tienlo

Have been searching for Months looking for the perfect rim, and I think i've found it.

Enkei RP03, 18x9.5 offset +38 Front and Back.

My questions are

1) Will this fit the fronts? I have brembo brakes too.
2) Will I have to use a spacer (eg 8mm to get the desired +30 offset)?
And finally
3) will 275/40 R18's all round fit (using spacers if neccessary)?

Thanks so much in advance, I've done my research as much as possible but I'm stuck at this point...

itsjoshufocker

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are you trying to do what they did in sport compact car? if you are then just follow their chart with offsets and spacers.. you should be fine. good luck!

tienlo

Yeah they inspired me a bit
I'll get a rim fitted to the car next week as a test and let you know how it goes..

alininger2001

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Have you considered using a 275/35/18 front and 275/40/18 in the back. I think they only used the 275/40/18 tire on the front because the bfg kd doesn't come in 275/35/18. The 40 series tire is a liitle tall for the front. I think I will use 275/35/18 all around, I don't have VDC and that will bump up the gear ratio from 3.5 to 3.6, that should make the car a little quicker.

alininger2001

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If you look at enkeis website it says they have special order sizes available. Go to a discount tire store, I bet they could order it in a 18X9.5 30 mm offset. I found they could get me an enkei rpf1 in that offset, but I have to test fit to see if it will clear the brakes. You can put down a deposit on one wheel, if it doesn't fit they will send back the wheel and refund your deposit. Discount tire would be a good place to find out if it fits or not.

tienlo

Special order enkei's? sweeet. Unfortunately i'm in australia so it's gonna be a Real pain getting the rims shipped back and forth.
Probably easier (because the +38mm rims are readily available) to get spacers and longer wheel studs.

275/35/18 seems like a smarter way to go actually...

alininger2001

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Sorry, didn't see the australia thing, glad I could help on the tire sizes though.

tienlo

Just tried on the RP03 18x9.5 (without tires) as a test.

Come with a 38mm offset, and OMG they fit Perfectly on the front, with approx 1.5mm (!!!) clearance between the rim's inner lip and the control arm / bar. Exactly flush with the front fender if camber is flat, will tuck in nicely with a touch of camber.
Because the arm extends straight up for about 8cm on the inside, it's going to have to run 255's at the front (so the sidewalls have some angle) if i am to get away without a spacer.

On discussion with the tire people, the current plan is to run a 255/40 front and 275/40 rear which exactly (within 3mm) replicates the stock rolling diameters.

I will keep you updated!

Triple8Sol

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Great choice. Super lightweight, very reasonably priced, and a nice concave look.

What color did you go with? And let's see some PICS dammit!

Jason@Performance

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you can do 18x10 up front with the correct offests...

18x9.5 +18 will be too much if you ask me...

you want more then 2mm clearance on the inside for movement... i would run a spacer if you are set on +38 on the front..

18x9.5 +27 on my car is perfect... being pulled out 9mm more will be almost too much but will work if you if you run a 265/35 tire with no rubbing when lowered... if you are not fully slammed or to get really close I would do 275/35/18 and 275/40/18 on the rear...


here is a pic of my front... imagine it has a 9mm spacer on it and you will get a +18mm offset...

tienlo

Thanks for your help everyone! The wheels have already been test fitted and are going on today!

Enkei RP03 18x9.5 +38 offset all round
Sumitomo HTRZ II tyres 275/40 and 275/35
15mm Hub extensions at the front to make offset +23 at front
(custom - hubcentric and exact center bore)

I'll get the car back this afternoon! Post pics soon