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Enkei RPF1
Hey guys,
In need of new rear tyres so figured I may as well upgrade the rims. I'm chasing Enkeis RPF1, but not quite sure how much wider I can go than stock. As you know, the stock rim is 15x7 +45 for the rear and 15x6 +45 for the front. RPF1s have +45 offset too, so I'm guessing brake clearance won't be an issue? I want the rim to sit flush with the fender so my question is - how wide do you think I can go with a 17 inch wheel and +45 offset? I'm assuming there will be quite a lot tyre stretch action going on.
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/28 19:04:38
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/28 19:17:46
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17x8 with a 35-38 offset is fine on the front with up to 215 tyres. 17x9 with 35-38 offset on the rear with 245 tyres fits ok too.
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 01:17:26
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xez
Plug some numbers into this calculator, should give you an indication about flushness and fitment...
http://91mr2.com/wheel-and-tire-calculator/
thanks mate, will play around with it! rikkir
17x8 with a 35-38 offset is fine on the front with up to 215 tyres. 17x9 with 35-38 offset on the rear with 245 tyres fits ok too.
do you think I can get 17x9 +45 to sit flush in the rear? cheers!
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 08:30:30
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I don't think a +45 would fit. As Xez said, try the calculator.
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 09:46:31
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+45 will hit the strut towers
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 12:50:33
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Just got off the phone to someone who supplies these, I'm thinking of getting some instead of TE37. In another Toyota forum I used to frequent, no one messed with the offset of the front tyres due to making the car "follow" ruts in the road (don't know the technical term for this anyone?). Does this not bother any MR2 owners? If I put 7 inch wheels on the front I would go +32 +45 offset to match the factory, and ignore any sort of flush fitting hopes. Edit: ignore me I'm as confused as you are, but I'm looking at the same wheels so interested to hear opinions
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 13:01:26
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My 8" +38 offset on the front fits great and i dont have tracking issues
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 15:02:52
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Wouldn't it be the best to stick to the factory offset at the front and the rear? I'm having a hard time deciding what offset I need, +45 would mean it's the same as factory, but everyone is saying it won't fit :/
On the other hand, will a 17x9 +35 wheel have enough caliper clearance?
The calculator does not show any of that information unfortunately
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 15:11:36
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So ideally, since RPF1s only come in +22, +35 and +45 I would need 17x8 +35 at the front and 17x9 +35 for the rear? I can't quite figure that out with the calculator. Thanks
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 15:25:05
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+35 should fit nicely
Depending on tyre choice it may pay to have your rear guards rolled.
My 235's on 9" +38 rims rub slightly when the car is fully loaded and i encounter large bumps.
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 15:34:05
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+35 should fit nicely
Depending on tyre choice it may pay to have your rear guards rolled.
My 235's on 9" +38 rims rub slightly when the car is fully loaded and i encounter large bumps.
hmm okay, thanks for your help! I'll see how it goes and if it rubs I'll get them rolled. :)
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 15:44:14
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The picture i posted above shows the rears with 235/40 17" tyres on Rays Gram Light 9" +38 rims. Fitment is great :)
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So ideally, since RPF1s only come in +22, +35 and +45 I would need 17x8 +35 at the front and 17x9 +35 for the rear? I can't quite figure that out with the calculator. Thanks
Mine fit ok too. rears guards needed to be rolled - otherwise fine. RPF-01 17 x 8 +35 (215 40 17) 17 x 9 +22 (235 45 17) a 40 profile is better suited. 
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Re: Enkei RPF1
2016/03/29 15:47:59
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This might give you a better idea.
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