18x9.5 and 18x11, DO NOT WANT TO STRETCH

[FUJIBAYASHI]

What tire sizes should I get? I do not want to stretch at all and ZERO camber.But I would still like to have a low profile tire.

[rob912]

your gunna need over fenders or flares

[FUJIBAYASHI]

i know this, i am only looking for an idea on sizes. fitment will be my problem.

[Dizel01]

I have a slight stretch on my 18x9.5 using a 235/40/18 Federal 595s (those tires run wide). 245s would be what you want. As for 18x11 my brain can't comprehend anything but stretched sizes on that. May I ask why you want such lame tires sizes? You goin uber wide body?

[ss82480]

Just out of curiosity, why would putting a tire the same width as the wheel be considered a "lame" size?

[Razi]

Probably cause stretching your tires is hip... or something.

[ZX88]

245/40 or 35 for the 18x9.5 and anywhere between 295-305/35 for the rears i guess. i hope your cutting your rear fenders and running over fenders. you better be running some serious power.

[simmode1]

I really don't understand how anyone can attempt to throw out tires sizes to answer your question properly without knowing the offsets of the wheels and whether you're running coils or not...

And why isn't this in the Wheels and Tires forum?

[Koshin]

I have a slight stretch on my 18x9.5 using a 235/40/18 Federal 595s (those tires run wide). 245s would be what you want. As for 18x11 my brain can't comprehend anything but stretched sizes on that. May I ask why you want such lame tires sizes? You goin uber wide body?

he may not be a JDm tyte drifter that drives his 600hp drift machine around like all of you other uber cool guys....

stretched tires are like disco, and theyll be gone soon enough

y0

[adrianfromthecastle]

And why isn't this in the Wheels and Tires forum?

it is now.

[FUJIBAYASHI]

all i wanted was a general idea of tire sizes.ive never had wheels wider than 7 inches.like i said, fitment is my problem, and mine alone.

and excuse me for not posting this in the right place.thanks for the responses.

[adrianfromthecastle]

265/30285/30?

[AZ89two4Tsx]

235/40/18 on my 8.5" wide wheel is not even 90 degrees. I wouldn't call it stretched, but it's about right for that size wheel.

245/40 won't even be close to 90 degrees, not stretched, or whatever you want to call it.

[Darius]

I don't understand how wheel offset correlates to tire width recommendation. And you do not need to cut fenders and add flares/widebody panels, etc. to fit an 11-inch wheel. A solid 3/4" pull and you can fit close to a 12-inch wheel out back. This is for an S14 anyway. I'm not sure how an S13 would work out.

With that said 245/40 and 295/35. Done.

[Gabes13]

With that said 245/40 and 295/35. Done.

needs more meat.

255/40305/40

[simmode1]

I don't understand how wheel offset correlates to tire width recommendation. And you do not need to cut fenders and add flares/widebody panels, etc. to fit an 11-inch wheel. A solid 3/4" pull and you can fit close to a 12-inch wheel out back. This is for an S14 anyway. I'm not sure how an S13 would work out.

With that said 245/40 and 295/35. Done.

The OP has an S13 listed under his avatar. Offset is very important because it will determine whether or not any proposed combinations will clear his suspension and whether or not it can fit under stock fenders.

But if the OP is already resolved to go with fender flares/widebody, then that takes care of one issue. He actually may need to cut fenders and add flares/widebody panels, etc. to fit an 11-inch wheel if the wheels he's using has offsets so low that they stick out too far pass the body line of the car.

But inversely, he may be able to fit these using stock fenders if he has the right offsets. Even so, massive rolling and pulling are in his future.

Personally, I don't see the need to go past 265 width tires. If that's good enough for 500hp time attack Silvias, then it's good enough for me. Just get stickier compounds...
Modified by simmode1 at 11:32 AM 6/15/2009

[Darius]

Fitting the tires inside the wheel well aside, I stand behind the 235 and 295 combo. 245s and 305s will bulge just a little bit.

If he's getting 11-inch wheels, I'm assuming they will be custom ordered so he can pick the offset and figure out how to get them to fit. If not, that'll be a lesson learned the hard and expensive way.

My question for the OP is, why such wide wheels in the rear? If you're not pushing over 350 hp, street tires should provide adequate traction on a 10-inch wheel and save you a ton of money in the long run.

[simmode1]

Fitting the tires inside the wheel well aside, I stand behind the 235 and 295 combo. 245s and 305s will bulge just a little bit.

Not disagreeing with you but... geez! Such huge staggers!

Here's a question: What is the point of getting wide tires for greater traction if your staggered setup just makes you understeer more? A 60mm stagger is excessive IMO...

I think the ideal size for s13's would be something like 235 & 255 or 245 & 265. Or 245 all around if you don't like staggering... Just my opinion, though.
Modified by simmode1 at 1:08 PM 6/15/2009

[phanatikz32]

What tire sizes should I get? I do not want to stretch at all and ZERO camber.But I would still like to have a low profile tire.

265/35/18295/35/18but....from the way you describe your set up why are you getting 11in wide wheels in back? you have 0 camber so you're obviously on stock suspension or subtle lowering springs with a 300 degree camber kit and you want to stagger your whees from 11 down to a 9.5? good luck ever turning, your wheels may turn but your cars gonna go straight. you can fit 11's in rear on stock fenders at 0 camber if you just sit at stock ride height but your car is gonna look like sin. if you absolutley have to run an 11 in the back then run a 10 in front and tuck your wheels apropriately with a proper drop and camber. and if you drop and camber your going to want to stretch tires to clear fenders. but thats just my opinion, if you want your car to look like a monster truck on baller a** wheels go for it, to each their own.

[Beems240sx]

needs more meat.

255/40305/40

completely agree. i have a 17x9.5 with 255/40 and its almost perfect. i plan to run 275 in the rear on the 9.5

[phanatikz32]

completely agree. i have a 17x9.5 with 255/40 and its almost perfect. i plan to run 275 in the rear on the 9.5

i did that once... had ridonkulous grip in the back but it was too fat and rubbed my fenders due to my ride height. but if you're gripping then by all means run a 275 on a 9.5.

[FUJIBAYASHI]

rear overs are in my future, yes.suspension is already taken care of

18x9.5 +35 up front18x11 +30 rear

does this information make things clear?

as for the zero camber deal, negative camber looks like absolute s***. http://i44.tinypic.com/oggoyw.jpggoing for a look like that in the rear without the camber, and just a bit lower.

[simmode1]

With that front offset, I have to assume that you aree not using coilovers. So in that case... MASSIVE FRONT TIRES 4 JOO!

I say 275/35 & 305/35. I can only imagine what kind of power plant would need this kind of rubber.

Post pics when done!