Will 18 inch rims sizes fit a 96 240sx without the hassle of offsetting and such? also which would be better for a daily driven car 17s or 18s (average road condition - i.e. few bumps dents cracks)?
Looking for a set of chrome rims w/ tires for about 800 or so USD anyone have any good suggestions?
18 inch wheels will be fine, but what do you mean by offsetting them? I have 18" on my s14 and in my opinion I like it better then 17's look wise. If you plan on using coilovers get sommething in a low offset of +20 or less. As for where you can get a nice set for your price range, go to www.memoryfab.com thier prices are good and they have great customer service.
Yeah, 18's fit good on the 240's. I had a set of 18X7.5's on at first (the rear should have been wider). I now have a set of 17X8 & 17X9 (daily) and a set of 19X9 & 19X10.5 (show). the 19's fit real good but that's because I have wider fenders on it now. I think that the 17's are the most comfy for daily driving but 18's are not bad and look better too.
i like 17's for my daily as i got some 350z's which go for pretty cheap imo. and the width and offset is pretty nice on a s14 and they clear the z front brakes no problem....
18X8 and 18X9 should fit pretty flush Here is a pic of a 240 w/ some 17X8 & 17X9 (I know you want 18's, pics just for reference) The offset on these is 17X9 +33 (225/45/17) & 17 x 9 +33 (245/45/17) Just replace the 17 w/ 18 and you got yourself some #s to use.
sweet, thanks to all for the info dudes, will upload pics once i get the rims on the car. As well cisco240 i like those rims on that black 240 they really give it that "i'm-one-bad-muther" look. Looks like a muscle car.
cisco240 wrote:18X8 and 18X9 should fit pretty flush Here is a pic of a 240 w/ some 17X8 & 17X9 (I know you want 18's, pics just for reference) The offset on these is 17X9 +33 (225/45/17) & 17 x 9 +33 (245/45/17) Just replace the 17 w/ 18 and you got yourself some #s to use.
what rims are these and do they make them in 4 lug?
what r some good/light/nice 4 lugs rims? i want them staggered too. i've looked alot but it seems that my only choice to go 5 lug for some nice rims
They are 1st Gen Volk GT-P wheels. The pics are from the guy that I bought them from. They look sweet. Since they were prodeuced in 1996, they don't make these exact ones anymore (but they do make newer GT-P wheels). Volk should have the new ones in four lug. And for the staggered look, I know Axis wheels make staggered wheels for 4 lug cars, check them out.
here is my setup just for reference for you...and I love an excuse to post my car
18x8 +20 225/40/18
18x9 +27 255/35/18
no rubbing, no fender pulling, no lip rolling I think my 18's ride a little harsher but nothing bad.
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s-x addict wrote:here is my setup just for reference for you...and I love an excuse to post my car
18x8 +20 225/40/18
18x9 +27 255/35/18
no rubbing, no fender pulling, no lip rolling I think my 18's ride a little harsher but nothing bad.
I Got the same wheels in 17.
The lowering on my car is only bout an Inch. I have 255/45/17's on the back now. Filled up the wheel well a lot now. Looks a lot better than those skinny ones in this pic. Just need taller ones up front now.. heheh
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I hope your joking. Those really don't fit the style of a 240 IMO. Also, chrome wheels (again IMO) just don't look right or belong on a sport compact.
But in the end, it comes down to an owner's personnal taste and look your going for.
No... Those wheels dont belong on anything that carries a Nissan badge, maybe a Honda though, imo. As for the post above me, its not only your opinoin, those things should go straight to the scrap yard.
cisco240 wrote:^
I hope your joking. Those really don't fit the style of a 240 IMO. Also, chrome wheels (again IMO) just don't look right or belong on a sport compact.
But in the end, it comes down to an owner's personnal taste and look your going for.
HAHAHA,
i was just wondering cause they look so different than anything i have ever seen. Anyways how bout these
What is the look that you are trying to acheive w/ your car exactly? Baller style (big and real shinny in all chrome), drifter/racer, or just want nice wheels?
Nice wheels. So when I pass people say 'now that's a hot car'.
I don plan on racing the car anytime soon, or at least until i pay off the 3Gs i owe on it. So shiny rims are kinda what i would like for now.