17x9 Enkei RPF1's now available!

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by UncleFester

UPS failed me. Scheduled delivery was today by 5PM, however they were never loaded onto a truck, aka "out for delivery." So, hopefully tomorrow I will have them.

On a side note. I got my Essex AP Sprint Kit. That should be able to go on with the wheels when I get them.

Cant wait to see them installed!!

[D1cker]

Originally Posted by UncleFester

UPS failed me. Scheduled delivery was today by 5PM, however they were never loaded onto a truck, aka "out for delivery." So, hopefully tomorrow I will have them.

On a side note. I got my Essex AP Sprint Kit. That should be able to go on with the wheels when I get them.

Honestly I dont think they will fit with the Essex kit! I tried the template agaisnt my 17x9 +35 RPF1 (I believe they're the same face, just a different mounting pad) and It looked like they would just barely touch (I think a 3mm would clear it but may not provide enough clearance under stress)

If possible, have a couple of spacers laying around to test fit.

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by D1cker

Honestly I dont think they will fit with the Essex kit! I tried the template agaisnt my 17x9 +35 RPF1 (I believe they're the same face, just a different mounting pad) and It looked like they would just barely touch (I think a 3mm would clear it but may not provide enough clearance under stress)

If possible, have a couple of spacers laying around to test fit.

Thats weird, my 17x8 +45 clears it no problemo. Im an idiot when it comes to wheel specs but if uncle festers wheels are 17x9+45 wont that make them like mine but a bit wider?

[D1cker]

the 8" wide RPF1's have a curved face that results in quite a bit of brake clearance, while the 9's have the flat face which looks much nicer, but offers less brake clearance. The difference in offset between a 17x8 +35 and +45 is just the amount of material where the wheel mounts on to the hub, and I believe the same is true of the 17x9. This means the +45 will be 10mm closer to the brakes than the +35.

Here is an image of the 17x9 +45 in 5x114 and as you can tell, there is very little change between the pad that mounts to the hub and the spokes.

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by D1cker

the 8" wide RPF1's have a curved face that results in quite a bit of brake clearance, while the 9's have the flat face which looks much nicer, but offers less brake clearance. The difference in offset between a 17x8 +35 and +45 is just the amount of material where the wheel mounts on to the hub, and I believe the same is true of the 17x9. This means the +45 will be 10mm closer to the brakes than the +35.

Here is an image of the 17x9 +45 in 5x114 and as you can tell, there is very little change between the pad that mounts to the hub and the spokes.

Crap i hope you are wrong, i dont want to run a spacer and i really want 17x9 so i can run 255's

[UncleFester]

Originally Posted by D1cker

the 8" wide RPF1's have a curved face that results in quite a bit of brake clearance, while the 9's have the flat face which looks much nicer, but offers less brake clearance. The difference in offset between a 17x8 +35 and +45 is just the amount of material where the wheel mounts on to the hub, and I believe the same is true of the 17x9. This means the +45 will be 10mm closer to the brakes than the +35.

Here is an image of the 17x9 +45 in 5x114 and as you can tell, there is very little change between the pad that mounts to the hub and the spokes.

You are absolutely right. The spoke design is flattened with a larger rim, which results in far less brake clearance. Since I don't want to get rid of my Sprint kit, I will have to figure out another wheel solution. Possibly a 9" +35 or just stick with a 8".

Here are some pics I took. The wheels were never fully installed because either way they are getting returned.

[D1cker]

The WEDS TC105N looks like it will clear, the Mach V awesome (17x9+42) is known to clear as well.

The 17x9 +35 RPF1 will need a 3-5mm spacer to clear the sprint kit.

[sw20kosh]

I know you are returning them but how do they fit in regards to everything else (like the fender)?

[RAYSSPL]

Enkei needs to do this wheel in +35 ASAP.

[GTerran]

here are some shitty phone pics of my 17x9+45s. should have some better shots tonight/tomorrow

[UncleFester]

Originally Posted by sw20kosh

I know you are returning them but how do they fit in regards to everything else (like the fender)?

I never put the car on the ground. It looked like they would stick out of the fender slightly. I doubt the would rub, but didn't test.

[D1cker]

They'll fit the fender just fine. The issue with them is brake clearance.

[crimespree]

Originally Posted by GTerran

here are some shitty phone pics of my 17x9+45s. should have some better shots tonight/tomorrow

Cheers! More please when you can!
Do you have standard struts?
What size tyres?
And how is the clearance to the strut with those tyres?
Thanks

[GTerran]

Originally Posted by crimespree

Cheers! More please when you can!
Do you have standard struts?
What size tyres?
And how is the clearance to the strut with those tyres?
Thanks

I GOT MY NIKON CHARGED!
My car is completely stock next to the rims/tires. Im running RPF1s 17x9+45 with Mich Pilot Super Sports 245/40R17

The Clearence on the front is MICRO. I have LESS THEN 1mm to the front springs with no actual rubbing through entire motion. I did NOT have to adjust camber or anything, just put them on and go. The issue is the super sports' very thick sidewall to protect the rim. They make the fit look hella flush even though is the proper size for the rims. I wont be able to fit the 255s like I wanted without switching tire brands and going with a 3mm spacer on the front.

On to the pictures.

Rear


Front meat!









You can actually see how much wider the tires are under the car, its awesome. the fronts stick out prob 3 to 5 mm at the rim and maybe only 1 to 2 by the tread edge, rear is still under wheel well, but really close