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joshwitwer · 01-04-2015, 02:39 PM

Just curious to what size tires you guys would recommend. The guy I got them from had them on a civic so the tires are whack. I'm looking for a nice meaty fitment. The specs are 17x8.5 and 17x9.5 +36. The fenders are both rolled and the rear are pulled quite a bit. What would look nice and flush with not much camber? Thanks

silviaks2nr · 01-04-2015, 04:10 PM

ask in this thread. http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=392494&page=111

I would run 245/40 and 275/35

jorge1190 · 01-05-2015, 04:17 PM

17x9+22 front 255/40 NT-05
17×9.5+35 rear 275/40 NT-05

ka-titties · 01-05-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jorge1190

17x9+22 front 255/40 NT-05
17×9.5+35 rear 275/40 NT-05

fuuuuuuuu

so good. can you hook up pretty well at your stated power output and 275 nt05's?

e1_griego · 01-05-2015, 04:19 PM

That looks so so so good.

jorge1190 · 01-05-2015, 07:19 PM

I just put those on. On 255/40 NT-05 I was spinning through 3rd. In the cold it would spin in 4th gear.

It's been raining but I will update on that in a few days.

jr_ss · 01-05-2015, 08:08 PM

Recent shot...

245/40/18 on 9" and 285/35/18 on 10" Weds

Billy Ramsey240 · 01-28-2015, 07:18 AM

YOUR CHASSIS: s13

WHEELS: rota kensei wanting 18x9.5 +20

TIRES: need suggestions

MISC DETAILS: more for looms than anything I want something that looks good and functions good

PURPOSE OF CAR: street. More for just going to meets and "talking shop" how we call it in Cincinnati

e1_griego · 01-29-2015, 12:53 PM

FA seems to have tighter clearance than most.

My friend has 500s with 9 +15 and it doesn't clear in front without a spacer. But my koni 86s clear at 17x9 +25 no problem.

AAV240sx · 01-29-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

FA seems to have tighter clearance than most.

My friend has 500s with 9 +15 and it doesn't clear in front without a spacer. But my koni 86s clear at 17x9 +25 no problem.

I have fa 500's on my s13 with 17x9 +15 and 255/40 dunlop z2's and it clears front and rear. It's tight but it clears without a spacer... Pics of the front:

***dorkidori_s13*** · 01-31-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AAV240sx

I have fa 500's on my s13 with 17x9 +15 and 255/40 dunlop z2's and it clears front and rear. It's tight but it clears without a spacer... Pics of the front:

Soooooooooo after seeing this, Ive just had more fuel thrown on the fire to the idea I came up with a while back. I want to redo ALL of my suspension to one single brand. I was planning on going with D-Max for everything. Not saying they are the top shit, but its convenient having a company who produces everything for S-Chassis suspension.

But the entire reason Im posting this, does anyone in this thread have any experience with their inner wheel clearance. The whole point of me buying new wheels is for proper fitment with as square fitment as possible. I dont want to rock a ton of camber because that completely defeats the purpose! So yeah, does anyone know of the wheel to spring clearance on DMax coils is the same as the Fortunes shown above?

Actually, one other good question that just came to mind in regards to the photo above... When you mounted your coilovers, did you have the tilt adapaters on the coilover mounts set so you add another degree of camber via the hub itself? Or did you set it outwards to remove camber at the hub?

AAV240sx · 02-02-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

...Werds....
When you mounted your coilovers, did you have the tilt adapaters on the coilover mounts set so you add another degree of camber via the hub itself? Or did you set it outwards to remove camber at the hub?

I want to say I had it tilted in at the perch for more camber, BUT I don't remember exactly because it's been over a year. And I'm over 3.5 hours away from my s13 at the moment, so I can't go verify.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-02-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AAV240sx

I want to say I had it tilted in at the perch for more camber, BUT I don't remember exactly because it's been over a year. And I'm over 3.5 hours away from my s13 at the moment, so I can't go verify.

no worries... i appreciate the input

im probably going to wind up converting everything on my car over to D-Max (or possibly Stance) as Id like all my parts to match!

anyone else have any input on 17x9 +25 on an s13 with coilovers?

jr_ss · 02-22-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AAV240sx

I have fa 500's on my s13 with 17x9 +15 and 255/40 dunlop z2's and it clears front and rear. It's tight but it clears without a spacer... Pics of the front:

You're going to want more gap than that from your coil. Under hard acceleration/squat those tires will hit.

e1_griego · 01-29-2015, 01:30 PM

Yeah sorry. I checked with him and he doesn't have to run a spacer but does.

edit: snapped a quick pic of 245s on 17x9 +35. Like I said, doesn't qualify for this thread.

Ilya · 01-29-2015, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Yeah sorry. I checked with him and he doesn't have to run a spacer but does.

edit: snapped a quick pic of 245s on 17x9 +35. Like I said, doesn't qualify for this thread.

Looks amazing! MORE MORE MORE! nothing better than properly fit wheels and tires!

Wheel Lounge · 02-02-2015, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Yeah sorry. I checked with him and he doesn't have to run a spacer but does.

edit: snapped a quick pic of 245s on 17x9 +35. Like I said, doesn't qualify for this thread.

that perfect fitment!

e1_griego · 02-02-2015, 12:24 PM

Buy parts with 5/8" rod ends instead of metric.

That's my $0.02.

17x9 +25 should fit fine, just not with FAs in front, and will take some fender work if you're low. If you run a 235 f/r you should be ok.

Kuma · 02-13-2015, 07:09 PM

Just screwing around. 22x10.5 +38. pzero 295/25/zr22

shitty front pic. 22x9 (forgot offset)

motoman159 · 02-22-2015, 09:46 AM

Tried some friends wheels on today, they fit absolutely perfect IMO.

Fronts: 18x9.5 +12 245 40r18
Rear: 18x10.5 +15 275 40r18
The fronts fit perfect with a little camber, sit fender to lip almost and compress up into the fender nicely. Rears could be a tiny bit wider and still be fine.
30mm wide front fenders 50mm rears.

Broadfield · 02-22-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoman159

Tried some friends wheels on today, they fit absolutely perfect IMO.

Fronts: 18x9.5 +12 245 40r18
Rear: 18x10.5 +15 275 40r18
The fronts fit perfect with a little camber, sit fender to lip almost and compress up into the fender nicely. Rears could be a tiny bit wider and still be fine.
30mm wide front fenders 50mm rears.

Looks good... you could definitely go wider on those overs though. A 305 on a 12" wheel would not be a problem with 50mm overs. Likewise, a 255 or maybe even a 265 up front on a 10" or 10.5" wheel.

motoman159 · 02-22-2015, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

Looks good... you could definitely go wider on those overs though. A 305 on a 12" wheel would not be a problem with 50mm overs. Likewise, a 255 or maybe even a 265 up front on a 10" or 10.5" wheel.

I would like to go wider but the front was already cambered more than I would have liked it to be. The rear could definitely come out a bit. Plans were to run 18x12 +20 18x9.5 +15 so I think that'd work out depending on tire sizes. It was more cambered than it looks in the pics.

Broadfield · 02-22-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by motoman159

I would like to go wider but the front was already cambered more than I would have liked it to be. The rear could definitely come out a bit. Plans were to run 18x12 +20 18x9.5 +15 so I think that'd work out depending on tire sizes. It was more cambered than it looks in the pics.

Yeah, I wasn't implying that you could run those tire sizes on those wheels with those offsets. You would need completely different wheel specs to properly pull off the tire sizes I suggested. It still looks pretty damn good though. If you were to run those wheels, I would just run a small spacer out back and call it a day.

motoman159 · 02-22-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

Yeah, I wasn't implying that you could run those tire sizes on those wheels with those offsets. You would need completely different wheel specs to properly pull off the tire sizes I suggested. It still looks pretty damn good though. If you were to run those wheels, I would just run a small spacer out back and call it a day.

oh yeah i understand that. I can get this exact setup for extremely cheap and put money towards finishing other small details of the car then go nuts in the future, which is probably what ill do.

mad-ass · 02-22-2015, 07:43 PM

275/40/18? you sure you didn't want to do 35 profile? 40 profile on a 275/18 is quiet tall!

best setup for my S14 so far is what I have now.
18x9.5+15 255/35/18
18x10+38 265/35/18

such grip, so push, much fast cornering

and I would suggest you do 255/35/18's in front as well, about same amount of tire patch as 245's, except it fits better so you don't have to have so much camber/rubbing issues.

http://www.rimtuck.com/search/thumbn...allf=35&sort=1

check out some pictures of cars with said tire sizes on the link above. useful tool.

motoman159 · 03-08-2015, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad-ass

275/40/18? you sure you didn't want to do 35 profile? 40 profile on a 275/18 is quiet tall!

best setup for my S14 so far is what I have now.
18x9.5+15 255/35/18
18x10+38 265/35/18

such grip, so push, much fast cornering

and I would suggest you do 255/35/18's in front as well, about same amount of tire patch as 245's, except it fits better so you don't have to have so much camber/rubbing issues.

http://www.rimtuck.com/search/thumbn...allf=35&sort=1

check out some pictures of cars with said tire sizes on the link above. useful tool.

Not sure why im just now seeing this. But id like to run wider in the front than whats pictured. id like to run a 255 35 18 in the front and keep a 275 40 18 in the back, its tall but i like that meat it looks good for what im going for. but back to the fronts, the 18x9.5+12 with a 245 40 is cutting it close, id like to run a 255 35 18 on a 18x9.5 but the struggle is finding the right offset to clear my brakes and coils... hmmmmmm

sharpe_corners · 02-22-2015, 09:10 PM

Is the S14 similar to an S15? Or does it gain 10mm or so width like 13 to 14?

silviaks2nr · 02-23-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sharpe_corners

Is the S14 similar to an S15? Or does it gain 10mm or so width like 13 to 14?

Don't hold me to this, but I think the body of the s15 is narrower than the s14 over the rear wheels so you can not fit as wide of a tire.

Black R · 03-04-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

Don't hold me to this, but I think the body of the s15 is narrower than the s14 over the rear wheels so you can not fit as wide of a tire.

The rear subframes are nearly identical - except for a couple small reinforcement pieces welded on.

jr_ss · 02-22-2015, 09:12 PM

S14/15 under pinnings are identical.

01-05-2015, 04:17 PM	#3
jorge1190 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Culpeper, Va Age: 33 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	17x9+22 front 255/40 NT-05 17×9.5+35 rear 275/40 NT-05 __________________ 96 240sx S13 SR20 521 WHP 405 TQ

01-05-2015, 07:19 PM	#6
jorge1190 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Culpeper, Va Age: 33 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I just put those on. On 255/40 NT-05 I was spinning through 3rd. In the cold it would spin in 4th gear. It's been raining but I will update on that in a few days. __________________ 96 240sx S13 SR20 521 WHP 405 TQ

01-29-2015, 01:30 PM	#15
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Yeah sorry. I checked with him and he doesn't have to run a spacer but does. edit: snapped a quick pic of 245s on 17x9 +35. Like I said, doesn't qualify for this thread. Last edited by e1_griego; 01-29-2015 at 02:14 PM..

02-22-2015, 07:43 PM	#25
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	275/40/18? you sure you didn't want to do 35 profile? 40 profile on a 275/18 is quiet tall! best setup for my S14 so far is what I have now. 18x9.5+15 255/35/18 18x10+38 265/35/18 such grip, so push, much fast cornering and I would suggest you do 255/35/18's in front as well, about same amount of tire patch as 245's, except it fits better so you don't have to have so much camber/rubbing issues. http://www.rimtuck.com/search/thumbn...allf=35&sort=1 check out some pictures of cars with said tire sizes on the link above. useful tool. __________________

02-22-2015, 09:12 PM	#30
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	S14/15 under pinnings are identical. __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

01-04-2015, 04:10 PM	#2
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	ask in this thread. http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=392494&page=111 I would run 245/40 and 275/35

01-05-2015, 04:19 PM	#5
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	That looks so so so good.

01-28-2015, 07:18 AM	#8
Billy Ramsey240 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: independence kentucky Age: 26 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	YOUR CHASSIS: s13 WHEELS: rota kensei wanting 18x9.5 +20 TIRES: need suggestions MISC DETAILS: more for looms than anything I want something that looks good and functions good PURPOSE OF CAR: street. More for just going to meets and "talking shop" how we call it in Cincinnati

01-29-2015, 12:53 PM	#9
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	FA seems to have tighter clearance than most. My friend has 500s with 9 +15 and it doesn't clear in front without a spacer. But my koni 86s clear at 17x9 +25 no problem.

02-02-2015, 12:24 PM	#18
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Buy parts with 5/8" rod ends instead of metric. That's my $0.02. 17x9 +25 should fit fine, just not with FAs in front, and will take some fender work if you're low. If you run a 235 f/r you should be ok.

02-13-2015, 07:09 PM	#19
Kuma Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The last house on the right Age: 38 Posts: 758 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just screwing around. 22x10.5 +38. pzero 295/25/zr22 shitty front pic. 22x9 (forgot offset)

02-22-2015, 09:46 AM	#20
motoman159 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: central florida Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tried some friends wheels on today, they fit absolutely perfect IMO. Fronts: 18x9.5 +12 245 40r18 Rear: 18x10.5 +15 275 40r18 The fronts fit perfect with a little camber, sit fender to lip almost and compress up into the fender nicely. Rears could be a tiny bit wider and still be fine. 30mm wide front fenders 50mm rears.