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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
03-06-12, 04:58 PM
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Raine - correct. I should have mentioned that in the post. Inside fender lip was rolled and then hammered out with a little sledge. Didn't have access to a fender roller. Just got back from the shop, so when it stops raining Ill have more pics.
03-06-12, 09:22 PM
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19x10.5 +0 245/35/19
in the air
on the ground sitting, no rubbing whatsoever, even with my fat friend jumping up and down on bumper support
Not sure what the camber is....but its whatever it was when I purchased the car 5 years ago....probably close to stock camber. Yes, I know this look isnt for everyone, but to each their own. I like the look of pulled fenders and no gap. BUT I am not a fan of trying to run ridiculous camber to fit retarded offset and width wheels. Also car has good ground clearance for daily driving.....far from being slammed.
in the air
on the ground sitting, no rubbing whatsoever, even with my fat friend jumping up and down on bumper support
Not sure what the camber is....but its whatever it was when I purchased the car 5 years ago....probably close to stock camber. Yes, I know this look isnt for everyone, but to each their own. I like the look of pulled fenders and no gap. BUT I am not a fan of trying to run ridiculous camber to fit retarded offset and width wheels. Also car has good ground clearance for daily driving.....far from being slammed.
03-07-12, 03:03 PM
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03-07-12, 06:54 PM
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final fitment for now. Im prolly gonna go with a 245/35/19 in the front as there still is more room and lower the front a tad more. Still good clearance all throughout the car for daily driving on crappy hawaii roads.
03-08-12, 12:32 AM
#4058
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Hey guys... first post here. Not new to the "fitment" scene.. new to sc's though.
Here's what I'm coming from:
Started with stock fenders roll only all around with 17x9.5 all around functional track setup, to 18x10/18x11 roll only front, large pull outback; to the current Equips.. 18x11 et-5 235/40/18 18x12-19 255/35/18 large pull on stock front fenders, and 50mm rear overs bowed out about 10mm..Still mostly functional. I drive my car
Was planning to go the same route-ish with a soon acquired sc.
I've noticed that most people don't run camber arms in here? Does anyone even make aftermarket adjustable camber arms for the sc? haha
First question... besides Vertex, who makes rear over fender for these cars? Cause I can't find jack.
I've come to gather... a 18x11+0 and 18x12+0 setup can be done with of course a small pull in the front and a large pull in the rear, correct?
These cars look MUCH better with 19's, so I'll probably start searching for some 19' equips to replace my 18's that are about to be sold
Thanks
Here's what I'm coming from:
Started with stock fenders roll only all around with 17x9.5 all around functional track setup, to 18x10/18x11 roll only front, large pull outback; to the current Equips.. 18x11 et-5 235/40/18 18x12-19 255/35/18 large pull on stock front fenders, and 50mm rear overs bowed out about 10mm..Still mostly functional. I drive my car
Was planning to go the same route-ish with a soon acquired sc.
I've noticed that most people don't run camber arms in here? Does anyone even make aftermarket adjustable camber arms for the sc? haha
First question... besides Vertex, who makes rear over fender for these cars? Cause I can't find jack.
I've come to gather... a 18x11+0 and 18x12+0 setup can be done with of course a small pull in the front and a large pull in the rear, correct?
These cars look MUCH better with 19's, so I'll probably start searching for some 19' equips to replace my 18's that are about to be sold
Thanks
Last edited by Harangatng; 03-08-12 at 12:38 AM.
03-08-12, 12:52 AM
#4059
I've noticed that most people don't run camber arms in here? Does anyone even make aftermarket adjustable camber arms for the sc? haha
First question... besides Vertex, who makes rear over fender for these cars? Cause I can't find jack.
I've come to gather... a 18x11+0 and 18x12+0 setup can be done with of course a small pull in the front and a large pull in the rear, correct?
These cars look MUCH better with 19's, so I'll probably start searching for some 19' equips to replace my 18's that are about to be sold
Thanks
First question... besides Vertex, who makes rear over fender for these cars? Cause I can't find jack.
I've come to gather... a 18x11+0 and 18x12+0 setup can be done with of course a small pull in the front and a large pull in the rear, correct?
These cars look MUCH better with 19's, so I'll probably start searching for some 19' equips to replace my 18's that are about to be sold
Thanks
Sorry, first thing that came to mind. Anyhoo - I forgot who, but there are aftermarket upper arms for the SC, but you only need them if you're going to run as much camber as your S14 (which is a bit much just to fit those wheels!). OEM SC adjustment allows for around 3-degrees front/rear, not including the usual camber gain when lowering. Although, toe adjustment maxes out first - if you're going to super camber it, you should look into rear toe rods... coming from an S14 (as did I) I'm pretty sure you're familiar with rear toe rods
As for bodywork, I'm pretty sure (I think? LOL) that Vertex is the only one left who makes legit rear wide fenders (I'm not counting all the copy back-molded stuff from the usual suspects, of course). BN used to have some, same with Missile, not sure if they still make them. To add to that, Vertex and Origin might be the only ones left making legit wide fronts... And you'll need to pull all around for sure plus camber.
I agree one-million percent with the 19's, the SC is a big coupe with big wheel wells, and 19's match the curve of the fenders better... there's just too much "air" in between 18's and the SC fenders IMO.
EDIT: removed my last comment about 18's on an SC, some people in here might get their panties in a bunch
Last edited by raine; 03-08-12 at 12:59 AM.
03-08-12, 06:39 AM
#4060
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Nissan Steamroller 14.
Sorry, first thing that came to mind. Anyhoo - I forgot who, but there are aftermarket upper arms for the SC, but you only need them if you're going to run as much camber as your S14 (which is a bit much just to fit those wheels!). OEM SC adjustment allows for around 3-degrees front/rear, not including the usual camber gain when lowering. Although, toe adjustment maxes out first - if you're going to super camber it, you should look into rear toe rods... coming from an S14 (as did I) I'm pretty sure you're familiar with rear toe rods
As for bodywork, I'm pretty sure (I think? LOL) that Vertex is the only one left who makes legit rear wide fenders (I'm not counting all the copy back-molded stuff from the usual suspects, of course). BN used to have some, same with Missile, not sure if they still make them. To add to that, Vertex and Origin might be the only ones left making legit wide fronts... And you'll need to pull all around for sure plus camber.
I agree one-million percent with the 19's, the SC is a big coupe with big wheel wells, and 19's match the curve of the fenders better... there's just too much "air" in between 18's and the SC fenders IMO.
EDIT: removed my last comment about 18's on an SC, some people in here might get their panties in a bunch
Sorry, first thing that came to mind. Anyhoo - I forgot who, but there are aftermarket upper arms for the SC, but you only need them if you're going to run as much camber as your S14 (which is a bit much just to fit those wheels!). OEM SC adjustment allows for around 3-degrees front/rear, not including the usual camber gain when lowering. Although, toe adjustment maxes out first - if you're going to super camber it, you should look into rear toe rods... coming from an S14 (as did I) I'm pretty sure you're familiar with rear toe rods
As for bodywork, I'm pretty sure (I think? LOL) that Vertex is the only one left who makes legit rear wide fenders (I'm not counting all the copy back-molded stuff from the usual suspects, of course). BN used to have some, same with Missile, not sure if they still make them. To add to that, Vertex and Origin might be the only ones left making legit wide fronts... And you'll need to pull all around for sure plus camber.
I agree one-million percent with the 19's, the SC is a big coupe with big wheel wells, and 19's match the curve of the fenders better... there's just too much "air" in between 18's and the SC fenders IMO.
EDIT: removed my last comment about 18's on an SC, some people in here might get their panties in a bunch
haha..
the camber isn't NEARLY as much as you'd think. But I'll take the Steamroller comment. About -1.5 front, and -3.5 rear. No rubbing in the rear.. front rubs a lot cause I need to ditch the Federals and get 35 series.
Or, just sell the car and get a SC
Thanks for the help, raine.
Last edited by Harangatng; 03-08-12 at 05:58 PM.
03-08-12, 05:58 PM
#4062
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Haha! Thanks man.
I'm still deciding whether I Really want to sell my Kouki or not. Either way, I'd like to get a sc just for a DD on rims/coils.
And Mig's setup is appealing to me greatly. 18x10/11+0 ish. Perfect for these cars. Maybe even 19's.
Ya'll talking about wheels poking out...
When I first test fit my current Equips on the S14, they were poking about 2 inches... and that was 2 inches past the 2&1/2 inch pull I had already done! lol I'll have to dig up the pics off my old phone.
Last edited by Harangatng; 03-08-12 at 06:01 PM.
03-08-12, 06:02 PM
#4063
Haha! Thanks man.
I'm still deciding whether I Really want to sell my Kouki or not. Either way, I'd like to get a sc just for a DD on rims/coils.
And Mig's setup is appealing to me greatly. 18x10/11+0 ish. Perfect for these cars. Maybe even 19's.
Ya'll talking about wheels poking out...
When I first test fit my current Equips on the S14, they were poking about 2 inches... and that was 2 inches past the 2&1/2 inch pull I had already done! lol I'll have to dig up the pics off my old phone.
I'm still deciding whether I Really want to sell my Kouki or not. Either way, I'd like to get a sc just for a DD on rims/coils.
And Mig's setup is appealing to me greatly. 18x10/11+0 ish. Perfect for these cars. Maybe even 19's.
Ya'll talking about wheels poking out...
When I first test fit my current Equips on the S14, they were poking about 2 inches... and that was 2 inches past the 2&1/2 inch pull I had already done! lol I'll have to dig up the pics off my old phone.
03-09-12, 07:41 AM
#4064
If you are looking for rear overfenders there are 2 companies that make them.
BN Sports Japan
BN Sports USA
And
Missile K&M
Extremely hard to source either of them and overly expensive to ship here from Japan. They are both 50mm
As far as front fenders, there are 3 you can get. Vertex and Origin which look the same. There is also D-Max which has 2 vents instead of one large one.
D-MAX 25mm front fenders
The set posted are mine and are one on 2 sets in the US. Extremely rare and hard to source.
BN Sports Japan
BN Sports USA
And
Missile K&M
Extremely hard to source either of them and overly expensive to ship here from Japan. They are both 50mm
As far as front fenders, there are 3 you can get. Vertex and Origin which look the same. There is also D-Max which has 2 vents instead of one large one.
D-MAX 25mm front fenders
The set posted are mine and are one on 2 sets in the US. Extremely rare and hard to source.
