Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by maxxxfly

Just bought 9.5 +20 18s all around for my s14. I understand no matter what I will need to roll the front (backs done) and maybe little pull out back. I want to run a square set up and the issue is that 235 40s (easy fit set up) run 10% larger outer diameter than stock while my much preferred 245 35s (unsure of clearance) only run 7%. Does anyone know I can fit the 245s and whats needed?

A 265 would be a "square" fitment on a 9.5", not a 235 or 245. A 235 would definitely have some stretch and a 245 would have a little stretch.

[maxxxfly]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

A 265 would be a "square" fitment on a 9.5", not a 235 or 245. A 235 would definitely have some stretch and a 245 would have a little stretch.

By square set up I was referring to an equal set up front to rear vs. staggered. My question is really just regarding fit. Will 245 35’s fit all around without blowing out my fenders on the street or autox?

[VNG704]

Originally Posted by maxxxfly

By square set up I was referring to an equal set up front to rear vs. staggered. My question is really just regarding fit. Will 245 35’s fit all around without blowing out my fenders on the street or autox?

not a max tire question, but depending on your height and camber settings, (guessing based off my setup) you'd probably need to have the car not be too low, add camber and roll/minor pull the front fender. Rears, some camber and roll fenders to fit. It's do-able.

[silviaks2nr]

Originally Posted by maxxxfly

Just bought 9.5 +20 18s all around for my s14. I understand no matter what I will need to roll the front (backs done) and maybe little pull out back. I want to run a square set up and the issue is that 235 40s (easy fit set up) run 10% larger outer diameter than stock while my much preferred 245 35s (unsure of clearance) only run 7%. Does anyone know I can fit the 245s and whats needed?

255/35 around and you should be good. 275/35 may fit in the rear but maybe not with that low of an offset.

[91white_ka]

Originally Posted by Rick-95ZE

It's hard for me to tell from his pictures (only a front shot) how bad his driver side wheel issue is. However, I can say with certainty that I had a s13 with similar front wheel issue and after the camber and toe was adjusted, the problem was then solved. It was so bad that at first I thought the offset of the front rims were different, until I pulled them off to check. I also found out that the car had been slid off the road into a ditch that most likely caused the problem.



What is the actual physical/mechanical problem that causes this phenomenon??

I have read probable 50 pages of this thread and was wondering of anyone brought to light this issue. I've owned over a dozen s13s hatches and coupes both seem to share this problem in the rear quarter panels. Even on the alignment rack. Given I have had the same alignment guy forever, maybe he is the problem but I deffinetly see the issue a lot.

[benarovi]

put these on for the hell of it. 255/35/r18 rim is 9.5 10mm spacer
shit load of banging inner fender wells. actually fits pretty nice it pokes a tad though

[Sumslapper]

Throwback

Bronze SSR Sp1 17x8 +4 -- 17x9 +12 -- 235/40/17 -- 255/40/17 flat lips all around and light rear pull.



Wider setup in the works.

[Kingbaby]

Awesome...

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by Sumslapper

Throwback

Bronze SSR Sp1 17x8 +4 -- 17x9 +12 -- 235/40/17 -- 255/40/17 flat lips all around and light rear pull.

Wider setup in the works.

Love the look!

[JN1AS4]

Chassis: s13 coupe
Fender mods: fronts: stock, rears: rolled
Suspension: Megan Coils and RUCAS
Wheel specs: 17x9 +22 and 17x10 +38
preferred tire size: 255/40 and 275/40

Will the rim/tire combo work on a stock body s13? I know/understand that I will probably have to get the fronts rolled and a slight pull in rear.

[Black R]

Originally Posted by maxxxfly

By square set up I was referring to an equal set up front to rear vs. staggered. My question is really just regarding fit. Will 245 35’s fit all around without blowing out my fenders on the street or autox?

I've run 245's on 18x9.5's and even nt01 aren't close to being square.

I think 265-285 is square on 9.5".

I really like 285's or maybe 295's on 9.5" wheels.

[Black R]

Originally Posted by GripTerror

295/30/18 makes so much more sense than a frickin 285/35/18 wth?

Who are you replying to?

I'm running 285/30/18 in the rear, but want to move these to the front and put a 335 in the rear...

[JN1AS4]

Originally Posted by e1_griego

You'll need a ~5mm spacer in front, most likely, to clear the suspension. And a 275/40 will need some work to clear in back. I'd recommend against such a big stagger, anyway (or any stagger).

Do your coupe still have the RPF1's on it? What are the specs on your RPF1's? And can you plz post a few pictures of it? Im looking to do the 17x10 +38 and 17x9 +22 RPF1's on my black coupe too.

[Initial_R90]

I'm in the Process of Building a S-14 LS240. The Drivers side quarter had some rust from previous owner's accident that was not repaired correctly. I'm weighting my options on wide quarters Vs replacing the quarter or fixing with bondo.

Looking to run 17x10.5 Cobra Replica's with a 305 or a 295

any suggestions?

[bshotts]

Originally Posted by Initial_R90

Looking to run 17x10.5 Cobra Replica's with a 305 or a 295

any suggestions?

I run a 275/35/18 on an 18x10.5 et+27 Bullitt replica on the rear of my S14 and had to roll and slightly pull. I will say this, that with a +27 offset (which most 10.5" width Mustang rep wheels have), you will have a fender clearance issue with a 295 or wider. With the 295, the backspacing is fine at 175mm so you shouldn't contact the coilover body (assuming you are running coilovers), however the frontspace at 121mm will have about 15mm interference with the fender depending on camber of course. I had to both roll and pull mine a bit to get the 275s to fit under fender with a tad more camber than factory specs, so I would recommend a few options:

-Both roll and pull, then repair the 1/4 panel and go with the 295/35/17 (this tire keeps your speedo calibrated b/c factory tire diameter on S14 with OEM tire size of 205/55/16 was ~25" tire diameter, same as a 295/35/17).
-Only roll the fender, then repair and run a higher offset wheel like a 10.5 +30 and to fit the 295/35/17.
-Install flares since your fender needs to repaired anyway, and then run something much larger like a 315/35/17 (25.7" tire diameter) or even 335/30/17 (24.9" tire diameter) if you can swing it financially.

Again, someone may have a different opinion based on their experience, but I've made a fitment calc Excel sheet for the S14 and found it to be highly accurate. PM if you need more clarification.

[gsracer]

change it up

Heres mine on the drift spares

18x9.5 +15 26/35/18 front
18x10.5+15 and a 10mm spacer not flush but it gives me a wide range of tire choices 275/35/18 rear in the pics. but it goes up to 295 depending on the track.

[Mofuhcka]

Originally Posted by gsracer

Im guessing you got a V8? Hahah looks get dude

[gsracer]

Originally Posted by Mofuhcka

Im guessing you got a V8? Hahah looks get dude

yea lol.

Heres a more recent pic, i took the rocket bunny wing off because i didn't like how it flowed with the car. (wing is for sale btw, uninstalled) shameless plug.

18x10 +18 265/30/18
18x11 +18 295/30/18

[Tearlessj]

I don't know if I ever told you, but that paint came out GREAT for a diy job.

[Mofuhcka]

Originally Posted by gsracer

Damnn, shit is fire homie. Do you DD it?

[Seraphim38]

Originally Posted by Initial_R90

I'm in the Process of Building a S-14 LS240. The Drivers side quarter had some rust from previous owner's accident that was not repaired correctly. I'm weighting my options on wide quarters Vs replacing the quarter or fixing with bondo.

Looking to run 17x10.5 Cobra Replica's with a 305 or a 295

any suggestions?

FYI, there's only one manufacturer to my knowledge that makes 295/40/17 tires. They are hard to find and not all that good. 315/35/17 on the other hand are a great size tire and are easily accessible (~12 inches wide and yes I mounted them on my supercharged 32v mustang cobra). 295/18s are common but cost twice as much as a 315/35/17. It's something to consider if you know you are going to rip through tires (like I do)

Also FYI, I strongly suggest not running Cobra replicas: they are 13 pounds heavier in rotating mass PER WHEEL over Enkei RPF1s. If you want to go wide and don't like the look of RPFs, go with CCW Classics. You can get them in whatever size and offset you want. If you want grip for an LS, go widebody and run 17x11 CCWs with 335/35/17 for daily driving

[gsracer]

Originally Posted by Tearlessj

I don't know if I ever told you, but that paint came out GREAT for a diy job.

don't remember but thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Mofuhcka

Damnn, shit is fire homie. Do you DD it?

thanks hell no i don't dd, that shits uncomfortable as fuck.

[Mofuhcka]

Originally Posted by gsracer

thanks hell no i don't dd, that shits uncomfortable as fuck.

Hahah, still baller

[Initial_R90]

Originally Posted by Seraphim38

FYI, there's only one manufacturer to my knowledge that makes 295/40/17 tires. They are hard to find and not all that good. 315/35/17 on the other hand are a great size tire and are easily accessible (~12 inches wide and yes I mounted them on my supercharged 32v mustang cobra). 295/18s are common but cost twice as much as a 315/35/17. It's something to consider if you know you are going to rip through tires (like I do)

Also FYI, I strongly suggest not running Cobra replicas: they are 13 pounds heavier in rotating mass PER WHEEL over Enkei RPF1s. If you want to go wide and don't like the look of RPFs, go with CCW Classics. You can get them in whatever size and offset you want. If you want grip for an LS, go widebody and run 17x11 CCWs with 335/35/17 for daily driving

cobra replicas 550 shipped rpf1 $1500 CCW $3300

[SicBastard]

Damn I'm lovin the Professors on this page. Why's the s14 so uncomfortable? No insulation or no a/c? non reclinable/non padded seat? Spring rates set to GRANITE?

[gsracer]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

Why's the s14 so uncomfortable? No insulation or no a/c? non reclinable/non padded seat? Spring rates set to GRANITE?

D. All of the above.

Contrary to the crap i talk, i drive it all the time though never to my job just after work or on weekends just around for fun, I've driven it 5 hrs in the last two nights just playing with the cooling system to figure out if i have blown head gaskets or my cooling redesign was flawed turns out a little of both i think.

The seat is a momo sport cup, not terrible but it is a bucket.
Springs are 10k front 8k rear, although it rides surprisingly well, as long as you don't hit any bumps, or road reflectors.
And of course no a/c and in florida no less, no sound deadening, no windshield wipers ( i regret this one), so its a sauna, and if it rains you have to drive with the windows down or it fogs up and you can't see crap.

Moral of this story, don't build race car show cars, that you actually race, and take to car shows, and drive on the street. Unless like me tonight you want the owner of the brand new 911 turbo porsche you just wooped giving you props on how sick your car looks lol.

[prego]

265/30/18 or 265/35/18?? what brand tires

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

Gonna be doing 255/40/17 up front and 275/40/17 in back! 17x9 +22 , stock fenders minimal camber and rolled.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

Anyone encounter understeer with 265/40/17 up front?? I going to do 255/40/17 up front and 275/40/17 in back. Current setup is 235/40/17 up front and 255/40/17 in rear no pull or roll fims are 17x9 +22

Id like to run 265 up front

[SicBastard]

Originally Posted by gsracer

...although it rides surprisingly well, as long as you don't hit any bumps...

Still bustin me up

Originally Posted by rb25_s13*CHUKI

Anyone encounter understeer with 265/40/17 up front?

It wouldn't be anything you couldn't tune out.