17x9 +20 fitment on front of s13

[jim1234664]

so i just baught some 17x9 +20 fns and am running a 245/40 in the back and a 225/45 in the front, i have searched and cannot find any good info on how difficult (if at all, i know its not that hardcore) this is going to be to fit in the front of my s13, i would just test fit but my car is put away for winter. im just curious to see what im up against
i appriciate your respsonses.

[Slidin240Wayz]

You will clear coils but will have to roll fenders.

Carlos

[Nikeboy355]

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245-40-17s all around...

On the front it is really close to the coilover... a few mm at the most... The fender I am going to roll...
The rear is no problem with the suspension but I am definitely going to roll and play with camber...

In total... It's close...

[jim1234664]

i also dont have coils yet, still saving, did i bite off more than i could chew by buying these before suspension (the reason i baught the wheels first is because i blew 2 struts and have a new gr2/sportline combo ive never even driven on)

added question: will 17x9 fn's clear strut/spring combo? its nowhere near low so im sure my fenders are fine for now but will they even clear to mount up? i also have some 5 mm slip on spacers to maybe fix it if its a problem?

thanks again.

[arkive43]

yes most def. you only get issues when trying to slam ur car if u keep a lil wheel gap you will be ok.

[jim1234664]

thanks for the response, im so exited to get the car going again in april, i havent even driven it since april '06, ive been driving this P.O.S. '95 jetta 2.0 8v with cut springs for a year and it is the most boring/slow car EVER.

back on topic: does anyone know if these wheels will clear a spring/strut combo? thanks

[dxs080jpgex]

if u put lowering springs on gr2 they will last u 6-18 months maybe. they are meant for stock springs and kyb wont give you the lifetime warranty if theres evidence of aftermarket springs. just an fyi

[jim1234664]

i didnt know, thanks for the info. hmmmm well i guess coilovers should become more of a priority, especially since i dont want to wait untill my shocks blow ( i want to recoup some of the cost of the coils by selling them)

for the mean time though, will 17x9 +20 fn's clear my shocks?

[youngmanvr4]

Nikeboy, what coil-overs are you running? It looks like you only have a roll all around; no pull.
245/40 all around looks amazing. If I still had my s-13 I would probably do the same but I know have a 5 lug s14. I didn't know 245/40 would clear the front.

A while ago I did a FN faq on NICO. Here is a link. FN FAQ (http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=157921)
As you can read in that thread, Loveless tried the 17x9 +20 with 245/40 in the front but said it would clear the fender without a roll. So I'm shocked you (Nikeboy) only need a roll in the front.

Hope this helps some.

[J.Silvia]

lol i got bored and traded my old rear z32 wheels to my buddy for his old rear stern wheels from his z. there 18x9 or 9 1/2 and the tires are 275/40/ and it clears ok. i just need to roll the fenders and maybe goto 35s but i got atleast an inch from the coil.http://www.1goldenapple.com/ga.php?ino=140&size=270&PNG=1

[sideview_180sx]

clearance depends on camber and the lower bracket on the coilover. HEs, old skool N1s and KTS have lil' clearance. Other have more.

[KA-T_240]

so, you guys think there is any chance that a 265 would fit on the 17x9 +20 with out major mods to the body.

I dont want to here about the tire size on the rim.

[smelly240]

i just have a minor roll and im slammed like mammajamma... with the car up a tad - i did the fenders with a baseball bat. i run 215 45 17 tho...

a 265 u gotta roll it a lot... a 235 40 needs a tug. ill take a few pics this afternoon... i have fed595 in back with rs-2's up front. just got the feds yest :P

[mr_240sx]

i got 225/40 /18 on my 18x9 +20 and i tell you i couldnt go much bigger tire wise in hte front. the rim lip is no more then 5mm away from my coil-overs(gr6). the fronts have the inner lip rolled and a slight pull and i only rub when i take turns aggresive like on/off ramps.