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Old Nov 1, 2020, 11:08 AM
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Just for ***** and giggles my buddy put the 17x10 with 255 and this is how the look. These are with the +35 offset i believe. So well need 20mm spacers in front. Tires are 888r
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The outside tire fitment isn't a problem with 10" wide +38 wheels. Clearance to the rear trailing arm is the problem.

The wheel and tire will flex inward under cornering, so you need more than a few mm of clearance at static height.

You might be able to make it work with a 5-7mm spacer in the rear, aggressive camber, zero toe or minor toe-out, and a 255 tire.
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Originally Posted by Construct
The outside tire fitment isn't a problem with 10" wide +38 wheels. Clearance to the rear trailing arm is the problem.

The wheel and tire will flex inward under cornering, so you need more than a few mm of clearance at static height.

You might be able to make it work with a 5-7mm spacer in the rear, aggressive camber, zero toe or minor toe-out, and a 255 tire.
I gotcha. So I basically need to get the modified trailing arm and it would work. Would it still be ok if i switched to a 265 tire
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Just for ***** and giggles my buddy put the 17x10 with 255 and this is how the look. These are with the +35 offset i believe. So well need 20mm spacers in front. Tires are 888r
Not sure if Enkei makes the 17x10 in a +35. I only see the +38. As noted, if the offset is the +38, the lower arms will likely be needed. Also, if you go by the books, the min tire width is the 255 & and max is a 285. Your ride height is very high so checking for rub is difficult. You would really need to remove the rear strut, disconnect the rear sway bar link & then you can push the wheel far up into the well & check for rub.

BTW, they do look cool for sure. Im a fan of Enkei wheels in general, but really like the RPF1's for sure
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Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
Not sure if Enkei makes the 17x10 in a +35. I only see the +38. As noted, if the offset is the +38, the lower arms will likely be needed. Also, if you go by the books, the min tire width is the 255 & and max is a 285. Your ride height is very high so checking for rub is difficult. You would really need to remove the rear strut, disconnect the rear sway bar link & then you can push the wheel far up into the well & check for rub.

BTW, they do look cool for sure. Im a fan of Enkei wheels in general, but really like the RPF1's for sure
ya sorry it is +38 offset. Im headed to his shop this week to take a closer look and then will probably get those trailing arms. I checked those from the website someone listed and they're for sale for 800 bucks. Anything cheaper out there?
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ya sorry it is +38 offset. Im headed to his shop this week to take a closer look and then will probably get those trailing arms. I checked those from the website someone listed and they're for sale for 800 bucks. Anything cheaper out there?
Contact Dallas direct here on EvOM. He's the owner of SSB (PM him). Dallas J
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Just thought I'd give you guys a little update. So the 888s 255 fit perfect on the 17x10 wheel. I figured it would be stretched but it's almost flush. The wheel/tire barely clears the rear trailing arm so we may have to just shave the tire. Maybe add a small spacer. Probably have to get the rears rolled and add just a tad of camber.

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Originally Posted by BlackEvo08
Just thought I'd give you guys a little update. So the 888s 255 fit perfect on the 17x10 wheel. I figured it would be stretched but it's almost flush. The wheel/tire barely clears the rear trailing arm so we may have to just shave the tire. Maybe add a small spacer. Probably have to get the rears rolled and add just a tad of camber.
For sure, looks awesome. A 255 is the min allowed on a 10 wheel so you are in the range. The 888's likely run wide as well. Keep us posted on the fit.

Some pics of the inner wheel clearance to the trailing arm would be great
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Originally Posted by BlackEvo08
Just thought I'd give you guys a little update. So the 888s 255 fit perfect on the 17x10 wheel. I figured it would be stretched but it's almost flush. The wheel/tire barely clears the rear trailing arm so we may have to just shave the tire. Maybe add a small spacer. Probably have to get the rears rolled and add just a tad of camber.
If the wheel barely clears the trailing arm, you'll have contact under hard cornering. Everything flexes slightly under cornering load, pushing the wheel and tire in toward the trailing arm.
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I'm looking at a set of Enkei PF07's for my Evo IV.
Stock Evo IV wheels are 16x6.5" ET46, but the new set of wheels are 17x7" ET48.
I'm mainly worried about the offset since I'm not too familiar with it.

I have stock everything on my car.
Does anyone know if these would fit?

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Originally Posted by toodazed
I'm looking at a set of Enkei PF07's for my Evo IV.
Stock Evo IV wheels are 16x6.5" ET46, but the new set of wheels are 17x7" ET48.
I'm mainly worried about the offset since I'm not too familiar with it.

I have stock everything on my car.
Does anyone know if these would fit?
Hello @toodazed

I am not familiar w/the EvO4 rear arches but your new size of 17x7 +48 is very close to the stock setting of 16x6.5 +46. The new wheel is only 2mm further inboard than the stock wheel & depending on your tire choice shouldnt be an issue.

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Originally Posted by toodazed
I'm looking at a set of Enkei PF07's for my Evo IV.
Stock Evo IV wheels are 16x6.5" ET46, but the new set of wheels are 17x7" ET48.
I'm mainly worried about the offset since I'm not too familiar with it.

I have stock everything on my car.
Does anyone know if these would fit?
Are you planning to use 205/45/17 tire size? What is the horizontal distance between the edge of the stock tires and the inner lip of the rear fender? I personally think offset 48 would not look nice.
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Originally Posted by 6UE5T
Are you planning to use 205/45/17 tire size? What is the horizontal distance between the edge of the stock tires and the inner lip of the rear fender? I personally think offset 48 would not look nice.
I was thinking of running either 215/45/17 or 215/40/17. I’ve read that a few other IV owners were running those.

Im not too sure about the distance I’ll have to check. Do you think an offset of +38 would be better?
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Originally Posted by toodazed
I was thinking of running either 215/45/17 or 215/40/17. I’ve read that a few other IV owners were running those.

Im not too sure about the distance I’ll have to check. Do you think an offset of +38 would be better?
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This should help you see the differences. I did 2 layouts for you
  • Stock vs the +38 wheel (wheel will poke 14.4 mm from stock)
  • Stock vs the +48 wheel (wheel will poke 4.3 mm from stock & will inset 8.3mm closer to the strut)
You need to inspect the rear arches & see if you can poke 14.4mm (over 1/2"). You will need rear fender work for sure





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Originally Posted by 6UE5T
Are you planning to use 205/45/17 tire size? What is the horizontal distance between the edge of the stock tires and the inner lip of the rear fender? I personally think offset 48 would not look nice.
I was thinking of running either 215/45/17 or 215/40/17. I’ve read that a few other IV owners were running those.

Im not too sure about the distance I’ll have to check. Do you think an offset of +38 would be better?


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