Wheel sizes on S13, 15" - 18"

Post by **continental_drift** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:57 pm

thanks guys, I knew we were all on the same page. back to the topic...

I've heard the 17" FN01RC is a super light wheel for its size...any idea what the actual wheel weight is?

Post by **Repo Man** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:48 am

I believe that the 17x8 35mm offset is approximately 17lbs, give or take a few ounces. Light enough for me.

Post by **rbsileighty** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:45 am

SR_Smith... are you running conversion hubs or S14 hubs in the front? That 8" +30 on the 18's looks really flush...

Post by **Rex** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:06 am

sensibleS13driver wrote:
wow, that's the money shot. black hatches are the ****.

Pure and simple ... THE SEX

Post by **SmithSR** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:32 pm

rbsileighty wrote:SR_Smith... are you running conversion hubs or S14 hubs in the front? That 8" +30 on the 18's looks really flush...

I put in ATTAIN front hubs, but the bearings in the new attain hubs were bad. So we put in new s13 bearings into the new attain hubs.

Post by **rbsileighty** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 5:16 pm

interesting... by conversion hubs I was including anyone who made a direct replacement 5 lug hub for the S13

I really need to take measurements on my stock wheels to make since of this all...

I've heard way to many variations of offsets/widths that make the front flush... I hear people saying +20 with a direct replacement conversion hub and a 8.5" will be flush (maybe with camber?) then I see you running a +30 offset wheel on a 8" and it's flush up front... so I figured the track was pushed out some.

I do know I have a ton of room, but just don't know how much exactly I'm dealing with... the car is in NC and I'm in MI.

Post by **SmithSR** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 7:03 am

8" +30 sits relatively flush, but flush never was the goal.The deal for me is, the coilovers could go much much lower, but lower isn't better... only looks cooler at car shows and such.Camber within factory spec the 8" +30 sits nicely and with ride height set fairly low but not dumped, the tire is able to tuck under the fender edge without pulling, rolling, hammering, ruining.I really like the ease of working with the right parts and correct sizes on the car.My job is to know what fits and what hits. This simple approach to fitting wheels allows easy fitments, and frankly this is the approach the oem and aftermarket wheel makers use.Start conservatively and work your way out from there.

Post by **babowc** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:16 pm

looking at this thread..i miss my black 240..this light color red 240 is so distasteful.. damnit -_- do i need to sell a car once more?

Post by **40daws** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:59 am

Question SR_Smith..when you ran the FNO1's,did you have to use a hubcentric spacer or no ? Thanks

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:08 pm

40daws wrote:Question SR_Smith..when you ran the FNO1's,did you have to use a hubcentric spacer or no ? Thanks

Nope. I bought those wheels and tires and they are a perfect fit w/o a centering ring. Here's a pic, but keep in mind Smitty's car is WAY nicer than mine, at least for now.

Post by **Nismochick240** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:30 pm

I missed this thread and now its bumped so I'm commenting on the first page...

I LOOOOVVVVEEE those17's!! Come in 4-lug? hehe! I'm looking into buying new rims/tires after my ka-t is finished. I haven't decided to go 5-lug or stay 4, yet... BUT YES I WANT THOSE 17's!!! THOSE ARE HOT!

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:56 pm

Nismochick240 wrote:I missed this thread and now its bumped so I'm commenting on the first page...

I LOOOOVVVVEEE those17's!! Come in 4-lug? hehe! I'm looking into buying new rims/tires after my ka-t is finished. I haven't decided to go 5-lug or stay 4, yet... BUT YES I WANT THOSE 17's!!! THOSE ARE HOT!

Well that's great Alisha, but I'm still mad at you. I invited you to be my eFriend on Myspace and you didn't accept. *repo sticks nose up in the air*

Well, I guess I'm not mad enough to not answer your question. Those would bolt right up to your car, so they are 4 lug. I think they're a perfect fit and they are quite light for a 17x8 wheel.

Five lug conversion definitely has it's advantages in wheel selection and brake upgrades but of course is another project and expense.

How is the KA-T coming?

Post by **Nismochick240** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:26 pm

REALLY? I just got on there yesterday and hit "yes" to everyone that invited me to be their "friend" haha try again! lol I'm sorry! If I hit reject, it was by mistake!

Anyways, yes I'm prolly gonna be buying some rims after the kat is finished and I really like those!

As for the Ka-t, I'm getting closer I bought TicTakMan's blown T3 super 60, so I gotta get it sent off for a rebuild. I got a JGS 40mm wastegate, Z32 MAF plug, Z32 Maf (pending), Greddy Intercooler (gotta go pick it up in North Carolina in a few weeks). I bought one of those cooling panels that was a group-buy and an EGR block off plate from the same company. AND FINALLY, I gotta spare ECU for a reflasha and another KADE for the rebuild! WOOT! I'm getting closer!!!

PS-> you can't be mad at me because you love me!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahaha!!!

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:46 pm

Hehe, I'll try again. I don't use "repo" on Myspace though. Don't wanna freak anyone out. Sounds like you're making much more headway on your turbo project than I am mine. I have the spare DE and transmission with ECU and I'm going down to see Ben in Kentucky to get his wiring harness and s14 seats from his poor, wrecked s14 this weekend.

What I love about you Alisha is the presence you bring to the board, your enthusiasm for your 240 and NICO and the fact that you haven't left.

Post by **Nismochick240** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:51 pm

*I do love my 240 hehe! Yea just try again and I'll add ya! I have an intercooler for sale (my bf's) It's HUGE!!!!!! Email me if ya wanna know about it... I gotta get a few more things and I'll be boosting!!!!! [email protected]

Post by **Repo Man** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:20 am

It can't find you using that email addy. http://search.myspace.com/inde...=Find

Post by **Nismochick240** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:57 am

oo that one doesn't work... http://www.myspace.com/nismochick91

Post by **Repo Man** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:48 pm

Cool. We are eFriends! hehe.

Post by **Nismochick240** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:12 pm

lol SWWEEETT DUDE!! I love eFriends! They are AwEsOmE!!!! LOL

Post by **240z4u** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:32 pm

What are those BBS looking wheels lying on the floor during your test fit? I think I saw them on a bimmer at some point. Questions are, did they fit, and are they total boatanchors??

THanks! - Evan

Post by **nismofly** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:45 pm

haha theyre 20s, from what i remember somebody had them on their g35 or something, he put em on with no tires for a quick laugh...

Post by **Zion8561** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:11 pm

Repo, what width are your FN's, and what size tire did you use? I thought that a 17x7 would be good with 225-45 size tires, but I see Smith used that tire on the 17x8. Maybe 215-45 would be a better fit on the 17x7.

Just wondering cause I cannot really see the fit on the 17x8's from the angle in his pic

Smith, Those S14 alloys look really good. Kinda makes me wish my car was black too...and the 5 lug conversion would be nice
Modified by Zion8561 at 1:28 AM 1/13/2006

Post by **Repo Man** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:29 am

Zion8561 wrote:Repo, what width are your FN's, and what size tire did you use? I thought that a 17x7 would be good with 225-45 size tires, but I see Smith used that tire on the 17x8. Maybe 215-45 would be a better fit on the 17x7.

Modified by Zion8561 at 1:28 AM 1/13/2006

The FN's that were on Smitty's car are the same ones on my car. I bought them from him when he converted to 5 lug. 17x8 with 35mm offset and the tires are 215-45-17 on the 17x8 wheel. He made an excellent choice in both size and tire selection. Sidewall is nice and stiff w/o being stretched.

Here is a closeup:

And I know that the car needs paint and the brakes are stock and that the calipers need to be painted, etc. etc. The whole car is going to have paint and body done as soon as it is feasible.

Post by **babowc** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:17 pm

sorry to bring up this old thread..but those modern 29s arent 4lug are they?and possibly not for sale is it?lol.. those look GREAT.period.

Post by **SmithSR** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:10 pm

Yes those are from the 4lug era.Long gone to some happy would-be drift king.

Post by **babowc** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:04 pm

poo.i googled those wheels.. and didnt find anything..

Post by **240TweakerNewbee** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:42 pm

These 18's are too sexy

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Post by **babowc** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:49 am

:/ never

Post by **Bosrudorfer** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:33 am

Smith I just realized you live in Washington, you work at the Lakewood Les Swahab? I've never seen u at any NWN meets

Post by **ICEBERG1** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:38 pm

For the FN's you ran the 215-45's did you have any rubbing issues? How low is your car? Mine is lowered 1.5". I am getting 17x8 +35 for the fronts so I think I will run the size you did. But I am getting 17x9 +35 for the rears I have had a lot of conflicting advice from tire shops. You know your stuff. Could you please advise what would work on the 17X9 wheels please? I have a 1990 240sx.

Thanks,

Chad

Wheel sizes on S13, 15" - 18"

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