Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by KA-Life86

I have a zenki w all adjustable arms and coils, I'm looking at a set of 18x10 +15 wheels, I would love to run 10 inch wide wheels on all 4 corners w the same size tires (245/35 maybe?) front and rear so I can keep them rotated as well. I know I can fit these under stock metal w a roll and probably a pull in the rear, my question is, besides tucking the harness and a good bit of BFHing on the inner wheel wells, is this really logical? I do intend on running it zilvia low, car is not a dd or a super duper drift car, just prefer to drive it around town and maybe some quick blasts around the parkway. Spacer in the front? I will go 9.5s if I have to but they only come in +20 which means bigger spacer which in my mind is no bueno

Its doable...17x10 +18 on 255/40-17 NT01s, no spacers but then my coilovers are pretty skinny (Aragostas)

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by I'm Redline

I have been through this thread and all I see are 18's and over 8" wide. Cool, but not what I want since I am going with an OEM 'sleeper' look.
What size in a 17x7-8 wheel will fit, turn, and work with shocks and springs and a 225-17-45 tire? I want to run tsuraichi, tucked, no poke, no oni kwon camber, just a basic fit a 225 on a 17 and make it work without doing anything more than maybe a little bat work between the fender and tire.
Am I on crack? The OEM 5 lugs sit an inch deep with 16x 205, so that means a 225 should be able to work with a little +/-(no clue, not expereinced with this stuff...motors, yeah, wheel/tire fit, not so much)

Then why dont you run similar sizings to GTR wheels? 9j with 30mm offsets? Actually, run +25 so itll clear the front suspension. You'd barely have to touch the fenders with those sizing on 225/45-17s.

[KA-Life86]

Just found out they don't have the 10s in stock. Looks like I'm goin 9.5s +20. Will I be able to keep pretty minimal rear camber on these and stay close to flush

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by KA-Life86

Just found out they don't have the 10s in stock. Looks like I'm goin 9.5s +20. Will I be able to keep pretty minimal rear camber on these and stay close to flush

How much camber will depend on how much you pull the fenders. IIRC, on those pictures, I'm running almost 2* in the back and about the same up front.

[I'm Redline]

sent you a pm flip, thanks for the starting point

[Xyle]

I want to get rims for my s14 zenki in 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rears. I currently have stock suspension (everything stock) I plan on getting coilovers and was wanting to know if I get +0 offset or +12Fronts and +15Rears which would require less work? I don't want to be HELLAFLUSH just lowered to about a finger gap between fender and tire.

As for tire sizes I was told 225/40 to keep MPH somewhat accurate. Also if I eventually get wider fenders would it be best to go with +0? I really don't like the thought of adding spacers to the hub.

"Thanks in advance for any ones input!"

Forgot to mention I have Z32 brakes all around.

[25BajaOutlaw]

total nuby question but this looks like the place to ask it.
i recently purchsed a 1998 s14 SE. Stance GR + coilovers, 300zx brakes all the way around.
if anyone has some advice with the following wheels and tires combo let me know.
18" XXR 527 staggered
19" Stance SC-5ive stagered
20" Rohana RC10 (pipe dream haha)

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Xyle

I want to get rims for my s14 zenki in 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rears. I currently have stock suspension (everything stock) I plan on getting coilovers and was wanting to know if I get +0 offset or +12Fronts and +15Rears which would require less work? I don't want to be HELLAFLUSH just lowered to about a finger gap between fender and tire.

As for tire sizes I was told 225/40 to keep MPH somewhat accurate. Also if I eventually get wider fenders would it be best to go with +0? I really don't like the thought of adding spacers to the hub.

"Thanks in advance for any ones input!"

Forgot to mention I have Z32 brakes all around.

They all require work body wise, less work means more camber. More camber for the rear means more aftermarket arms than just a coilover. All those setups will stick out pass the fenders under stock height, stock camber, stock fenders.

Originally Posted by 25BajaOutlaw

total nuby question but this looks like the place to ask it.
i recently purchsed a 1998 s14 SE. Stance GR + coilovers, 300zx brakes all the way around.
if anyone has some advice with the following wheels and tires combo let me know.
18" XXR 527 staggered
19" Stance SC-5ive stagered
20" Rohana RC10 (pipe dream haha)

20"s? Are you trying to donk this out?!?! Sell the 240 and get an accord and donk that one out.

[Xyle]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

They all require work body wise, less work means more camber. More camber for the rear means more aftermarket arms than just a coilover. All those setups will stick out pass the fenders under stock height, stock camber, stock fenders.

Would you know by how much they will stick out so I know how much rolling and pulling I will need. Also whats the minimal amount of offset will be needed to fit coils and brakes?

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Xyle

Would you know by how much they will stick out so I know how much rolling and pulling I will need. Also whats the minimal amount of offset will be needed to fit coils and brakes?

Again, all depends on how much camber you're willing to run. More camber you run, the less you'd have to massage the fenders. Also depends on how wide of tires you want to run. Honestly, if you're not planning on slamming the car, I'd go with a more conservative setup. 9j +15 or +18 and 10j +20 or no lower than +15. Also, offset has absolutely nothing to do with brake clearance. It all depends on the wheel design.

[I'm Redline]

Flip, I am liking those RPF1's. Looking at that pic I can see that what we have been discussing will totally work for me and keep just a small amount of tuck with the 17 or 18 -9j's +30. I think maybe just a light bit of lower with a slight rise to the rear will give me that slightly racy stance I like with shocks and springs, but if I save longer for the coil overs it's a done deal either way. Volk TE37's, Enkie RPF1's, or Ray's Gram Lights are definately in the future, but no body kits of wings for my ride...oem looks, a little drop, and just the right amount of tuning on brakes, suspension, and motor to give some really fun all around performance

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by I'm Redline

Flip, I am liking those RPF1's. Looking at that pic I can see that what we have been discussing will totally work for me and keep just a small amount of tuck with the 17 or 18 -9j's +30. I think maybe just a light bit of lower with a slight rise to the rear will give me that slightly racy stance I like with shocks and springs, but if I save longer for the coil overs it's a done deal either way. Volk TE37's, Enkie RPF1's, or Ray's Gram Lights are definately in the future, but no body kits of wings for my ride...oem looks, a little drop, and just the right amount of tuning on brakes, suspension, and motor to give some really fun all around performance

Like I said, if you decide to go with the OE sized 9js, kick the offset down to +25 to give yourself some wiggle room. Depending on the coilver you get, it may or may not clear the front coilovers with +30s. If you decide to go wider, then you'd also have to go lower on the offset to compensate for the coilover clearance. Like I said, dont hesitate to PM me if you got more question.

RaY

[SharkBite]

New to the forum, recently went to a xdc hin event and saw a bunch of cars that run wheel spacers. Besides the obvious fact that they push your wheels farther out, why do so many run them? Nobody is worried about wheel bearing issues?

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[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by SharkBite

New to the forum, recently went to a xdc hin event and saw a bunch of cars that run wheel spacers. Besides the obvious fact that they push your wheels farther out, why do so many run them? Nobody is worried about wheel bearing issues?

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They run them because they want a specific type of fitment or brake clearance they don't make every wheel in everyoffset. they are hubcentric spacers and I would imagine they put just as much stress on the studs/wheel bearings as the same wheel in the lower offset so 17x9.5 +0 = 17x9.5+o wether a spacer is used

[Turbo Nismo]

I bought for my S14 some Gramlights 18x9.5"F & 10.5"R with +12offset and I'm using Function & Form FII, which tire size do you recommend me? I don't want to be too stretch in rears, but I don't wanna pull or camber too much. Just roll and minimal pull.

[1gr8bar10der]

Originally Posted by Turbo Nismo

I bought for my S14 some Gramlights 18x9.5"F & 10.5"R with +12offset and I'm using Function & Form FII, which tire size do you recommend me? I don't want to be too stretch in rears, but I don't wanna pull or camber too much. Just roll and minimal pull.

I'd run 225/40 in the front and 235/40 back. I also prefer 40 series tires over 35. Nice mild stretch not too aggressive.

[Te37]

I have a 255/35 on my s14 rear with 18x10.5+15...looks good not a terrible stretch...normal run of the mill tire shops can do it. Just a roll with -1.5 camber

Best picture I have on me...Bead is alllllmost seated

[Turbo Nismo]

Thanks for quick response guys!

Originally Posted by Te37

I have a 255/35 on my s14 rear with 18x10.5+15...looks good not a terrible stretch...normal run of the mill tire shops can do it. Just a roll with -1.5 camber

Best picture I have on me...Bead is alllllmost seated

Could you post more pics please. Thanks again.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by SharkBite

New to the forum, recently went to a xdc hin event and saw a bunch of cars that run wheel spacers. Besides the obvious fact that they push your wheels farther out, why do so many run them? Nobody is worried about wheel bearing issues?

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Because they're too cheap to buy wheels that fit...

[Te37]

[ervin_r56]

does anybody have 245/35/18 on 11.5" wheel or is that too much?

[zbarsuglia]

OK so I have a question that is in need of answers lol.

I have a s14 rolled fenders in front an rolled/newspaper pull in rear and was wondering if this setup will work without any more of a pull.

18x9.0 +1f
18x10.0 -15r
with 225/40s I dont mind running camber, I actually prefer it.

Im looking into Leon Hardiritt orden, I also dont know if the low disk will clear z32 brakes..

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by ervin_r56

does anybody have 245/35/18 on 11.5" wheel or is that too much?

Shit, 265s were stretched on my 11j. 255 is roughly 10 inches so your trying to stretch 10 inches over a bead thats atleast 11.5 inches. This is what 265/35-18s look like on 11js:

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by zbarsuglia

OK so I have a question that is in need of answers lol.

I have a s14 rolled fenders in front an rolled/newspaper pull in rear and was wondering if this setup will work without any more of a pull.

18x9.0 +1f
18x10.0 -15r
with 225/40s I dont mind running camber, I actually prefer it.

Im looking into Leon Hardiritt orden, I also dont know if the low disk will clear z32 brakes..

Rears will be another 10mm further out that these.


And no, low disk faces wont clear Z brakes up front. Rears should clear but fronts, you'll need atleast 13mm spacers if its a low disk. 3-5mm if its the regular face. Only thing that clears the fronts are hi disks designed to clear BBKs.

[JFoxx]

ok, i have 18x10 +10 in the front of my s13 it has full lock clearance(barely) but i intend to put some new knuckles on it soon... how can i maintain clearance? im trying to avoid having to do a spacer, because ill have to run fender flares on a wide fender.... the main part im worried about is on my drivers side tire hitting the frame rail, beacuse ive already had to hammer that lip down for clearance as is...

i know this may sound like a dumb question, but i know there are some creative people on this thread who like to run wide wheels....

a pic for the hell of it....


and yes i know i need to drop my car in the front...im need to ensure clearance first....

[JasianBlazin]

msglength.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by JFoxx

ok, i have 18x10 +10 in the front of my s13 it has full lock clearance(barely) but i intend to put some new knuckles on it soon... how can i maintain clearance? im trying to avoid having to do a spacer, because ill have to run fender flares on a wide fender.... the main part im worried about is on my drivers side tire hitting the frame rail, beacuse ive already had to hammer that lip down for clearance as is...

i know this may sound like a dumb question, but i know there are some creative people on this thread who like to run wide wheels....

a pic for the hell of it....


and yes i know i need to drop my car in the front...im need to ensure clearance first....

More hammer...adding spacers will only make your clearance issue worst after running knuckles.

[WERDdabuilder]

Originally Posted by SharkBite

Nobody is worried about wheel bearing issues

not when you got stancenation/hellaflush fucks to impress.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by SharkBite

New to the forum, recently went to a xdc hin event and saw a bunch of cars that run wheel spacers. Besides the obvious fact that they push your wheels farther out, why do so many run them? Nobody is worried about wheel bearing issues?

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Not when you get fresh OEM bearings...they'll fail around 70-80k anyway, whether or not you have low offset wheels.

[scargo]

what size tires should I get for 18x9.5 +15/10.5 +14 on an s13 ? I'm looking for no pull, just a roll.