Six_Shooter Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 You'll have the same clearance between the wheel and the spring perch on the ground as you do now, a tire will exhibit a similar property, the difference being while driving and especially while driving around corners, where the tread of the tire will actually shift slightly to each side of the wheel relative to the axle. Lower profile tires have less of this effect than taller profile tires, which is why people will generally use lower profile tires in a vehicle that has to corner well. So the real question is how much sidewall flex will teh tires you will be using have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Gonna be really close. I'd go to a variety of used tire stores till you find a 225/50/15 to trial fit. The sidewalls on 60s bulge. 50s will pretty well go straight up from the rim. I think the 50s are gonna be close to the point you might need a little spacer but only a pretty thin one if at all. Remember the tire is a couple inches higher where the strut is farther away. I'm equally worried about your fender clearance. Do coilovers and you'll have tons of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I am running 16"x8" wheels with 225 50 16 Yokohama tires on my 240Z. The car is lowered and has stock struts (no coilovers) and tires fit within the stock fenders. I had to precisely fit the wheels and tires for clearance. In the front, I needed to have +1mm offset on the 8" wheel. For your 8.25" wheel with 0 offset, you will need to put in a 2mm spacer to get enough clearance for the tire to spring perch on the strut. In the rear there is more inboard space. For the rear wheels I used +9mm offset on an 8" wheel. For your 8.25" wheels with 0 offset, you will be hitting the fender if the car is lowered. You will have to roll the inside fender lip flat so that it does not rub. If your car is not lowered, you may be ok with 225 50 15 and bumpy roads (I have 1" taller tires and the car is lowered). Note that the tire section width extends slightly beyond the outside edge of the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) 17x10.5 -19 17x11 -13 Beast spec SSR Reverse mesh Edited October 10, 2012 by jdizzy204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 @ jdizzy204 I WANT YOUR WHEELS!!!!!!! Please tell me where I can get them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage-TechZ Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 <br />17x10.5 -19<br />17x11 -13<br /><br /> <img src='http://forums.hybridz.org/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />Â Â Beast spec SSR Reverse mesh<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/jdizzy204/E4646194-1AA1-4A08-93D5-E11BFC1780A3-2694-000002890630C80C.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /> jdizzy, those are awesome finds !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I NEED THESE WHEELS!! very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Those are my all time favorite mesh wheels. Makes me want to find a set and another car and start a whole new project. Great rare find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yes those SSR's are monsters. My zx needs them. Let me know when you are tired of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2l Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 He's asking 3 grand for them.....pm me and i can point you to where he has them listed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 15x10 -25 diamonds powdercoated HRE gloss gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Mark Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) SDgoods^ IMO I think some custom white letters (on your tires) would REALLY set your car off. It would go along with the racy feel of the diamond racing wheels. Just my opinion, thought I'd share:) Nice ride! Edited October 17, 2012 by S30Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 SDgoods^ IMO I think some custom white letters (on your tires) would REALLY set your car off. It would go along with the racy feel of the diamond racing wheels. Just my opinion, thought I'd share:) Nice ride! Funny you say that, ive been meaning to do it! thanks one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miky360 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 What's your tire size? looks perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluez Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 These are my wheels, forgive me still in the process making steel flares or buying fiberglass one's Ronal Racing wheels Old tires set up; 15x11 225/50/15 tires 15x13 265/50/15 tires new set up when finish i will post it 15x11 250/50/15 15x13 225/50/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Those Ronals are amazing!! I am really looking forward to seeing what you do for flares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 That "Hockey playing prohibited" sign is very ironic right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDgoods Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 What's your tire size? looks perfect 225/50/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanh Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 SDgoods, how is your turning radius? you only have about 4.5" backspace so do you think you could've went with a more aggressive offset? love the car btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Some very helpful pics here as I try to figure out exactly how to fit-out my 15x10 -38s. Back will be fine, fits good. To my eye the front will be out of proportion with the back with the 15x10 and I may narrow depending how they look with flares mocked up and the Coilovers done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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