Tire / Wheel Fitment Questions
Mar 22, 2016, 06:10 AM
#3196
^^^Hi R.Mutt
No real way to run a 275 tire on a 9.5 +27 w/out the rear pull & the bumper bolt relocate. The 275, the 9.5" & the +27 are aggressive specs for the stock EVO rear
Ran your no.s on calc which shows this setup overlays almost identical to mine (275/40/17 on a 9.5" +30)
For true fender clearance & full suspension articulation the rear pull is needed
If you want to fit the 275's, look at a deeper offset above the +35 range. Many run the RPF1's in the 17" range but w/the +38 offset (they look great. Understand moving to another wheel, especially a 17 may be out of the question)
Any other questions just let me know
Joe
No real way to run a 275 tire on a 9.5 +27 w/out the rear pull & the bumper bolt relocate. The 275, the 9.5" & the +27 are aggressive specs for the stock EVO rear
Ran your no.s on calc which shows this setup overlays almost identical to mine (275/40/17 on a 9.5" +30)
For true fender clearance & full suspension articulation the rear pull is needed
If you want to fit the 275's, look at a deeper offset above the +35 range. Many run the RPF1's in the 17" range but w/the +38 offset (they look great. Understand moving to another wheel, especially a 17 may be out of the question)
Any other questions just let me know
Joe
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Mar 22, 2016 at 06:18 AM.
Mar 25, 2016, 05:17 PM
#3197
275/35/18 vs 285/30/18
10 inch wheels, 38 offset
One's taller, the other wider, which one causes more problems on a stock body Evo?
Rolled, a little pull, bolt relocated, front wheel liners hacked up, maybe trailing arm chiseled a bit, etc. I'm guessing the 275/35 clears rear trailing arm better, but rubs more up front at full lock, while the 285/30 is the other way around?
10 inch wheels, 38 offset
One's taller, the other wider, which one causes more problems on a stock body Evo?
Rolled, a little pull, bolt relocated, front wheel liners hacked up, maybe trailing arm chiseled a bit, etc. I'm guessing the 275/35 clears rear trailing arm better, but rubs more up front at full lock, while the 285/30 is the other way around?
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Mar 25, 2016, 05:30 PM
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275/35/18 vs 285/30/18
10 inch wheels, 38 offset
One's taller, the other wider, which one causes more problems on a stock body Evo?
Rolled, a little pull, bolt relocated, front wheel liners hacked up, maybe trailing arm chiseled a bit, etc. I'm guessing the 275/35 clears rear trailing arm better, but rubs more up front at full lock, while the 285/30 is the other way around?
Since you have already done the bumper bolt, the 275/35 might be your best best, at least thats what I would choose
The 275 is a solid wide width plus the 35 series tire offers a bit more road protection
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Mar 27, 2016, 02:20 AM
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Hi MinusPrevious
I have an Evo 9 with Muellerized Ohlins R&T. My setup is as follows:
Enkei NT03+M 18x9.5 +27
245/35/18 Michelin PSS
10mm spacer F
Rolled fenders F+R, relocated bolt on F
Front Camber: -3 degrees
Rear Camber: -1.8 degrees
Front Toe: 0
Rear Toe: 1/16” In
My dilemma is I want to run a wider 18" tire for Autocross. My rubber is on the narrow side with a little stretch as you probably figured out already. I want to go 275 (Bridgestone RE71R) on a spare set of wheels. I really like the nt03 +27 so I'm contemplating the following but not sure how I stand:
buy a second set of nt03 same diameter, width and offset.
buy another 18x9.5 wheel (te37 replica) that I can get in +22 or +30 offset. (Like the +22 concave look and replicas are a little cheaper on the pocket right now...can't justify $2000+ wheels at the current exchange rate especially!)
I have no issue relocating rear bolt or doing evodave front fender mod BUT I do not want to modify my fender liners or pull the fenders.
I have an Evo 9 with Muellerized Ohlins R&T. My setup is as follows:
Enkei NT03+M 18x9.5 +27
245/35/18 Michelin PSS
10mm spacer F
Rolled fenders F+R, relocated bolt on F
Front Camber: -3 degrees
Rear Camber: -1.8 degrees
Front Toe: 0
Rear Toe: 1/16” In
My dilemma is I want to run a wider 18" tire for Autocross. My rubber is on the narrow side with a little stretch as you probably figured out already. I want to go 275 (Bridgestone RE71R) on a spare set of wheels. I really like the nt03 +27 so I'm contemplating the following but not sure how I stand:
buy a second set of nt03 same diameter, width and offset.
buy another 18x9.5 wheel (te37 replica) that I can get in +22 or +30 offset. (Like the +22 concave look and replicas are a little cheaper on the pocket right now...can't justify $2000+ wheels at the current exchange rate especially!)
I have no issue relocating rear bolt or doing evodave front fender mod BUT I do not want to modify my fender liners or pull the fenders.
Fit better than 275/35/18 on 9.5" wheel
Apr 20, 2016, 07:47 PM
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I am about to get 17 x 9 5zigens fn01rc. With 35 offset..will these bolt onto my evo 9 without spacers? And if so what size needed to clear brembos.. extended studs needed?let me know thanks guys
Apr 20, 2016, 08:31 PM
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Those same wheels were on the car tonight when I took her grocery shopping 2 hours ago.
Apr 24, 2016, 04:02 PM
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Hi MinusPrevious
I am looking into a couple wheel options and just wanted to get some input before I went ahead with anything.
I was thinking of going between Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 or +22 offset. I know that with the +35 offset I will need to run at least a minimum of a 18mm spacer and that I can get away without having to use a spacer for the +22 offset. Question is which will cause the wheel to stick out more and am I going to run into any issues in the rear with the +22. Plan on running 255/40/17 tires. Car is lowered on coilovers and I'm not too keen on doing fender work.
The other option I was looking into was Gram Lights 57dr 17x9 +38 with the same tire setup. Will these clear the brembos and will there be any fender work that needs to be done?
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!
I am looking into a couple wheel options and just wanted to get some input before I went ahead with anything.
I was thinking of going between Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 or +22 offset. I know that with the +35 offset I will need to run at least a minimum of a 18mm spacer and that I can get away without having to use a spacer for the +22 offset. Question is which will cause the wheel to stick out more and am I going to run into any issues in the rear with the +22. Plan on running 255/40/17 tires. Car is lowered on coilovers and I'm not too keen on doing fender work.
The other option I was looking into was Gram Lights 57dr 17x9 +38 with the same tire setup. Will these clear the brembos and will there be any fender work that needs to be done?
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!
Apr 24, 2016, 04:30 PM
#3204
Hi MinusPrevious
I am looking into a couple wheel options and just wanted to get some input before I went ahead with anything.
I was thinking of going between Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 or +22 offset. I know that with the +35 offset I will need to run at least a minimum of a 18mm spacer and that I can get away without having to use a spacer for the +22 offset. Question is which will cause the wheel to stick out more and am I going to run into any issues in the rear with the +22. Plan on running 255/40/17 tires. Car is lowered on coilovers and I'm not too keen on doing fender work.
The other option I was looking into was Gram Lights 57dr 17x9 +38 with the same tire setup. Will these clear the brembos and will there be any fender work that needs to be done?
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!
I am looking into a couple wheel options and just wanted to get some input before I went ahead with anything.
I was thinking of going between Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 or +22 offset. I know that with the +35 offset I will need to run at least a minimum of a 18mm spacer and that I can get away without having to use a spacer for the +22 offset. Question is which will cause the wheel to stick out more and am I going to run into any issues in the rear with the +22. Plan on running 255/40/17 tires. Car is lowered on coilovers and I'm not too keen on doing fender work.
The other option I was looking into was Gram Lights 57dr 17x9 +38 with the same tire setup. Will these clear the brembos and will there be any fender work that needs to be done?
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!
The +22 will have more poke than the +35 but will be very tough to fit the rear w/out some serious body work
Looks like your best bet is to use the +35 in the rear which will need a rear fender roll at the minimum. The 18mm spacer up front will leave at a +17 up front. It will work but the front fender spacer kit may be needed.
Regarding the +38 Gram Lights, the offset matches the stock offset so that will be your best fit in the rear. Not sure about over the Brembo fitment. Every wheel, due to spoke design, is different so dont know about that fitup
Like your pick of tire. 255/40 is the go-to wide tire for that 17" setup
Apr 25, 2016, 08:25 PM
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Also did some more research into the Gram Lights 57DR and the 17x9 +38 will clear front Brembos for those interested in running that setup.
Apr 26, 2016, 06:13 AM
#3206
I ran your no.s on the calculator & it shows that maybe a tight rear fender roll may get you there vs pulling & relocating the bumper bolt. The 9 wide wheel & the +35 are helping w/this fit
May 2, 2016, 06:57 PM
#3210
Ill do a search for you but I doubt many of us have run this. I run a few wheels, but one of them is the Rota P45R 17x9.5 +30 & fits over the Brembos w/out spacers
EDIT: Found it! See post no. 4 here:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...8x10-30-a.html
Last edited by MinusPrevious; May 2, 2016 at 07:16 PM.