If you could have any wheel fitment.... [Archive] - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Yuri

01-26-2005, 05:09 PM

And I mean starting from scratch... If you could have any wheel made that would fit your S13 or S14, what diameter, width, and offset would you go with? I'm asking because I'm a wheel designer for a major wheel manufacturer, and I want to do a wheel fitment specifically for our cars, and need to know what sizes and offsets everyone would want.
How does 17x8 30mm offset front and 17x9.5 30mm rear sound? 18's? lower offset, higher offset, different widths? This line should come out this summer, so any of your opinions on fitment are appreciated.

The Hamsterball

01-26-2005, 05:22 PM

Well.. Alot of people like anything around 17'' (17 or 18'') for their S14's..

Same with S13 owners...

But there's a few of us that would like more selection in 4x114.3 15x7'' size (with +27-35mm offset).

Same with 16x7'' (or 16x8'') with that same offset range.

Not alot of those type of wheels running around.

(5-lug for those sizes would be fine too for those S14 owners that want smaller wheels, or S13's with 5-lug conversions)

I myself am not buying wheels (just picked up a set of teardrop alloys) for a while, so don't count on me. heh.. i just wanted to give you an idea for your wheel business

brianglawson

01-26-2005, 07:29 PM

5 lug 18x8+25 18x9+32

Dousan_PG

01-26-2005, 07:33 PM

18x7 +44
that would RULE!!!

TheTimanator

01-26-2005, 07:58 PM

18x7 +44
that would RULE!!!
hahaha

but seriously, you can find a wheel in the offset you want...you just might not like the style,size, or price.
I just wish there were more options for us 4 luggers.

projectRDM

01-26-2005, 08:35 PM

18x9.5, +2 and 18x11, +8. Perfect sizes.

Saw a set of Meister S2Rs just like that a week on a YahooJP. Most beautiful set of wheels I've seen to date.

mumbles

02-12-2005, 10:34 AM

i have been on hard search for any good 15x7 wheel. i wanted new but i can only find old school jdm wheels. but i think that a 15x7 in a +10-+15 is a nice fit. i am currently looking at getting a set of 15x8 wheels. but i still have to figure out what offset i would need. i don't want to run crazy camber. just something that will work well for auto-x. i would be guessing that on a 15x8 with a +15 would be nice but i am not too sure. any suggestions on what offset would make the wheels flush?

fliprayzin240sx

02-13-2005, 01:16 AM

18x9.5, +2 and 18x11, +8. Perfect sizes.

Saw a set of Meister S2Rs just like that a week on a YahooJP. Most beautiful set of wheels I've seen to date.

Whoa...is that on stock body??? i cant even fit 16x8 +4 offset on mine with out me messing with the fenders a bit.

OptionZero

02-13-2005, 01:58 AM

17x8.5 +12 (stupid volk won't go below 22)
17x9.5 +18 (stupid volk only 22 or 12, nothing in between)

SoCalSilvia

02-13-2005, 02:01 AM

5 luggers have enough wheel options. If you want a ton of business from 240's, make 4 lug rims that are wide with low offset.

Being a S14(4 lug) owner, I would like to see something along the lines of 17x9/17x10 +20/+25 offset in 4 lug. As long as they are priced reasonably(see..."cheap" lol) and don't weigh too much, you will sell a bunch here.

Phlip

02-13-2005, 01:14 PM

S13 coupe, 5-lug swapped... My plans will not include anything larger than a 16 incher

yudalicious

02-13-2005, 01:34 PM

16x8, 16x9, 17x8, 17x9 in 4 lugs with offset in 20-25 for the 8 inch wide rims and 25-30 for the 9 inch wide rims.... those are pretty conservative by zilvia's standards but good enough for me... FYI www.teamdynamicsracing.com makes 15x7 +30 wheels in 4 lug that are pretty reputable amongst miata ppl.

Yuri

03-07-2005, 06:09 PM

Thanks, everyone. This has helped quite a bit. Definatly doing low offset wide 4-lug apps, including common widebody fitments. Look for them in May, I'll post up when they come out!

wootwoot

03-07-2005, 06:58 PM

16x8+20 is perfect for s13

ruthlesstyper

03-07-2005, 08:15 PM

16x8+20 is perfect for s13

agreed. in 4 lug of course. =]

007jpang

03-07-2005, 08:21 PM

16x8+20 is perfect for s13

i would buy a set if the price is right

15 inch would be too small for mee and 17 seems more heavy and also the tires for 17 cost more

so 16X8-8.5 with a low offset like 20 is perfect.

john

RBS14

03-07-2005, 08:21 PM

I'm so god damn sick of all you 4 lug people bitching. Jesus christ. Agreed, it would be better if all S chassis came 5 lug, but they didn't! There's an easy fix...... I'll let you guess what it is.

Phlip

03-07-2005, 08:24 PM

Selling crack until we can all swap 5-lug?

... I mean, I have a fucking job and have easily afforded it, but sometimes mommy and daddy just aren't hearing that "but I need 5-lug wheels" shit

mr_240sx

03-07-2005, 08:24 PM

id like to see some 18x7 and 18x9.5 in 4 lug!!! front offset around +20 - +30 and rear +25 - +30

RBS14

03-07-2005, 08:56 PM

my mommy and daddy havn't bought my car or any of the shit for it either. What's your point?

SilviaDriver

03-07-2005, 09:13 PM

for once ima have to agree with you RBS14. people have money to spend else where, but then later bitch their wheels are sunken as a submarine. suck it up and change to 5lug.

18x9 +0
18x10.5 +0

SpdElemts

03-07-2005, 09:23 PM

I herd that fno1rcs are coming out with 17x9 with a +20 offset...how would these fit in the back of a s13?

EchoOfSilence

03-07-2005, 10:10 PM

16x8+20 is perfect for s13
i don't give a fuck if people bitch about 4luggers bitching. i'd buy these and never worry about have to go 5lug...

infinitexsound

03-08-2005, 02:33 AM

sideviewcivic

03-08-2005, 02:41 AM

16x9 +10fronts, 16x10 +5rears. 4lug of course and meshies. I want damn barrel sh*t. and to made forged (I know overly expensive for that to be made)

Yuri

03-08-2005, 09:12 AM

and what wheel company does " impactred " work for???? id like to see a wheel made for 4 & 5 lugs vehicles with great offset selections , that would accomodate z brakes, coil overs, ... so people wouldnt have to bitch about 5 lugs swaps, and z brake clearance issues....

I can't say at this moment in time, but you probably know of it. Sorry I'm being evasive about it now, but in a couple months I'll tell you guys when I'm able to.

Here are the fitments for 4-lug S13 and S14:
17x8.5 +22
17x9.5 +30
18x8.5 +25
18x9.5 +35

widebody: 18x8.5 +15
18x10 +0

5-lug S14:
17x9 +22
17x9.5 +22
18x9 +22
18x10 +20

This is only preliminary, but these should be the widest wheels you can fit under stock fenders, they will probably need rolling, but most people here have done that already. They will be flush with the top of the fender. But I appreciate all the input you guys are giving me, so keep it coming..

007jpang

03-08-2005, 09:24 AM

hey impactred add the or work something out s o that you can squeeze

16x8 with 20 offset in there.

4-5 people including me said they're interested.

sepulchral

03-08-2005, 11:06 AM

14x10 14x11 rear -35 offsets

mexi style

OptionZero

03-08-2005, 12:50 PM

You can do better than 17x9 +22 or 17x9.5 +22. Go +15 and 18, respectively.

Salty_X

03-08-2005, 01:55 PM

17x8.5 +5 and 17x9.5 +15, or for non-staggered something like 17x9 +10

GhostFace

03-08-2005, 02:22 PM

I'm so god damn sick of all you 4 lug people bitching. Jesus christ. Agreed, it would be better if all S chassis came 5 lug, but they didn't! There's an easy fix...... I'll let you guess what it is.

we own cars that are worth about 2 grand, maybe 4 in some cases

and then, lets just assume we dont have hook ups on 5 lug conversions

and i see alot of places selling 5 lug conversions for 300+ a pair

you need 2 pairs...so that comes out to 600 dollars

spending 600 dollars on something that only gives you more options for wheels isnt much of a wise financial decision

people have more things to pay for than their cars

RBS14

03-08-2005, 03:04 PM

nigel1

03-08-2005, 03:11 PM

I say 18x10 -20 (yes negative) offset wheels for the big ballers like me.

widebody= :)

Yuri

03-08-2005, 03:27 PM

hey impactred add the or work something out s o that you can squeeze

16x8 with 20 offset in there.

4-5 people including me said they're interested.
I'll see what I can do. If we do a 16, that'll be the width and offset.

Yuri

03-08-2005, 03:30 PM

You can do better than 17x9 +22 or 17x9.5 +22. Go +15 and 18, respectively.
Cool, I have taken this into account.
Is anyone interested in 19x10 rear 0 offset for show use on widebodies?

OptionZero

03-08-2005, 04:07 PM

Clarification:

For 17x9.5 +22 in the front of some s14's, you may hit the coilover because you obviously need to run some negative camber. A few more millimiters won't hurt.

With a 17x9, you need at least a +25 or less to clear coilovers (based on R33 GTR wheels with 245's on Nzo's old car)

Presumably, if you ran a 225 or something less of a tire...you could go much farther below +22 on a 17x9, probably below +15 as well.

SilviaDriver

03-08-2005, 04:13 PM

Cool, I have taken this into account.
Is anyone interested in 19x10 rear 0 offset for show use on widebodies?

fuck show. dont waste your money on 19s nobody here is really gonna buy them.

like i said 18x10.5 +0

my current wheel setup is 18x10 -3 R

GhostFace

03-09-2005, 03:35 AM

That's a bullshit justification.

So is it financially wise to put $10k into a car that is worth $2k? No. But when $500 of that $10K has to go to hubs, people bitch and bitch and bitch.

Price of SR front clips is closing in on $3000, yet people still buy them up faster than they can bring them over here.

Yet, spending $500 to get you the ability to put almost any wheel you want on your car is just absurd? You seem to forget that wheels are for more than just looks. A properly sized wheel with the correct offset will do just as much if not more for your car performance wise than any other mod.

I'm sick of this community. Why are 240 owners so damn cheap?!

alot of people dont put 10k into their 2k 240

why are they so cheap? people have other shit to pay for than their cars

do you think a guy who just bought a 2k dollar car has the money to not be cheap? chances are he bought it cuz he doesnt have alot of money in the first place

and dont try to show me all the people who have tons of money and drive s13's. cuz im speaking about the average person, the majority, not the few

wootwoot

03-09-2005, 09:00 AM

I dont want to drop the 500-750 dollars that it will take for me to be able to run 17's with bling ass offset for deep lip. I just want decent offset, low weight wheels. Quit being a little bitch and whining about it. Sorry that I dont want to spend 500 dollars on something that has no performance advantage =)