AznDragonV

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Oh ok thanks for clearing things up lol

EVO8_GSR

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im looking into the HRE 540 Wheel 18x9.0 any one know if ill need spacers or if i can just bolt them on? btw im gunna run falken fk-452's

Hikaru

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What offset?

EVO8_GSR

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what do i need to run them i can order whatever i just know i want 18x9 and like as deep a look as possiable with no rubbing id ont mind spacers.

jbrown

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A good offset for that size would be +32 to +35mm, but it's not that easy.

HRE wheels are typically very flat on the face, so making them clear the calipers could be tricky. There is a measurement commonly referred to as "x-factor" by some custom wheel manufacturers that relates to caliper clearance. Some Japanese wheel makers call it the "pad height".

Simply put, it is the distance from the mounting surface (where it meets the face of the rotor) to the back side of the spokes. Curved spokes can provide extra clearance while preserving the deep-dish look (like the Axis SE7EN "mod" wheels).

The HRE 540s are only slightly curved, and I don't know what pad options they offer so you may have to go with something like a +42mm offset and run a 10mm spacer to make it fit right. If that is the case, you will have almost no lip to the wheels at all. With such an expensive purchase, you should be talking to HRE directly before you order. All I can tell you is that with an 18x9, you want your net offset in the +35 to +32 range depending on your suspension and if you want to roll your fenders or not. You can push it to +30 if you're willing to massage your back fenders a little, +28 if you're willing to massage them a lot and maybe work on the fronts just a little too.

Also, if you're ordering some expensive HRE wheels, I'd look for a better tire as well. The 452 isn't as sticky or responsive as the stockers. Maybe look at the RT-615 if you're stuck on Falken?

EVO8_GSR

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well idk i was looking into whats avaliable and im thinking 18x9 or 18x10 i know for sure id like it to be a 18 and as wide as possiable i understand that ill be getting some fender work with such a wide wheel and what not that im not as worried about as i am the clearence im on stock suspension at the moment but plan to go a little lowe on swifts. i think untill i can get coilovers. im just not to good with the offset and what not part of it i see that the wheel doesnt have a curve to the spoke so thats what makes it so hard. i was just wondering if i ran this rim would a spacer make this easier and would it be better to run a diff ofset.

as far as tires i have rt-615 on the stock rims and i love them but these are just show off wheels and as fast as those tires wear out i dont think its worth it ill be putting the rt-615 on my stock rims again and my track wheels but id like somthing that lasts a little longer im not stuck on falken so if you have a recomendation lmk plz


THANKS FOR THE HELP.

jbrown

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18x9 can be done with little to no fender work if you stay in the +32 to +35mm offset range and use 255/35/18 tires. 265/35 might rub, but probably not enough to worry about.

Stock suspension has more clearance on the inside than many coilovers, even with Swifts, so you will have more room if you stick with that, otherwise you may need a little less offset.

Fitting 18x10's is a good bit of work, but 18x9.5 can be done without reinventing the wheel. It is going to be pretty tight, so you'll need to be very precise with everything and some fender rolling will definitely be necessary if you want zero rubbing.

Treadwear on RT-615 is 200 and the FK-452 is rated at 300, so it should last quite a bit longer. Most of the tires I would recommend are in the 180-200 treadwear range, so they probably aren't what you're looking for. Just be careful when driving on the 452s. All those fun off-ramps will need to be taken a few mph slower or it could get ugly.

Night479

hey guys newbie here and i think this has been asked before but what is needed for Enkei RPF1 Wheel 18x9.5, 5x114.3 with +38 offset. im thinking rolling rear and spacer up front???
Thanks guys

Night479

They also have 15 offset but i think it wont clear

jbrown

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That sounds right, but I'd call RobiSpec or Import Image to be sure. You can also get the Enkei RC-T4 in a similar size that works with no spacers.

Night479

thanks jbrown, i havent got them yet but ill play it by ear o and i forgot ill be running a 265 but with rolling and spacers ill be rolling big

abazaba410

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im looking for a set of winter tires and just wanted to ask. I know the stock tires size is 235/40/ 17 but i found a great deal on some enkie rims with brand new tires for only 400 and the size is 225/40/18. can i use these safely for winter or am I just gonna make a dumb move by purchasing them?

Hikaru

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Stock tire size is 235/45 17. The 225's will be about 1% shorter but should work fine. The important things are to make sure the offset and bolt pattern will fit the EVO. You want something in the +32-+38 range and a 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Also, try to test fit the rims to make sure they clear the calipers.

abazaba410

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thanks for the info. i would have never thought of making sure the calipers will fit lol

kmcconn9

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OEM rims with Tein FLEX suspension on Teins facory ride height settings and Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s with 245/45s.

The rears look like they would even clear if the rear was lower. 255 would definaltly need to be rolled/cut in the rear.

*Note, I know a slimmer tire is best for winter, but I got these brand new for 98 a piece and actually the 245/45 rides very very nice considering the soft sidewall of the Blizzak.