Getting new wheels for my S14-Need offset advice....SEARCHED.

[S14-KOUKI-MONSTER]

Hey guys not to beat a dead horse , but I'm having a hell of a time finding the PROPER info I want, so don't tell me to search cause I already did. The wheel fitment database has a few s14s but they're either too far sunken in, or are using spacers. My current wheels are sunken in too far for my taste, and I don't want to run spacers. They are 17x7.5 +?. They do clear z32 brakes.

I want to fit 18s or 19s with the biggest width possible on my s14 while still keeping a nice flush fit. I don't care if they're staggered or not, but they have to clear my 30mm z32 calipers & coilovers. I DON'T WANT to use spacers. These are the wheels I'm going to buy if they fit my car(and if the guy isn't a douche).zerothread/273971Apparently they fit a z33 best, but I see people that put the z33 nismo wheels on s14s. The nismo wheels are 18x8.5"+25 front 19x9.5" +30 rear. The wheels I'm thinking about buying are 19x8.5 +23 front and 19x9.5"+24 rear.I really like how the rears look on the red zenki(1st s14 in fitment database) but the fronts stick out too far for my taste.zerothread/265282So I suppose if I went with a 19"x9" +15 in the rear I'd be ok, cause he's running the same offset and with but in a 17".I guess I'd have to run a 19"x8.5 up front, but what would the offset be?

So what's the best fit for my car in my situation?It woul be preferable if I didn't have to roll my fenders, but I'm not opposed to doing it. Please note if that would be necessary.

Thanks in advance


Modified by S14-KOUKI-MONSTER at 6:29 PM 10/2/2007

[S14-KOUKI-MONSTER]

WTF? couldn't get first link to load. Edited it by deleting link and re-linking it but didn't work.

Wheels in link are 19x8.5 +23 front 19x9.5 +24.

[S14-KOUKI-MONSTER]

Ok well some noob made basically the same post as me, and he gets replies, but for some reason I don't. Well in HIS thread he says he want to run 17x9"+20. Apparently they will fit fine in the front but be sunken in the rear.Another suggestion on that post was to run 17x9+15 F 17x10+15 in the rear.

So I take it I shouldn't get the 19x8.5"+23 F 19x9.5"+24 R?

Correct advice would be greatly appreciated.

[yokota180sx]

I wouldntif you have 2Gs to spendi can get you brand new wheels in the offsets you want..

[S14-KOUKI-MONSTER]

I am willing to spend the money on some sick wheels. Not to sound like a douche, but price isn't the main concern, I just want to make sure I'm getting something that I'll be happy with and not want to replace soon.I am going to be getting some coilovers soon too. You said in the stickied thread you like the cuscos. I was leaning towards them, but I'm just wondering why they only have 5 dampening settings, and if they would be ok for street use.

So what do you think is the best size for my car? I think you told that noob you think that a x9+15 F x10+15 R is best on an s14. Would I have to roll front fenders too or just the rears? I have z32 30mm aluminum calipers up front and obviously will need to clear coilovers. I don't want to run spacers though.

I'm torn between getting 18s or 19s at the moment. I'm thinkin 18s would be best though. 19s might just be a bit to attention whorish for me, not to mention the added rotating mass to spin, and worse ride quality on the needed lowpro tires.

As I said before, I just want to make sure I'll get some wheels I'll love if I'm gonna drop the dough.

Thanks for the advice, it is greatly appreciated.

[adrianfromthecastle]

I am willing to spend the money on some sick wheels. Not to sound like a douche, but price isn't the main concern, I just want to make sure I'm getting something that I'll be happy with and not want to replace soon.I am going to be getting some coilovers soon too. You said in the stickied thread you like the cuscos. I was leaning towards them, but I'm just wondering why they only have 5 dampening settings, and if they would be ok for street use.

So what do you think is the best size for my car? I think you told that noob you think that a x9+15 F x10+15 R is best on an s14. Would I have to roll front fenders too or just the rears? I have z32 30mm aluminum calipers up front and obviously will need to clear coilovers. I don't want to run spacers though.

I'm torn between getting 18s or 19s at the moment. I'm thinkin 18s would be best though. 19s might just be a bit to attention whorish for me, not to mention the added rotating mass to spin, and worse ride quality on the needed lowpro tires.

As I said before, I just want to make sure I'll get some wheels I'll love if I'm gonna drop the dough.

Thanks for the advice, it is greatly appreciated.

a few things...

brake clearance isn't determined by offset, its determined by spoke design. Make sure when you buy wheels to check the specs and see (depending if the wheel company offers) which disc to choose... usually you'd get a high disc to clear the big brake and a low disc to get the deeper lip, and so forth..

also, with a 9/10+15... your gonna need to roll your fenders, and depending if you want to correct your rear camber, you might need to give the rears a little pull... imo, its not flush if your running wheels in which you didnt need to roll your fenders.

[yokota180sx]

look, do me a favor and email me at [email protected] or AIM at tsispyder97you actually sound like your serious so i dont mind helping you offline. it will just get too long and drawn out ina thread, and i need faster responses to help you adiquately

I am willing to spend the money on some sick wheels. Not to sound like a douche, but price isn't the main concern, I just want to make sure I'm getting something that I'll be happy with and not want to replace soon.I am going to be getting some coilovers soon too. You said in the stickied thread you like the cuscos. I was leaning towards them, but I'm just wondering why they only have 5 dampening settings, and if they would be ok for street use.

So what do you think is the best size for my car? I think you told that noob you think that a x9+15 F x10+15 R is best on an s14. Would I have to roll front fenders too or just the rears? I have z32 30mm aluminum calipers up front and obviously will need to clear coilovers. I don't want to run spacers though.

I'm torn between getting 18s or 19s at the moment. I'm thinkin 18s would be best though. 19s might just be a bit to attention whorish for me, not to mention the added rotating mass to spin, and worse ride quality on the needed lowpro tires.

As I said before, I just want to make sure I'll get some wheels I'll love if I'm gonna drop the dough.

Thanks for the advice, it is greatly appreciated.

[yokota180sx]

a few things...

brake clearance isn't determined by offset, its determined by spoke design. Make sure when you buy wheels to check the specs and see (depending if the wheel company offers) which disc to choose... usually you'd get a high disc to clear the big brake and a low disc to get the deeper lip, and so forth..

also, with a 9/10+15... your gonna need to roll your fenders, and depending if you want to correct your rear camber, you might need to give the rears a little pull... imo, its not flush if your running wheels in which you didnt need to roll your fenders.

exactlyyou COULD go +20s to +25 for a non rolling application, but also depends on your tire size

i personally reccomend for an s14 +15s becuase you have to roll JUST enough to make it look spot on