Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[MacGyver9301]

i just noticed i made a typo lol r15 not r16, but i want it to look stretched but not obeseity stretch lol.

[zbarsuglia]

I know this is a long shot but can anyone tell me the specs of these wheels. THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I WANT MY FITMENT TO BE. PLEASE HELP!!

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by GreenMNTDC5

Care to elaborate, I know the offset isn't ideal, but why are the sizes shitty?

They will be sunk. At a minimum, run atleast 9j all around with no more than +30 (stock R33/34 GT-R wheel sizing).

Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

What are your guys' thoughts on rear overfenders? Should they only be used if your rear quarter panels are effed up or what? I like the idea of being able to run some awesome sized wheels in the rear, like 18x11.5 -12 with some 265/35r18 tires or something, but I just don't know if I'd be able to handle destroying some perfectly good metal fenders to do this. For those of you who have rear overfenders, did you destroy your perfectly good metal fenders or were they already effed up? Should I just get some normal sized wheels and wait for something to happen to my fenders in a drifting accident or something? lol. Or should I just get some fenders and wheels and start hacking away at some perfect metal fenders for the sake of wheel fitment?

BTW if I did get overfenders, I would do: F: 20mm 18x9.5 -10 225/35r18 , R: 50mm 18x11.5 -12 265/35r18
Are these sizes legit?

Lots of folks go overs because they want to run wide/low offset wheels. Thats the whole point of overs. Then you'd have to cut the stock fenders, reweld the inners higher, seal them so you can lower the car and tuck the wheels under the overfenders.

If you decide to run those wheels, make sure you get them on the car, get an alignment and use the wheels as a reference to install your rear fenders.

Originally Posted by Kuma

Widest tire most likely... A lot of unavoidable potholes on some of our side streets I drive regularly. Basically unless you are driving with your tires in the center of 2 lanes for mile long stretches, it feels like your driving on a desert prerunner course.

Similar to this, so I dont want to stretch them too much because the lips will get ate up.

Honestly, max tire sizing, check around the MAX TIRE fitment to get an idea on what you would want.

Originally Posted by Schwiegz

hows it goin everyone?
not particularily new to s chassis, or having them stupid low. But, I want a little advice for my new set up.

Currently im running stock 1997 240sx le, with JIC coilovers. I recently picked up some gram light 57d 18x9.5 +12. I havent picked up any rubber yet.

Got the wheels, got excited, did some test fitting, hated how the wheel looked on stock fenders, put in a little bit of work, a 20mm spacer, and here is how the current result is in the rear:




so my question is, what do you think? haha, and im not sure about tire sizing yet. Everyone I know gives me shit for not going with 235/35/18,
but I'd like to go with a little bit bigger of a tire at 235/40/18.

Edit: No, I didnt use a basebal bat. Powered by max fender roller. Best purchase ever.

Thanks.

I'd personally like running 225/40-18s up front and 235/40-18s in the rear. Thats what I'm running on my 18x10 +22 (with 20mm) front, 18x10.5 +10 rear Equips.

[Schwiegz]

great advice, thanks!
now the real question, how does it look?

[GreenMNTDDc5]

Originally Posted by KA-Life86

High offset + narrow wheels = crappy fitment. You need 9 inch wide wheels at least, if you are looking for the flush look

Ya I understand that, but can't this be fixed with a spacer?? (I know it's the cheap way out and buying wider wheels is preferrable.)

[GreenMNTDDc5]

[QUOTE=fliprayzin240sx;4680165]They will be sunk. At a minimum, run atleast 9j all around with no more than +30 (stock R33/34 GT-R wheel sizing).

Can I fix the look at least with a spacer say 25mm?

[fliprayzin240sx]

[QUOTE=GreenMNTDDc5;4681448]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

They will be sunk. At a minimum, run atleast 9j all around with no more than +30 (stock R33/34 GT-R wheel sizing).

Can I fix the look at least with a spacer say 25mm?

YOu can but whats the point? You can sell the wheels, save the money you'd spend on the spacers and you can use that money buy some knock off wheels that atleast fits better. Better yet, save a bit more and buy some quality used wheels.

[hellion240sx]

old , new
Diameter 615mm(24.21), 651mm (25.62 inches)

Circumference 1932.1mm , 2045.2mm

Poke 42.6mm , 81.6mm

Inset 122.6mm , 121.6mm

Speedo error 0% , -5.53%

Reading at 30mph 30mph , 28.34mph

Reading at 60mph 60mph , 56.68mph

Ride height gain 0mm , 18mm

Arch gap loss 0mm , 18mm

shouldn't the diameter stay the same if the sidewall and rim size are the same? from 15x6.5 -> 15x8????

I went out and measured it to double check. I have on now, 195/60/15s but the calcu over at will they fit.com says the set up is 24 inches, but I measured it and its 23 1/4" = 584.2mm

so why is the diameter changing if it's the same size rim (height) and sidewall?

link-> Online Wheel & Tyre Fitment calculator. Offset, Tyre stretch and Rolling Radius calculator

I'm trying here yall...

[KA-Life86]

[QUOTE=fliprayzin240sx;4682457]

Originally Posted by GreenMNTDDc5

YOu can but whats the point? You can sell the wheels, save the money you'd spend on the spacers and you can use that money buy some knock off wheels that atleast fits better. Better yet, save a bit more and buy some quality used wheels.

Troof

[Daze]

| EVOLUTION 180SX | Driftworks

anyone got any wheel fitment info on this car? what width/offset?

I am looking to buy Model 5's, but can't find much info about the widths/offsets available.

thx

[KA-Life86]

Both of my quarters are trashed on my 96, drivers side is nearly completely made of bondo, passenger side would be made of bondo if I fixed all the dents and scrapes. I have 18x10 -8s to go on the back of it now, is it feasible to run a 50mm overfender with minimal camber? Say -.5 to 0 camber? Tires would be 265/35/18 bridgestone re050as. Or would they be sunk? I really would prefer to roll the quarters but theres not even stock metal left on the drivers side.

[Steinkrunk]

So I have these 18x9.5+12 wheels w/215/35's in the front. My rear fitment is almost where I want it, just want to go about 1/2" lower. But I really need my front to go lower or it'll just look strange with the reverse rake and whatnot.

If I throw a 7-15mm spacer on the front and crank the camber will it give me the low-down I need to pull off a tuck in the rear? My fronts are as low as they go, no more collars to rip out so cranking my camber plates is my only option(they're at the middle right now).

Here's a pic to show where I'm at, I'd like to get as close to my rear fitment as I can in the front.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by KA-Life86

Both of my quarters are trashed on my 96, drivers side is nearly completely made of bondo, passenger side would be made of bondo if I fixed all the dents and scrapes. I have 18x10 -8s to go on the back of it now, is it feasible to run a 50mm overfender with minimal camber? Say -.5 to 0 camber? Tires would be 265/35/18 bridgestone re050as. Or would they be sunk? I really would prefer to roll the quarters but theres not even stock metal left on the drivers side.

Just make sure you get the wheels on with proper alignment done. That way, you can bow the fender arch in a bitch so the wheels wont look sunk in there. Personally, 30mm will probably fit better, may have to bow it out a bit to clear the tires.

As far as the stock fenders, cut the shit up, reweld/seal it up and move on...

[KA-Life86]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Just make sure you get the wheels on with proper alignment done. That way, you can bow the fender arch in a bitch so the wheels wont look sunk in there. Personally, 30mm will probably fit better, may have to bow it out a bit to clear the tires.

As far as the stock fenders, cut the shit up, reweld/seal it up and move on...

Alignment is of no concern, have a lift and alignment machine in the shop. Maybe now you have presented me with a better question, who sells 30mm overs? THAT FITS <this is important

[nissanman22]

hey guys.. just a quick question regarding rolling. is it possible to cut the little lip of the quarter panel on my s13 coupe with affecting the structure of the quarter panel. I mean thats where the inner and outter quarter panel sheets meet!

[KA-Life86]

That's not really a question about rolling? What you're asking completely circumvents rolling the quarter

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by nissanman22

hey guys.. just a quick question regarding rolling. is it possible to cut the little lip of the quarter panel on my s13 coupe with affecting the structure of the quarter panel. I mean thats where the inner and outter quarter panel sheets meet!

When you cut the lip, you make the fender weaker. If it touches your tires some how, your tire will pull it in.

[Breitling]

i just rebarreled my rear wheels. they are now 18x11.5 -10

Here are my questions

1. Pic request please of similar size on s14 rear (and specs of tires, camber, etc)
2. My fenders are rolled and pulled quite a bit.... do I need to go overfenders?


these wheels (18x9+25) are just for "storage at my shop's" sake.


here's a reference pic.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Wheels are gonna stick out 67mm more than where those wheels are at. 67mm = 2.6 inches.

[Mister.E]

sounds like you are gonna need some 50's, or keep the pull you have and run retarded amounts of camber.

[fliprayzin240sx]

265s will be stretched on 11.5js....

[Mister.E]

im gonna put 265's on my 12's, but they are feddys so it wont be as much of a stretch as some other brands.

[Steinkrunk]

Anyone have an answer to my ?? I'm pretty sure I'm right in thinking that camber+spacer will give me the desired effect. I'd just like to get an "expert" opinion before I go out and buy some spacers.

Here is where my cambers at as of today, pretty neutral, nothing crazy. But it's less than the rears and I'd rather camber out the front than straighten out the rears.



I guess I just have to crank the camber out and see where it puts me. Then I can see how much of a spacer I need to get the wheel back to the fender. But will I still have the same wheel gap with just a crap ton of camber or will my wheel be tucked more into the wheel well?

[Mister.E]

If you add more camber the tire is going to move further away from the fender

[Steinkrunk]

But if I add a spacer it will bring it back. Then will the end result be a wheel which is more tucked than it is now?

[Mister.E]

the only way you are going to tuck it more is by lowering the car. if you add more camber the top of the wheel will essentially be getting closer to the ground making it look less tucked.

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by E Double

the only way you are going to tuck it more is by lowering the car. if you add more camber the top of the wheel will essentially be getting closer to the ground making it look less tucked.

by tucked i think he is referring to the wheel being closer to the fender, not tucking rim.

a 10mm spacer should fill up that gap, if its too big add some negative camber.

[t0mmyd]

Hi everyone, i was wondering if i can get you opinions on this fitment for my s14 before i buy it $500? (yes or no)

Kosei k1 15x7 +17 for the front
and
15x8 +12 on the rear

what tire size should i aim for?

sorry for noob question =\

[JasianBlazin]

Originally Posted by t0mmyd

Hi everyone, i was wondering if i can get you opinions on this fitment for my s14 before i buy it $500? (yes or no)

Kosei k1 15x7 +17 for the front
and
15x8 +12 on the rear

what tire size should i aim for?

sorry for noob question =\

Those specs are really weak. Most on here would say anything less than 9 inches wide is inadequate for 240's.

Why would you want 15's on a s14 anyways?
17's or 18's is where its at.

Check out the wheel fitment whore thread....

[t0mmyd]

im not looking for an aggressive or flush look. im just more concerned that it'll work or will it be a completely retarded fit. its gonna get daily-ed and occasionally tracked