18x9.5 +38 vs +15 Enkei RPF1 - Page 2

Hiboost · Mar 25, 2009, 01:13 PM

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.

toro10 · Mar 26, 2009, 11:16 PM

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.

CatalystGod · Mar 27, 2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by toro10

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.

Hey Toro, I responded to your other post in the following link:

work cr kai's 18X9.5 20MM

I do not think the offset is what is causing the handling issue.

steven88 · Nov 6, 2009, 12:48 AM

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

ScottSpeed21 · Nov 6, 2009, 03:08 PM

18x9.5 +15 RPF1s with stock size 245's will fit just fine without rolling any fenders and without rubbing. A friend of mine (rallyredx on these forums) runs them on Swift springs with no problems.

TK40 · Nov 6, 2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Touge Factory

We're running 18x10.5 +15 with Z1 Star Specs - 265/35/18
Rear fenders are rolled...that's it. no other fender mods.

Isn't 265 a bit skimpy of a tire for a 10.5 wheel? Why not run 9.5's with 265?

flyguycfi · Nov 6, 2009, 08:27 PM

So can you run the 18x9.5" +15 with 265 tires and NOT roll the fenders? I'm not getting Falken 615's or star specs that are supposedly wider. Think it will be ok?