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someguy_240 · 04-21-2005, 07:58 PM

Ok i want to get 17x9 + 15 all around on a 89 s13 with 235/40/17 tires, problem is im gettin front +20 fenders.

Someone told me if i do that, ill have that sunken look and i dont want a sunken look.

they also told me i should aim for 17x9 0mm offset. Will it be sunken wid 17x9 +15mm specification? i dont want to camber my wheels to fit in the wheelwell but what should i be aiming at? at any wheel recommendations? hard to find anything under 17x9 +15mm

i dont want to go 18" but if there is anything in 18x9 or under that will make it flush im open

dan

Gjohnson7 · 04-21-2005, 08:23 PM

17 x 9 + 20mm.

SilviaDriver · 04-21-2005, 08:31 PM

simple, use a spacer

91CRXsiR · 04-21-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gjohnson7

17 x 9 + 20mm.

that sticks out a tad too much for my taste

Gjohnson7 · 04-21-2005, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91CRXsiR

that sticks out a tad too much for my taste

Don't trip. Wide body will be coming soon!

SilviaDriver · 04-21-2005, 09:12 PM

ur going wide body for 17x9 +20!?! not even worth it. juss put camber and pull

lilredstiffy · 04-21-2005, 09:12 PM

wide body??? just stop running zero camber

nigel1 · 04-21-2005, 09:25 PM

jebus christ!!! go get a basball bat and roll that mug out! or go bum an eastwood fender roller off someone and do a roll and pull! it dont look too nice..

oh yeah as for the question about flushness with over fenders...

the answer is: spacers. you can put spacers to make it flush. but a +15 will reqire a roll in the back. so plan on it.

Gjohnson7 · 04-21-2005, 09:37 PM

Still considering pulling, but can't find a fender roller in my area. I even contacted Tire rack (I think that's who it was) about renting a roller, but they said it was about a 6 to 9 month waiting list. Anyone know where you can rent one my area. (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

SilviaDriver · 04-21-2005, 09:41 PM

renting a fender rolling from somebody here [put down payment] vs wide fender [300 for fender + apprxo 400-500 labor]

not a hard decision to make.

someguy_240 · 04-21-2005, 09:45 PM

unfortunately i have fiberglass fenders the guy who i bought the s13 conversion from had them and they are kinda broken towards the bottom...

spacers / adapters are my last option

if i can find a low 17x9 offset like 0 or 5 whatever then ill just get a 17x10 something i guess it probably be the same weight as a 17x9 + spacer or maybe more i dunno exactly. But seriously someone has to kno of some 0-10 17x9's? or equivalent?

thanx for all info

Gjohnson7 · 04-21-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilviaDriver

renting a fender rolling from somebody here [put down payment] vs wide fender [300 for fender + apprxo 400-500 labor]

not a hard decision to make.

So who do you know that will rent one out? I refuse to use a bat. I need to get this done asap, my tires rub in the back under hard cornering. Hopefully, I will have coilovers within the next 2 to 3 months.

Dousan_PG · 04-21-2005, 09:56 PM

use a hammer (mallet) and propane torch
i did it on my cars and friends
comes out perfect for roll job

squalsme · 04-21-2005, 10:13 PM

well, iono if this helps. im the fronts, i'm running 17x9 +16 with 225/45/17 and in the rear 17x10+24. running 245/45/17. i would get smaller tires if i can...

here are the pics, before i rolled my fenders:

here it is after it is rolled and pulled:

dont really have any close up pics of it when its rolled and pulled, but i definitely dont think its worth it to go wide body for 17x9. i rubbed like hell b4 i rolled and pulled. hope this helps.

nigel

Ian · 04-21-2005, 10:16 PM

nigel...your car is nasty

but it needs aero and a black roof

then you can make a poster and i will buy a couple of them off of you lol

Gjohnson7 · 04-21-2005, 10:16 PM

Man your car looks awesome.

Ian · 04-21-2005, 10:21 PM

not to mention all of the pics seem to be lit very well

SRkouki · 04-21-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by squalsme

beautiful wheels god damn

Ian · 04-22-2005, 12:12 AM

look how reflective the lip is...it looks like there are 2 rows of fasteners on the bottom

MakotoS13 · 04-22-2005, 10:20 AM

nice car, now if only it had fender covering those wheels.

04-21-2005, 07:58 PM	#1
someguy_240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Age: 40 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need help wid wide fenders Ok i want to get 17x9 + 15 all around on a 89 s13 with 235/40/17 tires, problem is im gettin front +20 fenders. Someone told me if i do that, ill have that sunken look and i dont want a sunken look. they also told me i should aim for 17x9 0mm offset. Will it be sunken wid 17x9 +15mm specification? i dont want to camber my wheels to fit in the wheelwell but what should i be aiming at? at any wheel recommendations? hard to find anything under 17x9 +15mm *i dont want to go 18"* but if there is anything in 18x9 or under that will make it flush im open dan __________________ "...But my tires were wet!"

04-21-2005, 08:23 PM	#2
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 40 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	17 x 9 + 20mm. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

04-21-2005, 09:25 PM	#8
nigel1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jebus christ!!! go get a basball bat and roll that mug out! or go bum an eastwood fender roller off someone and do a roll and pull! it dont look too nice.. oh yeah as for the question about flushness with over fenders... the answer is: spacers. you can put spacers to make it flush. but a +15 will reqire a roll in the back. so plan on it. __________________ +0 offset PWNS me

04-21-2005, 09:37 PM	#9
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 40 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Still considering pulling, but can't find a fender roller in my area. I even contacted Tire rack (I think that's who it was) about renting a roller, but they said it was about a 6 to 9 month waiting list. Anyone know where you can rent one my area. (Tulsa, Oklahoma) __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

04-21-2005, 09:45 PM	#11
someguy_240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Age: 40 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	unfortunately i have fiberglass fenders the guy who i bought the s13 conversion from had them and they are kinda broken towards the bottom... spacers / adapters are my last option if i can find a low 17x9 offset like 0 or 5 whatever then ill just get a 17x10 something i guess it probably be the same weight as a 17x9 + spacer or maybe more i dunno exactly. But seriously someone has to kno of some 0-10 17x9's? or equivalent? thanx for all info __________________ "...But my tires were wet!"

04-21-2005, 08:31 PM	#3
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	simple, use a spacer

04-21-2005, 09:12 PM	#6
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ur going wide body for 17x9 +20!?! not even worth it. juss put camber and pull

04-21-2005, 09:12 PM	#7
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wide body??? just stop running zero camber

04-21-2005, 09:41 PM	#10
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	renting a fender rolling from somebody here [put down payment] vs wide fender [300 for fender + apprxo 400-500 labor] not a hard decision to make.

04-21-2005, 09:56 PM	#13
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	use a hammer (mallet) and propane torch i did it on my cars and friends comes out perfect for roll job __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-21-2005, 10:13 PM	#14
squalsme Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SAN JOSE Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well, iono if this helps. im the fronts, i'm running 17x9 +16 with 225/45/17 and in the rear 17x10+24. running 245/45/17. i would get smaller tires if i can... here are the pics, before i rolled my fenders: here it is after it is rolled and pulled: dont really have any close up pics of it when its rolled and pulled, but i definitely dont think its worth it to go wide body for 17x9. i rubbed like hell b4 i rolled and pulled. hope this helps. nigel

04-21-2005, 10:16 PM	#16
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 40 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Man your car looks awesome. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

04-22-2005, 10:20 AM	#20
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice car, now if only it had fender covering those wheels.

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