Picked up a Set of 18x9.5 +27 NT03s
Aug 10, 2017, 02:14 PM
#31
I hold myself to a higher code of ethics so I just expect people to be at least similar or close
Yeah, just need to find tires
I dont like the color as they were powder coated teal, I am having a tough time picking a color. I own a powder coating company so the choices are endless, I want to the inner barrel one color and the face another, and the lip the same as the barrel >.<
Choosing all seasons, that way I can just go wherever I want and not be limited to dry and little wet when using performance or summers lol
Aug 10, 2017, 02:23 PM
#33
camera is ****ty and does this no justice
Was thinking this
https://www.prismaticpowders.com/gal...sion-Top-Coat/
I have a red car
Aug 10, 2017, 02:29 PM
#34
'illusion orange'
camera is ****ty and does this no justice
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW32SiVh...=jarcustomsllc
Was thinking this
https://www.prismaticpowders.com/gal...sion-Top-Coat/
I have a red car
camera is ****ty and does this no justice
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW32SiVh...=jarcustomsllc
Was thinking this
https://www.prismaticpowders.com/gal...sion-Top-Coat/
I have a red car
Red is tough, not many options. Bronze is always a good bet, though. Will look amazing!
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Rob_STI_PNW (Aug 10, 2017)
Aug 18, 2017, 09:09 AM
#39
Heres a thread to confirm:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...d-spacers.html
Aug 18, 2017, 10:25 AM
#40
Ive researched this wheel & no spacers are needed from what other members have noted. Bit of an odd looking wheel w/the inverse spoke arch but they work!
Heres a thread to confirm:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...d-spacers.html
Heres a thread to confirm:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...d-spacers.html
If anyone is interested, the new NT03RR 18x9.5 +27 and +40 both clear the front calipers without any spacers. I got this straight from a phone call with Enkei International about 30 minutes ago. The +40 with a 5-10 mm spacer front and rear might be the hot ticket for fitment that requires minimal modifications. Will definitely be an expensive wheel though.
Aug 18, 2017, 10:35 AM
#41
Thanks. Yeah, I had forgotten about the weird dish. Not for me.
If anyone is interested, the new NT03RR 18x9.5 +27 and +40 both clear the front calipers without any spacers. I got this straight from a phone call with Enkei International about 30 minutes ago. The +40 with a 5-10 mm spacer front and rear might be the hot ticket for fitment that requires minimal modifications. Will definitely be an expensive wheel though.
If anyone is interested, the new NT03RR 18x9.5 +27 and +40 both clear the front calipers without any spacers. I got this straight from a phone call with Enkei International about 30 minutes ago. The +40 with a 5-10 mm spacer front and rear might be the hot ticket for fitment that requires minimal modifications. Will definitely be an expensive wheel though.
Aug 18, 2017, 10:39 AM
#42
Balancing spacing between fenders and struts/shocks. Since I run 17x9 +32 without any rubbing and without roll/pull, I suspect that an 18x9.5 with +35 mm effective offset may be able to clear fenders and struts/shocks without rubbing. Of course it will depend on tire size used as well. Also, using spacers to adjust effective offset to be closer to stock offset should be beneficial for steering response.
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kaj (Aug 18, 2017)
Aug 18, 2017, 01:20 PM
#43
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I just put the same wheels on my 9 this summer so I think I'm in a decent position to help.
You need +10mm spacers for the front. I went with Ichiba V1's, part number MZ-52110. They are slip-on and come with extended studs. Forget about the 5mm in the rear; they're tough enough to fit as it is, don't make it even harder on yourself with a spacer.
The wheel bore is 72.6mm, so you need 72.6 -> 67.1 hub centering rings.
For the following fitment information, it's worth keeping in mind I run a fairly aggressive alignment due to tracking the car; -3 camber in the front, -2 in the rear. Right now I'm using the 245/40 Z1 Star specs that came with the wheels, but will be moving up to 255/35 or 265/55.
The front doesn't have trouble tucking under the fender under compression (don't forget my camber though). At full lock though, there's some rubbing against the bottom of the fender liner and side skirt. I'm hoping this will be reduced when going to the shorter 255 or 265s.
The rear is the tougher part to fit, especially for total functionality. I had the fenders rolled and pulled (maybe not pulled enough, I'm worried I might have trouble with 265s). The rear bumper bolt needed to be relocated, and part of the plastic liner near the bumper bolt needed to be trimmed.
As you can see it's not the easiest piece of work, but I don't regret going through the trouble because IMO it's on of the best looking wheels on the Evo, and the result when you've put in the work is a fitment that manages to be both aggressive and flush while remaining functional (I took the car out to the track for the first time with the NT03's last weekend and had no rubbing at all).
I can add a couple of pictures of the end result and of the modifications required later if you'd like.
You need +10mm spacers for the front. I went with Ichiba V1's, part number MZ-52110. They are slip-on and come with extended studs. Forget about the 5mm in the rear; they're tough enough to fit as it is, don't make it even harder on yourself with a spacer.
The wheel bore is 72.6mm, so you need 72.6 -> 67.1 hub centering rings.
For the following fitment information, it's worth keeping in mind I run a fairly aggressive alignment due to tracking the car; -3 camber in the front, -2 in the rear. Right now I'm using the 245/40 Z1 Star specs that came with the wheels, but will be moving up to 255/35 or 265/55.
The front doesn't have trouble tucking under the fender under compression (don't forget my camber though). At full lock though, there's some rubbing against the bottom of the fender liner and side skirt. I'm hoping this will be reduced when going to the shorter 255 or 265s.
The rear is the tougher part to fit, especially for total functionality. I had the fenders rolled and pulled (maybe not pulled enough, I'm worried I might have trouble with 265s). The rear bumper bolt needed to be relocated, and part of the plastic liner near the bumper bolt needed to be trimmed.
As you can see it's not the easiest piece of work, but I don't regret going through the trouble because IMO it's on of the best looking wheels on the Evo, and the result when you've put in the work is a fitment that manages to be both aggressive and flush while remaining functional (I took the car out to the track for the first time with the NT03's last weekend and had no rubbing at all).
I can add a couple of pictures of the end result and of the modifications required later if you'd like.
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Replace those ichiba JUNK studs IMMEDIATELY!!!!!! I had them fail, costing me about $5k to repair my car whenI had a wheel come off. Pony up for ARP's and live worry free.
Sep 7, 2017, 02:42 PM
#45
The other need that is fairly uncommon is to space the wheel for clearance inside the wheel well. Most of the time, spacers are not needed for this purpose.