Has anyone fit a 9.5" wide wheel on the front of an s13 with 20mm wider fenders?

[IHeartTurbo]

I'm ready to order my wheels for my 240. I measured a couple days ago for the wheel size and offset on the front and rear. The widest I knew I could safely run on the front was 9" wide. However, the wheels I want in 9" are only available in a 38mm offset which is way too much but the 9.5" have a 12mm offset which is almost perfect. But I don't have access to the car right now, so I come for some help. Does anyone know if a 9.5" wheel will fit on the front of an s13 with 20mm wider fenders and coilovers?

[simmode1]

17X9.5+12 will fit under stock fender with coilovers. Just pick your tire size carefully.

http://www.rimtuck.com/setup.php?id=753
Modified by simmode1 at 4:59 PM 9/22/2009

[IHeartTurbo]

17X9.5+12 will fit under stock fender with coilovers. Just pick your tire size carefully.

http://www.rimtuck.com/setup.php?id=753

Modified by simmode1 at 4:59 PM 9/22/2009

Wow I didn't expect that they would, especially under the stock fenders. I should be alright with my 20mm fenders then. Thanks!

[simmode1]

Actually, if you plan to stick with those 20mm, you may want to run spacers. Either that or nice, fat rubber...

[IHeartTurbo]

Actually, if you plan to stick with those 20mm, you may want to run spacers. Either that or nice, fat rubber...

Yeah I won't be running stretched tires. If I have to put a small spacer in there to make it flush I have no problem with that.

[simmode1]

Yeah I won't be running stretched tires.

:Plz post pics when you get them mounted!

[a_ahmed]

I run 255/40/17 nt01 on 17x9.5+18 fyi, it fits under stock fenders just some mashing of stock fenders required, you'll be fine, i think u may need a slight spacer with a 20mm thats for sure.

[simmode1]

I run 255/40/17 nt01 on 17x9.5+18 fyi, it fits under stock fenders just some mashing of stock fenders required, you'll be fine, i think u may need a slight spacer with a 20mm thats for sure.

Whoa... I'm sorry for the threadjack, but I need input now... I know you're really active in Zilvia's Maximum Rubber thread, and I was curious if you would mind double checking my fitment plan.

17x9.5+12 245/40/1718x10+20 265/35/18

I want this under stock s13 fenders with GR+ Pro's. I'm not scared of rolling/pulling, but I'd rather not pull the fronts as front pulls that I've seen look terrible. Think I can do it? Or should I go with a slightly higher offset up front?

[Gabes13]

Have you seen mr.greeneyes' car?

He's rockin' 245/45 up front with I think the same offset.

Ergo... even though you're question was directed to a_ahmed, I think 245/40 would tuck nicely.

[simmode1]

Have you seen mr.greeneyes' car?

He's rockin' 245/45 up front with I think the same offset.

Ergo... even though you're question was directed to a_ahmed, I think 245/40 would tuck nicely.

Dizzamn! Nah, I've never seen close ups of his car. I didn't have the patience to read his super long thread on my slow home pc and my work pc blocks pictures...

But thanks for the info!

[1991ls13]

god i feel like an @$s hole but.....thread jack.....

quick question.

i just got 18x9.5 rota grids for my s13 and im going to get some tires in the next couple days...so i want to get 275 35 all the way around but i feel that will be to big in the front..... anyone have had actually experience with this or a friend that can tell me....please if you never actually have experience with this set up dont give your dude, your dumb, it`ll rub the springs, cause your just guessing. but like i said, if you`ve tried, bring on the help

thank you

[simmode1]

I'm going to assume those are 18x9.5+20.

Now that I think of it, I have seen 275's all around on an s13. I had forgotten all about Mestizo's car. He runs 275 Nitto (NT01's, I think) on 17x9.5+17 MB Weapons with stock fenders...

I guess it's doable...maybe if you go with 275/35/18's and pick a tire brand that is known to run small (like Nitto, for example) and don't plan on slamming the suspension...

[1991ls13]

thank you very much simmode1 but no there 15+ offest and im not very slammed at all with my other 18"s i had about 1-1.25 inch room in the front and .5-1 in back, ill end up getting better coilovers later to have that perfect stance.

thank you very much again

here is the old 18`s with 7.5 front(225/35) 9.5 back(245/35)with no spacers

back tire close up to show how much room( not slammed)

[1991ls13]

PS: sorry i just notice.....

IHeartTurbo

ls1 in a s13, impossible, your dumb......jk lol me too

really old pic of it but still lol

i have the gto covers and a strut bar and the wires are well organized...kinda lol

[simmode1]

^^^ Beast mode...

[1991ls13]

o dam, almost forgot, im putting z32 30mm aluminum brakes on and dont know if they will clear...

spec`s: 18x9.5 +15 offest





four lug love

[simmode1]

I was wondering why you didn't get the 18x10 Grids, but now I see! I didn't realize these were available in 4 lug!

Where'd you get them & what did they cost, if you don't mind me asking?

[1991ls13]

Brandon SettlemyreBlueridge Motorsports958 Hwy 70 SEHickory, NC 28602828-322-9600

they are pretty cool guys, i got mine over night, thats regular shipping, although they did have a warehouse very close by where i live, 800 shipped, not a bad deal when everywhere else i looked wanted 950 NOT shippeed. tell them i sent you if you call, he might give you a good deal...well and me

[simmode1]

Thats not a bad price!

I wonder if they can get Rota's harder to find 18x10 sizes in different models. A lot of venders seem to have a hard time getting the 18x10 sizes in whatever style...

[1991ls13]

please, i get my tires soon, if you dont know if it`ll fit, i guess i find out soon

[simmode1]

please, i get my tires soon, if you dont know if it`ll fit, i guess i find out soon

Aww man! Don't sweat that! With that offset & wheel/spoke design, those Grids will clear Z brakes with ease. See how the spoke move awayfrom where the calipers will be?

You'll be fine... but if not, a 3mm spacer should fix whatever issue might pop up.

Edit: Here you go. If you squint, I think you can see Z brakes in there...
Modified by simmode1 at 11:05 AM 9/30/2009

[silvia_ks_69]

i have 9.5X18 +12 Volks in the front and they are not fitting very well at all, they rub on the bottom of the stock fender, do u guys think a fender roll and a harness tuck will sort out any issues or will i have to pick up some 15 mm overfenders? The tires are 235/35/R18

[simmode1]

a fender roll and a harness tuck will sort out any issues. The tires are 235/35/R18

This. Plus maybe a little negative camber. Don't wimp out with overfenders.

[1991ls13]

god dam your coupe it hot!!!! droll.for sure a fender roll