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gijoe69 · 03-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Hello all I search and couldn't find any info about wheel spacers but anyways...

I have a S14 and I want to run:
Front- 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40R18
Rear- 18x9.5 +38 with 245/40R18

will these rim size & tire fit and how many mm spacer should I get for the front & rear thanks!

projectRDM · 03-17-2009, 04:29 PM

Ack. Sell them, please. Or sell the car and buy something they'll fit on, like an Acura TL.

gijoe69 · 03-17-2009, 04:39 PM

why sell them? I see S14's running with Sportmax 962's 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with about the same offset

opponheimer · 03-17-2009, 11:27 PM

Sportmax wheels are not cool, after you've been in the scene for a while you'll realize this fast. So far every person in VA i've seen with sportmax's were cheap/ricey kids... I'd run stock over sportmax any day

don_bagz · 03-18-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opponheimer

Sportmax wheels are not cool, after you've been in the scene for a while you'll realize this fast. So far every person in VA i've seen with sportmax's were cheap/ricey kids... I'd run stock over sportmax any day

there will always bee haters and lovers of sportmax.. in the end, not everyone is previledged.. maybe thats all they can afford as far as wheels? seriously, just because everyone doesnt have the same taste in things, doesnt mean they are wrong!

thats just me tho, i just hate that fact that im always hearing about people bitching about a brand. if you dont like it, dont run it. And no i dont have sportmax, i have works. but, i dont have a problem with people running sportmax

to OP, might need spacers in front.. rear should work wit out em.

5t341tH · 03-18-2009, 12:26 AM

those offset will most likely hit the front strut/coilover

turtle m3th · 03-18-2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gijoe69

Hello all I search and couldn't find any info about wheel spacers but anyways...

I have a S14 and I want to run:
Front- 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40R18
Rear- 18x9.5 +38 with 245/40R18

will these rim size & tire fit and how many mm spacer should I get for the front & rear thanks!

I'm bored, so I'll humor you...
18x8.5 +40 - run at least a 40mm (dangerous) effective 8.5 +0 - fits like a 9+6
18X9.5 +38 - run at least a 35mm (also not recommended, but some people do it) effective 9.5+3 - fits like a 10 +9...

the amount of money you'd spend on rising those battle ships from the depths of your wheel wells you could just sell them and find something that will have much better fitment.

educate yourself http://zilvia.net/f/chat/129865-whee...tch-flush.html

gijoe69 · 03-18-2009, 01:59 AM

well if anyone wants to buy Gram Lights 57S Gum Metal Front 18x8.5 +40 & 18x9.5 +38

*fliprayzin240sx* · 03-18-2009, 06:19 AM

Its not the rim that everybody's hating on, its the fucking sizing. If you really wanna rock Sportmaxx, atleast run better sizing where you wont have to spend on spacers, almost the same amount it costed you to get the damn rims. $500 rims, $300 on spacers fail..

clark · 03-18-2009, 06:50 AM

get yourself some 2 inch spacers. and the longest wheel studs you can find.

don_bagz · 03-18-2009, 08:14 AM

yep... its not the wheels... its the offset. as stated alot in the forum, an offset can make, or brake the look of the car..

gijoe69 · 03-18-2009, 09:21 AM

its not sportmax homie lol Gram Lights 57S

murda-c · 03-18-2009, 09:30 AM

You should get better wheels, or just get bolt on spacers, if you keep them torqued they are just as safe.

s14unimog · 03-18-2009, 09:55 AM

sell them to a Honda boi. The offsets don't do those wheels justice any how.

95KA-Turbo · 03-18-2009, 01:13 PM

Project Kics 30mm spacers all around with hubcentric rings could be a good start....but it will also run you around 300-350 bucks for those spacers.

You'd be better off selling them and picking up a set of rotas or other sport max wheels with lower offsets.

gijoe69 · 03-22-2009, 07:53 PM

actually guys the offset isn't bad with 25mm spacers ...test fitted it and its fine just need to maybe find Widebody 30mm Front Fender's without the gay aero hole..... and also they are not Sportmax 962's, they are Gram Lights 57S GM also whats so different S14 16" Stock Rim is +40 offset

OptionZero · 03-23-2009, 12:57 AM

you mother fucking idiot

no one gives a shit if they are sport max or not

+35 offset is whack

why the FUCK are you even talking about wide fenders?

learn about wheel sizing before spending any more damn money

What's so different about stock wheels being +40? THEY ARE STOCK. THEY CAME ON THE CAR. That's quite different from wheels you're going out and buying.

Do you understand the stupidity of what you're doing?

Your wheel sizes suck on stock body.
Spacers would mean spending more money to get them to look even halfway decent.
Then you want to put wide fenders on, creating even more of a gap.

Seriously man

Seriously?

thats a cycle of stupidity right there

listen kid

sell those wheels

do some research

education your damn self

spend money on proper fitting wheels

gijoe69 · 03-23-2009, 01:07 AM

sheesh man chill i already sold them haha shyt what would be a ideal offset for 18's?

drifter_for_life06 · 03-23-2009, 01:24 AM

read the thread that was linked...or search for the "maximum tread" thread...plenty of good info for wheel sizing

ellisonrox · 03-23-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gijoe69

sheesh man chill i already sold them haha shyt what would be a ideal offset for 18's?

width is also (the main one, actually) a factor when considering ideal offset.

that said, go check out the wheel fitment whore thread

PLEASE

don_bagz · 03-23-2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

you mother fucking idiot

no one gives a shit if they are sport max or not

+35 offset is whack

why the FUCK are you even talking about wide fenders?

learn about wheel sizing before spending any more damn money

What's so different about stock wheels being +40? THEY ARE STOCK. THEY CAME ON THE CAR. That's quite different from wheels you're going out and buying.

Do you understand the stupidity of what you're doing?

Your wheel sizes suck on stock body.
Spacers would mean spending more money to get them to look even halfway decent.
Then you want to put wide fenders on, creating even more of a gap.

Seriously man

Seriously?

thats a cycle of stupidity right there

listen kid

sell those wheels

do some research

education your damn self

spend money on proper fitting wheels

there yah go.. +1 on what this guy said.. its about time someone lashed out.. haha.. but yeah, go to wheel fitment thread.. get an idea there on what you want

Jdm.I.Am · 03-23-2009, 01:52 AM

forget all the haters,

buy what you can afford, do events, have fun, save up and buy baller wheels if you want.. with that said, here is some helpfull info for you..

s14 fitment with stock body/ small roll and pull...
Front- 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40R18 run A 30mm bolt on spacer, should fit "OK"
Rear- 18x9.5 +38 with 245/40R18 run A 25mm bolt on spacer will also fit "OK"

Poweredbymax.net <- they sell bolt on spacers from size 15-30mm for cheap.

projectRDM · 03-23-2009, 05:20 AM

Staggered wheels = shit.
Big ass spacers = shit.

Why suggest making the car unsafer? Big spacers, even quality ones, are a weaker link than direct to the hub mounting. There's also five extra studs that can break, sheer off, or crossthread. Stupid to use unless you're forced to do so.
Staggering wheels on an Schassis looks like ass unless you have huge wide rear fenders, and the handling suffers. The car is a very neutral chassis with proper sized wheels, you don't need more grip in the back unless you're drag racing.

18x9, +20 is the minimum you want, period. Anything above that is a waste of time.

Maiku240sxS14 · 03-23-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

you mother fucking idiot

no one gives a shit if they are sport max or not

+35 offset is whack

why the FUCK are you even talking about wide fenders?

learn about wheel sizing before spending any more damn money

What's so different about stock wheels being +40? THEY ARE STOCK. THEY CAME ON THE CAR. That's quite different from wheels you're going out and buying.

Do you understand the stupidity of what you're doing?

Your wheel sizes suck on stock body.
Spacers would mean spending more money to get them to look even halfway decent.
Then you want to put wide fenders on, creating even more of a gap.

Seriously man

Seriously?

thats a cycle of stupidity right there

listen kid

sell those wheels

do some research

education your damn self

spend money on proper fitting wheels

Couldn't have said it any better!! Noob...SERIOUSLY do some research!

Zeller · 03-23-2009, 10:15 AM

I am not saying that this kid has a clue what he is talking about! But everyone here seems to think that he needs to go to the "stretched wheel thread" and I am sorry but not everyone likes that look! For one depending on what kind of driving he is wanting to do he might want a more useable size and offset than some stretched/camber out look that really is only good for drifting. These cars are very capible in other forms of racing that would require a better fitting wheel! But dude do some more researching, unfortunately there is not a lot of info on setting your car up the "other" way. But it is out there!! I am actually in the same debate of what fitment to go with because I lend more towards the roadracing events and style and am looking for a new wheel!

JoHn E · 03-23-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gijoe69

sheesh man chill i already sold them haha shyt what would be a ideal offset for 18's?

if u wanna be cool get the widest wheels u can with the lowest offset you can

for example, if you look at this size chart

for 18s, the widest would be 9.5 (the other choices for width are 7.5 and 8.5 which are not as wide)

the lowest offset of the 18x9.5 would be +12
(+38 +30 +20 are higher offsets)

http://workwheelsusa.com/media/wheel...Kai%20Spec.pdf

these are the same wheels im saving up for right now

OutToWinPAHC · 03-23-2009, 10:41 AM

9.5 inch wide, pshh put a 285 on that. The front offset is too high, but +38 for the rear isn't bad if you want to run a wide tire on that wheel. Its a matter of what you like, and how you use it.

17x9+35 is perfect fitment for a 275-40-17 on a S13 IMO

OptionZero · 03-23-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

9.5 inch wide, pshh put a 285 on that. The front offset is too high, but +38 for the rear isn't bad if you want to run a wide tire on that wheel. Its a matter of what you like, and how you use it.

17x9+35 is perfect fitment for a 275-40-17 on a S13 IMO

No it's not.

It won't clear coilovers.

All that tire is pretty useless when you're 4x4 status with a crappy spring shock setup.

I don't even think the custom Koni/GC combos permit that much clearance.

NiSilS14 · 03-24-2009, 02:20 AM

9.5 wide +10 all around, just do it.

03-17-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	S14 Need help with wheel fitment/spacer Hello all I search and couldn't find any info about wheel spacers but anyways... I have a S14 and I want to run: Front- 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40R18 Rear- 18x9.5 +38 with 245/40R18 will these rim size & tire fit and how many mm spacer should I get for the front & rear thanks!

03-17-2009, 04:29 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Ack. Sell them, please. Or sell the car and buy something they'll fit on, like an Acura TL. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

03-17-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sportmax wheels are not cool, after you've been in the scene for a while you'll realize this fast. So far every person in VA i've seen with sportmax's were cheap/ricey kids... I'd run stock over sportmax any day __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

03-18-2009, 12:26 AM	#6
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 35 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	those offset will most likely hit the front strut/coilover __________________ lexus baby

03-18-2009, 06:19 AM	#9
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Its not the rim that everybody's hating on, its the fucking sizing. If you really wanna rock Sportmaxx, atleast run better sizing where you wont have to spend on spacers, almost the same amount it costed you to get the damn rims. $500 rims, $300 on spacers fail.. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

03-17-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	why sell them? I see S14's running with Sportmax 962's 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with about the same offset

03-18-2009, 01:59 AM	#8
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	well if anyone wants to buy Gram Lights 57S Gum Metal Front 18x8.5 +40 & 18x9.5 +38

03-18-2009, 06:50 AM	#10
clark Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	get yourself some 2 inch spacers. and the longest wheel studs you can find.

03-18-2009, 08:14 AM	#11
don_bagz Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colton in SanBernardoo (socal) Age: 38 Posts: 1,532 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	yep... its not the wheels... its the offset. as stated alot in the forum, an offset can make, or brake the look of the car..

03-18-2009, 09:21 AM	#12
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	its not sportmax homie lol Gram Lights 57S

03-18-2009, 09:30 AM	#13
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You should get better wheels, or just get bolt on spacers, if you keep them torqued they are just as safe. __________________

03-18-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 37 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	sell them to a Honda boi. The offsets don't do those wheels justice any how. __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

03-18-2009, 01:13 PM	#15
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Project Kics 30mm spacers all around with hubcentric rings could be a good start....but it will also run you around 300-350 bucks for those spacers. You'd be better off selling them and picking up a set of rotas or other sport max wheels with lower offsets. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

03-22-2009, 07:53 PM	#16
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	actually guys the offset isn't bad with 25mm spacers ...test fitted it and its fine just need to maybe find Widebody 30mm Front Fender's without the gay aero hole..... and also they are not Sportmax 962's, they are Gram Lights 57S GM also whats so different S14 16" Stock Rim is +40 offset

03-23-2009, 12:57 AM	#17
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you mother fucking idiot no one gives a shit if they are sport max or not +35 offset is whack why the FUCK are you even talking about wide fenders? learn about wheel sizing before spending any more damn money What's so different about stock wheels being +40? THEY ARE STOCK. THEY CAME ON THE CAR. That's quite different from wheels you're going out and buying. Do you understand the stupidity of what you're doing? Your wheel sizes suck on stock body. Spacers would mean spending more money to get them to look even halfway decent. Then you want to put wide fenders on, creating even more of a gap. Seriously man Seriously? thats a cycle of stupidity right there listen kid sell those wheels do some research education your damn self spend money on proper fitting wheels

03-23-2009, 01:07 AM	#18
gijoe69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 39 Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	sheesh man chill i already sold them haha shyt what would be a ideal offset for 18's?

03-23-2009, 01:24 AM	#19
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 35 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	read the thread that was linked...or search for the "maximum tread" thread...plenty of good info for wheel sizing __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

03-23-2009, 01:52 AM	#22
Jdm.I.Am Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Temecula CA Posts: 590 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	forget all the haters, buy what you can afford, do events, have fun, save up and buy baller wheels if you want.. with that said, here is some helpfull info for you.. s14 fitment with stock body/ small roll and pull... Front- 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40R18 run A 30mm bolt on spacer, should fit "OK" Rear- 18x9.5 +38 with 245/40R18 run A 25mm bolt on spacer will also fit "OK" Poweredbymax.net <- they sell bolt on spacers from size 15-30mm for cheap. __________________

03-23-2009, 05:20 AM	#23
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Staggered wheels = shit. Big ass spacers = shit. Why suggest making the car unsafer? Big spacers, even quality ones, are a weaker link than direct to the hub mounting. There's also five extra studs that can break, sheer off, or crossthread. Stupid to use unless you're forced to do so. Staggering wheels on an Schassis looks like ass unless you have huge wide rear fenders, and the handling suffers. The car is a very neutral chassis with proper sized wheels, you don't need more grip in the back unless you're drag racing. 18x9, +20 is the minimum you want, period. Anything above that is a waste of time. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

03-23-2009, 10:15 AM	#25
Zeller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Normal, IL Age: 45 Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am not saying that this kid has a clue what he is talking about! But everyone here seems to think that he needs to go to the "stretched wheel thread" and I am sorry but not everyone likes that look! For one depending on what kind of driving he is wanting to do he might want a more useable size and offset than some stretched/camber out look that really is only good for drifting. These cars are very capible in other forms of racing that would require a better fitting wheel! But dude do some more researching, unfortunately there is not a lot of info on setting your car up the "other" way. But it is out there!! I am actually in the same debate of what fitment to go with because I lend more towards the roadracing events and style and am looking for a new wheel!

03-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#27
OutToWinPAHC Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 746 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	9.5 inch wide, pshh put a 285 on that. The front offset is too high, but +38 for the rear isn't bad if you want to run a wide tire on that wheel. Its a matter of what you like, and how you use it. 17x9+35 is perfect fitment for a 275-40-17 on a S13 IMO

03-24-2009, 02:20 AM	#29
NiSilS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	9.5 wide +10 all around, just do it.