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shooty · 09-09-2006, 02:46 PM

I'm trying to figure out what tire size to put on my rims
im goin with 17*8+33 all around
my two tire choices are falken rt-615 and hankook r-s2
i realize the offset is not ideal but i will be running konis+springs
im probly goin to get 225.45 or 235.40 size regardless of tire

I know these tires run wide but do you think i can get away with 235s?
anyone running these tires in those sizes with around the same offset on stock suspension or even getting away with it on coilovers?
i believe the 225s are doable but would like conformation

I DONT WANT SPACERS - please dont suggest that
any other input is welcome

thanks

EDIT: forgot to mention that it is on an s13

wwwyzzerr · 09-09-2006, 03:02 PM

ive got 225/45 rt-615s on the fronts with a 28 offset and they are fine for suspension clearence close though but they clear

fuzzy_tanit · 09-09-2006, 03:44 PM

i run 225/45 245/45 on s13 and i have to roll my fender a bit....but my car has no fender gap..and 2.3 and 2.0 deg of camber...let me know if that help

oh if it dont fit i found out that a BIG hammer is my best friend

shooty · 09-09-2006, 03:54 PM

thanx for quick replies
fuzzy, im more concerned about inner clearance - the front strut to be specific.
wwwyzzerr, are you doing this on 17*8's? also what suspension you running? do they look like .5 to 1cm more tire width could be put on the inside?

i know 17*8 need an offset ~<+30 but ive seen some running +35 and clearing 215's or even 225's but im not sure what tires/ suspension they use for it

cgguy · 09-09-2006, 07:52 PM

I run 225/18's +30 on the front with coilovers and have about a finger width gap of clearance. You should have no problems with 235's and shock/springs.

fyi I've got 255/r18's +33 on the rear, again with coilovers and have pleanty of clearance.

That said I think 225 is the best size for your fronts....235 feels a bit beefy imo.

09-09-2006, 02:46 PM	#1
shooty Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ...missin the bay Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh boy another tire size question I'm trying to figure out what tire size to put on my rims im goin with 178+33 all around my two tire choices are falken rt-615 and hankook r-s2 i realize the offset is not ideal but i will be running konis+springs im probly goin to get 225.45 or 235.40 size regardless of tire I know these tires run wide but do you think i can get away with 235s? anyone running these tires in those sizes with around the same offset on stock suspension or even getting away with it on coilovers? i believe the 225s are doable but would like conformation I DONT WANT SPACERS - please dont suggest that any other input is welcome thanks EDIT: forgot to mention that it is on an s13 Last edited by shooty; 09-09-2006 at 04:12 PM..*

09-09-2006, 03:02 PM	#2
wwwyzzerr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IOWA Age: 38 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ive got 225/45 rt-615s on the fronts with a 28 offset and they are fine for suspension clearence close though but they clear

09-09-2006, 03:44 PM	#3
fuzzy_tanit Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i run 225/45 245/45 on s13 and i have to roll my fender a bit....but my car has no fender gap..and 2.3 and 2.0 deg of camber...let me know if that help oh if it dont fit i found out that a BIG hammer is my best friend

09-09-2006, 03:54 PM	#4
shooty Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ...missin the bay Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanx for quick replies fuzzy, im more concerned about inner clearance - the front strut to be specific. wwwyzzerr, are you doing this on 178's? also what suspension you running? do they look like .5 to 1cm more tire width could be put on the inside? i know 178 need an offset ~<+30 but ive seen some running +35 and clearing 215's or even 225's but im not sure what tires/ suspension they use for it

09-09-2006, 07:52 PM	#5
cgguy Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I run 225/18's +30 on the front with coilovers and have about a finger width gap of clearance. You should have no problems with 235's and shock/springs. fyi I've got 255/r18's +33 on the rear, again with coilovers and have pleanty of clearance. That said I think 225 is the best size for your fronts....235 feels a bit beefy imo.