240sx rim offset question

[okinawa180]

hey everybody, i recently pulled my engine out and im in the market for some new rims

now here lies the question, with my engine romoved my tire and the bottom of my strut/spring are within less than an inch of each other. Now if i go and put 17" rims will the bigger tire and spring come into contact?

if i got the right offset would it eliminate this problem? and i heard i need about 35mm offset? is this good enough to not have clearance problems?

[ca18detgabby]

did you think the flashing red search button was a joke or something?

[Jdmstyles]

My 16x7 +22 wheels rubs with the bottom of my strut when I brake hard or go over big bumps.

In order to clear the bottom of the strut that is sticking out id need at least a 20mm wheel spacer, which will also get my wheels flushed.

im running on tokico blues on tanabe gf210 spring combo.

You should probably reconsider a lower offset or get wheel spacers.

[Fonz]

did you think the flashing red search button was a joke or something?

wow no need to jump on the guy bro you can check out the fitment database for help. Its a pretty good guide.zerothread/265282

[okinawa180]

i read the wheel fitment guide, do you think if i get like 17x9 with a 35mm offset all around will clear with no problems on my S13? i jus want it to sit flush with the fender

i also have alot of wheel spacer plates if i need them

[okinawa180]

yea thanks for being really helpful

you were new on this website once too ya know

[Crazyirish]

35 offset should clear fine in the rear, but you'll probably need a 15mm spacer for the front.

[okinawa180]

thanks man, it was helpful, im jus concerned whether the 17x9s i want will clear the strut, i think if i get 35mm offset it should clear it yea?

[duffman1278]

Honestly why don't you just measure it with a ruler or something? Verify it like that with the measurements of your wheels then you'll truly see what kind of spacer you'll need if any.

[240RB1]

would the wheels your talking about happen to be sportmaxx wheels? if so get em i wanted to get some but was pushed away from them because they would stick out mor in front then in the rear in a 17x9 35 size

Goodluck with you decision

[ThuG LyFe]

get coilovers and then 17x9 +20 all around. run 225/40 up front and maybe 235-245/40 back. you will sitll need to roll fenders and some camber but it'll look sick. i have 17x9+20 235/40 all around on my s14. just needed the rear rolled and that's it. s13 would stick out a bit more but def. can fit easily.

[ca18detgabby]

wow no need to jump on the guy bro you can check out the fitment database for help. Its a pretty good guide.zerothread/265282

aww poor kid. thinking is so hard......... guess I should just hold his hand?

O wait? that search button would totally negate him thinking at all

[AZ89two4Tsx]

^

[mrgreeneyes]

your wheel/tire to strut clearance wont change with a lack of motor, application of braking, or anything. thats just retarded to think so. i wont get into the details.

if you are looking at weak-*** 17x9 +35, AND you have to ask if they will fit your STRUTS, then you need two things:

coiloversgood wheels

and to those who are just throwing sizes/offsets out, they may or may not work with STRUTS...

struts suck, take up more room, and ride like poop. clearly they are not a good choice. replace them with real suspension

[tramp_drift240]

if you are looking at weak-*** 17x9 +35, AND you have to ask if they will fit your STRUTS, then you need two things:

coiloversgood wheels

and this is why i love this man.

as soon as i started reading this thread, thats the FIRST thing i thought. but greeneyes is holdin' it down in my absence.

[White Comet]

if you are looking at weak-*** 17x9 +35, AND you have to ask if they will fit your STRUTS, then you need two things:

coiloversgood wheels

its funny i currently need BOTH things on that list . eventually i'll get em, i just bought cheap strut/spring combo

[tramp_drift240]

CLEAN THAT CARPET

[mrgreeneyes]

and this is why i love this man.

as soon as i started reading this thread, thats the FIRST thing i thought. but greeneyes is holdin' it down in my absence.

i gotta hold it down. IM me asap tramp

themrgreeneyes on aim

[White Comet]

i'll def have your pics tomorrow. i was going to today put it poured so didderson came over and we played with the wii for a little

[tramp_drift240]

so.

you and didderson played with your wii for a little?

kekekeke

[Fonz]

dude what rims are you putting on?

[White Comet]

so.

you and didderson played with your wii for a little?

kekekeke

actually is my mom's wii

[okinawa180]

you guys are probably gonna say they suck but i like the sportmaxx 006. with the gunmetal

im jus tryin to find a good offset that wont affect my suspension clearance. and for those of you who can afford coils, good for you, i cant afford them so im goin with struts and springs for now.

[okinawa180]

I DONT HAVE 900$ FOR COILOVERS

they really arent my priority, i jus wanna lower my car.

i had a JDM 180sx with ONLY eibach springs and it rode just as good as coils, i know becuz i drove a Sil80 with coils.

i dont know much about offsets which is why i asked you guys.

[okinawa180]

well thanks, so 20mm is good? i need to see if i can find some cheap coils. anybody got some nice used ones??

for now im jus gonna run some eibach prolines 2.2 inch drop, until i get a ton of money for coils.

can you have a shop roll fenders for you? cuz i havent the slightest clue, ive seen the fender rollers you can buy.

[okinawa180]

wow your a d!ck

[hbpignosePA]

[QUOTE=okinawa180]hey everybody, i recently pulled my engine out and im in the market for some new rimsQUOTE]

idk id work on getting an engine in there before you worry about wheels

just a thought

[240lookis]

Offset: equal to or less than +20 offset.

For width: 15 or 16 inch diameter, 8 inch wide at least. 17 and up, 9 inch wide at least.

Those may not be the best "rules" to follow, but they are pretty good guidelines in getting wheels for a 240.

[Jdmstyles]

Offset: equal to or less than +20 offset.

For width: 15 or 16 inch diameter, 8 inch wide at least. 17 and up, 9 inch wide at least.

Those may not be the best "rules" to follow, but they are pretty good guidelines in getting wheels for a 240.

^ ^ Listen to him

And if you're for whatever reason getting wheels with less than an 8'' width and an offset above 20, you're going to have to run spacers for it to hopefully clear.

[yokota180sx]

do you see it?

in the distance?

its hte fail whale