i'm planning on possibly getting some Fikse's for a S14. Fikse's are custom forged wheels and I would like to try and get maybe some 10.5-11" wheels in the back and maybe 9-9.5" wheels in the front. Not sure if i wanna go with 17"s or 18"s. Im leaning to 18"s though.My idea is to try and get 285s in the rear and hopefully ~265s in the front.
I really dont like the puny sizes all the JDM wheels come in, and i would like something beefier for the project i have in mind.
I'm trying to pick between these wheels...
Fikse Profil 5S
Fikse Profil 5
or the original Fikse FM/5
What's the widest wheel to fit on S14 240sx?
1. why?2. why?3. why?
I dont understand why you would want such a wide wheel on the car, much less the reasons for it. YOu dont need that large of a contact patch, and essentially you just make the contact patch wider instead of longer. YOu can fit a 10" wheel in the rear, but you have to get flares and a very low offset wheel, same thing goes for the front(up to a 8.5" I think..)-chet
I dont understand why you would want such a wide wheel on the car, much less the reasons for it. YOu dont need that large of a contact patch, and essentially you just make the contact patch wider instead of longer. YOu can fit a 10" wheel in the rear, but you have to get flares and a very low offset wheel, same thing goes for the front(up to a 8.5" I think..)-chet
Fikse builds some great wheels. I've had the pleasure of working with several customers who utilize Fikse wheels for amateur racing applications. Have you called Fikse?? As you said, they do make custom forged applications, so if you have about $1000 per wheel, they can build it. Definitely look them up!! Fikse wheels are of the highest build quality.
1. i plan on making some big power.2. traction is good.3. wider is better.Exar-Kun wrote:1. why?2. why?3. why?
I dont understand why you would want such a wide wheel on the car, much less the reasons for it. YOu dont need that large of a contact patch, and essentially you just make the contact patch wider instead of longer. YOu can fit a 10" wheel in the rear, but you have to get flares and a very low offset wheel, same thing goes for the front(up to a 8.5" I think..)-chet
I guess i will have to do my own research on what i can actually cram in there? Does anyone know who currently has the widest wheels/tire combo on their car?
I have a contact with Fikse and can get them for significantly less.SmithSR wrote:Fikse builds some great wheels. I've had the pleasure of working with several customers who utilize Fikse wheels for amateur racing applications. Have you called Fikse?? As you said, they do make custom forged applications, so if you have about $1000 per wheel, they can build it. Definitely look them up!! Fikse wheels are of the highest build quality.
traction is good, how much power, over 400hp, becuase chris may used a 255-40-17 and it held up fine under 438rwhp, more than most people even contemplate making in our cars.
and Like I said, traction is not just a fucntion of how wide a tire is, a 245-45-17 may look like this(contact patch) --( )( ) --(longer than it is wide)where a 285-30-18 looks like: -----( ) -----(wider than it is longer)
hopefully that helps you a bit...traction, if its an issue fater you get to a nice sized 17 or 18"(255-40-17or a 265-35-18 for example) should be taken care of by choice of tire, not just width, you really not need any wider tire.-chet
and Like I said, traction is not just a fucntion of how wide a tire is, a 245-45-17 may look like this(contact patch) --( )( ) --(longer than it is wide)where a 285-30-18 looks like: -----( ) -----(wider than it is longer)
hopefully that helps you a bit...traction, if its an issue fater you get to a nice sized 17 or 18"(255-40-17or a 265-35-18 for example) should be taken care of by choice of tire, not just width, you really not need any wider tire.-chet
i know the function of tires and propper sizing. Im not a ricer that wants pizza cutters for wheels and tires. I plan on running 295~275/35 and 275~265/35 BFG TA/KDs or S02/S03. I used approximately these sizes on my supra for daily use and track events. I hoping to run something a little better than an SR20.Exar-Kun wrote:traction is good, how much power, over 400hp, becuase chris may used a 255-40-17 and it held up fine under 438rwhp, more than most people even contemplate making in our cars.
and Like I said, traction is not just a fucntion of how wide a tire is, a 245-45-17 may look like this(contact patch) --( )( ) --(longer than it is wide)where a 285-30-18 looks like: -----( ) -----(wider than it is longer)
hopefully that helps you a bit...traction, if its an issue fater you get to a nice sized 17 or 18"(255-40-17or a 265-35-18 for example) should be taken care of by choice of tire, not just width, you really not need any wider tire.-chet
All i want to know is the depth of the wheel well and would it reasonably fit a wide *** wheel/tire combo with out rubbing or rolling the fenders. I didnt think i would get into a debate about wheel and tire fitment dynamics.
You should be able to measure the depth of the wheel well with a tape measure, yes?
Also, the biggest thing that'll fit isn't necessarily going to be what will work best, as I'm sure you know. The only way to find out what will work on your car with your suspension/brake setup is to find a shop that has what you want in stock, and is willing to test fit on your car. Shops like this are a very good thing and very very hard to find.
Fitment dynamics should be discussed more often so the typical "what'll fit" question is avoided. IMO, asking this question only results in people's opinions, which may or may not have validity.
Also, the biggest thing that'll fit isn't necessarily going to be what will work best, as I'm sure you know. The only way to find out what will work on your car with your suspension/brake setup is to find a shop that has what you want in stock, and is willing to test fit on your car. Shops like this are a very good thing and very very hard to find.
Fitment dynamics should be discussed more often so the typical "what'll fit" question is avoided. IMO, asking this question only results in people's opinions, which may or may not have validity.
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I know for sure 10" wide wheels will fit in the rear of the S14. Possible even a little wider. I test fit one a few years back, and it lookied like there was some room to spare on the inside. But keep in mind, the widest I've seen fit in the front of an S14 was a 245 tire on a 9" wide wheel(slightly sticking out). At over 10" wide, you are looking a 275+ and you may star getting into some serious understeer with that much stagger.
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C-Kwik wrote:I know for sure 10" wide wheels will fit in the rear of the S14. Possible even a little wider. I test fit one a few years back, and it lookied like there was some room to spare on the inside. But keep in mind, the widest I've seen fit in the front of an S14 was a 245 tire on a 9" wide wheel(slightly sticking out). At over 10" wide, you are looking a 275+ and you may star getting into some serious understeer with that much stagger.
Did you try out the 9" (you like?) or was it just a throw on while up on the rack or somthing
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Dmora.. wassup bro.. I remember you from SF. You sold your Supra or just adding a 240 to your stable?
10" wide rears with +41 offset I think... will only clear with coil overs, 5mm spacer and some minor fab work to the A arm. I also run severe negative camber.
If you are planning on doing track events go with a 17" wheel, less expensive wheels and tires and more choices of race tires in 17.. also lighter. For street go with 18's.. bling bling.
Here is a pick of the rear end with 10's (255/40 sticky Victoracers).....
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10" wide rears with +41 offset I think... will only clear with coil overs, 5mm spacer and some minor fab work to the A arm. I also run severe negative camber.
If you are planning on doing track events go with a 17" wheel, less expensive wheels and tires and more choices of race tires in 17.. also lighter. For street go with 18's.. bling bling.
Here is a pick of the rear end with 10's (255/40 sticky Victoracers).....
n
Hey Nils, nice to see ya here.Nils wrote:Dmora.. wassup bro.. I remember you from SF. You sold your Supra or just adding a 240 to your stable?
10" wide rears with +41 offset I think... will only clear with coil overs, 5mm spacer and some minor fab work to the A arm. I also run severe negative camber.
If you are planning on doing track events go with a 17" wheel, less expensive wheels and tires and more choices of race tires in 17.. also lighter. For street go with 18's.. bling bling.
Here is a pick of the rear end with 10's (255/40 sticky Victoracers).....
[IM]http://to4r.com/240/track%20stuff/DSC00068.jpg[/IMG]
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I had to sell the Supra but i wanted to keep something sporty and RWD. I have to ask, but if you can fit a 10" wheel on the car, why in the world are you running a 255? The stock supra wheel at 9" with a 255/40 wheel looks like its stretched, i would have to imagine that a whole other inch would be even worse. a 10" wheel will hold a 275/35 tire quite nicely and have a nice side wall and have the whole tire foot print on the ground with out rolling or folding.
Anywho... Here are some photochops i made of a 240 i found, and slapped some of the fikses im interested in on it.I like the solid five spokes like Peter B uses alot.... yummm.
you can have them custom made, so I'm sure with a little more R&D you could fit a 10.5 or an 11" wide in the rear with a small spacer and the correct offset =)
btw - the 240 is an awsome handling car.. put a sr20det in it like I have along with an LSD and you are in for some serious fun... I actually like driving my 240 more than I did with the Supra =)
take care,n
you can have them custom made, so I'm sure with a little more R&D you could fit a 10.5 or an 11" wide in the rear with a small spacer and the correct offset =)
btw - the 240 is an awsome handling car.. put a sr20det in it like I have along with an LSD and you are in for some serious fun... I actually like driving my 240 more than I did with the Supra =)
take care,n