Unofficial Enkei Wheels Thread
You will most likely need a roll with the 285, maybe even the (wide) 275, on the 10.5 +15 rear, depending on your rear camber. I have seen it first hand on both 9.5 +15s and 10.5 +15 rears, and was surprised myself. Just be prepared to have to roll the rears if you don't want to hear the scuffing during street driving.
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Bigger is better... to an extent. On your 9.5" front rim I wouldnt go bigger then 265, however in the rear you can go up to a 285 but depends on your preference. More stagger will make the car dive into turns a little bit slower, but more rubber out back will allow you to hook faster. Are you NA?? If so 275 should prob be plenty out back anyway so to have a more responsive car go with the 265/75 combo, for a more traction/high speed setup go more staggered with the 265/85
allot comes down to preference and if you havent tested a lot of different compounds and setups you may never even realize what you could/are/arent lacking from a 275 vs 285 rear. Personally I prefer closer to the same "stretch" or lack thereof front to rear. With a inch difference in rims I would do 265/85 to have closer to the same characteristics.
Hope this helps, if any of you more experienced guys find anything wrong with this feel free to correct me, but this is what I have found from my limited experience
On your 9.5" front rim I wouldnt go bigger then 265, however in the rear you can go up to a 285 but depends on your preference.
Hope this helps, if any of you more experienced guys find anything wrong with this feel free to correct me, but this is what I have found from my limited experience
Hope this helps, if any of you more experienced guys find anything wrong with this feel free to correct me, but this is what I have found from my limited experience
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That is the only wrong part. 9.5 fits a 275 just fine, actually pretty dam perfect, and a 10.5 can fit a hell of a lot wider tire that a 285. BTW looking at the Hankook info , the 275 is 2 pounds lighter than the 265, that would seal the deal for me getting 275's up front.
Looks like he has his answer then
You will most likely need a roll with the 285, maybe even the (wide) 275, on the 10.5 +15 rear, depending on your rear camber. I have seen it first hand on both 9.5 +15s and 10.5 +15 rears, and was surprised myself. Just be prepared to have to roll the rears if you don't want to hear the scuffing during street driving.
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Yes I am N/A still and hooking isn't really a problem for me, I hook fine on my 245 all seasons so I think regardless 275 or 285 RS3 would dead hook.
Yes I am N/A still and hooking isn't really a problem for me, I hook fine on my 245 all seasons so I think regardless 275 or 285 RS3 would dead hook.
No they aren't wrong. I just didnt remember them having 275's for watever reason when i got mine. Granted I wasnt looking for them either
Bigger is better... to an extent. On your 9.5" front rim I wouldnt go bigger then 265, however in the rear you can go up to a 285 but depends on your preference. More stagger will make the car dive into turns a little bit slower, but more rubber out back will allow you to hook faster. Are you NA?? If so 275 should prob be plenty out back anyway so to have a more responsive car go with the 265/75 combo, for a more traction/high speed setup go more staggered with the 265/85 allot comes down to preference and if you havent tested a lot of different compounds and setups you may never even realize what you could/are/arent lacking from a 275 vs 285 rear.
Personally I prefer closer to the same "stretch" or lack thereof front to rear. With a inch difference in rims I would do 265/85 to have closer to the same characteristics.
Hope this helps, if any of you more experienced guys find anything wrong with this feel free to correct me, but this is what I have found from my limited experience
Bigger is better... to an extent. On your 9.5" front rim I wouldnt go bigger then 265, however in the rear you can go up to a 285 but depends on your preference. More stagger will make the car dive into turns a little bit slower, but more rubber out back will allow you to hook faster. Are you NA?? If so 275 should prob be plenty out back anyway so to have a more responsive car go with the 265/75 combo, for a more traction/high speed setup go more staggered with the 265/85
allot comes down to preference and if you havent tested a lot of different compounds and setups you may never even realize what you could/are/arent lacking from a 275 vs 285 rear. Personally I prefer closer to the same "stretch" or lack thereof front to rear. With a inch difference in rims I would do 265/85 to have closer to the same characteristics.
Hope this helps, if any of you more experienced guys find anything wrong with this feel free to correct me, but this is what I have found from my limited experience
You will most likely need a roll with the 285, maybe even the (wide) 275, on the 10.5 +15 rear, depending on your rear camber. I have seen it first hand on both 9.5 +15s and 10.5 +15 rears, and was surprised myself. Just be prepared to have to roll the rears if you don't want to hear the scuffing during street driving.
I required a roll with 275 star specs.. rear camber set to -1.91 both sides
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PC PF01 18" - Front: 8.5 +30 Rear: 9.5 +35 wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 Evos K110's. (F:245/40 R:265/40)
Yes, I know my ride height is lame... I'm working on it lol. Pics taken with my phone.
Yes, I know my ride height is lame... I'm working on it lol. Pics taken with my phone.
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They make the PF01 in 18x9.5+15 and 18x10.5 +15 , that would have been a much better combo.
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Looking to get some Gunmetal RPF1s. 18x9.5 in the front and 18x10.5 in the back. Offset is +15. Right now, I am on stock suspension. What tire setup is best to go with without having to roll fenders?
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It's like this question is getting asked every other day now. Read this thread, it has lot's of good info.
I found a friend getting rid of his SBC coated RPF1's 18x10.5 F/R +15 for sale for super cheap!
Only thing is he had them on his 240 so the tires mounted on them are 245 40 18's
He is giving me two brand new 265 35 18s though with the deal so i guess i could just put those in the rear till i save up for the front in the same size..
Im curious to know how 245 40's would fit with my NF210 springs though...any opinions?
Only thing is he had them on his 240 so the tires mounted on them are 245 40 18's
He is giving me two brand new 265 35 18s though with the deal so i guess i could just put those in the rear till i save up for the front in the same size..
Im curious to know how 245 40's would fit with my NF210 springs though...any opinions?
I found a friend getting rid of his SBC coated RPF1's 18x10.5 F/R +15 for sale for super cheap!
Only thing is he had them on his 240 so the tires mounted on them are 245 40 18's
He is giving me two brand new 265 35 18s though with the deal so i guess i could just put those in the rear till i save up for the front in the same size..
Im curious to know how 245 40's would fit with my NF210 springs though...any opinions?
Only thing is he had them on his 240 so the tires mounted on them are 245 40 18's
He is giving me two brand new 265 35 18s though with the deal so i guess i could just put those in the rear till i save up for the front in the same size..
Im curious to know how 245 40's would fit with my NF210 springs though...any opinions?
And i want to rock a square setup for rotations, so 285s in the rear are a no go. MAYBE later once i get sick of the 265 25s all around...
Tire rotation is overrated unless you just really like changing the type of tires your run a lot. Same sized tires on staggered wheels looks dumb IMO, but that's just me. Get a square setup if you want to run the same sized tires. And 245s on a 10.5?.. lol, really?