Once more: Tire and Offset question

[Supra Hunter]

OK please I just need a little info from the vets so please do not bash me for asking such a question... Here's the scenario, I got a hook-up on Konig wheels, now I know they arent the best but I cant put those SSR Professors just yet, I gotta get the SR clip first, anyway here's the info on my car:

1998 Silver Moss Kouki S14
Z32 brakes all around
Buddy Club Coilovers

Now I'm not planning on going hardcore fitments, I do not wish to pull my fenders but I want the wheels to look as flush as possible, also I really do not want the tires to rub, the twist is: I do want to go as wide as possible with the tires. Here is the wheel pic: http://discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/prvpro.sm.xl.jpg
Now the size I'm getting is STAGGERED setup: 18x8.5 , 18x9.5
here are available offsets: 18x8.5= +30, +40 :bite:
18x9.5= +25, +40 :bite:
which offset would work out better, without spacers if possible, and yes I know these are weak offsets that they give...

[thaiger77]

For the front, +30 offset should clear you coilovers and Z brake. I have +35 and it bearly clear my coilovers. For the rear, I don't think it would matter.

[TheSparo]

yea definately +30 for front, but rear... i wonder if +25 would fit...

[Supra Hunter]

thanks for the input guys! does anyone have any input on tire sizes??? like i said i dont want to pull fenders but i do want to get as wide as possible without rubbing. any info would be much appreciated. thanks.

[Heartwork]

yea definately +30 for front, but rear... i wonder if +25 would fit...

i run 17x8.5 +10et with 225-45-17 on the front of my S14 for the track/drift events, and its FLUSH, i mean super flush...just rolled fenders, i'll try and get a picture soon

+25 will definately fit on rears

[CleanS14]

Yeah I'm running 17x9 +15mm in the rear with no problems... I've got rolled fenders and that's it.

Heartwork's setup is pretty damn nice!!!

[Supra Hunter]

Damn I got heartwork and ieatrice drop a line! thats cool, both of you guys have some really nice s14's! ieatrice I have the same aerokit on my s14 only thing is my car color is SILVER MOSS... what do you guys think??? its still under repainting right now.... anyways so I think I am going with the 18x8.5 +30 on the fronts and 18x9.5 +25 at the rears:; any input on tire sizes??? i want to go with as wide as possible rubber but not rub?

[CleanS14]

So if you don't want to run stretch you can run a 225|235 up front and a 245|255 in the rear... you can get about 3degrees of camber maxed out on the stock ruca... and up front you can just use your camber plates if needed. just my $0.02...

[Supra Hunter]

this tire issue is so confusing, i'm still a newbie when it comes to wheel and tire issues with 240's, i admit i was a honda fan before with my 1997 type-r, back then wheel and tire sizes was pretty much simple, now it is sooo confusing! i just want to get the cleanest, flushest setup with these rims. ieatrice the buddy club coils got adjustable camber at the rear too... btw i heard that if you run alot of negative camber on your suspension for a long time that it messes it up? true or false?

[TokyoNights]

Negative camber will not mess your suspention up,,just wear the insides of the tires a little more than normal. Make shure the toe is at 0 and you will be fine.

[Salty_X]

ieatrice the buddy club coils got adjustable camber at the rear too...
Are you sure? I'm just wondering because I've never heard of any coilovers that allow you to adjust camber besides by raising/lowering the car.