offset help

[mike_do]

ok first off i'm am an extreme newb when it comes to all this offset crap... i tried to goto the FAQ section that only confused me more... so i've decided just to ask u guys for help. i drive a 95' s14 SE

1) u guys think i should go 17x9 (F) and 17x10 (R) or 17x8 (F) and 17x10 (R)??

2) what is the best offset for both of the wheel sizes combination??

3) and what tire size should i get??

any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance. oh and plz dont' flame on me, i already admitted i was a n00b if u need any other info just tell me

[JohnI3laze]

Holy crap guy, you don't need wheels that wide in the back unless you're planning on just towing the car to the drag strip. I'm just getting my first set of aftermarket wheels too. Coincidentally, also a 95 240sx(not se) I just went with 17x7.5s all around, because I am getting coilovers next and I want the wheels to leave enough room for them. I don't even think you can fit wheels that wide on the 240 without some spacers or something and bigger fenders.

[cnichols]

Not sure what you're talking about when you say leave room for coilovers....my coilovers left more room than the stock suspension.

I've got 8" wheels all around and I've got room inside and out. I wouldn't recommend going much wider than 8" in the front, but I definitely want to run 9" in the back. 10" would be great, but most likely unnecessary and would require an almost exact offset to make it work if it even would.

And I disagree with not needing something that wide.....you can't beat that look. You need some MEAT in the back!

[SPIRO]

What offset do you guys have?

[mike_do]

17x8 17x9 good?

[Exar-Kun]

theres a big difference between need and want. you mway WANT a 10" rear wheel, but you dont need it, it just weights more. a 8" wide rear, or even 8.5" will be more sufficient for anyone.keep in mind a wider tire does not necessarily mean more grip, or more contact....

-chet