Wheel fitment whore thread (Stretch/Flush)

[FaLKoN240]

Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

They don't make 225/40/17s. You'd be better off running a 235/40 because that is the same height as a 215/45.

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[CAP'NZenki]

Originally Posted by 1trkmnd

chevron in ssf? lol

haha looks like it...i was there like 45mins ago!

[SoSideways]

Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

They don't make 225/40/17s. You'd be better off running a 235/40 because that is the same height as a 215/45.

Actually, most 235/40/17s have a tad bit shorter sidewall vs. a 215/45/17.

Something around 24.3-24.4" for 235/40/17 versus 24.6-24.7" for the 215/45/17s.

If you want sidewalls man, a 225/45/17 will give you plenty. Those are usually around 24.9-25.1" in diameter.

[LA_phantom_240]

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Actually, most 235/40/17s have a tad bit shorter sidewall vs. a 215/45/17.

Something around 24.3-24.4" for 235/40/17 versus 24.6-24.7" for the 215/45/17s.

If you want sidewalls man, a 225/45/17 will give you plenty. Those are usually around 24.9-25.1" in diameter.

I'm just worried that a 225 still won't have enough tread to really look 'right' on the car. The 215 looks like a bicycle tire, honestly.

Originally Posted by g-via

Jumping from a 215/45 to 235/45 is quite big. I'd start with a 225/40 on a 17x8 before trying out the 235/45. IMO 235/45 on a 8jj is pretty meaty...

I like meaty. Stretched isn't really my thing, and 215's are weak in general.

If I could find a decent pair of FN01's in 17x10, I'd move my rims from the rear up front, and put the 17x10's out back.

[SoSideways]

Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

I'm just worried that a 225 still won't have enough tread to really look 'right' on the car. The 215 looks like a bicycle tire, honestly.

Check out Federal 595s then. Those tires run wide in most sizes. The 225 will probably be as wide as some 235s from other companies.

Anything with a sidewall over 9" wide should look nice and square on your 8" rims.

[kingkilburn]

I like meaty. Stretched isn't really my thing, and 215's are weak in general.

Might I recommend this thread;
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/166563-maxi...nt-thread.html

[jfandem]

I really just need suggestions for tire size front and rear, and a way to get rid of some rear camber AND fill in the gap where the fenders are pulled/rolled. I put the new 235/40/18s up front and they rub too much and look too big to me, doesnt looked stretched and has way too much tire. Should i put those in the rear and would that allow me to remove some rear camber? And then get a 225 up front? Or should I go back to a 35 series up front and run wider rears? I can't stand this tire situation and can't seem to get it set how I want without killing my tires every 5-10k miles. I daily drive my s14, no drifting or track days yet, just some aggressive street driving. I want a somewhat 'normal' alignment for now so I can keep tires longer. specs again:

18x9.5 + 8
18x10.5 + 16
Stance coilovers
Front roll, rear roll and pretty good pull.

[ross.cottrill]

here we go (again LOL).third set of wheels in a year.
work vs-mx
front 18x9 +5 effectively(+13 w/8m spacer)
rears 18x10.5 +/-0
again bad pics ,i will get some better ones soon..

[luckky]

Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I have one extremely shitty picture from the side...it does not do it very good justice at all:



The rear was fresh off of being on a lift for 2-3 hours in near freezing temperatures, so it is not that high off the ground - but it definitely isn't how I want it to look. I just think the tires are way too small, I want to go up at least one size if not two.

MORE! please lol

[mondojackal]

I like those Works better than the old different-colored wheels!

[RPS13-604]

ross man u gotta put those work meisters back on!

[GabeS14]

Originally Posted by jfandem

I really just need suggestions for tire size front and rear, and a way to get rid of some rear camber AND fill in the gap where the fenders are pulled/rolled. I put the new 235/40/18s up front and they rub too much and look too big to me, doesnt looked stretched and has way too much tire. Should i put those in the rear and would that allow me to remove some rear camber? And then get a 225 up front? Or should I go back to a 35 series up front and run wider rears? I can't stand this tire situation and can't seem to get it set how I want without killing my tires every 5-10k miles. I daily drive my s14, no drifting or track days yet, just some aggressive street driving. I want a somewhat 'normal' alignment for now so I can keep tires longer. specs again:

18x9.5 + 8
18x10.5 + 16
Stance coilovers
Front roll, rear roll and pretty good pull.

You have almost the exact same setup as me.lol
S14/stance/same size rims..

You are asking how to get rid of some camber? do you have camber arms installed? if so you can tweak those to help with perfect fitment..
you should definitley run 225's up front keep the 40 series though.....I have 225-40-18 up front..
I run 235 40 18 in rear on a same size rim and it looks pretty nice, no crazy stretch but a bit more than mild..comprende?
hope that helped!

[BRAIN_Z33]

Originally Posted by RPS13-604

ross man u gotta put those work meisters back on!

Originally Posted by mondojackal

I like those Works better than the old different-colored wheels!

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


I think i like these wheels better

[t1nabug]

[8ggalant]

specs?? front needs a little spacing imo at least 5-8mm if not 10mm. Looks dope though. Wish i could've put aero on my jzz30 before i got rid of it

[TheRonTom31]

Those wheels look familliar.

Did you buy them from someone on here. If so the fitment is better than i thought it would be.

[ZX88]

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Check out Federal 595s then. Those tires run wide in most sizes. The 225 will probably be as wide as some 235s from other companies.

Anything with a sidewall over 9" wide should look nice and square on your 8" rims.

haha word federals run so wide i put 215.45. on a 17x9.5 wheel and there is plenty of tread to go around. it funny cause they look alot like my 225.45 fk451 oh well.

[smelly240]

sc's dont need crazy offsets to fit nice. not as much so as s2k's but - less than a s chassis.

[OBEEWON]

Oh man those feddys are purdy. I think Ima try a set this spring.

That SC is nice but It could go a little lower and a little more sidewall.

[ross.cottrill]

Originally Posted by BRAIN_Z33

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


I think i like these wheels better

thanx man!yeah i love the meisters but they get old real quick and almost everyone has them.im very fortunate to find these in this offset.in person these look really clean and match the nature of the car really nice...

[94cc0rd]

Originally Posted by t1nabug

Nice first post!

[jfandem]

Ok so I'm planning on putting the new 235/40/18s in the rear, and then getting 2 new fronts.....debating between a 225/40/18 kumho SPT, or a 235/35/18 (if I can even find that size) or a federal 215/40/18? Since they run bigger than other brands? The federal 235/40s are up front right now and seriously rub so much, while the falken 245/35 never ever rubbed in front. Also you can tell my front sits too high now due to the larger sidewall, thats why im worried about running a 225/40 (wont be much smaller, correct?) thanks for any help,

[kornaz]

18X11+7. Max neg camber and still touching coilover on bumps and shit. 7 Mill spacer will go on very soon, so will be 0 offset. 265/35 Toyo Proxes R1R. Fenders are going to be pulled soon, so i can run no more than like 2° camber.
Still ghey ATM:






Ordered the fronts yesterday, so it'll be a bit of a wait till it's finished. Yes, it's dirty ( and even dirtier than any of yer girlfriends/wifes).

[GabeS14]

Originally Posted by kornaz

18X11+7. Max neg camber and still touching coilover on bumps and shit. 7 Mill spacer will go on very soon, so will be 0 offset. 265/35 Toyo Proxes R1R. Fenders are going to be pulled soon, so i can run no more than like 2° camber.
Still ghey ATM:

Ordered the fronts yesterday, so it'll be a bit of a wait till it's finished. Yes, it's dirty ( and even dirtier than any of yer girlfriends/wifes).

Nice wheels Kornaz... can i have them???
haha
when did you get them?

[kornaz]

Originally Posted by Gabe╚╗14

Nice wheels Kornaz... can i have them???
haha
when did you get them?

Yes, shure. Just come scoop them up!! Lol.
I got them mid Nov. '08. Fronts will be here 8 - 12 weeks. ://

Rules:

[kornaz]

Couple more pics:


ROFL and i love it!!:

[ONE80ESSEX]

MB's 17 X 9.5 +15 with 215/40's all around

[kalypso123]

gotta love the weapons...

[Ofc. Dangle]

Phil I saw the pics of your car on myspace. Looking fresh with the green rainbow vinyl.

BTW Kalypso those are Battles.

[viperbite]

figure id post mine up since i got tires.

1995 mustang cobra R wheels

bf goodrich 255 40 17 tires

megan coilovers, rucas, rear toe, tein tension rods.