RebekahsZ Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 This is a sequel to a thread by another member currently running which asks: "Who is running 16X8s in unflared fenders?" I thought I would raise the stakes a little and ask about the wheel size I'm hoping to jam into my fenders. I'm currently in the process of upgrading my autocross footware to Hoosier A6s and it looks like I might be able to go up in width from what I currently 225/50/16 Khumos via coilovers and camber plates. I'm thinking that by increasing the wheel diameter, I can run more backspacing. If I look at the attached video, there's room for more! Looking for thoughtful input, preferrably personal experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I've got coil overs with 17"X9.5" wheels front and back and rolled fenders with no flares. I have the AZC suspension, so I can adjust it a bit to fit under there, but it does fit with 255s. I've done a few autocrosses and haven't had any rubbing issues yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 My wheels are Enkeis with a +18 offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Thanks zack_280. That's good news. Pictures if you got 'em! Might be worth a trip to drive up and meet you, see car and do an autocross in Nashville or something... Edited May 2, 2013 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm running a staggered setup with18 x 8.5 up front and 18 x 9.5 on the back. No flares, but I did roll the rears and had to trim my spooler on the front to prevent rubbing when the wheels are turned to their maximum extent. http://mysite.verizon.net/ress1lhb/barts570z/id19.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thank you so much. That helps a lot. Exactly what I was hoping for. I may PM you in the future with follow up questions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 RebakahsZ, No problem, but I usually don't go out of my way to autocross in Nashville. If you are ever in the Chattanooga area, let me know. Here are a couple of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 PS. These pics may have been before the alignment, but it looks basically the same as this. Also, we have a Chattanooga Region SCCA that does local autocross events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 It looks like I'm gonna need something like a +20-ish offset in either a 17 or 18 X 9" rim. Unfortunately, it looks like Rota RBRs (my favorite wheel) are only available in (-) offsets in that kind of width. The closest I'm finding in an off-the-shelf wheel is a Rota Grid, which has a +25 offset. I guess I could get some of those and run a spacer to achieve a centered wheel/tire....anybody else see some inexpensive wheels that would be close? Even with my extended studs, I think a 3/4" spacer is about all I could fit. Super nice cars, guys. Zack, you must be running stiff springs to deal with those close tolerances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 The springs are stiff, but the ride's ok. I think it rides better than my other car with Tokico struts and Eibach springs. I have to admit that I was pretty shocked it all worked. I do have to run some 10mm spacers in the back due to running out of camber adjustment on the top. I pretty much just eyeballed the camber plate before welding it on and it probably could have stood to be a little further outboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I have 17x8 +17mm (245/45/17), 17x9 +17mm (275/40/17) Roh Snypers on my car and I think they would fit an unflared Z with coilovers. I picked them up as part of a group-by with some Supra guys about 8 years ago. The offset wasn't what I wanted, but the size and price fit, so I bought them and used spacers to fill out the flares. I'm pretty sure I have some photos with them on my car before I cut the fenders, I'll post them when I find them. Eventually I'd like to get away from the spacers and pick up some RBRs or something similar with the correct offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Yes, please. I'd like to see them. I'd love to be able to fit 275s on the car. I have a 245/45/16 that I am going home to test fit on my 16X8 +10 RBRs. I have no idea what a Roh Snyper looks like. I'll try to google it while awaiting a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Ok I lied, I don't think a 275 would fit without rolling the fender. I went through my photos and these are the best pictures I could find. The tire sticks out about 1" in the rear. The lip of the wheel looks almost directly in line with the fender too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey, thanks. That's not a lie-we call that mis-speaking now adays , haha. You can do that because of high ride height. Mine is lowered so I gotta fit INSIDE the fender. See my thread I started last night on 16x8s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasey Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Zack_280 are you running spacers? So edit... my brother bought some XXR 527s in 17x9.75 +25 for cheap and I was hoping they would work on my car. I am running Ground Control springs and KYB struts with ZG flares. Will they fit??? Edited June 26, 2013 by wasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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