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timtiminy · 12-09-2006, 08:21 PM

i would like to know how big i can go on my wheels in the front with my s13. Basically, I would like it if anyone with actual personal experience can let me know what size rims (with offset noted) and tire size you are using up front. If you are using spacers to clear coilovers, if so then how big? and if you are running rolled fenders or wide fenders (ie 20mm 30mm 50mm fenders) to clear your offset. I will be most likely running stance coilovers. I have 17x9 rims with a +28mm offset with 255/40/17R tires that i would like to run up front. I know alot of people are using alot thinner wheels up front, i dont want any flaming on the wheels i have now. I want to use them. i just want people's actual experience with wide tires/wheels up front. I will most likely run wide fenders either 20mm or 30mm depending on fitment. and if needed i will use wheel spacers. I am setting my car up for grip not drift so i want a big footprint both up front and in the rear. i am also going even on the wheels both front and rear no staggered setup here. thanks all for your help. I appreciate it greatly.

CA18_S13 · 12-09-2006, 08:30 PM

How much drop in coilovers.

OptionZero · 12-09-2006, 08:47 PM

there's a wheel fitment thread

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Jefferson · 12-09-2006, 08:49 PM

You shouldn't need wide fenders at all.
I am assuming you want like a 245 or a 255 tire up front
First thing would be to get a 10mm slip-on to clear coilovers.
Then decide what camber you would run, most people run 2 degrees up front.
By now you should be looking at rolling and/or maybe pulling the fronts(fenders).
After that you should be straight
Rear you should be OK and shouldnt need a spacer or pull to fit

timtiminy · 12-11-2006, 01:10 PM

I figured rear would be okay, i was just worried about fronts. drop wont be anything too much probably 2" lower than stock i want about 1-2cm clearance between top of tire and bottom of fender. I was thinking a 10mm spacer was going to be needed, thanks for your help. i think i wil most likely run 20mm fenders up front if i run rear overfenders 30mm since they dont have any 20mm. then just use spacers to fill the gaps.

12-09-2006, 08:21 PM	#1
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	front wheel fitment i would like to know how big i can go on my wheels in the front with my s13. Basically, I would like it if anyone with actual personal experience can let me know what size rims (with offset noted) and tire size you are using up front. If you are using spacers to clear coilovers, if so then how big? and if you are running rolled fenders or wide fenders (ie 20mm 30mm 50mm fenders) to clear your offset. I will be most likely running stance coilovers. I have 17x9 rims with a +28mm offset with 255/40/17R tires that i would like to run up front. I know alot of people are using alot thinner wheels up front, i dont want any flaming on the wheels i have now. I want to use them. i just want people's actual experience with wide tires/wheels up front. I will most likely run wide fenders either 20mm or 30mm depending on fitment. and if needed i will use wheel spacers. I am setting my car up for grip not drift so i want a big footprint both up front and in the rear. i am also going even on the wheels both front and rear no staggered setup here. thanks all for your help. I appreciate it greatly.

12-09-2006, 08:30 PM	#2
CA18_S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 40 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much drop in coilovers.

12-09-2006, 08:47 PM	#3
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	there's a wheel fitment thread search

12-09-2006, 08:49 PM	#4
Jefferson Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You shouldn't need wide fenders at all. I am assuming you want like a 245 or a 255 tire up front First thing would be to get a 10mm slip-on to clear coilovers. Then decide what camber you would run, most people run 2 degrees up front. By now you should be looking at rolling and/or maybe pulling the fronts(fenders). After that you should be straight Rear you should be OK and shouldnt need a spacer or pull to fit

12-11-2006, 01:10 PM	#5
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I figured rear would be okay, i was just worried about fronts. drop wont be anything too much probably 2" lower than stock i want about 1-2cm clearance between top of tire and bottom of fender. I was thinking a 10mm spacer was going to be needed, thanks for your help. i think i wil most likely run 20mm fenders up front if i run rear overfenders 30mm since they dont have any 20mm. then just use spacers to fill the gaps.