Need help with Enkei RPF1s! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BenBrown · 02-10-2014, 01:21 AM

So I'm heart set on getting RPF1s but I need some advice on sizing. First off, should I go with 17s 0r 18s? And how wide can I go if I still want to be able to get sideways? Basically, I want them took look good and perform well. Performance is more important to me though. Thanks!

BlueSTaR · 02-10-2014, 01:26 AM

What looks good is entirely up to you. Unless you want them to look good for someone else.

jflogerzi · 02-10-2014, 01:28 AM

17x8's is what I recommend. good for 245 size tire and they are light.

mfbmike · 02-10-2014, 03:16 AM

I can get sideways in 18x9.5 NT03's on 265/35's lol.

DanVIIIVI · 02-10-2014, 04:36 AM

If you are on stock power, and depending what kind of sideways you want to get, I would say a 17x8" would be a good choice. That is a lightweight rim and will allow you to safely run anything from 225 to 245 wide tyres in either square or staggered set ups depending on your preference and how the rest of the car is setup.

I'm personally going for rpf1's in 17x8" +35 with 225/45's on the front and rear. These are going to be my slide/track wheels.

Khorne · 02-10-2014, 04:48 AM

I say go 17x9 +35, IMO the chucky tyre look on this car is great.

For getting sideways that depends on your tyre choice, but NA on these with a decent but not too grippy tyre you can get the ass out easy.

Wolfking · 02-10-2014, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BenBrown

So I'm heart set on getting RPF1s but I need some advice on sizing. First off, should I go with 17s 0r 18s? And how wide can I go if I still want to be able to get sideways? Basically, I want them took look good and perform well. Performance is more important to me though. Thanks!

Remember! 17's are lighter than 18's, and if you plan on lowering your car, the wheel gap will become lessened. With that in mind I'd go 17's. My minimum tuning size is 225/17, which is still driftable.

I'm going 18 for road clearance...after lowering. Drifting is no longer a focal point for me. God speed!

that_guy · 02-10-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Khorne

I say go 17x9 +35, IMO the chucky tyre look on this car is great.

For getting sideways that depends on your tyre choice, but NA on these with a decent but not too grippy tyre you can get the ass out easy.

Couldn't agree more.

Run the 17x9 +35 with a 245/40R17 tire. It's the perfect fitment for this car. Period.

dem00n · 02-10-2014, 08:50 AM

Sure, you could get sideways with a 265...would i want to?

Sure, i could sleep with a fat chick from Walmart...would i want to?

Khorne · 02-10-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

Sure, you could get sideways with a 265...would i want to?

Sure, i could sleep with a fat chick from Walmart...would i want to?

Fit skinnier tyres then? 225 will fit on a 9" wheel.

And i dunno because you enjoy the tender lovin' over a larger woman?

TylerLieberman · 02-10-2014, 09:33 AM

Check my build thread.

I run 17x9 +35 with 215/45 Federals. Drift courses with speeds in excess of 70mph easy.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them there in my thread

Victor Draken · 02-10-2014, 09:34 AM

17x7.5 +48 (lighter then 8") 215/45 for me is the best solution unless you go FI

jflogerzi · 02-10-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Check my build thread.

I run 17x9 +35 with 215/45 Federals. Drift courses with speeds in excess of 70mph easy.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them there in my thread

That is to much of stretch at that tire size.

Cards2323 · 02-10-2014, 05:06 PM

Im going 17x9 ET45 ( dont want to poke too much ) with a 245/40/17

02-10-2014, 01:21 AM	#1
BenBrown Metal up your butt Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need help with Enkei RPF1s! So I'm heart set on getting RPF1s but I need some advice on sizing. First off, should I go with 17s 0r 18s? And how wide can I go if I still want to be able to get sideways? Basically, I want them took look good and perform well. Performance is more important to me though. Thanks!

02-10-2014, 04:48 AM	#6
Khorne Super 86 Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Red 86 GTS Location: Aus/Perth Posts: 361 Thanks: 124 Thanked 252 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say go 17x9 +35, IMO the chucky tyre look on this car is great. For getting sideways that depends on your tyre choice, but NA on these with a decent but not too grippy tyre you can get the ass out easy. __________________ 230rwhp/184ftlb on 98RON/93AKI Build thread Red 86 GTS MT \| Sprintex Intercooled Twin Screw SC \| Invidia N1 \| Mocal 10 row \| Invidia Front Pipe \| Motiv Overpipe\| Enkei RPF01 with Bridgestone RE002s \| MCA Blue Coilovers \| Radium Catch Can

02-10-2014, 08:50 AM	#9
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TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check my build thread. I run 17x9 +35 with 215/45 Federals. Drift courses with speeds in excess of 70mph easy. If you have any questions, feel free to post them there in my thread __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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Victor Draken Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Toyota Gt86 Location: Italy Posts: 370 Thanks: 119 Thanked 61 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17x7.5 +48 (lighter then 8") 215/45 for me is the best solution unless you go FI __________________

02-10-2014, 01:26 AM	#2
BlueSTaR Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited & 16 Hyperblue Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 451 Thanks: 14 Thanked 235 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What looks good is entirely up to you. Unless you want them to look good for someone else.

02-10-2014, 04:36 AM	#5
DanVIIIVI Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86GTS 6M Location: Australia Posts: 194 Thanks: 51 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you are on stock power, and depending what kind of sideways you want to get, I would say a 17x8" would be a good choice. That is a lightweight rim and will allow you to safely run anything from 225 to 245 wide tyres in either square or staggered set ups depending on your preference and how the rest of the car is setup. I'm personally going for rpf1's in 17x8" +35 with 225/45's on the front and rear. These are going to be my slide/track wheels.

02-10-2014, 05:06 PM	#14
Cards2323 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited-SWP Location: Queens, NY Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im going 17x9 ET45 ( dont want to poke too much ) with a 245/40/17

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