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17x8.5 +40 Enkei RPF1 need spacer?

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Old Mar 16, 2010, 03:12 PM
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17x8.5 +40 Enkei RPF1 need spacer?

I just wondering if I buy a set of +40 offset, would I need spacer or will it clear the brakes? Will I need fender roll? This is for an 04 VIII.

17x8.5 +40 Enkei RPF1 w/ 245/40 Yokohama S. Drives.

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Old Mar 16, 2010, 03:33 PM
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I run those as my track wheels, no spacers, no rubbing.
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id roll my fenders. depends how low you are
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+40 you'll have no need to roll your fenders. I run +30 8.5" and It's totaly fine.
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Thanks guy for quick info.
Might just pick up this set tomorrow and will post up picture.
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strange OZ +40 17x8 don`t fit front calipers, rear are OK
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So... did you buy the rims? Did they fit? I was about to ask the same question.
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Originally Posted by PanZero
So... did you buy the rims? Did they fit? I was about to ask the same question.
hmm. Old thread.

A couple people above said they were okay but i'd be worried about the offset. Seems a little high, i'm sure with a 5mm spacer and small fender rolling the rear (depending on ride height), they would fit fine.
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