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Hello & welcome @garawrr . No way that the stock Brembos will fit these 15" wheels. Even STM noted it in another post showing the same 15x8 volk te37sl
Does anyone have a PDF template for front Evo 5-9 Brembos? I'm looking at the 17x9 +45 Regamaster Evo for my Evo 1 and need to know how much spacer is required up front.
Does anyone have a PDF template for front Evo 5-9 Brembos? I'm looking at the 17x9 +45 Regamaster Evo for my Evo 1 and need to know how much spacer is required up front.
The test fit would be the best if that's possible using washers or other stackers to get the 3-4mm of caliper to spoke clearance needed. @ +45, you know, it will likely be 20mm or more depending on the spoke & hub layout.
Not sure how that template idea would work but i like your thought on that
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Aug 13, 2022 at 03:23 PM.
The test fit would be the best if that's possible using washers or other stackers to get the 3-4mm of caliper to spoke clearance needed. @ +45, you know, it will likely be 20mm or more depending on the spoke & hub layout.
Not sure how that template idea would work but i like your thought on that
Buying a $725 wheel for test fitment purposes is a bit of a gamble. ICB asked if a template was available so that they could test it themselves - the Regamaster Evo II has good caliper clearance, but we just don't know how good.
Didnt know what you were up against regarding a test fit. Another issue to consider is a spacer will be needed front & rear which is not optimal but certainly works
Im sure you have your reasons but why not run the Regamaster 17x9 +34? You noted, youre not worried about the rear, but a spacer will be needed there as well, not for the caliper but the lower trailing arm.
Hey, been a 17" guy since 2008, but found wheels that dont need spacers as the car was tracked and didnt like the the idea of running spacers in a high load environment.
Keep us posted on your search & if you get these, post the pics & note which tire youre running (255/40 or wider)
Im sure you have your reasons but why not run the Regamaster 17x9 +34? You noted, youre not worried about the rear, but a spacer will be needed there as well, not for the caliper but the lower trailing arm.
Hey, been a 17" guy since 2008, but found wheels that dont need spacers as the car was tracked and didnt like the the idea of running spacers in a high load environment.
Keep us posted on your search & if you get these, post the pics & note which tire youre running (255/40 or wider)
Cheers sir,
I have an Evo 1 which doesn't run nearly as wide as a 5-9, with a hodgepodge suspension and Evo 5-9 Brembos. Typically our cars are limited to something around 17x7 +35 with a 215/45R17 at the quarter panel (which is what I run), or else we need to pull or cut the quarter. This spec gives less than 10mm clearance to the stock trailing arm. I decided to move things inboard with a modified trailing arm that gains +20mm to +30mm of space, but with that comes FWD offsets. Even +34 is too low, unfortunately. With a 245/40R17 on a 17x9 +45, I'll get away with it out back, but that same spec is tricky with the front caliper. I'm okay with 15mm of spacer up front, past that it's not feasible.
just wanted to confirm that the advan RGD2 in 18x9, +31 clears the brembos. no rubbing with rolled fenders and KW v3 coilovers.
Well, can not totally confirm it but i run a similar Advan 17x9 +29 w/the GTR face & they fully clear. Im guessing the RGD2's have the GTR face as well? The only likely diff is youre +31 & mine are +29 (2mm)
As far as the no rub thing, depends on tire size & rear camber set! Im running 275/40's & mine dont rub a bit (wink, wink. Ive had the rear work done)
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Aug 14, 2022 at 03:29 PM.
actually I would say a 17x9 or 18x9 is the optimal size for the CT9A without having to do mods to your fenders. Offsets in the range of +30 to +35.
A 9.5 rim, even at conservative offsets and running a 265 which would be what most functional oriented folks will recommend will cause rubbing even when the car is lowered conservatively (say with Swift Springs on stock struts).
If the TE37 is what you are looking at and you want the concave face, the best option are the TE37 Sagas as Rays has changed the offsets a bit around on this wheel to allow more concave for lesser aggresive offsets.
Normally you have go with an offset of +22 to get the concave face on the standard TEs and its SL variant.
If you look at the chart for the Sagas on their site, the 18x9.5 +31 now comes with the concave face and the offsets is much more forgiving then a +22 when trying to get them to fit with a proper size tire... say a 265. Even with a +31 you may still rub in the rear depending on how low your car is. Also, I mentioned the +31 because according to their chart they will clear the calipers up front.
Well, the noted size is certainly OK & the +35 helps w/rear fitment. You are certainly in the right size area to fit the rear CT9A!
The question that needs answering is: Will this wheel (unknown brand & type) fit over the front Brembos? If not, a spacer will be needed at some thickness.
Also, depending on tire size a rear roll may be needed along w/some aggressive camber
I have recently upgraded to some ohlins coilovers and can really feel how bent my wheels are. I am interested in a set of volk te37 but dont know much about changing diameters , widths amd offsets. Ideally i would like to go 18” bolt on offset etc, can you recommend a size.
Hello. Posted you up here so its easier to reply & add pics if necessary. Have you gone through this thread yet? Let me know what peaks your interest & let me know what size & offset you like. I can do the layout for you & give you a fitment opinion https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...37-thread.html
Depends on your appetite for rear fender work. If you want minimal rear fender work you will want to look for wheels in this range:
18x9 +34 to +36
18x9.5 +35 to +36 (depending on tire size rear fender work needed)
+22 to +27 are tough to fit in the 9 to 9.5" width
Aug 13, 2022, 03:09 PM
