I'm an ex mustang fanatic. Sold my 10 sec. street ride and just bought a cherry 93 240sx coupe w/ 50,000 miles. I'm not so concerned w/ the whole speed thing anymore. I ordered my body kit and lowering springs (not going w/ coilovers just yet). I'm droppin the car 1.8 inches front and rear. I have'nt bought wheels yet and am a little bit concerened about fitting 18's under it. So does anyone know if I'm gonna run into any snags w/ 18" wheels..
BTW not at all happy about wheel selection in the 4 lug department (like the girlfriend says stick it w/ 8" or not at all):D so I'm trying to decypher all the parts I'm gonna need for a 5 lug conversion. Any help here would also be appreciated.
Nissan Newbie has a lowering question.
IMO, 18s look really big on a S13, but again that's my opinion.
I recently did the 5lug conversion on my S13. Not that hard but be prepared to borrow a big @$$ ball joint press from Autozone. (free, but requires are refundable deposit). I am sure it is in the FAQ on what all is needed. Here is what I used just in case.S14se front spindlesS14se front lower balljointsS14 front spindle bolts (BTW...you to drill out your front shocks)S14 or 300zx 5lug rear hubsredrill your rotors to 5lug or upgrade to 5lug based brakes5lug wheelsball joint press to get the fronts balljoints in36mm socket and a impact gun or 18"+ breaker bar for the rear axle nuts.big hammer or press to get the old hubs out of the rear spindles
I recently did the 5lug conversion on my S13. Not that hard but be prepared to borrow a big @$$ ball joint press from Autozone. (free, but requires are refundable deposit). I am sure it is in the FAQ on what all is needed. Here is what I used just in case.S14se front spindlesS14se front lower balljointsS14 front spindle bolts (BTW...you to drill out your front shocks)S14 or 300zx 5lug rear hubsredrill your rotors to 5lug or upgrade to 5lug based brakes5lug wheelsball joint press to get the fronts balljoints in36mm socket and a impact gun or 18"+ breaker bar for the rear axle nuts.big hammer or press to get the old hubs out of the rear spindles
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We have a limited number of 18" wheels that will work but it is not a very popular size for these cars. You can run an 18X7 or 7.5" with a 215/40-18. You can see the options here:http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?...x.jsp
I would stick with a nice 16" or 17" for the best results/handling.
I would stick with a nice 16" or 17" for the best results/handling.