Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[R3cK]

going for 17x11 et9 rear on my RS13
30mm fenders
255/35 17

will they fit? or do i have to cancel the order and go for 10.5" ?

[nextproject]

Alright so here goes.

Im planning on upping my "wheel game" in the coming months. Going from 18x8.5 w/ an effective offset of +20( Z33 rays track wheels), to an 18x10.5 +15 (rear. TE37SLs). I dont plan on using anything more than -2.5 degrees camber as im not really going for that, i may run as much as -2.75.

Tire size on the rear will be a 265/30/18. Little bit of stretch going on. Maybe even a 255/35/18.

My main concern is this: I am really not too keen on the idea of fiberglass overfenders. I prefer metal. Dont ask me why, its really just a "personal preference" sorta thing. I have no idea how overfenders look with stock skirts and bumpers. I like my spotlessly clean JDM aero and feel overfenders would clutter it up on my car.

So is this possible to do with metal quarter panel work? The quarter panels were butchered to begin with (instead of ROLLING the fenders, the PO took a cutoff wheel and cut the lip about 1/3" from the inside of the panel, so i cannot roll them) so i have no problem with metalwork. Which i personally wont be undertaking, id leave it to a professional.

Based on the 1010tires.com offset calculator, i will need another almost 1.5".

Im not looking for a "duckbill" type job either, where its flared out, but really just right AT the lip. Just something subtle, that would accomodate the wheel/tire combo.

I got the fronts under control.

[yomisiu]

Custom metal arch thread

[md240]

Looking to buy these http://www.enjukuracing.com/products...set-wheel.html

How do you all think they would fit on a stock body s13 hatch? Looking to run probably a 235/40 tire in the front and rear, I also have fortune auto coilovers and z32 brakes. How much pull on the fenders will I need?

[slideslidegnarslide]

I have a coupe with slightly pulled front and rear fenders. My wheels are 17x9.5+12 and I was thinking of doing 215/45r17 and 235/40r17. What do you guys think? Looking to run minimal camber in the rear maybe -1 and a little more up front. Really trying to grip and get some power down with a nice flush look

[Myqueen14]

Looking to buy a set of 18x10 +30 front and 18x10 + 23 rears
Want to know if I can fit in stock boy 96 zenki with coilovers and ruca fenders are rolled but not pulled anyways really hope to know asap thanks

[wurley]

Originally Posted by Myqueen14

Looking to buy a set of 18x10 +30 front and 18x10 + 23 rears
Want to know if I can fit in stock boy 96 zenki with coilovers and ruca fenders are rolled but not pulled anyways really hope to know asap thanks

You'll have no issue in the rear. Zero camber would probably hit the fenders in the front depending on tire size and ride height. Because the wheels stick inward so far; it would be hard to run much camber at all. Tire size will make all the difference .

[tschmidt55]

okay so i did some searching but couldnt find anything that floats my boat..

chassis is a s14,

50mm rear overs and stock front fenders for now..

R: varrstoen es2 18x10.50 15/0 and i was thinking a 225/40?
F: varrstoen es2 18x9.5 +12 with the same 225/40?

complete arm set in the rear, hsd coilovers and lengthened lca (25mm) up front

should i have any issues with this set up? are there any other tire size recommendations for this setup and or offset recommendations

[xpinoyxmk]

What everyone's thoughts on 18x10 -3 on the rear of stock metal s13? Want a 225/40 but looks as if 215/40 would be better to fit in the fenders. Fenders would be rolled. Debating whether or not I want to try and flare them myself.

[wurley]

Originally Posted by tschmidt55

okay so i did some searching but couldnt find anything that floats my boat..

chassis is a s14,

50mm rear overs and stock front fenders for now..

R: varrstoen es2 18x10.50 15/0 and i was thinking a 225/40?
F: varrstoen es2 18x9.5 +12 with the same 225/40?

complete arm set in the rear, hsd coilovers and lengthened lca (25mm) up front

should i have any issues with this set up? are there any other tire size recommendations for this setup and or offset recommendations

You're asking about +15 or 0 in the rear? Between the two I would definitely go with the 0. In fact, you could probably run no camber and meaty tires and still be fine. For reference: I currently have 18x10.5 +6 245/40 on my stock bodied 14 (roll/pull), good amount of camber but nothing crazy.

The fronts should be great with just rolled fenders. I have 18x9.5 +19 225/40. Only rubs when i'm at full lock on a uneven surface (maneuvering parking lots and such). I have plans of re-lipping to +6 in the future, I will probably switch to 215 in the process. I would recommend the 215's for a bit more room but 225 should fit.



ignore the rears in this pic^

Originally Posted by xpinoyxmk

What everyone's thoughts on 18x10 -3 on the rear of stock metal s13? Want a 225/40 but looks as if 215/40 would be better to fit in the fenders. Fenders would be rolled. Debating whether or not I want to try and flare them myself.

I would say the 215's. I would have it done professionally or just REALLY take your time.

[xinfinitix240sx]

Okay my s14 friends I'm about to start getting my rims built (vsxx) chrome faces 18" at the moment the sizes on them are, (offsets are pretty high they are 18x8 +38 and 18x9 +45) but idk what offset to go with I am going 5 lug conversion with 300zx brake system so they have to fit with that in mind, my body is stock with fenders and qtrs are only rolled with no crazy pull I have top hats that can camber up to 1.5 on KW suspension coil overs I will be getting my front camber arms cut and extended but still don't know what MM size to go with, I heard when doing that your will push out more the wheel out, I'm trying to aim more in a crazy stance flush look with aggressive rim lips all around on these new bad boys, I DON'T want staggered I want square sizing all around will use spacers if required. right now car is on xxrs 006 18x9.5 +35 with 1 inch spacer in the rear and front is 18x8.5 +35 with 1 inch spacer so if there is any ideas out there please help out thanks again for looking





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[Billy Ramsey240]

I'm for something like 17x9.5 for my s13 and I basically know nothing when it comes to wheel specs. I just need to know what offset is best for a more flush look. I don't really want camber. I want to stretch tires and roll fenders thanks for the help

[dub40sx]

17x9.5 You are going to have to run a pretty low offset otherwise it will hit the shocks. So in turn you will have to roll/pull the fenders if you are going to be low.

I think on a 9.5 you need something thats +15mm offset or lower to avoid the inside clearance issues.

[deolio]

+15 is just about the lowest offset you can run with a 9.5 up front, depending on coilovers and if there's negative camber on the coilover lower mount added in, things can differ. in the rear +25 or lower is fine for 9.5.

[Billy Ramsey240]

Originally Posted by deolio

+15 is just about the lowest offset you can run with a 9.5 up front, depending on coilovers and if there's negative camber on the coilover lower mount added in, things can differ. in the rear +25 or lower is fine for 9.5.

Alright hell yeah thanks. Also if I'm stretching onto a 9.5 what size tire should i get??

[wurley]

You decide what size sidewall you want. 215 or 205 if you want a 40 sidewall (what i recommend). remember: the more you stretch, the more fender clearance you will have.




A little camber doesn't hurt anyone btw

[zfortune]

Will 18x8.5 +38 fit on stock s13? Well I have tein h-tech springs but other than that it's all stock.
Edit, Might have to use spacers for front at least huh? Like 10-15?

[ToggleSwitch]

Hello, I am curious to know if its a a bad idea to use steel wheels from this company for a beginners setup?

http://www.procompusa.com/productlin...09&ptID=100021

pro comp steel wheels
what dia? 15 or 16 inch rim?
I can find some 8 inch or 10 inch wide rims
bolt pattern is 114.3 x 5 which is the same as 4.5 x 5 correct?
I could have issues with backspacing, there are some 2.5, 3.75, + backspace rims avail.
What kind of tires should I use?

Intentions, Daily driver drifter after welding open diff and engine is tuned correctly.

Thanks for any help guys, Im new here, and scrolled through pages and pages of website results for specifically these steel wheels and 240sx's but had little help. any help is appreciated greatly.

[s14Art]

1997 S14. Looking to purchase this set of wheels:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=593080

18x9.5 + 0 front
18x10.5 + 0 rear

My rears are rolled and flared a little.

What width tire would I be able to run in the rear with about -3 or -4 camber?

I have a 500hp RB swap, so I don't plan on doing anything less than 275/285 rears.

Below is a pic of my rear fenders:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps684a4966.jpg

[wurley]

Originally Posted by s14Art

1997 S14. Looking to purchase this set of wheels:

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=593080

18x9.5 + 0 front
18x10.5 + 0 rear

My rears are rolled and flared a little.

What width tire would I be able to run in the rear with about -3 or -4 camber?

I have a 500hp RB swap, so I don't plan on doing anything less than 275/285 rears.

Not gonna happen, two reasons:
1. I'm going to grab them first (not srs but I wish)
2. Those tires are wayyyyy to wide for no overfenders. I would say 245 at the most.

This gives me a good opportunity to show off a picture someone snapped of me last Sunday. 18x10.5 +6 245/40

[popz]

Trying to do a quick search of all the tire fitment threads that have been posted are causing my eyes to spin.

I need to get some tires, the rims are 18x9.5 +32 (rear) and 18x8.5 +19 (frt)l these are stop gap rims for a 96 zenki we just picked up. I was thinking of going 255x40 rear and 235x40 on front. Stock metal and what looks like lowering spings.
It is suppose to be raining all weekend and I cant get the car inside to measure.

Any ideas if it will work?

[Vargas760]

I want to buy 17x9 +25 offset all around
What would I need to make these wheels look good on a s13 coupe


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[ze12o]

Will this rub?

Stock camber
255/35/18

18x10 +22

would probably lower it another 1/4 - 1/2 inch more before it's out of the shop


Thanks in advance

[theStig880]

I just wanted to know if the issues Im having are typical. Im running 18x9.5 +10 up front with 255-35-18r and they are rubbing the front of the fender/specifically the lip mount whenever I turn. Not the inside, I have tubs. I have already ordered some 225-35-18r Feddy's but I wanna know if there is something else I should be doing or if something is broken up here. The pic doesnt show the issue but there it is.

[yes im a newb with a 240]

i'm looking at wheels obviously. ambit wheels to be exact.
i'm looking at either a set of 17X9's that come in +15, +25, or +35 offset.
or a set of 18X9.5's that come in a +15, +22, or +38.

my s13 hatch is lowered on a set of ISIS HR pro coils and there in no roll or pull on the fenders. I've done a bit of research and I know basically how offset works but i don't know what will fit better between clearing the coil and the fender as far as the wheel size goes.
i'm fine with rolling the fenders or putting on spacers if need be, but i don't want to pull the fenders too ridiculiously far.
any help is greatly appreciated.

[JDMxCRIS]

I want to buy some diamond racing steelies but the site doesn't let me order them. Anyone have a suggested site or selling some? I have a 1991 nissan 240sx s13 (4lug)

[RustyToaster]

Ive got 17x9 +27 mb weapons. right now they fit fine as I am on Nismo springs/struts. I plan on getting coils soon and ive read that some people have clearances issues with +27 on a 9 inch wheel yet others dont. basically what I am asking is, do i need spacers to clear front coilovers, and if I do how many mm?

[mr.nismo.]

Ok I've been searching for the last couple days and haven't found shit. I'm going 5 lug and trying to figure if ill clear xxr 535 18x10.25 +20
90 s13 with s15 front end
Conversion fenders are +20
Rears are rolled to maybe +30
Front aprons cut out
Have coils and adjustable traction rods
Currently on:
Xxr 962
18x9.5 +35 245/40
18x8.5 +35 225/45
To sit flush im running 25mm spacers all the way around. I can drop the rear almost to the wheel itself and have pinky finger clearence. Fronts are trickier. The s15 conversion moved my wheel wheel backwards more so with the spacer im 1/4-1/2 inch away from rubbing the front bumper. I'm curious if ill have tire/wheel to coilover clearence problems in front.



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[TMW]

s13 coupe (onevia)

17x9j +38 in the front, 215/40

trying to decide on the spacer, probably like a 32mm?

car will be low, and as much camber as the plates will allow. guessing like -4.

opinions on spacer from informed people would be nice.

[TMW]

Originally Posted by yes im a newb with a 240

i'm looking at wheels obviously. ambit wheels to be exact.
i'm looking at either a set of 17X9's that come in +15, +25, or +35 offset.
or a set of 18X9.5's that come in a +15, +22, or +38.

my s13 hatch is lowered on a set of ISIS HR pro coils and there in no roll or pull on the fenders. I've done a bit of research and I know basically how offset works but i don't know what will fit better between clearing the coil and the fender as far as the wheel size goes.
i'm fine with rolling the fenders or putting on spacers if need be, but i don't want to pull the fenders too ridiculiously far.
any help is greatly appreciated.

17x9j +15 will clear everything with no spacer. if your car is really low you'll want to roll the fenders, if it isn't that low you might be able to get away with not rolling them. also tires, id suggest 215/40.