Wheel Directory: Enkei Raijin 18x9.5 +45
 

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Enkei Raijin's, 18x9.5 +45 squared with 255/35/18 Nitto NT555 all around. No rubbing, no clearance issues (yet!). I'm also running Cusco LCA with KW V1, lowered 1.5". Thanks to Ben at AJR for making this happen.

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Gratuitous Shih Tzu Shot :D

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Thanks for any feedback.

Just curious, what is your current camber setup? It seems that 18x9.5 runs the best for square setup, off course with correct offset and tires.

Sorry, I wish I was more technical with the details. I do know my mechanic doesn't follow factory specs.

heres mine

18x9.5+45
265/35/18 Michelin PSS

ride is amazing. fenders were rolled slightly up front

camber is about -2.8 up front. not sure about rear but i could check if anyone wants

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how low are you guys lowered, and what are you lowered on?

These are my favorite enkei wheels right now, I wish they had them in a gold finish becuase I don't really want to paint/plastidip them. Looks amazing on both your cars.

im on fortune auto 500 coils. not sure how much of a drop it is. probably close to 2"

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I'm looking at the 18x9.5 +45 all around or 18x9.0 +44 all around. There's 5.4mm difference in the poke between the tow options.

Now you've had your setup for a while are you able to advise if you've had any rubbing issues etc. I'm lowered about 1.5" on TRD coilovers.

Not sure if its afer going the narrower wheels with 5.4mm less poke or the wider wheels with a little more stretch so the side walls are angled a bit to minimise rubbing risk.

Looking at the TWS T-66F wheels that cost HEAPS so need to make the right decision.

Your feedback on rubbing issues is really important so I'd appreciate it.

he stated that he has no rubbing issues. i had small rubbing issues with the back bumper, as stated by Jive. but that rubbed itself out so no rubbing anymore. im on 265's. if youre doing 255 youll be fine. if you wanna be conservative, go 18x9 with 255

Still no rubbing issues. Hope that helps :thumbsup:

I'm planning on running a 18x9.5 +45 squared with 255/35/18 setup with TEIN coilovers. (and even the same car color and wheel color)

I see you are running coilovers, did you need spacers or anything to make it work?

If you are not sure if you have spacers, can you take a picture from where the wheel meets up with the brake rotors? a little on the side looking where the wheel and the brake rotors meet.

Can you please send me pictures of how the wheels are with the body? (are they a little in, flush with the body)

Been looking for rims and think I've found a perfect set for an FRS with TRD lowering springs. 18x8 seems to be the winner to me, I only have one question...

Are ANY of the Raijin colorways finished or coated? I live in the Northeast of USA and dont want another unfinished or uncoated rim. The corrosion and upkeep is too much for me daily this car if the rims cloud up every week :)

They are pretty flush with the body, just a little inward. No spacers needed IMO.

I believe the grey and black rims are finished/ coated, the polished set might not be.

I'm looking into getting some enkei's 18x9.5 +45 all around and was worried about inner clearance issues. I'm glad I found this thread. So do you guys think I'll be fine? I'll be running them with 235/40/18 tires so they may stretch a tad

Bump for answers!

You would need coilovers or they will hit the strut i'm about 98% sure.

Thanks, I'm running BC BR coilovers. I really want these wheels so I'm hoping it's fine

Enkei Raijin 18x9.5 +45 with 255/35/18 Bridgestone Potenza S04 tires lowered on ST coilovers.

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Lowering Amount
 

Are you lowered about 1.5 inches or so from the looks of it? Looks pretty sweet...

Not sure about the lowering amount, but likely close to 1.5" drop.

It rubs a little bit at full lock on, so I'll try raising 1/4" to see if it helps.

Otherwise, no issues. :burnrubber:

Which camber kit do you guys use? I've been trying to research a few but I havent find any that caught my attention, Im also thinking of purchasing Godspeed coilovers or KW v1. Thanks in advance!

18x9.5 All Around
 

Are coilovers a must to run these wheels on the BRZ? I'm considering purchasing a set of Eibach Sportline Spings when purchasing these wheels. I'm still mulling over tire sizes but I have so many other questions I need to find answers to first.

Won't fit. Offsets too high.

As in they wont fit with the Eibach springs, or wont fit if i go with coil overs?

Won't fit with springs unless you add 8-10mm+ of spacers. 8-10mm spacers won't fit on stock studs, so you need to get extended lugs or bolt on spacers.

It will fit with coilovers.

Any spacers would make the wheel poke out of the fender which would cause rubbing on the fender and look terrible.

Not entirely true.
I'm on 9.5 +34, lowered, don't rub, and it looks fine.
It does poke, but not that much, and I have 2.9 camber so it looks fine.
Please don't give misinformation. 8-10mm spacers on +45 would make it +35/+37ish which MOST people running 9.5 widths are running. So yeah they fit with minor poke depending on camber.

With that said, you probably need coil overs if you want to run 9.5 widths and want little to no poke.

The information I provided is NOT misinformation for this specific wheel on the vehicle.

The fact is that the wheels will poke out of the fenders. Whether it looks acceptable is subjective...

Unless if you keep the ride height very high, the spring/strut travel up/down over bumps will cause the tire to hit the fender.

Most people wouldn't want to run -2.9 camber on a street car...

Lol nice

Any camber adjustments?

Just the slotted hole on the strut tower. I don't have any camber plates.

Wheel Color
 

What color are the wheels? Gunmetal or hyper silver? Great looking car!

The color is hyper silver with a light coating of brake dust.

Thanks. How do you like the ST coilovers? Would you recommend them?

18x9.5 all around, 255/35 Nitto Invo's, Fortunte auto coilovers, spl lca's.
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For the guys who haven't adjusted caster (no front LCAs nor top hats), do you experience faint rubbing when you turn full lock (and worse when full lock on uneven ground)?

I'm on ST coilovers, -2.0 front camber with 18x9.5 +45 wheels and found signs of slight rubbing in my front wheel wells.

BBK fitment
 

Does anyone know if the raijin 18x9.5+45 will fit over the bbk's in the front and rear. I would want to get these wheels if they fit.

anyone know if 18x9.5 +45 w/ 255/35 tires staggered with 18x8.5 +45 w/ 235/40 tires would fit the pp brembos? im looking to buy a set of wheels w/tires and want to find out before i drive out of state to pick up.