Hello All,
i have been researching for wheel and tire fitment and had a question regarding a post in one of the suspension stickies.

In Flywheels Max Fitment Post he states that Enkei RPF1s in 17x9 +45 will not clear Stoptech brake kit.
Does this apply to most all 17 x 9 +45 wheels, or is it specific to the RPF1 because of their design(it appears to have a smaller inner diameter than other similarly sized rims)?

Thanks
Nick

 

I can tell you that +45 is gonna be sunken in and look a little off. +35 is about right for an FC on 17x9s.

Here's a pic of my old FC on 17x8 and 9 RPF1s with +35 all around. I went for 8s in the front for just the reason you have. More clearance for big brakes. See how the spokes on the 8s and 9s are a little different? More clearance in front because of the spoke design? 45 offset will need effect that even more..Chances are the 45s will not fit because of that. It's a little hard to see in this pic. I can post a different one if needed, but yeah. That's one reason 17x9 RPF1s don't work in that offset. Spoke design.

 

Natey,
thank you for the detailed reply. I see what you mean for the FC. I didn't specify the question was regarding and FD. I'm not sure how much they differ but I have updated the title of the past to include that additional information.
Nick

 

Here's my FD on the same wheels. They did fit but needed a fender roll in front, which tells me +45 will fit with no issues.



I ended up swapping my Enkeis for a set of 17x10 wheels with a +45 offset. Those fit perfectly and look about perfect (in my 45 year old opinion).
Here's the 17x10s. They're CCW classics.

 

Those CCWs do look nice. I' that the same car in both pictures?

Thanks for the info and am the pictures for the visual aid.
Nick