18x9.5 +38 vs +15 Enkei RPF1
Mar 25, 2009, 12:13 PM
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My wheels were +35 offset and they do have that slightly sunken look. On the plus side I still had 4-5mm clearance to the inner suspension and when driving in rain, the wheels don't send as much debris down the side of the car. This is with 275/30-19 tires and similar to stock overall tire diamters. I did test some 5mm spacers up front and I got some rubbing at full lock on the plastic fenders.
The 38mm offset wheels with 15mm spacers would likely put you in that 23mm offset area that seems about the best compromise without having to do major fender work. You may get no rubbing initially but load the car up and the rear tires may touch occasionally if you don't. One tricky thing with camber is it allows the top part of the tire to tuck under the fender obviously sends the lower half further out. Kind of makes it hard to make it flush no matter what you do.
The 38mm offset wheels with 15mm spacers would likely put you in that 23mm offset area that seems about the best compromise without having to do major fender work. You may get no rubbing initially but load the car up and the rear tires may touch occasionally if you don't. One tricky thing with camber is it allows the top part of the tire to tuck under the fender obviously sends the lower half further out. Kind of makes it hard to make it flush no matter what you do.
Mar 26, 2009, 10:16 PM
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I run 19X9.5 +20 offset with no problem with rubbing or anything (stock tire size). The wheel could honestly use a bit more rubber than stock with 9.5's I think. You will get more debris thrown against the car with the +20 (flush with fender).
However, more importantly (or of concern I should say) is the steering feel impact of the lower offset than stock. I think the steering feel (especially around center) feels a bit dead. I would like to hear some comments about handling / steering feel from going from stock wheel/offset to various configs which to me is more important than looks. Honestly, I liked the stock feel better.
However, more importantly (or of concern I should say) is the steering feel impact of the lower offset than stock. I think the steering feel (especially around center) feels a bit dead. I would like to hear some comments about handling / steering feel from going from stock wheel/offset to various configs which to me is more important than looks. Honestly, I liked the stock feel better.
Mar 27, 2009, 09:27 AM
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I run 19X9.5 +20 offset with no problem with rubbing or anything (stock tire size). The wheel could honestly use a bit more rubber than stock with 9.5's I think. You will get more debris thrown against the car with the +20 (flush with fender).
However, more importantly (or of concern I should say) is the steering feel impact of the lower offset than stock. I think the steering feel (especially around center) feels a bit dead. I would like to hear some comments about handling / steering feel from going from stock wheel/offset to various configs which to me is more important than looks. Honestly, I liked the stock feel better.
However, more importantly (or of concern I should say) is the steering feel impact of the lower offset than stock. I think the steering feel (especially around center) feels a bit dead. I would like to hear some comments about handling / steering feel from going from stock wheel/offset to various configs which to me is more important than looks. Honestly, I liked the stock feel better.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...x9-5-20mm.html
I do not think the offset is what is causing the handling issue.
Nov 5, 2009, 11:48 PM
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Has anybody tried 18x9.5 ET38 RPF1 and and not clear the brembos? or are you guys just assuming it won't clear because of the offset?
Just wondering thats all...If nobody has ever tried it, I was thinking of giving it a shot
Just wondering thats all...If nobody has ever tried it, I was thinking of giving it a shot
Aug 2, 2010, 07:51 PM
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I am running that exact config Enkei RPF1 (18x9.5 +15) with Toyo R888 265/35/18 and Swift springs...rubs pretty bad...getting rear fenders rolled this week to see if that solves it.
Aug 7, 2010, 11:09 PM
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I got the rears rolled this week and have done some pretty good tests (passengers, high speed corners, bumps, etc).
So far, no rubbing. It's really amazing too, because when you look at the car's profile you think there is no way in hell it isn't going to rub...it's that tight.
First track day with the new wheels is Friday so that should be about as thorough of a test as it gets...
So far, no rubbing. It's really amazing too, because when you look at the car's profile you think there is no way in hell it isn't going to rub...it's that tight.
First track day with the new wheels is Friday so that should be about as thorough of a test as it gets...
Aug 7, 2010, 11:17 PM
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the +38 will NOT clear the Brembos up front and like someone else said, it will look a bit odd in the rear as the stock offset is +38. Just get the +15s and roll the fenders. Fenders are fairly cheap to get rolled and you can find a shop that can do a good job. Just ask some local EVO owners near you or search it here on EVOm. Run at least a 265 too since you are gonna get the fenders done.
Aug 10, 2010, 12:10 AM
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+38 will look worse then stock because its stock offset on aftermarket wheels. Reminds me of a blue X i saw with polished RPF1's in hampton/newport news are and the offset was stock and the wheels looks horrid.