offset? I dont see how higher offset (sinking in) will help you clear RUCAs.

I'm just going by what was posted on Rimtuck...guy said he's running 285 all around per his specs.

[MrSanchez925]

Sorry I meant lower offset .. Derp moment. Lol.

[humilde_s13]

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[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by MrSanchez925

Sorry I meant lower offset .. Derp moment. Lol.

Hmm...after looking at the white Z32, isn't that Edgar's (ArcticDragon) car? Havent seen his Z32 around here in a while. I've always liked that car...

http://www.rimtuck.com/setup/view/233

[MrSanchez925]

yeah its edgars..
It isn't white anymore either.

I'm pretty sure its currently down, getting a motor rebuild.

[MrSanchez925]

hold up I'm going to ask him real quick if he is running a 285, I may be wrong actually.

[jlmillionaire]

i finally got my set of rims my setup is going to consist of 18x9+30 in the front and 18x10.5+28 in the rear. mind you i bought these rims used i dont have 3k + for new rims and custom offset... there going on a s14.so can you guys please help me out with this setup tires camber adjustment etc.... thanks and my bad if i piss you off i tried rim tuck but no one has similar setup i hope its not gonna look retarted thanks.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by jlmillionaire

i finally got my set of rims my setup is going to consist of 18x9+30 in the front and 18x10.5+28 in the rear. mind you i bought these rims used i dont have 3k + for new rims and custom offset... there going on a s14.so can you guys please help me out with this setup tires camber adjustment etc.... thanks and my bad if i piss you off i tried rim tuck but no one has similar setup i hope its not gonna look retarted thanks.

I'll just cut to the chase, it's going to look sunk. The rears should clear w/o spacers but the fronts will rub for sure w/o spacers.

You don't have $3,000+ to spend on wheels? You could have found a nice pair of used real TE's and gotten new decent tires for less than $3,000. In other words, you made a bad choice.

And lastly, please do your own research on how alignment corresponds to wheel fitment. It's really not that hard to understand how it all ties in. I don't know how much camber you're willing to run. I don't know what tire sizes you want to run. Your choices are almost unlimited. This thread is for those that have an idea of what they want to do and see if it fits. You simply put specs and expect us to list choices for you. You're 30 years old, this shouldn't be your first rodeo.

[MrSanchez925]

Will a 18x9.5 +20 with a 235/40 series tire clear the front coils on my s14?

[jlmillionaire]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

I'll just cut to the chase, it's going to look sunk. The rears should clear w/o spacers but the fronts will rub for sure w/o spacers.

You don't have $3,000+ to spend on wheels? You could have found a nice pair of used real TE's and gotten new decent tires for less than $3,000. In other words, you made a bad choice.

And lastly, please do your own research on how alignment corresponds to wheel fitment. It's really not that hard to understand how it all ties in. I don't know how much camber you're willing to run. I don't know what tire sizes you want to run. Your choices are almost unlimited. This thread is for those that have an idea of what they want to do and see if it fits. You simply put specs and expect us to list choices for you. You're 30 years old, this shouldn't be your first rodeo.

it is my first rodeo with rims your rite ill figure it out my self thanks for the input.

[San Diego Kouki]

Anybody have experience with Work meister m1r or SSR professor ms1's? I have an s14 kouki and want to run 18x 9.5's all around. I have all 4 fenders rolled and know what tires to run but I want the maximum lip size without needing to pull any metal or worry about clearing my z32 brakes up front.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by jlmillionaire

i finally got my set of rims my setup is going to consist of 18x9+30 in the front and 18x10.5+28 in the rear. mind you i bought these rims used i dont have 3k + for new rims and custom offset... there going on a s14.so can you guys please help me out with this setup tires camber adjustment etc.... thanks and my bad if i piss you off i tried rim tuck but no one has similar setup i hope its not gonna look retarted thanks.

You'll probably need spacers in the front to clear suspension, atleast 5mm depending on your suspension/coilover setup. Its not all bad, beauty of running higher offset wheels is that you can run wide ass tires. Since you have all the space in the world, you can run it with no camber. Dont really need the camber if its a DD, get it within OEM spec.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by San Diego Kouki

Anybody have experience with Work meister m1r or SSR professor ms1's? I have an s14 kouki and want to run 18x 9.5's all around. I have all 4 fenders rolled and know what tires to run but I want the maximum lip size without needing to pull any metal or worry about clearing my z32 brakes up front.

Well, if you have Z32 brakes up front, you'd need the big brake faces for the front. Rear, you can go for max lip, should clear even Z32/R32 rear brakes on the the flat face version of the wheels.