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silviaks2nr · 02-18-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Te37

Okay here is my setup on my s14 (rolled and pulled accordingly):
Front- 18x9.5+12 w/ 225/40 and -1.6 camber
Rear- 18x10.5+15 w/ 255/35 and -1.5 camber
I personally think that 18s are too big for my taste and I am pretty much maxed out on tire. So I am wanting to move to 17s, is there a reason why not a lot of people run 17s? Would 17x9 + 22 front and 17x9.5 + 20ish rear be adequate to run square tires?

You should run more camber in the front to fit a wider tire. In the rear shoot for a +30ish offset or higher (as close to the strut as you can) and you can fit a 275 or wider. I have 18s instead of 17s mainly because it's easier to find a wide and short tire. Your setup could be 18x9.5 +20 18x10.5 +35 and you could easily run 255/35 295/30. with about 3* of camber up front and 1.5* rear. Almost the same as what I run

mad-ass · 02-19-2013, 01:14 AM

@silviaks2nr

How close is the front of the rear LCA to the barrel of the wheel at your ride height?

I'm having problems with 18x10+38's hitting the LCA at compression stroke[granted I only have about -0.5 camber ATM..]

jsu1012 · 02-19-2013, 08:31 AM

Dont know if i have enough rubber, but .. here's mine.

front - 18x9, +15 (225/40/18)
Rear - 18x10.5, +12 (265/35/18)

12mm vertex front fenders, rolled and pulled quaters.

silviaks2nr · 02-19-2013, 01:53 PM

Maybe 10mm or so? I can stick my index finger in there and it just slightly pinches. wheel is 18x11 +30, it's close enough that I don't know if a 17" of the same spec could clear.

seagrasser · 02-19-2013, 04:11 PM

I have been reading through this thread and have seen the range of setups. That said, I am still not completely sure about the setup I am thinking about.

Need to ask advice on wheel/tire selection for an S14. The wheels I have in mind only come in low offset which has me worried. Looking for a traction setup. Will be lowered, but not absurdly. Fender rolling necessary?

Front 17x9 +10 225/45/17
Rear 18X9.5 +15 265/35/18

Thoughts and opinions are welcome. If I should ask in another thread, let me know, but this thread is the direction I want to take my car.

jr_ss · 02-19-2013, 08:13 PM

With those sizes and offsets you'll be either rolling/pulling and/or cambering.

9.5 with a mid 20's range offset would suite you better in the rear. 9's with a 20 offset in the front will let you take full advtantage of inboard clearance. I'm running 9's with 245's and could easily put 255's on the front wheels. I'm running 285's out back.

seagrasser · 02-19-2013, 08:44 PM

That was what I was afraid of. They do not presently offer anything in the mid 20's for offset since they are a new design.

Well lets just see how much I "have" to have this rim design.

Thanks for the feedback.

sterlinge · 02-20-2013, 10:38 AM

18x11-32 & 18x12-32 285/35 & 305/35

d_nice · 02-20-2013, 10:43 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^looks good man

JN1AS4 · 02-21-2013, 08:58 AM

I just bought a set of wheels in (4)17x9 +22 for my stock body s13 coupe with megan coils/ ruca. My front fenders are stock. But in the rear the inner lips were trimmed(removed). It was done professionally. So the cut is perfectly straight/smooth. It was cut precise enough to have been done by a machine or something. But I wouldn't mind a slight pull in the rear but I'm not sure if its possible now that the inner lips were previously trimmed. Ill have the fronts rolled though in the next couple of days. My plan was to run 255/40/17 sq. setup. And I'm not looking to run any ridiculous amounts of negative camber. Nor am I trying to follow that HELLAFLUSH trend. But I do need the car to look good. SO NO MONSTER TRUCKING..lol. So do you think any of this will be a problem?

RickS14 · 02-26-2013, 03:53 PM

19x9.5 +22 Fronts
19x11 +25 Rears

235/35/19 front
265/30/19 rear

I want this all with stock metal. This considered max tire with what I wanna go with?
Sorry I'm have little knowlegde with wheel/tire set ups.
Any Insight is appreciated.

silviaks2nr · 02-26-2013, 04:48 PM

Why 19s on an s-chassis? s13 or 14? 235 on a 9.5 and 265 on an 11 is not max tire at all!

jr_ss · 02-26-2013, 04:54 PM

Yeah, you would be better off in the wheel fitment or stretched tire thread...

RickS14 · 02-26-2013, 05:14 PM

On a s14 why not 19s it's been done looks pretty good to me.
Ok will try that thread thanks.

CornSpeed · 03-06-2013, 09:54 PM

This is probably not the place to ask, but I'll try. I have a set of wheels in 18x8.5/9.5 +10. What would I have to do to get a 235/40-18f and 275/35-18r?

Edit: this is on an s13 with lame Megan racing coils and stock fenders

mad-ass · 03-06-2013, 10:19 PM

roll front's, pull rear's. easy.

KA240SX808 · 03-06-2013, 10:23 PM

To get them? Order the tires.

On a more serious note the Front will need to be Rolled and Slightly pulled according to your static camber.
Rear will need to also be Rolled with a pretty good pull and some camber to fit nicely.

silviaks2nr · 03-06-2013, 11:11 PM

275 on a +10 offset is not going to fit with just a roll unless you run a lot of camber which defeats the whole purpose... Get a higher offset if you actually care about doing it right.

CornSpeed · 03-06-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

275 on a +10 offset is not going to fit with just a roll unless you run a lot of camber which defeats the whole purpose... Get a higher offset if you actually care about doing it right.

I was afraid of that... I'll definitely look for different wheels

mad-ass · 03-07-2013, 12:12 AM

well...what's the ride height and camber? that'll change all kinds of fitment issues.

voiddweller · 03-13-2013, 12:05 AM

I've been browsing through the thread since I'm looking change out the wheels and tires for my S14a. Not interested in the stretched look and would prefer not to roll fenders. If I go with 17x9 +25 in the front and rear, what's a good tire size that would keep the side wall stiff but not hit too hard on bumps. Setup will be for DD and HPDE. Currently running KWv3 suspension. I really appreciate the input. Thank you.

JDM SPUG · 03-13-2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voiddweller

I've been browsing through the thread since I'm looking change out the wheels and tires for my S14a. Not interested in the stretched look and would prefer not to roll fenders. If I go with 17x9 +25 in the front and rear, what's a good tire size that would keep the side wall stiff but not hit too hard on bumps. Setup will be for DD and HPDE. Currently running KWv3 suspension. I really appreciate the input. Thank you.

I had a set of 17x9 ET25 and was runic 275/40-17 and it just cleared without riling fenders.

2muchboost · 03-13-2013, 08:32 AM

@Void....I would suggest 235/40 front and 255/40 rear. I am running 245/40 front on my 17x8.5 and it may just fit up front but it will take some work. If i had to buy again I would def go with 225/40 just to play it safe. 275 in the rear on a 17x9 is going to be real tight.

lvlanolin · 03-13-2013, 11:03 AM

Hey guys I have a question, would a 18x10.5 +22 with a 285/35/18 fit in the rear off a s13 on stock fenders?

silviaks2nr · 03-13-2013, 11:56 AM

not even close

voiddweller · 03-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2muchboost

@Void....I would suggest 235/40 front and 255/40 rear. I am running 245/40 front on my 17x8.5 and it may just fit up front but it will take some work. If i had to buy again I would def go with 225/40 just to play it safe. 275 in the rear on a 17x9 is going to be real tight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDM SPUG

I had a set of 17x9 ET25 and was runic 275/40-17 and it just cleared without riling fenders.

Thank you both!

I'm still looking at wheels, so I suppose I could go 17x8 to play it safe? My two main concerns are clearing the KWv3's and not having to deal with fenders.

jr_ss · 03-14-2013, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voiddweller

Thank you both!

I'm still looking at wheels, so I suppose I could go 17x8 to play it safe? My two main concerns are clearing the KWv3's and not having to deal with fenders.

17x9.5 with a plus 25-30mm offset will get you room for 275's out back. A 9 with no more than 25 will allow room for 245's up front. You're rocking KWs anyway, so you can't slam your car like some guys like to. I'm running KWs as well and have 18x9's w/ 245's in the front and 18x10's w/ 285's out back, however I need a slight roll/pull in the rear. I posted a shot a page or two back of my rears.

Infamous-Onevia · 03-15-2013, 01:08 AM

my One-Via under construction:

Front - 205/45/18 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso (9" / +15 ET) fenders offset 24mm
Rear - 295/30/18 Pirelli P-Zero Assimetrico (10" / +12 ET) fenders rolled and pulled 18mm

Conrad 2NR · 03-18-2013, 08:15 AM

That's a LOT of rubber in the rear. WOW!

Drift_FX · 03-18-2013, 08:35 AM

i love this thread..... and my 335/25 rears...

02-19-2013, 01:14 AM	#2762
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	@silviaks2nr How close is the front of the rear LCA to the barrel of the wheel at your ride height? I'm having problems with 18x10+38's hitting the LCA at compression stroke[granted I only have about -0.5 camber ATM..] __________________

02-19-2013, 08:31 AM	#2763
jsu1012 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma Age: 38 Posts: 1,116 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Dont know if i have enough rubber, but .. here's mine. front - 18x9, +15 (225/40/18) Rear - 18x10.5, +12 (265/35/18) 12mm vertex front fenders, rolled and pulled quaters. __________________ @streetstyle_jay

02-19-2013, 01:53 PM	#2764
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Maybe 10mm or so? I can stick my index finger in there and it just slightly pinches. wheel is 18x11 +30, it's close enough that I don't know if a 17" of the same spec could clear. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

02-19-2013, 04:11 PM	#2765
seagrasser Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lynnwood WA Age: 49 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have been reading through this thread and have seen the range of setups. That said, I am still not completely sure about the setup I am thinking about. Need to ask advice on wheel/tire selection for an S14. The wheels I have in mind only come in low offset which has me worried. Looking for a traction setup. Will be lowered, but not absurdly. Fender rolling necessary? Front 17x9 +10 225/45/17 Rear 18X9.5 +15 265/35/18 Thoughts and opinions are welcome. If I should ask in another thread, let me know, but this thread is the direction I want to take my car. __________________ S14 RB25

02-19-2013, 08:13 PM	#2766
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	With those sizes and offsets you'll be either rolling/pulling and/or cambering. 9.5 with a mid 20's range offset would suite you better in the rear. 9's with a 20 offset in the front will let you take full advtantage of inboard clearance. I'm running 9's with 245's and could easily put 255's on the front wheels. I'm running 285's out back. __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

02-19-2013, 08:44 PM	#2767
seagrasser Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lynnwood WA Age: 49 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	That was what I was afraid of. They do not presently offer anything in the mid 20's for offset since they are a new design. Well lets just see how much I "have" to have this rim design. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ S14 RB25

02-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#2768
sterlinge Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34 Posts: 857 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	18x11-32 & 18x12-32 285/35 & 305/35

02-20-2013, 10:43 AM	#2769
d_nice Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: florida Age: 43 Posts: 3,595 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^looks good man

02-21-2013, 08:58 AM	#2770
JN1AS4 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: GA Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I just bought a set of wheels in (4)17x9 +22 for my stock body s13 coupe with megan coils/ ruca. My front fenders are stock. But in the rear the inner lips were trimmed(removed). It was done professionally. So the cut is perfectly straight/smooth. It was cut precise enough to have been done by a machine or something. But I wouldn't mind a slight pull in the rear but I'm not sure if its possible now that the inner lips were previously trimmed. Ill have the fronts rolled though in the next couple of days. My plan was to run 255/40/17 sq. setup. And I'm not looking to run any ridiculous amounts of negative camber. Nor am I trying to follow that HELLAFLUSH trend. But I do need the car to look good. SO NO MONSTER TRUCKING..lol. So do you think any of this will be a problem?

02-26-2013, 03:53 PM	#2771
RickS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CLEVELAND Posts: 218 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Insight needed 19x9.5 +22 Fronts 19x11 +25 Rears 235/35/19 front 265/30/19 rear I want this all with stock metal. This considered max tire with what I wanna go with? Sorry I'm have little knowlegde with wheel/tire set ups. Any Insight is appreciated.

02-26-2013, 04:48 PM	#2772
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Why 19s on an s-chassis? s13 or 14? 235 on a 9.5 and 265 on an 11 is not max tire at all! __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

02-26-2013, 04:54 PM	#2773
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	Yeah, you would be better off in the wheel fitment or stretched tire thread... __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

02-26-2013, 05:14 PM	#2774
RickS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CLEVELAND Posts: 218 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Ok On a s14 why not 19s it's been done looks pretty good to me. Ok will try that thread thanks.

03-06-2013, 09:54 PM	#2775
CornSpeed Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evansville, Indiana Age: 38 Posts: 294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is probably not the place to ask, but I'll try. I have a set of wheels in 18x8.5/9.5 +10. What would I have to do to get a 235/40-18f and 275/35-18r? Edit: this is on an s13 with lame Megan racing coils and stock fenders

03-06-2013, 10:19 PM	#2776
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	roll front's, pull rear's. easy. __________________

03-06-2013, 11:11 PM	#2778
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	275 on a +10 offset is not going to fit with just a roll unless you run a lot of camber which defeats the whole purpose... Get a higher offset if you actually care about doing it right. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

03-07-2013, 12:12 AM	#2780
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	well...what's the ride height and camber? that'll change all kinds of fitment issues. __________________

03-13-2013, 12:05 AM	#2781
voiddweller Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gulf Coast Age: 55 Posts: 251 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: voiddweller Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I've been browsing through the thread since I'm looking change out the wheels and tires for my S14a. Not interested in the stretched look and would prefer not to roll fenders. If I go with 17x9 +25 in the front and rear, what's a good tire size that would keep the side wall stiff but not hit too hard on bumps. Setup will be for DD and HPDE. Currently running KWv3 suspension. I really appreciate the input. Thank you. __________________ 97 S14 SE w/S13 Blacktop 04 CL9

03-13-2013, 08:32 AM	#2783
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 40 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	@Void....I would suggest 235/40 front and 255/40 rear. I am running 245/40 front on my 17x8.5 and it may just fit up front but it will take some work. If i had to buy again I would def go with 225/40 just to play it safe. 275 in the rear on a 17x9 is going to be real tight.

03-13-2013, 11:03 AM	#2784
lvlanolin Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MIA Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hey guys I have a question, would a 18x10.5 +22 with a 285/35/18 fit in the rear off a s13 on stock fenders?

03-13-2013, 11:56 AM	#2785
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	not even close __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

03-18-2013, 08:15 AM	#2789
Conrad 2NR Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trinidad & Tobago Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's a LOT of rubber in the rear. WOW! __________________ www.motoredge.wordpress.com

03-18-2013, 08:35 AM	#2790
Drift_FX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South NJ Posts: 390 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i love this thread..... and my 335/25 rears...