Wheel Fitment Question Thread

[zooopreme]

Listen to your friends. 10" -38 does not fit under S14 stock metal. With your ride height now, the wheels in the rear will poke out even if you put in more neg camber. Fronts will be fine.

I'm suggesting against it and just getting a set of Gramlights. No sense in trying to make these fit unless you're looking to fit overs on your car.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by In The Works

Looking at new wheels for the Zenki S14 and thinking about the Motegi Trak Lite's
WHEELS | Motegi Racing
Mainly because i'm not seeing them everywhere yet and they are not going to absolutely break me. Problem is I am looking at 17x10 -38 on the rear's and 17x8 -13 on the front. I am currently running Hanbi DT05R's 17x9.5 +30 5x114.3 225's up front and 245's in the rear and am having to run like a 20 spacer up front to clear coilovers. Fronts are rolled and rears are rolled and pulled. Research and word of mouth from friends is that with these offsets I will have to run overfenders. Is this true? Below is a pic of the car as it sits now. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance

That cant be right...Motegi doesnt have anything in negative offsets. Hell, they barely have anything that doesnt suck for S-chassis.

Ninja Edit: Did a quick search, those are possible offset ranges. So for 18x9, you can get as low as -25 or as high as +76. Not necessarily you have to get -25.

[In The Works]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Listen to your friends. 10" -38 does not fit under S14 stock metal. With your ride height now, the wheels in the rear will poke out even if you put in more neg camber. Fronts will be fine.

I'm suggesting against it and just getting a set of Gramlights. No sense in trying to make these fit unless you're looking to fit overs on your car.

@Zoo Ideally I was wanting to run FN01RC's but they are getting harder and harder to come by in good condition. I would love to run some TE37's but again building on a budget here, trying to KA-t at the same time while researching wheels

@Flip i'm looking to stay in a 17 for now, mainly because I already have a spare set of brand new tires(if they don't sell) waiting to go on when I trash these.

What is everyone's recommended wheel offset for the Zenki S14 chassis? I can take closer pictures of the pull if wanted. As you can see it has 245's in the rear and they are sitting in there nicely with stock suspension arms and coilovers. I do intend on going all fully adjustable suspension arms.

[Drift Nation]

So I've got a set of rays kreuzter victrix 18x11/12 -1/-2 for my LS400. Thinking about 225/35-40 front and 235/35-40 in the rear, any suggestions on brands and sizing? It will be static, rolled, slight pull, and a daily/weekend slide machine with zero fucks available.
Megan arms and coils.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by In The Works

@Zoo Ideally I was wanting to run FN01RC's but they are getting harder and harder to come by in good condition. I would love to run some TE37's but again building on a budget here, trying to KA-t at the same time while researching wheels

@Flip i'm looking to stay in a 17 for now, mainly because I already have a spare set of brand new tires(if they don't sell) waiting to go on when I trash these.

What is everyone's recommended wheel offset for the Zenki S14 chassis? I can take closer pictures of the pull if wanted. As you can see it has 245's in the rear and they are sitting in there nicely with stock suspension arms and coilovers. I do intend on going all fully adjustable suspension arms.

All depends, do you want to pull the fenders or just stay with a flat roll. Then there's the camber question. How much camber do you want and what is the car gonna be used for? Grip/Drag, you almost dont want camber in the rears.

My recommendation, 17x9.5 +12 with 225/45-17, then 17x10 +18 in the rear with 245/40-17 or even 255/40-17 if you do more pull or camber.

Originally Posted by Drift Nation

So I've got a set of rays kreuzter victrix 18x11/12 -1/-2 for my LS400. Thinking about 225/35-40 front and 235/35-40 in the rear, any suggestions on brands and sizing? It will be static, rolled, slight pull, and a daily/weekend slide machine with zero fucks available.
Megan arms and coils.

Good luck getting any tires those sizes to stretch on 11/12js. Might wanna peek around stretched fitment thread, might get lucky and find somebody nuts enough to fit those on.

[maurouen]

That could mean anything though.

[black'N'proud]

Not sure if I should be posting here, does any know what model bbs wheels and size they are...

[In The Works]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

All depends, do you want to pull the fenders or just stay with a flat roll. Then there's the camber question. How much camber do you want and what is the car gonna be used for? Grip/Drag, you almost dont want camber in the rears.

My recommendation, 17x9.5 +12 with 225/45-17, then 17x10 +18 in the rear with 245/40-17 or even 255/40-17 if you do more pull or camber.

Rear fenders already have a significant pull and i have 245's back there now. Going to be a daily with some (hopefully) weekend slide duty. Will i need spacers to clear coilovers or anything with those offsets?

Thanks again for all the advice!

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by In The Works

Rear fenders already have a significant pull and i have 245's back there now. Going to be a daily with some (hopefully) weekend slide duty. Will i need spacers to clear coilovers or anything with those offsets?

Thanks again for all the advice!

Nopes, no spacers at all. But to help you further since the fenders are touched, post up a picture of your car with the wheels, tires and spacer specs. That I way i can use that as reference for figuring the optimal wheel sizing for your car.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by black'N'proud

Not sure if I should be posting here, does any know what model bbs wheels and size they are...

No, go ask in the small questions thread...

[In The Works]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Nopes, no spacers at all. But to help you further since the fenders are touched, post up a picture of your car with the wheels, tires and spacer specs. That I way i can use that as reference for figuring the optimal wheel sizing for your car.

I'm not running any spacers in the back. Having to run(i wanna say 20mm cause i can't remember for sure) up front. Wheels are 17x9.5 +30 all around. Hopefully you can make out the space I have in the rear with the pull between the fender and the wheel in the pic below I will take better pics tomorrow and post up some diff angles. Thanks again!

[YamaMX]

Looking into a set of Varrstoen 221's. Was originally going to go with 18x9.5 +12 and 18x10.5 +15. However, Aspec is offering a set at a good price in the color I want from the factory, stated to be for the S14.

The set is 18x9.5 and 18x10.5, both +22. Just wondering if they'll fit at that offset on my S14. I have stock fenders, though will obviously roll. I have Megan coilovers and Z32 brakes. Also, was thinking I'd do 225/40/18 in the front and 245/40/18 in the rear.

[revat619]

Originally Posted by YamaMX

Looking into a set of Varrstoen 221's. Was originally going to go with 18x9.5 +12 and 18x10.5 +15. However, Aspec is offering a set at a good price in the color I want from the factory, stated to be for the S14.

The set is 18x9.5 and 18x10.5, both +22. Just wondering if they'll fit at that offset on my S14. I have stock fenders, though will obviously roll. I have Megan coilovers and Z32 brakes. Also, was thinking I'd do 225/40/18 in the front and 245/40/18 in the rear.

they'll fit with some camber depending on how low you are. 245/40 is a shit size though. Its really tall. Trust me, it sucks. I've used them before. Go with 255/35 for the rear. My wheels are the same widths and thats the size i run. However, i am switching to 215/40 and 245/35 and thats only because i'm going to be going pretty low.

[2muchboost]

^+2....go with 255/35 in the rear and you will be fine with some camber. Sold some Varr ES111 to a member here and the wheel/tire size and combo looked great. FYI I went with 225/40 front and they fit well under fenders with a roll and some camber. You may need a spacer up front depending on a few things but the back will fit nicely.

[d_nice]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^i am running a 235/40/18 on the 18x10.5+22 on my rear on a s13 stock and its lowered ...i did roll the renders and pull ...BUT.... do u guys think i should stay with the 235/40 or should i go with the 255/35 for the rear..... sometime race a couple of time on the highway...what will you think its best

[Rich260z]

Finally pulled the trigger, bought some 17x9 +25 rims. I was thinking of running either 245/40 or a 225/45. Still using struts, lowered on springs, and I'm going to roll, but would rather not pull. Car is an s13 and I do have adjustable rear camber, not so much front.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Either one...I'd go 225/45 up front and 245/40 in the rear. If camber is an issue up front, slot the upper strut mount hole to give you more or less camber.

[KiLLeR2001]

17x9? I'd go 235/40 so that the wheel+tire diameter is the same as OEM, thus making your speedometer read true.

Tire size calculator

Stock tire size is 195/60/15 for S13.

edit: 245/40 is also acceptable as Ray has mentioned.

[gman-s14]

Need some feed back. Thinking of getting meister s1r on s14 stock body.
Was thinking 18x9.5 front with 245/35/18 and 18x10 rear with 265/35/18. No stretching

[Rich260z]

Killer, I thought there were two stock tires sizes (at least according to discount tire). My car currently has 205/60/15s on it it actually reads FASTER than it should, leading me to believe it's smaller than stock, or it was like that from the factory to make people drive slower. As far as I know, my diff is stock.

Now that difference is neglibale (off by 5mph at 80mph according to my gps). I was thinking the tire diameter should be 24.7in, which is the same as what I have now/same as my 280zx stock tire size.

The 225/45 is just a tab bit larger than stock at 24.95in which may correct it, but honestly I'm probably going to try the 245/40 all around. I have a 235/45 on my zx on a 17x9 that I'll test fit first once I have everything ready for 5 lug. If that clears then the 245/40 should clear no problem.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

17x9? I'd go 235/40 so that the wheel+tire diameter is the same as OEM, thus making your speedometer read true.

Tire size calculator

Stock tire size is 195/60/15 for S13.

edit: 245/40 is also acceptable as Ray has mentioned.

Sorry, I'm stuck on S14 wheel sizing...keep forgetting S13s arent as tall.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by gman-s14

Need some feed back. Thinking of getting meister s1r on s14 stock body.
Was thinking 18x9.5 front with 245/35/18 and 18x10 rear with 265/35/18. No stretching

Go +18 ish all around and pull the rear fenders. If you dont feel like going crazy on the rear fenders, kick it down to +20 to +25 and plan on going 0 camber in the rear.

[93fastback]

I've tried searching on my phone but its not working.
Is 17x9.5 too wide for the front wheels? Would 9" be fine? The offset is +12. Would I have to
roll or pull fenders with either? I have stock suspension now but will be
getting coilovers soon. Also anyone know any good brands for hub eccentric rings?

[theStig880]

Originally Posted by 93fastback

I've tried searching on my phone but its not working.
Is 17x9.5 too wide for the front wheels? Would 9" be fine? The offset is +12. Would I have to
roll or pull fenders with either? I have stock suspension now but will be
getting coilovers soon. Also anyone know any good brands for hub eccentric rings?

It depends on several factors but in my opinion 9.5 is not too wide. I'm running a 17x9.5 inch wide +22 offset and plan to run a 10.5 in the future. Currently I require a 15mm spacer to clear my coilovers. I think that is pretty typical for that size and offset. You will need to roll the fenders and camber to make them fit when your low. Honestly though, buy coilovers before you buy wheels, especially in that kind of sizing. It will look terrible otherwise. I can't say anything on hub rings but my 15mm spacers from Ichiba came with rings so that's an option. Hope this helps.

[Fearell]

I'm trying to figure out the best way to fit these (rear only front fit well)wheels. They are weds kranze cerberus in 18x10+13. They currently have 225/40 tires. Suspension wise I have PBM coils, traction rods & rucas.

I took a couple pics so you can get an idea of what I'll need to do. How much camber will I need? How much does it look like I currently have? How much a roll and or pull? Does anybody have a picture of the same size wheels?









Sorry for the pic overload and thank you for your help in advance.

[zooopreme]

Because I like the idea of preserving a two tone, I won't help you, lol jk.

It'll work but you will need to pull your fenders to go with a driveable fitment. Please do the pull the RIGHT way and don't rush it. You will get lasagna fenders and on a coupe that looks absolutely disgusting. Like so:



Truth is 10" in the S13 rear with a low ass offset simply doesn't go together well like 9-9.5" with decent offsets do. If it were me, I'd find a way to shave down the back to raise the offset to +15 or +18 since it's easier to work with.

Anyway, it looks like you're running around 1,75-2* of negative camber. You'll need around neg. 3-3.5* in the rear with the pull and you should be straight.

[Fearell]

Theres a local guy around here that goes by "rolled by p" I was thinking of letting him do it. I also work at a body shop so I'm not too worried about a little damage. I plan to repaint the car within the next couple months.

[MeSs]

Anyone have pictures of 17x11,5" et15 wheels in rear on S13? With tire specs..

Im not really sure which tire size im gonna go for.
315/35-17 - Too meaty?
305/35-17 - Does it exist?
295/35-17 - Have to buy from US (live in Norway)
285/35-17 - Does it exist?
275/35-17 - Too much stretch?

[fliprayzin240sx]

How much space do you have for overfenders?

Here's 265/35-18s that I had on 18x11 +26

[MeSs]

Thanks for the reply!

I have 50mm Origin type2 (e30m3 look)
275 will look ok i guess, since that is 265.

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

How much space do you have for overfenders?

Here's 265/35-18s that I had on 18x11 +26