THE DEFINITIVE 4 LUG WHEEL THREAD

Post by **Gabes13** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:58 am

Work Equip 03

for the old schoolers

Diameters of 14" and 15"Widths between 5" and 12"Offsets between +50s and -60s

Post by **simmode1** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:01 am

Ok... I found more info on that wheel I posted above, the Lenso Widetrack. Apparently, it is the Austrailian version of what we in the states know as the Axis Widetrack.

I had a really hard time finding them for sale in 4x114.3 though. Might have to call Axis and ask for the 18x9+20 4 lug...

Post by **ScrapnSidwayz** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:40 pm

haha nooooo you beat me to it! i was just about to post the Miro STP-1.

Post by **biggie** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:14 am

Since you linked this in another thread...

Will confirm as well that P45R in 17x9/9.5 +12 will clear 30mm Z32 brakes with LOTS of room to spare.

Didn't realize you were looking at 9" wide or bigger (hence I referred to the 002 earlier).

Website · Post by **flohtingPoint** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:23 am

For any times you cant find wheels to fit your application, you can also use racing steelies. Plenty of companies make them, Bassett, Diamond, etc. They can make you custom backspacings too. These are, of course, only for motorsports use and not meant for dailys. I have a set for my R14 Hoosier r-compounds.

http://www.bassettwheel.com/index.html

Post by **simmode1** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:57 pm

biggie wrote:Didn't realize you were looking at 9" wide or bigger (hence I referred to the 002 earlier).

Well, thats just my persoal preferance, but other ppl can feel free to post whatever decent sizes they like...

FlohtingPoint, great input! Thats probably the sexiest steelie I've ever seen... haha

Website · Post by **flohtingPoint** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:46 am

simmode1 wrote:FlohtingPoint, great input! Thats probably the sexiest steelie I've ever seen... haha

Np =)

In auto-x/circuit racing, the race tires you use are ridiculously heavy, so a lot of the times you try to run the smallest tire possible (13's/14's/15's). This is where race steelies come in, as it's difficult to find good cheap wheels in those sizes for your bolt pattern in a custom backspacing (2", 3", 3.6", etc). They're very cheap so you dont have to worry about hurting them either, as a replacement wheel will run you along the lines of 50-70 bucks.

SwaggaJackaS14 · Post by **SwaggaJackaS14** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:15 pm

17x9 +15 with a fender roll. Gotta love a clean 5 spoke with a nice lip

Post by **simmode1** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:39 am

^^^What are those? Elites?

Post by **slidestyle69** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:44 pm

simmode1 wrote:^^^What are those? Elites?

yeap those are Elities

SwaggaJackaS14 · Post by **SwaggaJackaS14** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:32 am

simmode1 wrote:^^^What are those? Elites?

yes sir. definitely my favorite 4 lug wheel

Post by **simmode1** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:23 pm

slidestyle69 wrote:yeap those are Elities

It really is too bad that those were discontinued. They were pretty nice.

Post by **motaro9424** » Sat May 01, 2010 9:21 am

simmode1 wrote:Help me out guys. I'm compiling a list of all 4 lug wheels that would be good for 240 fitment. When asked for wheel recommendations, usually I throw up the same six to eight relatively inexpensive wheels sized 17x9 or bigger...

But here, I want you guys to add whatever 4x114.3 wheels that you think look good on an S-Chassis. 15's/16's/17's/18's, original design, replica or whatever! Post pics, specs and throw it up!

(But plz, don't be putting up no 17x7+42 mess or nuthin like that... )

5Zigen FN01RC Available in: 17x9+20

Rota P45R Avilable in: 17x9+12, 17x9+25, 17x9.5+15, 17x9.5+30, 18x9.5+15

Rota Grid Available in: 17x9+12, 17x9.5+12 & 18x9.5+15

i just waiting for my lowering spring to come,to look better

ROTA RB 16/8 +4offset

Rota RB Available in: 17x9-13 and 17x9.5-19

XXR 006 Available in: 17x9+20

Falken Hanabi Available in: 17x9+20

Axis OG Banzai Available in: 17x9+20

Motegi Touge Available in: 17x9+24, 18x9+12 and 18x10+30

TI-7 Available in: 17x9+15

Here's my usual suspects. What else you guys got? Baller / Cheap? Whatever! Post it up!
Modified by simmode1 at 9:40 PM 3/13/2010

Post by **simmode1** » Sat May 01, 2010 8:36 pm

^^^Plz tell me you are gonna fix that post. Edit out the quote, plz.

Post by **yotik** » Fri May 14, 2010 8:27 pm

thugged out:

Hoshino Impul

Size: 15"
Width: 6.5JJ
Offset: +18
Weight: unknown
PCD: 4x114.3

small but sexy

Post by **snowyred180** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:37 pm

DRAG DR-8's.

Available in 17x7 or 18 inch, 4x114.3 and 4x100

Click to enlarge. And I'm no long er 4x4n FYI.

Post by **simmode1** » Sun May 16, 2010 8:27 pm

^^^

Only 7 inches wide? Are you serious?

See opening post:

simmode1 wrote:
(But plz, don't be putting up no 17x7+42 mess or nuthin like that... )

Here's the appropriate reply to that size wheel on an S-Chassis:

Post by **odmoht** » Sun May 16, 2010 10:27 pm

17x8.5+22 left, 17x9+22 right
yee...

Post by **charat** » Mon May 17, 2010 9:57 am

Kosei K-1

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/ ... er+Painted

i'm not sure, but i think they are discontinued...
i have these painted gold

gonna paint them white again though...

Post by **simmode1** » Mon May 17, 2010 2:36 pm

^^^ OMFG! How could I forget to post Kosei K1's up here?! That's the wheel that is currently on my car!

I wish I had the 17x8.5 instead of the 16x8.5 otherwise I wouldn't feel the need to upgrade so much. I wonder if powdercoating them some outlandish color will make them cool to me? Hmmm... probably not. If I do powder coat mine, it's gonna be gold chrome.

odmoht wrote:
17x8.5+22 left, 17x9+22 right
yee...

Thats hot. I would want the 17x9+22 all around...

Post by **topFlight_Nissan** » Sun May 30, 2010 10:16 am

hey guys i was just wondering why do you guys like the wide rims with low offsets? is it for better ride quality or is it for the looks?

Post by **simmode1** » Sun May 30, 2010 12:55 pm

That's a complex question. The answer can depend on how wide are you talking about and how low an offset are you talking about. There exists a certain 'magic number' such that when you select the correct width & offset, you will be able to run the maximum amount of rubber under your stock fender without the tire looking all fat on a too narrow wheel.

So, my answer to your question (and in referrence to most of the wheels in this thread) is that we do it to increase functionality by using all the space available under your fenders. Wider wheels with low offset will:
-allow for wider tires, thus providing greater traction for increased safety and performance.
-ensure that your wheel is offset enough that it can actually fit without hitting your coilovers, fenders or wheel well lining.
-increase your car's wheelbase and tract, also improving handling.

That is how the conservative or performance minded individual would view the subject. However, the 'drift' minded builders are different. They like excessively wide wheels with obscenely low offsets. The reason for this is for both aesthetics and purpose built tuning.

This kind of excessive wheel fitment will neccessitate that the user stretch their tires in under to fit them on their wheels given the space limitations of their fenders. The result is an aesthetically pleasing look where the wheel is flush with the car's fenders.

The secondary benefit of the more extreme type of wheel fitment is that the vehicle will have a wide stance while having actually very little traction or grip. Naturally, this would be preferable when drifting in underpowered cars since it would then be easier to break the tires loose.

My personal preference is to select fitment that is a combination of these two ideals. Fitment which allows for moderately wide & sticky rubber subtly stretched on 9 to 10.5 inch wide wheels for the flush/widetract look. I'm talking about running tires between 235 to 265 in width all under stock fenders as low as I can get the car to go.

Post by **simmode1** » Mon May 31, 2010 12:01 pm

Hey. Can anybody identify these wheels? I've seen them around but never caught their name... They are 15x8-70...

Post by **ScrapnSidwayz** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:03 pm

wasnt there a set of those for sale on here like a month or so ago?

EDIT:
never mind i found the ones i was thinking about. heres the link. they are different.
ok-15x8-30-multi-lug-deep-dish-wheels-3 ... 86386.html

but wasnt there a green s13 with the rims your asking about?

Post by **simmode1** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:48 am

Ohhhhh sweet baby Jesus off up in heaven... you're right. Eagle Alloy 028's, huh?
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=19

According to google shopping, they're pretty cheap: http://www.google.com/products?q=eagle+ ... hl=en&aq=f

Great addition to the thread! Thanks alot, Scrapnsidwayz!

Now, anybody know offhand - What's the widest 15" tire in production?

Edit: Nevermind - got it! 225/50/15's! Here's some on an AE86 with 15x10-25 wheels all around:

And here's an S13 on the the 15x8-30 028's with 195/50/15 tires!
http://www.rimtuck.com/setup.php?id=461

Post by **zippakilla** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:07 am

^^^ Do you think if you yelled into those rims it would echo? haha wheels are sick!

Post by **simmode1** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:05 pm

^^^At the very least, you could fit a little baby in them... lol

And with that - I think that's just about every 4 lug wheel that would look good on a 240. I'll be pleasantly surprised if anyone thinks of anymore, unless some manufacturer designs to release a new design for us...

Post by **ScrapnSidwayz** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:19 pm

ha thank you sir, you are verryyy welcome.

i got some rims on my car and i havent seen them on this thread so let me post them up

Post by **ScrapnSidwayz** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:26 pm

im not sure exactly what kinda rims they are. i know they are bridgestone though and 2 piece. they are staggered with front 16x7 +22 and rear 16x8 +25. i think thats the offset, if not its really close to it, i always forget.

heres a side view

heres another

and anotha

if i remember i will get better pics in the moanin

Post by **ScrapnSidwayz** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:48 pm

does anybody know exactly what kind of rims those are?

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