Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[Trini-Kouki]

hmmmm, well i use my car for competition, time attacks, drifting etc. will i have rubbing problems? dont wanna go tooo low.

[4drsleeper]

i was wondering if anybody seen a 215/40/17 federal 595ss on a 11j, I had some 17x10 in my kouki n I just sold the wheels. I wanted to know if I could use my old 215/40 on the 17x11 that I'm getting or do I have to go get a 225/40??

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by Trini-Kouki

hmmmm, well i use my car for competition, time attacks, drifting etc. will i have rubbing problems? dont wanna go tooo low.

If you get the appropriate amount of roll/pull, you shouldn't have a problem.

Originally Posted by 4drsleeper

i was wondering if anybody seen a 215/40/17 federal 595ss on a 11j, I had some 17x10 in my kouki n I just sold the wheels. I wanted to know if I could use my old 215/40 on the 17x11 that I'm getting or do I have to go get a 225/40??

Do some research before coming here.

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/169628-pic-...hotoshops.html

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/136032-most...ch-thread.html

[bentmode360]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Wait what...? I thought you had BC coilovers...there are no lowering springs for coilovers.

However, some coilover companies have smaller length springs for different spring rates. So do your research about which spring rates have the shortest length. If you have 8/6K spring rates, you'll probably have to remove collars without adding any preload to go lower.

I do have bc coils and the rear bracket dosent even screw up to touch the bottom of the spring collar. I was thinking about getting swift 6" length springs but i need to know if that would even lower the rear??

[fliprayzin240sx]

You can bottom out the strut into the bottom, if thats maxed out, you can lower it some more by lowering the spring collars some more. It'll change the ride of the car but if you just want to lower it more, then go for it. If you dont like the ride, you can always put it back up. Save you the money from buying springs if you end up being okay with the ride.

[lucky_brett]

I am about to buy some SSR Formula Mesh wheels off of here from a guy in New Jersey. The sizes are (front) 17x9 0 offset (back) 17x10 +13 offset. I am currently on BC br series coilovers with camber plates. I am ready to pull and roll fenders for this setup, which would still have some poke with negative camber, but still want to keep stock body since I don't want to run a body kit. So, I called a resurfacing company and sent some pics of the wheels to see if they could restore them, and they said yes, but they also said they had the 17" mesh centers and could make custom barrels for me with any offset and width.
My question is should i just buy the wheels off of here and get the aggressive stance i'm looking for or have new ones made. Also, what would be a better width and offset for the new barrels if i still want a nice lip and have a little poke. Plus, the remade wheels are going to be a lot cheaper and will be restored.
Thanks for any input.

[frsh4]

I'd run the ssr just because they are ssr and with +0 and +13 run a 205/40 front and 215/40 rear and camber also forsure your gonna need a pull. If you want a different size with what the refinishing place has it depends on what size barrel they have. So when you figure that out it can make it easier to pick.

[lucky_brett]

Thanks for the input, talked to the shop today and they are getting a quote ready for me and they can do any barrel size, the only thing though is they only have one shade of gold they use to resurface the wheels and it looks more of a yellow, then the copper gold color ssr meshies have on em. I tried looking up the paint code for the mesh gold but no luck.

[zbarsuglia]

I have searched and searched but cannot find the answer to my question.

I am going to buy wheels for my kouki. I need to know what is the most aggressive size and offset wheels I can run under rolled fenders. I DONT WANT TO WIDEBODY OR PULL. I am thinking of buying some ssr sp1s in 17/18 or 18/18, anything with alot of lip.

I dont mind running alot of camber or stretch.

If anyone could tell me approx. low offsets/width I could run, I would appreciate it.

[frsh4]

Originally Posted by zbarsuglia

I have searched and searched but cannot find the answer to my question.

I am going to buy wheels for my kouki. I need to know what is the most aggressive size and offset wheels I can run under rolled fenders. I DONT WANT TO WIDEBODY OR PULL. I am thinking of buying some ssr sp1s in 17/18, or anything with alot of lip.

I dont mind running alot of camber or stretch.

If anyone could tell me approx. low offsets/width I could run, I would appreciate it.

There is so many different types of setup you can run. I assume by kouki you mean s14? With that you can run a 17x9 to 17x9.5 + 15 to +0 with little camber and stretch, as for rear 18x10 or 18x10.5 +22 to any single digit number with camber and stretch. Your question is very open so its hard to answer but with s14 your possibility are somewhat endless for stock body.

[zbarsuglia]

Originally Posted by frsh4

There is so many different types of setup you can run. I assume by kouki you mean s14? With that you can run a 17x9 to 17x9.5 + 15 to +0 with little camber and stretch, as for rear 18x10 or 18x10.5 +22 to any single digit number with camber and stretch. Your question is very open so its hard to answer but with s14 your possibility are somewhat endless for stock body.

Thank you very much for your fast and detailed response it helps Alot!
Ya S14 kouki.

Also could someone explain low disk and all that?

[boost addict]

so i have 18x9.5 +15 with 245/45 in the front on my s13, after i put my new tie rods in they hit the front of the wheel well when at full lock( shoulda tubbed it when i had the motor out...ughh)
anyways will 225/40's be good enough to clear? ill post a pic to show how much its rubbing if thats needed but i wouldnt say its too bad

[dtfdanyo]

Why such a big tire in the front? Get 215 something

[relix oner]

I have an s13 and im looking for some rims. I know I want 18's, I want the biggest lip I can get, and I want them as flush as I can get them....any suggestions...I've been looking around just curious what ya'll had to say

[boost addict]

Originally Posted by dtfdanyo

Why such a big tire in the front? Get 215 something

Just cause I have a deal on a pair right now and they're smaller than what's on there now

[aKaFlipSide]

What size tires should I use on my s14 with 17x9 in the front and 17x10 in the back

[frsh4]

whats the offset? s13 or s14?

[aKaFlipSide]

+25 and +20, and i have a s14

[95KA-Turbo]

235/40 and 245/40

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by zbarsuglia

Thank you very much for your fast and detailed response it helps Alot!
Ya S14 kouki.

Also could someone explain low disk and all that?

Which company? Different disk is for brake caliper clearance. Low disk means the face is flat or doesnt have a whole lot of pad in the back for brake clearance. The benefit of these faces is they usually have the most amount of lip. Then you got the standard faces and High disk faces. High disks are pretty much designed for big brakes, and usually clears anything and everything you can think of (had a buddy clear Ferrari F40 brakes on his R32).

For example: http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...2/VSKF_PDF.pdf

If you look in there, you can see how different disks will change how much lip you have on the rim, even tho they're the same widths.

Originally Posted by boost addict

so i have 18x9.5 +15 with 245/45 in the front on my s13, after i put my new tie rods in they hit the front of the wheel well when at full lock( shoulda tubbed it when i had the motor out...ughh)
anyways will 225/40's be good enough to clear? ill post a pic to show how much its rubbing if thats needed but i wouldnt say its too bad

The difference between 245/45-18 and 225/40-18 is over an inch and a half in diamter. Big difference between the two. Nobody has issues clearing 225/40-18s since thats what almost everybody runs for the fronts (and also the most common tire size for 18s).

Originally Posted by relix oner

I have an s13 and im looking for some rims. I know I want 18's, I want the biggest lip I can get, and I want them as flush as I can get them....any suggestions...I've been looking around just curious what ya'll had to say

Good rule of thumb to follow is 9j +9 for the front and 10j +10 in the rears. Easy enough to remember.

[truckmtrS13]

What would the fitment be like with staggered xxr 527's 17x8.25 and 17x9.75 on an s13 hatch with kyb agx suspension. I'm looking for a larger tire because I think it might look nicer since the cars not on coils yet.
I like the way this looks. he used a 275/40/17.

Picture of my car for reference...

Would it fit? Would it rub? helpful feedback appreciated

[fliprayzin240sx]

275 on a 9.5j rim will make it look like a beach ball...If thats your car, save the money and get some coilovers first.

[Bound]

Alrighty here is my situation i have a s13 hatch and 18x10 with 22mm offset wheels i have coilovers and would like to know what would be the best tire size and would i need to put any other modifications on my car in order to make them look good the help is needed thanks

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by Bound

Alrighty here is my situation i have a s13 hatch and 18x10 with 22mm offset wheels i have coilovers and would like to know what would be the best tire size and would i need to put any other modifications on my car in order to make them look good the help is needed thanks

You running it up front too? If you do, you'll need spacers. 10j +22 wont clear suspension up front.

[Bound]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

You running it up front too? If you do, you'll need spacers. 10j +22 wont clear suspension up front.

yes i am running it up front as well do you know how much mm ill need to run up front ? and how much camber if i need it ?

[zooopreme]

+18 barely clears fronts depending on your coils. I would say +15 to be safe. 225/40 would be a great stretch. You'll need to run around 3-3.5* of camber. This doesn't include things necessary to fit the wheels. You will need to work with a big fucking hammer a lot.

[Bound]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

+18 barely clears fronts depending on your coils. I would say +15 to be safe. 225/40 would be a great stretch. You'll need to run around 3-3.5* of camber. This doesn't include things necessary to fit the wheels. You will need to work with a big fucking hammer a lot.

if someone could just give me a very descriptive plan on what i would need to fit these i would very much appreciate it

[lilbnort93]

Okay guys i have one. Heres before: maxed out isis coils.


and heres after i took the the 2 collars out in the front and left just 1 in there


Heres my specs:
Front - 17/9.5+15 205-40-17
Rear - 17/9.5+15 225-45-17

Should i keep the same tire sizes?
Ive been told to switch to 215-40 in front and 215-45 in rear.
Anything will help.
Thanks in advance!

[frsh4]

Why would change the tires? Rubbing to much? What? Looks OK from the pics. Maybe if you run less camber you can run those size tires.

[snoops14]

anybody know how a 10.5 -15 w 50mm overs w -.5 or 0 degrees of camber would look? just curious