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Pwolf · 06-18-2014, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Take a look at the Enkei RP03 http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

5 spoke look, 17x8 +48 18lbs

Heh, I was just looking at those and the EV5's.

MagicBobert · 06-22-2014, 03:42 AM

Just as another point of reference, I took off the 18x8 Enkei RSM9 wheels today (245/35 Michelin PSS tires) and put the stock wheels and tires back on. Wow, does that make a difference. The car feels so much more sprightly and peppy. The steering is also much more communicative and precise. It had a lot of slop with those meaty tires.

In fact, I'm now think I'm going to sell these wheels and tires (with only 600 miles on them) and get something closer to stock size.

Pwolf · 06-22-2014, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicBobert

Just as another point of reference, I took off the 18x8 Enkei RSM9 wheels today (245/35 Michelin PSS tires) and put the stock wheels and tires back on. Wow, does that make a difference. The car feels so much more sprightly and peppy. The steering is also much more communicative and precise. It had a lot of slop with those meaty tires.

In fact, I'm now think I'm going to sell these wheels and tires (with only 600 miles on them) and get something closer to stock size.

Yea, after reading what you guys have posted and doing a bit more research, I'm thinking about trying to stay closer to stock as well.

bkblitzed · 06-22-2014, 05:10 AM

i ran 17x9 et35 rpf1's with my swift springs perfectly fine

BlaineWasHere · 06-22-2014, 11:36 AM

I daily 17x9 et37 with 245/40/17.

This matches the stock diameter almost exactly, just like 2 inches wider.

Anyone who tells you 9" wheels are aggressive is a sissy.

Kostamojen · 06-22-2014, 03:03 PM

Did you need to drive my car to compare?

garfull · 06-25-2014, 12:52 AM

If u can find my posts in the suspension section youll read all the bs i went through with 17x9 et45. I eventually got them to fit on stock suspension. They will fit but if you want any camber youll need a 3mm spacer. This is with et45, since these rims are already et42 then your running my setup up front already. Do note u wont be able to run front camber bolts. To do this a 3mm spacer might get u there. Or do the 14mm subaru bolt and ull net max -1.2 degrees, without this u might get -0.5 by loosening the shock bolts and letting the suspesion settle. Et42 ull have between 1/8-1/4 of clearance between the tire and spring perch.

06-22-2014, 11:36 AM	#19
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I daily 17x9 et37 with 245/40/17. This matches the stock diameter almost exactly, just like 2 inches wider. Anyone who tells you 9" wheels are aggressive is a sissy. __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

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MagicBobert Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 101 Thanks: 78 Thanked 57 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just as another point of reference, I took off the 18x8 Enkei RSM9 wheels today (245/35 Michelin PSS tires) and put the stock wheels and tires back on. Wow, does that make a difference. The car feels so much more sprightly and peppy. The steering is also much more communicative and precise. It had a lot of slop with those meaty tires. In fact, I'm now think I'm going to sell these wheels and tires (with only 600 miles on them) and get something closer to stock size.

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bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i ran 17x9 et35 rpf1's with my swift springs perfectly fine

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Kostamojen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 1993 Impreza w/ WRX Swap + FWD! Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,071 Thanks: 217 Thanked 949 Times in 499 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you need to drive my car to compare?

06-25-2014, 12:52 AM	#21
garfull Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FRS(sold), AP2, R35, FJC, ED9 Location: 510 Posts: 527 Thanks: 370 Thanked 192 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If u can find my posts in the suspension section youll read all the bs i went through with 17x9 et45. I eventually got them to fit on stock suspension. They will fit but if you want any camber youll need a 3mm spacer. This is with et45, since these rims are already et42 then your running my setup up front already. Do note u wont be able to run front camber bolts. To do this a 3mm spacer might get u there. Or do the 14mm subaru bolt and ull net max -1.2 degrees, without this u might get -0.5 by loosening the shock bolts and letting the suspesion settle. Et42 ull have between 1/8-1/4 of clearance between the tire and spring perch.

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