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I really like RPF1's except for the spacer requirement. Dont think many run the +45's

One of the best fit-ups IMO is the 17x9.5 +38 w/a 20mm spacer up front

This thread has that example
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...nfirm-plz.html

InoNothingMR

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Are there any other ways to make it work? What about a +15?

I would prefer not to go with a 9.5 if possible.

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There is always choices. Go through this short RPF1 thread. There is an example of a 9" set up. Keep in mind some of the fit-ups are form>function, meaning the rear ride ht has been raised to prevent rub
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...nkei-rpf1.html

Im function>form, meaning true fit w/no rub. +15 is an example of an offset that will never properly clear the rear on a stock body EVO

Also, search out RPF1 & read what those guys have run. If you have other questions let me know & Ill run it up on the calculator & let you know

InoNothingMR

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I really appreciate your help and advice! I will do some more reading. Thanks for the links

white rocket

How about a VOLK CE28N in 17x8.5 + 40mm offset?

I'm thinking the offset is not ideal at all and thick spacer will be required for the fronts to clear the Brembo's. I'd like to prevent the need for spacers or any body work/fender rolling.

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I would do a bit more searching & find a better size (i.e. 17x9 or 9.5 +28 to +34)

Volk wheels are one of the best & some of the wheels fit w/out spacers over the front Brembos

Here's one thread that has a no. of CE28's

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...8n-thread.html

white rocket

Thanks! That's kinda what I figured. I had stumbled across a set of RT's in that size so I figured I'd inquire. I'm thinking 17x9 +33ish sizing would do the job by filling the wheel well without the need for any fender work.

The search continues...........

Ang Wen Yan

17x9+35 and 255/40/17
Case closed

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Good suggestion. Post no.101 shows that example (front spacer noted)

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ei-rpf1-7.html

OrangeMax

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Greetings,
I’m looking at the ESM 007 wheel 18 x 9.5 +40. The tire for this wheel would be a 265/35/18. I’m thinking 20-25 mm spacers in front and none in the rear. Does anyone have experience with this setup? Will bumper bolt relocation be required? Modifications to inner fender liners?
Thanks!
MAX

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The potential issue w/a +40 offset in the 9.5 width is the rear lower control arm clearance to the tire. Its going to be tight. A rear roll is certainly recommended but dont foresee the bumper bolt relocation needed
Would recommend a lower offset in the rear or spacer usage to hit the center of the well better than the +40

A 20mm up front will give this wheel a new effective offset of +20 which will work but liner rub at lock positions is most common. No real mods needed. Just let the tire burn through as most of us do.

03BBY1088

A 18x9.5 +15 will work with agressive rolling and pulling with a rear bumper tab relocation.

Front will need a 5mm spacer to clear Brembos to make the offset +10 and will also need aggressive rolling

It have this setup with a 255/35/18 tire

OrangeMax

iTrader: (1)

Thank you for your insight. So if this wheel was a Enkie RFP1 18 x 9.5 +38 with a 265/35/18 tire, using a 20mm spacer for the front, and no spacer in the rear, everything would clear? I’m also assuming a fender roll in this application.
If so then the ESM combination I stated above would require a 2mm spacer on the rear to achieve the same results as the RFP1 I’ve stated here?
Thanks!
MAX

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The +40 may work but just noting it will be close. If you went the the proven +38 RPF1 then we all know that is OK. Yes a rear fender roll is recommended but some have run w/out (its close)

If the +40 was too close to the LCA then yes, a 2-5mm spacer would fix that

white rocket

Anyone know if the Volk TE37 17x9 comes in an offset between +22 and +35? The +22 needs a roll and maybe a pull yet +35 is fine but zero concave. Looking for that concave but don't want to roll fenders. Am I dreaming or is this possible?