S13 - KTS w/17 rims, clearance & tire sizes

[94_240sx]

I bought a set of rims and they are 17x8 with +38 offset. I know that I should have bought the right size rims in the first place, but I couldn't pass this deal, so I bought them. I'm about to buy KTS coilovers and I need some help with tires. BTW, I have a set of 5mm spacers. I searched and came up with these tires. Yes, I want staggered!

1: 215/45(F) 235/40(R)2: 225/45(F) 245/40(R)

SR_Smith said 215/45(F) 235/40(R) will clear coilovers and look good, but I wonder how no. 2 will work. I don't mind fender rolling, but I mind pulling. Don't want to go there. Called SPL and they are not sure about no. 2 setup. If there's too much headache and hassle to make no. 2 fit, I'll simply go for no. 1. How about other possible combinations? I appreciate if you guys can help me out. THANKS!!!

[hannibal]

Youre problem wont be with the fender, it will be clearing the coilovers. Using the spacer, your wheels will be 3mm closer to the coil than SR_Smith's. I doubt you'll have room to go with the wider tire.

[94_240sx]

Youre problem wont be with the fender, it will be clearing the coilovers. Using the spacer, your wheels will be 3mm closer to the coil than SR_Smith's. I doubt you'll have room to go with the wider tire.

Got it. So you are saying that I should stick with 215/45(F). Right?

How about this?215/45(F) and 245/40(R)I wonder if there's any reason I shouldn't do it...

[hannibal]

People say the S13 tends to understeer. I havent driven one, so I dont know how it compares to the S14.

To promote more oversteer (less understeer), I wouldnt go too big with the rears. 215/45 front and 235/40 rear sounds good. You could try the 245/40 rears if you really want to. They can fit.

Here's a pic courtesy of Smith. This is 18x8" +30 with 225/40 tire. Just looking at the rim, theres not a ton of clearance, and your +38 offset will be 8mm closer.