Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[tauntdevil]

Currently I am unable to go to my S14 but does anyone know the length from the hub to the fenders in the rear?
Pretty sure its 5.15in but not 100% sure. Would be great if someone can look.

Working on a calculator for wheel size for the S14 and if anyone has the info for S13, could do that too.

thank you.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by jaaanrel

looking to get some mustang sc reps for my hatch. what has to be done to fit 17x10's +25 all around? or 17x10 +25 rear and 17x9 +22 front? thanks

17x10 +25...you'll need spacers up front to clear suspension.

[badass8]

So I have been searching for a good fitment and function for front wheels, for drifting.
I have been looking to upgrade my stock 15's I would like more grip and tire up front and something that looks a little better as well.
My eye is on the xxr 527 I know everyone has these but they are pretty cheap and they don't really look that bad.
The size I was looking at was 17x8.25 +25 I would like the offset at about +10 for these wheels but I have yet to find them.

I am also running this setup at the moment if that makes a difference:
PBM coils
s14 FLCA
s13 modded knuckles
tein inner tie rods
SPL tie rod ends

So my question is how well will these fit and should I change my route for a better front wheel size for drifting?
Sorry for the noobness I am researching as I go along.

[Rich260z]

^^^^
They'll look a hell of a lot better than stock, but don't expect perfect flushness. You might consider running a 7 or 10mm spacer also.

[Black R]

Originally Posted by badass8

So I have been searching for a good fitment and function for front wheels, for drifting.
I have been looking to upgrade my stock 15's I would like more grip and tire up front and something that looks a little better as well.
My eye is on the xxr 527 I know everyone has these but they are pretty cheap and they don't really look that bad.
The size I was looking at was 17x8.25 +25 I would like the offset at about +10 for these wheels but I have yet to find them.

I am also running this setup at the moment if that makes a difference:
PBM coils
s14 FLCA
s13 modded knuckles
tein inner tie rods
SPL tie rod ends

So my question is how well will these fit and should I change my route for a better front wheel size for drifting?
Sorry for the noobness I am researching as I go along.

That sounds like a horrible size.

At least go 9" wide on a 17" rim - at least!

If you're only going 8" wide, then you can do 16x8 rota grid offroad in et+20 or et +10.

[KravingAKouki]

Originally Posted by KravingAKouki

Would an 18x9 +15 squared setup for an s14 require any roll or pull of fenders if I were to have it flush with the metal? No tucking. If not, what sizes would work without having to roll and pull? Going to be buying FA 500, or stance coils if that matters. Preferred not to have spacers also. Thanks for the help guys

Anybody? Would a +15 be enough or would I need more positive offset like +18?

[Black R]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

17x10 +25...you'll need spacers up front to clear suspension.

^ this guy is right.
It will probably require a 15mm spacer with approximately 3deg of negative camber.

[Sileighty_85]

Just picked it up, How do I get this to fit on my R32???

lol

[tauntdevil]

You will need to convert your R32 into a single bolt hub like an indy car xD.

[redline racer510]

Forgeline has conversion kits but its gonna cost major$$$$

[MeGusta]

18x10.5 +20 all around on s14 with coil overs
how much damage am i looking at to make them fit in the front?

pro's , con's of a x10.5+20 in front

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by MeGusta

pro's , con's of a x10.5+20 in front

Cons? Good luck turning and say good bye to full lock with stock inner fenders. Tubs or it will never happen. Camber and thin tires will not help you out either.

Pro's? There are none, 10" is the widest you will ever need or want to run on a S-chassis. Hacking and making more space isn't ideal and I don't see why people purposely do it.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by KravingAKouki

Anybody? Would a +15 be enough or would I need more positive offset like +18?

Flush and not rolling the fender is dumb. I guess you'd like your tires to catch your front fender and rip the shit out of it. Rolling fenders is a MUST do unless you're running stock ride height with 9j rims. Roll the fenders, doesnt matter which offset you choose, 3mm difference is negligible. Your alignment/camber will make more difference on your fitment than offset between 15 and 18mm.

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Just picked it up, How do I get this to fit on my R32???

lol

You making a coffee table?!?!

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Cons? Good luck turning and say good bye to full lock with stock inner fenders. Tubs or it will never happen. Camber and thin tires will not help you out either.

Pro's? There are none, 10" is the widest you will ever need or want to run on a S-chassis. Hacking and making more space isn't ideal and I don't see why people purposely do it.

This...wider the rims, the wider the tires you'd have to run, which in turn makes your fitment tighter than it already is.

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

You making a coffee table?!?!

haha yeah its a Monolug so cant really do anything else with it.

Thought it would be cool for the Man cave

[KravingAKouki]

Thanks Flip for dealing with my noobness. Haha I appreciate it man

[Fearell]

I have 18x10+13 wheels. I usually run 225/40/18's but got some 235/40's for cheap. How much of a difference will there be? Will I need to totally change my setup or will it not change much? This is on the rear of my S13 coupe.

[SlidewayZ S14]

hey guys if I can get some input asap.. s14 with kyb shocks, eibach springs. wondering wat will need to be done if anything to fit volk GTV 18x9 +17, 18x10+ 17

thanks

[InsTanCeZ]

Roll fenders at the least. Maybe a pull (optional, depends on tire size as well).

[acslater9]

What tire size would be good for a r32 gts-t? I will be putting these on my s13.

specs:
diameter = 16"
bolt pattern = 5x114.3mm
offset = +40
width = 6.5"
center bore = 66.1mm

[zooopreme]

What type of fitment are you looking for? Your choices are virtually endless depending on what you want out of your fitment.

If you're planning on lowering the car and don't want that battle ship look: 30mm.

If you're on stock strut style, 15mm for the fronts, 17-20mm in the rear.

If you have money for better sized wheels for the S13, ditch the R32 wheels.

[fliprayzin240sx]

R32 GTS-T wheels...same specs as S14 SE.Z32 NA wheels but cost more due to the bling factor.

[acslater9]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

What type of fitment are you looking for? Your choices are virtually endless depending on what you want out of your fitment.

If you're planning on lowering the car and don't want that battle ship look: 30mm.

If you're on stock strut style, 15mm for the fronts, 17-20mm in the rear.

If you have money for better sized wheels for the S13, ditch the R32 wheels.

Well my car is straight up stock as of right now including my coils. So should I go with 195/65/R15? Really don't know that much about tires so tell me if that's good enough.

[zooopreme]

Oh shoot, I just realized your question wasn't about spacers but about tire size. I thought you were looking for spacer size. My bad lol

Well, stock sizing for S14 wheels are about the same as R32 wheels like Flip mentioned in his post so that would be 195/55/16 (I believe or 205/50/16) so I would follow that. If you want to be relatively low, you'll need to not run stock balloon sizes. Decreasing the sidewall profile works but 16" just suck period. You may as well go with 17's, better selection for tires.

But anyway, back to my initial post, because the sizing is similar to S14 SE wheels, if you plan on going low, you will need spacers for which you can refer back to my initial post.

[acslater9]

Ended up getting Z32 wheels over the Gts-t wheels because the guy didn't respond to me. Anyways these are way cleaner the guy powder coated a nice grayish color on all 4 of them and I bought them for $150!

I have a question though the tire size on the rims are 225/50R16. Are they going to look too big on my s13? I'm riding with stock coils. Should I drop down to maybe 205? Thanks

[DialedLife]

Originally Posted by acslater9

Ended up getting Z32 wheels over the Gts-t wheels because the guy didn't respond to me. Anyways these are way cleaner the guy powder coated a nice grayish color on all 4 of them and I bought them for $150!

I have a question though the tire size on the rims are 225/50R16. Are they going to look too big on my s13? I'm riding with stock coils. Should I drop down to maybe 205? Thanks

225/50 would look like a balloon. I would do 195/50. Or like you said, even 205/50 would look much better.

[Maiku240sxS14]

I believe this is the correct thread to post my question.....

How much negative camber do the rear wheels become when under load?

[InsTanCeZ]

That's nearly impossible to answer. Way too many variables.

[vJilly]

which it would fit better and or not rub? 18x9.5 +15 or +23? s14 with coilovers.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by vJilly

which it would fit better and or not rub? 18x9.5 +15 or +23? s14 with coilovers.

+23 may or may not rub your coilover up front. I'd say +15 just to be on the safe side as far as clearance.

[vJilly]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

+23 may or may not rub your coilover up front. I'd say +15 just to be on the safe side as far as clearance.

i could be half retarded or tired as shit considering i have exams tomorrow. so youre saying +15 def will NOT rub my fronts?