Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by lilbnort93

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

The fitment looks fine to me.

Going with 215/40 won't change much, if anything you'll be rubbing a hell of a lot more. And getting a bigger sidewall (45 series) is going to be worse + isn't going to fool anybody. Either way you will need to adjust the coils/fenders in accordance.

But to answer your questions, you'll want to try to go lower but since you've got collars removed. I would suggest getting better coilovers.

[lilbnort93]

Originally Posted by 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.

id like to change the tire in the front to be a little more flush and the rears rub a little and if i add more camber then i start adding toe and it wears my tires so id rather get a smaller tire. dont want to pull the fender though so maybe smaller tire and lil less camber

[Maiku240sxS14]

I have a question about Front fitment on a S14...From what I read I understand you can have up to a 10" wheel up front, but depending on the offset you may not be able to go full lock turn to turn because of hitting the wheel well.

Any body know what the lowest offset on a 10" wide wheel would be and still go full lock turn to turn? Thanks

[supermariokartdrift]

anyone running 17 or 18x9.5 +17, preferably on a hatch. W

[Pinggg]

Originally Posted by supermariokartdrift

anyone running 17 or 18x9.5 +17, preferably on a hatch. W

I am
Enkei RPF-1 F.17x9.5 +18 / R.17x10 +18 Roll+Pull a little all around.
F-225/45/17 and R-255/40/17. Gonna get 215/40 for the front so i can pull a little camber out. Here's a picture i snap at work. Sorry for the quality. lol

[snoops14]

Originally Posted by snoops14

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

bringing it to the next page.. anybody?

[Drunken Drift Monkey]

Can you adjust the camber on an S14 with all stock suspension parts except coilovers installed? If so, how much?

I currently have 18x10 +10 in the rears wrapped in 235/40. The wheel is poking out and I'm trying to tuck tire, but I need more neg. camber. No funds for aftermarket camber kits, rucas, toe, arms, etc. for now.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by lilbnort93

the rears rub a little and if i add more camber then i start adding toe and it wears my tires so id rather get a smaller tire. dont want to pull the fender though so maybe smaller tire and lil less camber

It's not really possible to run less camber for the rears if you don't want to pull your fenders. Unless you want to be chewing through tires. The size/offset that you chose for the car does not fit on S13's with close to zero specs or specs that don't cause excessive wear.

If you get the a good set of adjustable arms, you can zero out or get close to zero toe.

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

I have a question about Front fitment on a S14...From what I read I understand you can have up to a 10" wheel up front, but depending on the offset you may not be able to go full lock turn to turn because of hitting the wheel well.

Any body know what the lowest offset on a 10" wide wheel would be and still go full lock turn to turn? Thanks

I'm going to give a rough number but I think +18 is fine. But I'm not 100% on that.

Originally Posted by snoops14

bringing it to the next page.. anybody?

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

or google.

Originally Posted by Drunken Drift Monkey

Can you adjust the camber on an S14 with all stock suspension parts except coilovers installed? If so, how much?

I currently have 18x10 +10 in the rears wrapped in 235/40. The wheel is poking out and I'm trying to tuck tire, but I need more neg. camber. No funds for aftermarket camber kits, rucas, toe, arms, etc. for now.

Yeah buuuut it's very little adjustment. Just wait on those arms.

[Maiku240sxS14]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

I'm going to give a rough number but I think +18 is fine. But I'm not 100% on that.

That doesn't seem right to me, or maybe I didn't word it correctly. Reason why I say this is because right now I'm running 9.5 +12. On PAPER, having a 10 +18 would give me the same distance as the 9.5 +12, only bringing the wheel closer to the coilover. As seen on this wheel calculator.



Hmmmm I guess I'll do some more research. Thanks anyways.

[snoops14]

Originally Posted by snoops14

bringing it to the next page.. anybody?

Dont really need a picture. Maybe just somebody who's mathematically inclined to tell me how flush it might be haha

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

That doesn't seem right to me, or maybe I didn't word it correctly. Reason why I say this is because right now I'm running 9.5 +12. On PAPER, having a 10 +18 would give me the same distance as the 9.5 +12, only bringing the wheel closer to the coilover. As seen on this wheel calculator.

Hmmmm I guess I'll do some more research. Thanks anyways.

RIMTUCK.com - Search Results - Thumbnails

According to that search, +18 is biggest offset there. If your question is what's the smallest offset to fit in full lock on stock body/stock wheel wells, then it looks like +7 could work. As shown here (Knoop's old set up)



If you look on rimtuck, there's a lot of set ups that go into the negative offset range on stock fender pulls. But with wheels that wide, you may need to tub the wheel wells

[Maiku240sxS14]

Cool thanks! Yes this is what I meant, what is the lowest/smallest offset to run on a 10" wheel w/o needing tubs.

Have another question then....for the people who are running WIDE FRONT FENDERS, 30mm/40mm or whatever (and who's wheel is flush with the fenders) can NOT go full lock? Or am I missing something? Even if they run 9" wheel and use spacer to push the wheel out will still be in trouble hitting the Fender well, right? Just trying to figure out a set-up.

[95KA-Turbo]

I was drifting with the 10 +7s up front with 245/40s and just a roll. I beat the shit out of the inner wheel well with a sledge hammer to keep it from rubbing. You wont be able to even run a 9 +5 with 215/45 without beating out your inner wheel well with a hammer.

I should note with the 10 +7s I had stock knuckles and tien tie rods with spacers, any more angle then that and you'd probably have issues.

[Maiku240sxS14]

Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I was drifting with the 10 +7s up front with 245/40s and just a roll. I beat the shit out of the inner wheel well with a sledge hammer to keep it from rubbing. You wont be able to even run a 9 +5 with 215/45 without beating out your inner wheel well with a hammer.

I should note with the 10 +7s I had stock knuckles and tien tie rods with spacers, any more angle then that and you'd probably have issues.

WOW! Really?! I thought it would be more than that? Thank you for the info! With the 10 +7 set-up what was your Caster setting? Safe to assume you drifted with the set-up?

Im figuring out my next wheel set-up for my track car and would like to be able to turn full lock. I am running the same se-up as you, stock knuckles and Tein tie rods w/ spacers.

But it seems like the set-up I want...10J +0 (or less) I will definitely be needing tubs. Thanks again for the help!

[feadz]

Thinking about picking up some SP1s, but I'm looking for some opinions.

Details: 1991 S13, 5 lug, Front and Rear Z32 brakes. Stance GR+Pro coils.

I'm looking to achieve something along the lines of Damon's old setup:




17x9 +12 F/R 225/45 245/40

I want less stretch in the front and 17x10 in the rear, more like Jimmytang's rear fitment, not as low, less poke, less camber, and with a wider tire, more like Broadfield's old setup.


17x10+8(effective) 245/40


18x10 +44 275/

The choices:


So, I'm looking for a medium between wheel whore/maximum rubber. Do either of these sound like they'd work? (For a ride height simular to Broadfields old setup)

Front:17x9 +11 (NR) 235/40
Rear: 17x10 +24 (SL) 255/40
or
Front: 17x9 +11(NR) 235/40
Rear: 17x9 +11 (SL) 255/40

Is 17x10+24 in the rear too high of an offset for coilovers? I don't know if the (SL) disk would clear my z32 rears.. any experience?

[fliprayzin240sx]

I'd go with the 17x10 +24, 255/40 will fit perfectly fine with an S13 with just rolling the fender. I think it would be perfect if you're not looking for a stretched/poked look.

[95KA-Turbo]

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

WOW! Really?! I thought it would be more than that? Thank you for the info! With the 10 +7 set-up what was your Caster setting? Safe to assume you drifted with the set-up?

Im figuring out my next wheel set-up for my track car and would like to be able to turn full lock. I am running the same se-up as you, stock knuckles and Tein tie rods w/ spacers.

But it seems like the set-up I want...10J +0 (or less) I will definitely be needing tubs. Thanks again for the help!

Yeah I slid with those up front. I would have rubber bits on my mirrors after events, but no tire or paint damage.

If you look close in this picture you can see a slight black mark on the fender. That fender was spray painted so the rubber stuck to it. The side with OEM paint was fine.

[DRFTIN]

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

I have a question about Front fitment on a S14...From what I read I understand you can have up to a 10" wheel up front, but depending on the offset you may not be able to go full lock turn to turn because of hitting the wheel well.

Any body know what the lowest offset on a 10" wide wheel would be and still go full lock turn to turn? Thanks

i run 17x10 +15 wheels all round on my s14. bit of a hammer in the few places it rubbed and all good
235/40 front and pretty low
had to throw a 5mm spacer in there when i got knuckles to avoid hitting the inner edge by chassias rail

if you go lower offset it is more likely to hit up top so depends on ride height & tire etc



really bad pic to show anything but im too lazy to search for better

[dzlpwr]

looking for suggestions for my coupe for offset and tire size. going to run 20mm front fenders and 30mm rear overs. Will probably be doing a 17" wheel, maybe 18". What offsets/tires sizes do you guys suggest. looking to maybe run a staggered setup with a bit of a lip in the back. Thanks

[wacko2]

hey everyone im think about buyin 5zigen fn01r-c 17X10.0 + 12, all around, wat do i need to do fit them on s13,do im have problem fittin 17x10 in the front. wat kind a camber need to do. tires stretch an how much of a roll or full, do i need hit anywhere inside the wheel while in the front

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by wacko2

hey everyone im think about pricing 5zigen fn01r-c 17X10.0 + 12, all around, wat do i need to do fit them on s13,do im have problem fittin 17x10 in the front. wat kind a chamber need to do. tires stretch an how much of a roll or full, do i need hit anywhere inside the wheel while in the front

English, please...Oh well, from what I can understand...

Yes, 10" can fit on S13. You will need a lot of hammer work for the wheel wells if you don't tub your fenders.

The word is camber not chamber. Camber is dependent on your fender clearance (stock or aftermarket) or lack thereof.

You will need a roll & pull at the very least. For tire sizes, it depends on how low your car will be. If the car is low, the kind of stretch you will need is 225/40 all around.

[Jav]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

English, please...Oh well, from what I can understand...

Yes, 10" can fit on S13. You will need a lot of hammer work for the wheel wells if you don't tub your fenders.

The word is camber not chamber. Camber is dependent on your fender clearance (stock or aftermarket) or lack thereof.

You will need a roll & pull at the very least. For tire sizes, it depends on how low your car will be. If the car is low, the kind of stretch you will need is 225/40 all around.

Thanks for the info, I was wondering the same this morning. I'm new to this, what do you mean by "hammer work for the wheel wells," and "if you don't tub your fenders" lol sorry, noob here.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by Jav

Thanks for the info, I was wondering the same this morning. I'm new to this, what do you mean by "hammer work for the wheel wells," and "if you don't tub your fenders" lol sorry, noob here.

Tubs: http://zilvia.net/f/chat/304274-tubs.html

Hammer work = slam your car on any set of wheels, remove your fender liner, tuck your harness & look at what rubs & what could rub. Get to work with your hammer. Hammer work.

[Jav]

Lol I feel dumb. Thanks for the info Would thank you if I could

[wacko2]

opps mybad u guys. well thanks for all the info an the help. next time ill read over it again. but do u guys think i should go with 25mm fenders to clear the front rims. plus i have 300zx calipers in front.

Originally Posted by zooopreme

English, please...Oh well, from what I can understand...

Yes, 10" can fit on S13. You will need a lot of hammer work for the wheel wells if you don't tub your fenders.

The word is camber not chamber. Camber is dependent on your fender clearance (stock or aftermarket) or lack thereof.

You will need a roll & pull at the very least. For tire sizes, it depends on how low your car will be. If the car is low, the kind of stretch you will need is 225/40 all around.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

WOW! Really?! I thought it would be more than that? Thank you for the info! With the 10 +7 set-up what was your Caster setting? Safe to assume you drifted with the set-up?

Im figuring out my next wheel set-up for my track car and would like to be able to turn full lock. I am running the same se-up as you, stock knuckles and Tein tie rods w/ spacers.

But it seems like the set-up I want...10J +0 (or less) I will definitely be needing tubs. Thanks again for the help!

I ran a 18x9-12 on stock tubs. with 30 mm fenders. that was on the white 14.

[RPSil13]

anyone have experience w/ the falken hanabi's 17x9+20

im running apexi coilovers and they rub in the front, what size spacer is needed?

[zooopreme]

9" +20 shouldn't rub at all. You sure they are +20?

[wetawded87]

Will I need to run spacers? If so what size? 17x9.5 +15 "battles" on an s14zenki with 30mm rear over fenders. Tires are 235/40. I want wheels to sit flush. Thanks in advance. Also any pics of Zenki w/ 17in battles would be great, thanks again.

[fliprayzin240sx]

If you have over fenders in the rear, 9.5j +15 will be sunk. Save some money and get wider, lower offset wheels.