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sirfallsalot243 · 11-08-2008, 08:52 PM

Before I get flamed, I did ask in the wheel fitment thread, and while that thread is extremely beneficial, it is more about people posting THEIR setups, rather than answer questions about other's. So while I tried to get my info the "proper" way, I didnt have much luck.

That being said, Im looking to put a set of Jegs Steelies on my S14. They come in 17x8 or 17x9, both with a +0 offset. Ideally, I'd like to run 17x9 all around so I could rotate my tires when the time arises. But I'm not sure if that size would fit up front without more than a roll. Your thoughts?

Or would I be better off with the 17x8 up front, and 17x9 in the rear? For tires, I was going to do a 225/40/17 up front if I run the 9" wheel. If I run a staggered setup, what would you recommend for tire sizes? I love a fat rear tire, but I hate rubbing!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-09-2008, 11:00 PM

You'll need to pull the front for sure...

sirfallsalot243 · 11-10-2008, 12:36 AM

What about with an 8" rim?

GSXRJJordan · 11-10-2008, 12:40 AM

8 +0 will work with barely a roll.

9 +0 will work with a roll and a little pull, but you can barely tell anyway with the fronts. Just buy the 17x9 +0, put 'em on the car, and see how much you need to pound... then take the fenders off and pound away with a hammer (I put the fender on a spare piece of carpet to protect it when I did mine).

soreballz · 11-10-2008, 03:30 AM

9j zero offset with a 225 might be a little bit tricky to run up front on stock fenders. You'll be better off running a 215 tire.

GSXRJJordan · 11-10-2008, 11:41 AM

^^^ on an S14? It's doable with a little hammering. The S14 fronts are very easy to shape.

sirfallsalot243 · 11-10-2008, 12:40 PM

If I went with an 8" up front, what size tire would be best? If I did that, I'd try to go as wide as possible in the rear- which is how wide?

I dont have a problem with rolling the fenders, but If I can run an 8", and itll look nearly the same, and I can fit the same size tire on it, why not?

11-08-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
sirfallsalot243 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doylestown, PA Age: 33 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wheel fitment question... 17x9 +0 up front? Before I get flamed, I did ask in the wheel fitment thread, and while that thread is extremely beneficial, it is more about people posting THEIR setups, rather than answer questions about other's. So while I tried to get my info the "proper" way, I didnt have much luck. That being said, Im looking to put a set of Jegs Steelies on my S14. They come in 17x8 or 17x9, both with a +0 offset. Ideally, I'd like to run 17x9 all around so I could rotate my tires when the time arises. But I'm not sure if that size would fit up front without more than a roll. Your thoughts? Or would I be better off with the 17x8 up front, and 17x9 in the rear? For tires, I was going to do a 225/40/17 up front if I run the 9" wheel. If I run a staggered setup, what would you recommend for tire sizes? I love a fat rear tire, but I hate rubbing! Any help is greatly appreciated!

11-09-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You'll need to pull the front for sure... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-10-2008, 12:40 AM	#4
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	8 +0 will work with barely a roll. 9 +0 will work with a roll and a little pull, but you can barely tell anyway with the fronts. Just buy the 17x9 +0, put 'em on the car, and see how much you need to pound... then take the fenders off and pound away with a hammer (I put the fender on a spare piece of carpet to protect it when I did mine). __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

11-10-2008, 11:41 AM	#6
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^ on an S14? It's doable with a little hammering. The S14 fronts are very easy to shape. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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11-10-2008, 12:36 AM	#3
sirfallsalot243 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doylestown, PA Age: 33 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	What about with an 8" rim?

11-10-2008, 12:40 PM	#7
sirfallsalot243 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doylestown, PA Age: 33 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	If I went with an 8" up front, what size tire would be best? If I did that, I'd try to go as wide as possible in the rear- which is how wide? I dont have a problem with rolling the fenders, but If I can run an 8", and itll look nearly the same, and I can fit the same size tire on it, why not?