A to Z Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I ordered some Riverge style wheels, 14X9 with -13 offset. It looks like the tires need to be a minimum of 235, and the sizing I am finding is 235/60R14. By going to the "willtheyfit" website, and my calculations, it looks they will JUST clear.......and I am hoping no rub at full lock. do any of you have experience with this setup? If so, what kinds of issues may I run into? I will be putting my ZG style flares on afterward. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calZ Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I don't have experience with those wheels specifically, but 225 tires are super common on 15x9 wheels for racecars. The tires we ran were 225/45r15, so yours will have a lot more sidewall and thus less stretch than a lot of people race on. I think you'd be fine if you wanted to go a little narrower for more clearance. It looks like the selection for tires to go on 14" wheels is pretty slim these days, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 FWIW, I used to run a set a wheels that were 14x8, et0 with 225/60 front and 235/60 rear with stock-configuration suspension (Tokico lowering springs on stock strut housings) and custom steel flares. Did not have rubbing issues on the inner side, so I suspect your wheels with -13 offset should be ok in that regard. I think the biggest potential issues you might run into in the future (besides the obvious issue of performance tire availability) is the limitation of options on upgraded running hardware (e.g. brake upgrades, adjustable tie rod ends, adjustable LCAs, bump steer spacers, etc.) If any of those upgrades are on the horizon for you, trying to fit any of that stuff in a wide 14" wheel will not be easy, if not downright impossible. Nice-looking wheels, BTW!! 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Since I made this thread things have changed, I changed the order to Gold mesh 15X8's and 15X9's at 0 offset. I will be using 225/45ZR15 and 245/40ZR15 tires from Hankook. Spacers are going to give me the offset I want and the poke out I desire. Thanks for the replies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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