15x9 Zero Offset on a KE70

[qagzie]

Hi Guys,

For the nth time, i'd like to know if anyone has fitted 205/50R15 on a KE70 with 15x9 zero Offset wheels. Reason I'm asking is because I'm about to buy a pair of XXR wheels for my 1uz KE70 project and I'd like to fit 205/50R15 in the rear.

Please if anyone has a pic or helpful opinion of whether they'll fit, please help a guy out.

Oh, and this is my first post, i just signed up 22 mins ago.

Thanks guys.

Max

[Still Steppin]

any size and offset can be made to fit....

all comes down to how much work you are willing to do to the guards...

[qagzie]

i guess that's the general idea. have u seen 15x9 on a ke70? i talked to my mechanic and he said 195/50 r15 wouldnt get me the grip i need for the 1uzfe. i'm thinking 205/50is the next option. i hop someone shows me a pic of what it's like on a ke70 in the rear...

[dove grey 64]

10mm difference in width between 195 & 205 right. You wont be getting much traction with a 1uz in a ksev anyway .
You'll find it easier to fit the 9s with a 195 tyre and they are cheaper too.
Welcome to the forum. Chuck up a build thread if you can

[qagzie]

Thanks dove grey 64.

Right now I'm still sourcing the parts needed (it's a hectic list). Got the engine, R154 gearbox and the ae71 hydraulic pedal box. maybe once i sort out the wheel issue, i'll start a build thread. my current daily driver is a AE92... will post a pic of it soon.

[qagzie]

here goes my AE92

[rianwest]

I honestly think 15x7 with 0 offset is the limit of standard KE70 fenders, unless you're uninterested in retaining any kind of sensible suspension travel. Anything wider and you will want to flare the fenders, fit bolt on flares or do the front on rear fender arch swap etc. I also think 15x9 0 offset will be getting very close to, if not fouling on the struts. You may want to measure it up before you buy them.

[maxhag]

How about, since your doing such a custom conversion, and will need fab done anyway, why dont you just get the guards flared????
You will have trouble with traction regardless....

Also, tyre size is one thing, but tyre quality is a bigger factor....... A good quality 195/50/15, is alot better than a cheap 215/50/15 for example....


Iam interested to see a R154 in a KE70.......

[Jip86]

I test fitted 14x8.5-7 on my Kesev, the outside would be the same as a 15x9 0. You will need at least a 60mm flair to cover them.

[cooter]

i run 15x9 +0 with 195 50 R15 on my ke70. ive done the front on rears weld on conversion and they sit about 3-4mm proud of them but with the 195 stretched over them it tucks under nicely. i find it has enough traction for what i want. engine is a basic s14 sr20det. ill see if i can get a pik