Stagea Wheel Dimensions?

[marc2]

Just wondering why those running 18" rims are using 235/40/18 tyres as opposed to 22/40/18 tyres that have a closer rolling radius to the standard 225/50/16 tyre, apart from the fact they are wider?

Wouldn't the 225/40 have a narrower sidewall than the 235/40 - this is purely visual difference

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, yes and yes. However, the 235/40R18 is far more common, therefore a wider choice in product availability and, they are generally cheaper.

[sy300]

The size of the Stagea makes even 235's look a little skinny when looking directly from the back.

[fergo308]

Does anyone think its a stupid idea to run different widths front/back. Ive found some cheap wheels, but they are 7.5 fronts and 8.5 rears. As long as i match rolling, but its never PERFECT....not sure what to do

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

you'll eventually burn out the transfer case,as it'll be constantly compensating for the different rolling diameters front-to-rear.

as for the std S2 17" wheel,I'm afraid I can't help with this,as I have only a compliance placard as well...

Justin...

[ian]

OK, it's taken me a while, but I pulled a wheel of the series 2 S (with the standard 17inch wheels) today.

The Rims are 17x7JJ 30

My 8inch rims (standard) from the R34 GTX turbo don't fit - well they fit, but there is no way I would have taken it for a drive as the rubber would have been rubbing quite a few things...

Hope that helps.

[thedriver]

OK, it's taken me a while, but I pulled a wheel of the series 2 S (with the standard 17inch wheels) today.

The Rims are 17x7JJ 30

My 8inch rims (standard) from the R34 GTX turbo don't fit - well they fit, but there is no way I would have taken it for a drive as the rubber would have been rubbing quite a few things...

Hope that helps.

That's what I've got on mine. 8inch would fit with a bigger offset.

[ian]

That's what I've got on mine. 8inch would fit with a bigger offset.

I agree, but the standard ones from a r34 GTX turbo e 17inch by 8 with whatever offset they have, don't.

[stagi-r]

After reading through this thread i am still a little unsure of what will fit a s1

I am looking at some wheels 17x7 with 38 offset and wondering if these will be ok?

[Sydneykid]

you'll eventually burn out the transfer case,as it'll be constantly compensating for the different rolling diameters front-to-rear.

The ATTESSA handles different tyre diameters due to wear ie; you can have barely legal tyres on one end and brand new tyres on the other end. That's a 6 mm difference in radius, 12 mm in diameter and 37 mm in circumference. That's covers most width profile differences easily.

Real world, my Stagea doesn't like 225/50/16's on one end and 245/40/17's on the other end. After less than 1/2k driving in a straight line, the ATTESSA started to shudder. I had to turn the steering wheel (for imaginary corners) to stop the shudder. I must have looked like a lunatic, warming the tyres up driving down the freeway.

cheers

[stagi-r]

Bought wheels last week AU/BA falcon 17x7 +38 offset, seem to be fine

[yokotas13]

i dont think i have quite made a post in here yet so i will

18x9 +0 offset with spacer to clear GTR brakes

18x10 +20 no spacer

Problems

if you do not have rear toe arms and camber arms, going low is a problem in the rear for sure.

You need to put a decent roll on the rear, so you can get as near to 0 camber static as possible to keep from hitting the coilovers. as wwell as a stiff springrate and sway bars will help this fact as well.

Front....well im still working on that.

but they kinda fit. I spraypainted the inner well so i can find out where it is rubbing, right before full lock it rubs somewhere, but at full lock it doesnt, so i have to figure that out.

other than that

at my current height, no big problems, or at least nothign that a little thinking and money wont fix.

tires are 235/40 front and 245/40 rear

soon to be a 225/40 front and 235/40 rear once i decide to go get them

Edited March 5, 2007 by yokotas13

[PhilTacular]

I have an RS Four S, Series 2 manual with the factory 17's.

Can confirm the wheels are 17 x 7 with 30 offset.

The tyres are 215/50 R 17.

I was browsing the Work Wheels jap website and they have a recommended fitting guide for the Stagea, incidently every listing shows the same width and offset for both front and rear wheels.

Here's what they say will fit:

16 x 7 35 225/50 16

17 x 7 35 225/45 17

17 x 7.5 28 225/45 17

17 x 7.5 30 225/45 17

17 x 8 30 225/45 17

17 x 8 32 225/45 17

17 x 8 35 225/45 17

18 x 7.5 29 225/40 18

18 x 7.5 30 225/40 18

18 x 7.5 31 225/40 18

18 x 7.5 32 225/40 18

18 x 7.5 35 225/40 18

18 x 8 30 225/40 18

18 x 8 33 225/40 18

18 x 8 35 225/40 18

18 x 8 38 225/40 18

19 x 7.5 28 225/35 19

19 x 7.5 32 225/35 19

19 x 8 26 225/35 19

19 x 8 29 225/35 19

19 x 8 30 225/35 19

19 x 8 32 225/35 19

19 x 8 35 225/35 19

19 x 8 38 225/35 19

I assume theses sizes have been tested (at least in theory) on standard vehicle. If you have suspension mods some of these sizes may not fit.

Hope this info is helpful.

Edited July 22, 2007 by PhilTacular

[rb26stagea]

That looks awesome! Very nice dish! I wish I could fit wheels with dish like that!

[rb26stagea]

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Edited July 22, 2007 by rb26stagea

[pixel8r]

Rather than start a new thread on the same topic, I thought I'd post in here...

I'm up for new tires soon, and the placard on my door also says both 205 60R16 or 225 50R16 (which I have at the moment).

The current tires are cheap (simex) brand and I'd like to improve this with my next set. But I need some info.

The current tires' sidewalls bulge a fair bit which I presume would affect handling negatively. Would a better quality tire improve this at all?

And I'm not looking at paying a lot, just want tires that aren't too cheap and nasty and aren't too expensive either (say in the $150-200 range per tire, but hopefully closer to the $150 mark).

I'd prefer longer lasting tires than super handling...

Any recommendations? I figure its probably best to stick with 225/50's as thats whats on there now. Not sure why they list 2 different widths anyway...

And can anyone confirm what pressure they should be at? I've always filled them to 38-40psi thinking that was better. Never noticed that the sticker says 29 & 32 psi Is the sticker wrong?

cheers

[yokotas13]

BTW

a good stagger for the stagea if your interested in a 9 inch wheel is

9 +30 rear

9 +20 front

it clears almost everything, depending on your height you might want t hammer up the inner lip on the fender

but other than that your good

[bluesky4me]

The info from the Work wheels site is very helpful but I could not see my size listed: 17x8 35 235/45/17 (which I thought was common on stagea)..so its only a guide.. but still handy.

[ryanismo]

just thought id add a pic of my newly aquired stag(RWD NEO) wheels are 18x8 235s fr 18x9.5r 255s ( I think I haven't taken delivery yet) not sure on off set

[yokotas13]

The size of the Stagea makes even 235's look a little skinny when looking directly from the back.

its not tooooooo bad

225/40 on a 9j

[yokotas13]

Rather than start a new thread on the same topic, I thought I'd post in here...

I'm up for new tires soon, and the placard on my door also says both 205 60R16 or 225 50R16 (which I have at the moment).

The current tires are cheap (simex) brand and I'd like to improve this with my next set. But I need some info.

The current tires' sidewalls bulge a fair bit which I presume would affect handling negatively. Would a better quality tire improve this at all?

And I'm not looking at paying a lot, just want tires that aren't too cheap and nasty and aren't too expensive either (say in the $150-200 range per tire, but hopefully closer to the $150 mark).

I'd prefer longer lasting tires than super handling...

Any recommendations? I figure its probably best to stick with 225/50's as thats whats on there now. Not sure why they list 2 different widths anyway...

And can anyone confirm what pressure they should be at? I've always filled them to 38-40psi thinking that was better. Never noticed that the sticker says 29 & 32 psi Is the sticker wrong?

cheers

i personally fill my tires to 33-35psi depending on where im going

[Raysboostin]

i read all of this and still dont have a clear answer. i probably missed it. so will any rim (in skyline stud pattern)17 or 18 inch diameter, 9 inches wide with a +30 offset fit?? or do u need a different width and offset front to rear. id like to have the same width and off set all round i can rotate the tires, but if i cant then i wont worry about it. or should i just use a narrower rim like 8.5 or 8 inch