Wheel Sizes & Offsets For Skylines

[KURAUN]

to my above question

i asked a mate who has had a different sets of rims on hes 32 and reckons that the 18 x 9 +30 will be fine

he suggests a 215 front tyre and 225 rear, i dont mind having tyres stretched a tad and will suit the car nicely

sorry for all this newbie questions not the best with offsets and that

Cheers

[jimnastic]

u can make it fit, depending on the tyre you run up front and the offset all around.

18x9.5 +35 with 255/35 all round. Would that fit without needing to lip/flare the guards? Also, would that be the most suitable size tyre, or should I be looking at 235/40 or something?

[rysith]

For an R34 GTR - would 19 x 10.5 +12 TE37's or 19 x 10.5 +15 LMGT4's be a suitable fit or would they stick out from the guards and need lipping/flaring?

[nisskid]

18x9.5 +35 with 255/35 all round. Would that fit without needing to lip/flare the guards? Also, would that be the most suitable size tyre, or should I be looking at 235/40 or something?

235/40 would be a much better option for a daily driver, 255's will scrub on the guards and possibly on the suspension up front. 255's are overkill, especially up front, better of spending more a quality smaller tyre. also not 100% sure about 18x9.5 +35's fitting up front, id be worried about upper control arm clearance, saying that im not too sure how much clearance R33's have.

[nisskid]

quick questioin

which would fit better to my sedan

18 x 8 +35 all round

or

18 x 9 +30 all round

car will be fair low as well, so might need liping?

Cheers

depends what tyres u run, if u run relative sizes for each width, for example a 215 on the 8" and a 235 on the 9", the 8" with the 215 will have more clearance both from suspension and guards. 9" will sit a lot more nicer and allow better sized tyres, and still fit as long as u long as u dont run over a 235-245 up front.

[nisskid]

to my above question

i asked a mate who has had a different sets of rims on hes 32 and reckons that the 18 x 9 +30 will be fine

he suggests a 215 front tyre and 225 rear, i dont mind having tyres stretched a tad and will suit the car nicely

sorry for all this newbie questions not the best with offsets and that

Cheers

215 and 225 will be fine, but as i said u could get away with a 235 up front, and probably like a 255 up the rear if u really wanted.

[JBonDSS]

Hi Guys

new to skylines, have been doing a bit of reading but cant confirm,

What offset do I need to run to have 17x9 rims with 255's all round on a R33 S1?

Many thanks

James

[nisskid]

first id ask why u want to run 255's all round, u could get away with smaller tyres easily while maintaining the same traction. im not 100% sure how much inner clearance there is on a R33, but id suspect u couldnt go much over a +35 at the front, to be safe id probably go +30, even so ur looking at issues with guard clearance. id be going a quality 235 instead, will probably cost similar $$ and provide better steering response and clearance.

[JBonDSS]

first id ask why u want to run 255's all round, u could get away with smaller tyres easily while maintaining the same traction. im not 100% sure how much inner clearance there is on a R33, but id suspect u couldnt go much over a +35 at the front, to be safe id probably go +30, even so ur looking at issues with guard clearance. id be going a quality 235 instead, will probably cost similar $$ and provide better steering response and clearance.

For circuit work, with slicks

For road rally work i am thinking 8F & 9R

[nisskid]

fair enough, probably going to need to do some guard work then, just to be safe, maybe just a small flare with a 17x9 +30.

[GTS4onP]

Hey I'm looking at buying some 20"x8" (yes i know 20s on a skyline is a bit of overkill, i want something that will really fill the guards though)

anyway, just wondering if they will fit

20x8

+42 offset

235/30/20 tyres all round

my cars lowered on adjusties, isn't slammed, sits at a nice level, bit lower than super low king springs

Cheers

and no they aren't bling bling chromies lol, they're dished black wheels

Edited July 8, 2008 by GTS4onP

[nisskid]

Hey I'm looking at buying some 20"x8" (yes i know 20s on a skyline is a bit of overkill, i want something that will really fill the guards though)

anyway, just wondering if they will fit

20x8

+42 offset

235/30/20 tyres all round

my cars lowered on adjusties, isn't slammed, sits at a nice level, bit lower than super low king springs

Cheers

and no they aren't bling bling chromies lol, they're dished black wheels

doubt it, rear they will probably fit no worries, fronts i strongly doubt it, will most likely foul on the UCA's pretty bad.

i want something that will really fill the guards though)

20x8

+42 offset

[Ceffy_SA]

Quick question, do you think 17x9 +20's all round with 225/40 tyres would be too much for a R32 GTST 2 door with stock guards at quite a low height (currently 17x7s all round, tyres in guards almost)?

Edited July 14, 2008 by Ceffy_SA

[nisskid]

^^will sit very nice depending on camber, but u will need to roll the guards, no pulling or flaring needed.

[Ceffy_SA]

^^will sit very nice depending on camber, but u will need to roll the guards, no pulling or flaring needed.

Ok thanks that was the answer i was looking for, not my car but a friends, will be having the wheels fitted by Wheelworx this weekend, sill put pics up when its all done.

[Russman]

Any thoughts on R33 GTR rims (17x9) on a 32 GTSt?

I have a set and they fit fine with stretched 215/45/17 rubber. I am planning on using them as track wheels so I can run 235/40/17 RE55's all round and rotate them.

I'm expecting to need to flare the guards a bit but i don't mind that. Might even buy fibreglass front guards that are wider.

I'm a bit concerned about hitting the suspension. Has anyone had this combo before with wider width rubber?

thanks,

Russ

[~R33AzzA~]

Wheel diameter = 18

Wheel width = 9.5

Wheel offset = +35, but with the 15 mm spacers this has changed. Can somone tell me what they are now? +20?

Tyre size = 235/45/18

Modifications to fit = 15mm bolt on spacers all round to clear the brakes + lipped and rolled guards.

[Russman]

Wheel offset = +35, but with the 15 mm spacers this has changed. Can somone tell me what they are now? +20?

Yeah 20 now. Further out is a smaller number. That's a pretty aggresive offset! Did you need the spacers to clear the suspension?

[nisskid]

Any thoughts on R33 GTR rims (17x9) on a 32 GTSt?

I have a set and they fit fine with stretched 215/45/17 rubber. I am planning on using them as track wheels so I can run 235/40/17 RE55's all round and rotate them.

I'm expecting to need to flare the guards a bit but i don't mind that. Might even buy fibreglass front guards that are wider.

I'm a bit concerned about hitting the suspension. Has anyone had this combo before with wider width rubber?

thanks,

Russ

i ran 235/45's all day every day on R33 GTR rims, 17x9 +30 with a 235/45 is pretty much the limit for inner clearance, u wont need a flare to fit it in the guard, but ull need to roll the guard, which is something u need to do to fit any decent size wheel. depends how much camber u are running as well, but imo its perfect size for stock guards.

[chato_de_shamrock]

Hi guys, as for me I have

Skyline model = R33

Wheel diameter = 18"

Wheel width = 8" front, 9.5'' rear

Wheel offset = 35

Tyre size = 235/45/18 front, 265/45/18 rear,

as for winter (here in Russia its a bit snowy ) I put on rear 245/45/18