Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[S14Driftr91]

I have a set of 17x9+24 cobra 03 wheels with 245/40/17 tires I just picked up for my s14. The problem is I cant put them on since my 300zx calipers hit in the front. Should I pick up some spacers but then are my front wheels going to poke out a shit load from the front fenders ??

How did this guy do it?? with no spacers!
RIMTUCK.com - Setup

Here is the exact wheels that I have currently
17x9 Anthracite with Mirror Face 03 Cobra Style Wheels from Wheel Replicas (94-04) - Free Shippping

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by S14Driftr91

I have a set of 17x9+24 cobra 03 wheels with 245/40/17 tires I just picked up for my s14. The problem is I cant put them on since my 300zx calipers hit in the front. Should I pick up some spacers but then are my front wheels going to poke out a shit load from the front fenders ??

How did this guy do it?? with no spacers!
RIMTUCK.com - Setup

Here is the exact wheels that I have currently
17x9 Anthracite with Mirror Face 03 Cobra Style Wheels from Wheel Replicas (94-04) - Free Shippping

Because they're 2 different style wheels? Just because the specs are the same width and offset wise doesnt mean they'd have the same back spacing for brake caliper clearance.

[jewlz]

I'm considering running this on an s13 with rolled/pulled fenders and low ride height


18x9 et 16 235/40 front
18x10 et20 265/35 rear
3-4 degree camber front zero-1 degree camber rear

Does this sound about right? Tires will be g-force comp 2's

[trxrx7]

Originally Posted by jewlz

I'm considering running this on an s13 with rolled/pulled fenders and low ride height


18x9 et 16 235/40 front
18x10 et20 265/35 rear
3-4 degree camber front zero-1 degree camber rear

Does this sound about right? Tires will be g-force comp 2's

front will work, rear you might have to go up to -2.5ish camber! i ran 17x9 et12 all around with about -4 camber in the front and -2.5 in the rear with rolled fenders, but in the end it comes down to tire size and thickness

[jewlz]

so to get the camber im after in the rear , you think like 25-30 et?

also, do you think those tire widths will have similar minor stretch on those widths?

[ArticSilver]

hey i have a question, just picked up some new rims for my s14:
F:17x8.5 +20
R:17x10 +20
what tire size should i go with for a nice & reliable poking stretch. thinking about going F:205/40/17 & R:215/45/17 that sound ok?
thanks

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by jewlz

I'm considering running this on an s13 with rolled/pulled fenders and low ride height
18x9 et 16 235/40 front
18x10 et20 265/35 rear
3-4 degree camber front zero-1 degree camber rear

Does this sound about right? Tires will be g-force comp 2's

Originally Posted by jewlz

so to get the camber im after in the rear , you think like 25-30 et?
also, do you think those tire widths will have similar minor stretch on those widths?

You can fit those, but I'd probably go less sidewall since its on an S13 (smaller wheel wells). For the rear, you can fit those width tires just have to pull the fenders more if you don't want camber. But personally, if you're going for fat tires in the rear, kick it down to +25 for less poke.

Originally Posted by ArticSilver

hey i have a question, just picked up some new rims for my s14:
F:17x8.5 +20
R:17x10 +20
what tire size should i go with for a nice & reliable poking stretch. thinking about going F:205/40/17 & R:215/45/17 that sound ok?
thanks

Too undersized for S14s sidewall/overall diameter wise. 205/45-17 and 235/40-17 is about the same diameter wise, but if you decide to stay with 215/45-17 in the rear, that would work too.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0%
205/45-17 3.6in 12.1in 24.3in 76.2in 831 -2.5%
215/45-17 3.8in 12.3in 24.6in 77.3in 819 -1.0%
225/40-17 3.5in 12.0in 24.1in 75.7in 837 -3.2%
235/40-17 3.7in 12.2in 24.4in 76.7in 827 -1.9%

[jewlz]

215 on a 10 is gonna be very stretched

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by jewlz

215 on a 10 is gonna be very stretched

It will be but not impossible. All depends on what tires, who's mounting it and the extra sidewall on 17s should help.

[iVanRoz]

I have a 300zx and want to put 350z anniversary wheels 18x8 all around is there any modifications I need to do to put them on? Like pulling fenders and such? Alto what tire size would be best the OEM tires are too tall IMO. Thanks I've been a s chassis guy since the start and this is my first z lol

[fliprayzin240sx]

^^^Its stock wheels, what makes you think you'd have to do anything?

[iVanRoz]

Someone told me they had rubbing issues maybe they were wrong anyways gonna pick some up on Friday and see how it goes.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by iVanRoz

Someone told me they had rubbing issues maybe they were wrong anyways gonna pick some up on Friday and see how it goes.

Well, it never hurts to roll the fenders but pulling it...simply put, Fuck no! Its not that far off from stock Z32 TT wheel specs.

[punxva]

Originally Posted by gman-s14

Need some feed back. Thinking of getting meister s1r on s14 stock body.
Was thinking 18x9.5 front with 245/35/18 and 18x10 rear with 265/35/18. No stretching

this is 18x9 +12 and 18x10.5 +18, although not in the tire sizes you are looking for but gives you an idea of how it sits on stock metal.

[Te37]

Originally Posted by punxva

this is 18x9 +12 and 18x10.5 +18, although not in the tire sizes you are looking for but gives you an idea of how it sits on stock metal.

I'm sure I'm not the first one, how did you get your hood like that? Or did you but it that way?

[punxva]

the hood came on the car when i bought it, it has no markings on it, but looks like a chaser b-road kevlar, i am going to paint it once my s13 is done because it bothers me being all yellow and ugly

[ArticSilver]

[/QUOTE]
Too undersized for S14s sidewall/overall diameter wise. 205/45-17 and 235/40-17 is about the same diameter wise, but if you decide to stay with 215/45-17 in the rear, that would work too.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0%
205/45-17 3.6in 12.1in 24.3in 76.2in 831 -2.5%
215/45-17 3.8in 12.3in 24.6in 77.3in 819 -1.0%
225/40-17 3.5in 12.0in 24.1in 75.7in 837 -3.2%
235/40-17 3.7in 12.2in 24.4in 76.7in 827 -1.9%[/QUOTE]

Hmmm interesting, you think i made a bad choice on the wheel size/specs? i have 25+15mm spacers to play with fitment one they come in. 40's will be too slammed and gappy, 45's chunky n prop rub. i also have 20mm front fenderes and 30mm rear overs, have a feeling its not gona be enough to get them flush. still undecided on sizes but which tires do u guys recomend with a good looking strong sidewall? thanks again

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by ArticSilver

Too undersized for S14s sidewall/overall diameter wise. 205/45-17 and 235/40-17 is about the same diameter wise, but if you decide to stay with 215/45-17 in the rear, that would work too.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0%
205/45-17 3.6in 12.1in 24.3in 76.2in 831 -2.5%
215/45-17 3.8in 12.3in 24.6in 77.3in 819 -1.0%
225/40-17 3.5in 12.0in 24.1in 75.7in 837 -3.2%
235/40-17 3.7in 12.2in 24.4in 76.7in 827 -1.9%

Hmmm interesting, you think i made a bad choice on the wheel size/specs? i have 25+15mm spacers to play with fitment one they come in. 40's will be too slammed and gappy, 45's chunky n prop rub. i also have 20mm front fenderes and 30mm rear overs, have a feeling its not gona be enough to get them flush. still undecided on sizes but which tires do u guys recomend with a good looking strong sidewall? thanks again

Honestly, for an S14, rims you got are pretty weak sauce (17x8.5). Also, all a matter of preference but I always try to keep my overall diameter close to the stock S14 sizing as possible (205/55-16s). Lastly, 17s always look small on S14s, unless you're running 17x9.5 or 10j all around.

[EricM]

ive got 20mm front fenders and 40mm rear overs and plan on running 17x8 +20 on front and 17x10 +25 in the rear any idea on what size spacers ill need front and back?

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by EricM

ive got 20mm front fenders and 40mm rear overs and plan on running 17x8 +20 on front and 17x10 +25 in the rear any idea on what size spacers ill need front and back?

Math isn't your strongest suit. And car styling isn't either.

Whether your car is a S13 or 14, 8" +20 looks lame on stock body. And then you're going to add another 20mm fenders to make them sink further? What's with the huge width stagger?

If your car can fit 17x10 +25 now, adding 40mm overs and wanting the same fitment in the rear will require a 40mm spacer. Surprising? I know.

Also, wheel fitment depends on tire size and desired alignment specs. So if you've got more info on what you'd like to run, you can use this thread as a "will this work? and if not, what do I need to do?" Until then, research, read up, and see what set ups work.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Why do people keep insisting on running less than 9" wide wheels on these cars? If you're so adamant on doing that, atleast go buy some OEM wheels.

[trxrx7]

Originally Posted by jewlz

so to get the camber im after in the rear , you think like 25-30 et?

also, do you think those tire widths will have similar minor stretch on those widths?

ohh sorry i didn't see that you wrote pulled and rolled fender. with a pulled fender you could maybe make it even with et20 and the camber you wanted(depending on pull), but those tires are too wide they will have almost no stretch on a 9inch wheel i'd go with a 205/45 or 215/40 and on a 10 inch i'd go with a 235/40 or 245/40. plus if you run square looking tires(no stretch) you will run into rubbing problems if you are planning on going low, stretched tires help A LOT!!

[ZX88]

Question

Stock s13 rear fenders can they fit 18x11+12? and what tire? I have a slight pull but I dont want to go with a crazy pull.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by ZX88

Question

Stock s13 rear fenders can they fit 18x11+12? and what tire? I have a slight pull but I dont want to go with a crazy pull.

It'd help if you provide a little more information about your car. Like...

-current wheel specs
-desired alignment

Just gives an idea where to steer you.

But to shout some numbers out, 245/40 but you'll need a decent sized pull. 20-40mm depending on how much camber you plan on using.

It'll work but I'm not a fan of super pulls because with that much of a pull, you may as well just go with overs or not even try to get them to fit at all.

10" would be the largest I'd try to fit into S13 fenders.

[cmj]

I'm looking to run 18x9.5 j0 on the front of an s13 hatch. Car will be low. Can I run a 225/40 ish tire and keep ~-4deg. camber? No problems with rolling/pulling of needed.

[sliderite]

anyone have info on a reputable place to get a lip rechromed? just a lip 18x4"

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by cmj

I'm looking to run 18x9.5 j0 on the front of an s13 hatch. Car will be low. Can I run a 225/40 ish tire and keep ~-4deg. camber? No problems with rolling/pulling of needed.

On an S13, you wanna kick it down to smaller tire sidewall wise. But you might still run into some clearance issue. But nothing a big ass hammer wont fix.

Originally Posted by ZX88

Question

Stock s13 rear fenders can they fit 18x11+12? and what tire? I have a slight pull but I dont want to go with a crazy pull.

Well, like Zooopreme already said, not under stock fenders. You'd need over fenders. You can't pull S13 rear fenders to fit those, unless you don't mind getting an S13 fender dent.

[cmj]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

On an S13, you wanna kick it down to smaller tire sidewall wise. But you might still run into some clearance issue. But nothing a big ass hammer wont fix.

Just ordered the wheels. 18x9.5 +12. I should be pretty good with 225/35 on an s13 hatch? (~-4 degrees front, ~-2 degrees rear)

[MeSs]

Originally Posted by MeSs

Anyone have pictures of 17x11,5" wheels With tire specs..

Im not really sure which tire size im gonna go for.
315/35-17 - Too meaty?
305/35-17 - Does it exist?
295/35-17 - Have to buy from US (live in Norway)
285/35-17 - Does it exist?
275/35-17 - Too much stretch?

Anyone?

[fliprayzin240sx]

^^^11.5 all around or just the rear? If its just the rear, how much room do you have under the overfenders? No way in hell this would fit on stock fenders.