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topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 04:43 PM

This is sort of an extention to my last thread:

I am currently running in the REAR of my S14--18x9.5 +12 fn01r-c's with 235/40/18 falken ziex 512

I bought 17x9 +15 in the front because i like the rake look. I cannot purchase tires yet until i can be sure which tire size will look correct with my setup. I will be purchasing tein he's for this set up.

--235/40/17 OR 225/45/17 ???????????

-thanks much!!

OptionZero · 08-15-2005, 04:51 PM

what is "correct"?

i'm assuming you don't care about performance because of those sizes and the tires, so just get whatever's cheaper since its just daily driver rollers

topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 05:06 PM

no, i dont drift this car...daily driver.

--performance wise, what would be the best way to go??

OptionZero · 08-15-2005, 05:40 PM

you mean what would be a better performance size or what would be a better performance tire?

SpeedMonkeyInc · 08-15-2005, 05:54 PM

Go with 235/40. Looks good, fits great. 225/45 will be a bit too streched/tall for the best performance. Here is the best photo I have of that tire on a my 9s in front.

OptionZero · 08-15-2005, 05:56 PM

speedmonkey, aren't your front wheels 17x9 +24?

Since he's running +15, won't he have less fender clearance on a 235/40?
Nothing a roll and camber won't solve, but he should know that its needed

SpeedMonkeyInc · 08-15-2005, 06:02 PM

The wheels are +24 yes, but I am running a 5mm spacer. True, less clearance like you say but its really not that much on my car, so an additional 4mm won't be that big a deal. But you are right, if you are going to be running 9s you need to be willing to make them fit. It also depends on ride hight. If you car is not that low, less work is needed.

OptionZero · 08-15-2005, 06:08 PM

i am considering an 8.5 in front, +22, and then i should have the option of running 235/40 or 235/45 depending on what the tire comes in (doubt any tire comes in both).

The azenis sport rt615 comes in 235/40, the MX comes in 235/45...so we'll see

damn volk for not making face-2 for any of their wheels less than 9inch

topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 07:02 PM

speedmonkey...what size tires are you running in the rear...they look really wide. On mine it seems like the 235/40/18's barely clear but i guess its because of the low offset on the rim.

I think i will go with the 235/40/17's and just roll and hope for the best...im going with falken fk451's on the front and eventually the same type on the rear when the ziex wear out.

SpeedMonkeyInc · 08-15-2005, 07:29 PM

255/40/17 on 10.5 inch rim with +27mm offset. I love it, really good grip.

topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 07:43 PM

geeez...howd you get that 10.5 tucked in without doing any fender pulling???
I didnt think that was possible.

-looks really nice

topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 07:56 PM

hey...i got a quick wheel question to anyone who may know this...

-im interested in the Volk TE37 rims but i dont know at which width they come with a sunken face...im pretty sure volk makes a 18x9.5 and an 18x10.5. Im very sure the 10.5 must be sunken/slant face but is the 9.5 as well??? Or any other sizes for that matter??? And is it the width of the rim or the offset that determines whether it has a sunken face or not???

SpeedMonkeyInc · 08-15-2005, 08:05 PM

Thanks, no pulling. Just a minor roll. The wheels don't clear the control arms and coilover with out a 5mm spacer because the car is so low. At a higher ride height the wheels didn't need a spacer. I am going to need to roll a bit more and maybe pull just a bit once the spacers go in the rear.
Sorry, don't know anything about the Volks.

topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 08:08 PM

ok i got the specs for 5x114.3

--18x8.5 (offsets: 40, 30, 50)
--18x9.0 (offsets: 40)
--18x9.5 (offsets: 40, 35, 12)
--18x10.5 (offsets: 15, 45)

Now which ones have (normal face) and which would have (sunken face)??

Brian · 08-15-2005, 08:23 PM

Just ask mackin

Face 2 is the sunk face.

OptionZero · 08-15-2005, 08:56 PM

yes, some sizes come in Face 1 or Face 2

ask the guy ur buying the volks from, tell him u want face 2
face 1 is flat spokes, but more lip (typically)

face 2 is sunken spokes, less lip (typically)

there's a face 3 on some gramlights, but i dont know what that looks like

I am fairly certain that a 17x9 +22 has face 2, that is a GT-R size

top secret: 40 offset, 30 ofset, WAY TOO BIG

25 or less if you want any hope at coilover clearance, even lower depending on tire size, camber, and how picky you are about flushness (depends on the aero you have, also)

the te37 has far more offsets than the ones you list, it's just that some sizes may require you to wait for it to be built and shipped from japan.

if u want something good, u'll be willing to wait
...even if waiting sucks

topsecretgold · 08-15-2005, 09:06 PM

optionzero...thanks for the help...when i decide to buy i would like to know all the offsets that are made in japan...is there a site that would have all the possible offsets available from japan and whether they come in face 1 or 2??

08-15-2005, 04:43 PM	#1
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14...What front wheel/tire setup would look correct??? This is sort of an extention to my last thread: I am currently running in the REAR of my S14--18x9.5 +12 fn01r-c's with 235/40/18 falken ziex 512 I bought 17x9 +15 in the front because i like the rake look. I cannot purchase tires yet until i can be sure which tire size will look correct with my setup. I will be purchasing tein he's for this set up. --235/40/17 OR 225/45/17 ??????????? -thanks much!!

08-15-2005, 08:23 PM	#15
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Just ask mackin Face 2 is the sunk face. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

08-15-2005, 04:51 PM	#2
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	what is "correct"? i'm assuming you don't care about performance because of those sizes and the tires, so just get whatever's cheaper since its just daily driver rollers

08-15-2005, 05:06 PM	#3
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no, i dont drift this car...daily driver. --performance wise, what would be the best way to go??

08-15-2005, 05:40 PM	#4
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 mean what would be a better performance size or what would be a better performance tire?

08-15-2005, 05:54 PM	#5
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 44 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go with 235/40. Looks good, fits great. 225/45 will be a bit too streched/tall for the best performance. Here is the best photo I have of that tire on a my 9s in front.

08-15-2005, 05:56 PM	#6
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	speedmonkey, aren't your front wheels 17x9 +24? Since he's running +15, won't he have less fender clearance on a 235/40? Nothing a roll and camber won't solve, but he should know that its needed

08-15-2005, 06:02 PM	#7
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 44 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The wheels are +24 yes, but I am running a 5mm spacer. True, less clearance like you say but its really not that much on my car, so an additional 4mm won't be that big a deal. But you are right, if you are going to be running 9s you need to be willing to make them fit. It also depends on ride hight. If you car is not that low, less work is needed.

08-15-2005, 06:08 PM	#8
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i am considering an 8.5 in front, +22, and then i should have the option of running 235/40 or 235/45 depending on what the tire comes in (doubt any tire comes in both). The azenis sport rt615 comes in 235/40, the MX comes in 235/45...so we'll see damn volk for not making face-2 for any of their wheels less than 9inch

08-15-2005, 07:02 PM	#9
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	speedmonkey...what size tires are you running in the rear...they look really wide. On mine it seems like the 235/40/18's barely clear but i guess its because of the low offset on the rim. I think i will go with the 235/40/17's and just roll and hope for the best...im going with falken fk451's on the front and eventually the same type on the rear when the ziex wear out.

08-15-2005, 07:29 PM	#10
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 44 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	255/40/17 on 10.5 inch rim with +27mm offset. I love it, really good grip.

08-15-2005, 07:43 PM	#11
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	geeez...howd you get that 10.5 tucked in without doing any fender pulling??? I didnt think that was possible. -looks really nice

08-15-2005, 07:56 PM	#12
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey...i got a quick wheel question to anyone who may know this... -im interested in the Volk TE37 rims but i dont know at which width they come with a sunken face...im pretty sure volk makes a 18x9.5 and an 18x10.5. Im very sure the 10.5 must be sunken/slant face but is the 9.5 as well??? Or any other sizes for that matter??? And is it the width of the rim or the offset that determines whether it has a sunken face or not???

08-15-2005, 08:05 PM	#13
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 44 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, no pulling. Just a minor roll. The wheels don't clear the control arms and coilover with out a 5mm spacer because the car is so low. At a higher ride height the wheels didn't need a spacer. I am going to need to roll a bit more and maybe pull just a bit once the spacers go in the rear. Sorry, don't know anything about the Volks.

08-15-2005, 08:08 PM	#14
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok i got the specs for 5x114.3 --18x8.5 (offsets: 40, 30, 50) --18x9.0 (offsets: 40) --18x9.5 (offsets: 40, 35, 12) --18x10.5 (offsets: 15, 45) Now which ones have (normal face) and which would have (sunken face)??

08-15-2005, 08:56 PM	#16
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yes, some sizes come in Face 1 or Face 2 ask the guy ur buying the volks from, tell him u want face 2 face 1 is flat spokes, but more lip (typically) face 2 is sunken spokes, less lip (typically) there's a face 3 on some gramlights, but i dont know what that looks like I am fairly certain that a 17x9 +22 has face 2, that is a GT-R size top secret: 40 offset, 30 ofset, WAY TOO BIG 25 or less if you want any hope at coilover clearance, even lower depending on tire size, camber, and how picky you are about flushness (depends on the aero you have, also) the te37 has far more offsets than the ones you list, it's just that some sizes may require you to wait for it to be built and shipped from japan. if u want something good, u'll be willing to wait ...even if waiting sucks

08-15-2005, 09:06 PM	#17
topsecretgold Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego, ca.858 Posts: 1,307 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	optionzero...thanks for the help...when i decide to buy i would like to know all the offsets that are made in japan...is there a site that would have all the possible offsets available from japan and whether they come in face 1 or 2??