Tire/rim fitment

[insanitykouki]

Im sure this was covered all over, i searched read the FAQs if i missed it im sorry.

to the subject. Well its tax time, i got my taxes done today and as it turns out its time for a new exhaust and rims/tread for the good ol 240.

I have a 1998 nissan 240sx umm only suspension mod i have is KYB shocks. Im looking into some lightweight 18x8's but im wondering if maybe this is going to be too big. I know 18's can be difficult on some cars and im wondering how this will fair with the 240. I prefer a good wide tire for more tire to ground ration i guess lol maybe im just stupid and thats a bad idea though. Honestly im up for suggestions on what is a really good fitment with good traction. Im not so sure about tread yet, ill find something but thats not exactly the issue unless id have to get some real low-profiles. This could prove hazerdous as i live in michigan and we have horrible roads as some of you are aware im sure. SO with this in mind would 18x8's with average tread be fine or would i have to go low-profile...

Again im sorry if i missed something somewhere but any help would be appreciated! thank you all for any help!

[sip]

you need a low pro tire, for sure. you will probably need a 35 aspect ratio. So 215/35R18 something like that will get you the closest to stock rolling diameter and still be able to put it on a 8 inch wide rim.

the big question is what offset are the wheels?

[naed240sx]

you will probably need a 35 aspect ratio. So 215/35R18 something like that will get you the closest to stock rolling diameter

Uhhhhhhh NO. 215/35/18 is tiny. It's an inch shorter in height than stock size.

[insanitykouki]

i honestly dont know the offset of the rims as im just asking in general. id assume id obviously want a negative offset so that i could fit wider rims, correct? im fairly new to the whole situation rather get it right the first time lol.

[sip]

Uhhhhhhh NO. 215/35/18 is tiny. It's an inch shorter in height than stock size.

My bad! 225/35 R18, my aspect ratio is good just not my width, i was trying to say he will definatly need a low pro tire. that tire should put you exactly on stock diameter, the 215 35 would be a little less than an inch different (smaller).

i honestly dont know the offset of the rims as im just asking in general. id assume id obviously want a negative offset so that i could fit wider rims, correct? im fairly new to the whole situation rather get it right the first time lol.

The offset is very important when deteremining fitment, especially with wider rims they will rub your suspension components. You will need a serious fender roll (and IMHO flares) to pull off a neg offset. You are probably looking for a +25 or something ( depending on whatv you like your stance to look like. I don't like my wheels to stick out far beyond my fenders, but most will disagree with me.

[insanitykouki]

oh yeah posative offset lol derr was thinking opposite. yeah i dont like my wheels to stick out if i can help it i mean for the most part i really love the way the car looks now so i dont want something thats gonna stick out yah know wanna keep it mostly "stock" looking so id prefer it to look like it came this way yah know what i mean?

[insanitykouki]

so i think i found some rims. prolly gonna get some 17x7.5's 5 spoke 5zigen 20mm offset. Would this still fit nice without chances of rubbing on my suspension?