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Old Aug 21, 2013, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Sev
How hard would it be to fit 17x9.5 +18 RPF1's wrapped in 255/40 Hankook RS3's on Swift Spec R's and Bilsteins?

As far as camber, I don't want it to be out of spec because I plan on taking my car to the canyons every so often. So is -2 F and -1.5 R functional?
I run a similar set up except +30 & 275/40. Both of these pkgs overlay somewhat similar on the calculator except +18 gives you a lot of poke

To make this work properly you will need the full measure at the rear: Roll, porta power pull, bumper bolt relocate
Your camber suggestion looks OK as well


Guys that recommend less work needed are probably rubbing at times & have jerked-in a lot of rear camber
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Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
I run a similar set up except +30 & 275/40. Both of these pkgs overlay somewhat similar on the calculator except +18 gives you a lot of poke

To make this work properly you will need the full measure at the rear: Roll, porta power pull, bumper bolt relocate
Your camber suggestion looks OK as well


Guys that recommend less work needed are probably rubbing at times & have jerked-in a lot of rear camber
I figured. It's fine, as long as I run an aggressive street/canyon camber I'm willing to butcher the fender...professionally.

Thanks.
Old Aug 21, 2013, 06:57 PM
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Also forgot to ask, would I need to buy Hub Rings for the RPF1's?
Old Aug 21, 2013, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sev
Also forgot to ask, would I need to buy Hub Rings for the RPF1's?
Double check, but I think you need a ring size of 67.1 / 73

Always run the rings!
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Got it! Thanks again, dude.
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im buying a set of work CR ULTIMATE KIWAMI wheels 18x9.5 for my 05 Evo 8 RS , im running MR Bilestien Struts with SWIFT Springs whats the largest concave offset i can rn without moding my fenders
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Originally Posted by Giuna99
im buying a set of work CR ULTIMATE KIWAMI wheels 18x9.5 for my 05 Evo 8 RS , im running MR Bilestien Struts with SWIFT Springs whats the largest concave offset i can rn without moding my fenders
My suggestion is to get over the dread of modding your rear fenders. Its the only way to run some aggressive rubber & a wheel w/a bit of poke

But if you absolutely dont want to mod them, you should stay w/the stock offset +38, especially running a 9.5" wide wheel
If you go w/a lower offset of say +35 to +30 or even lower your tire width choice narrows to stretch only tire fitment

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Ok maybe ill look into rolling them to be safe i just get nervous to mess around because i dont know anyone that does thst kinda thing around me..i like in the philadelphia are

Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
My suggestion is to get over the dread of modding your rear fenders. Its the only way to run some aggressive rubber & a wheel w/a bit of poke

But if you absolutely dont want to mod them, you should stay w/the stock offset +38, especially running a 9.5" wide wheel
If you go w/a lower offset of say +35 to +30 or even lower your tire width choice narrows to stretch only tire fitment
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Does anyone know if there is a 17 or 18" XXR 530 that will fit without a spacer or rolling the fenders?
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You need to give everyone the exact wheel size & offset as well as the tire spec
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xxr 530 18x9.75 +20
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Originally Posted by 2steppinevo8
xxr 530 18x9.75 +20
Just ran the numbers in the calc using both a 245/35 & a 245/40. You will have to work the rears fully to get this to fit correctly (roll, pull, bumper bolt). This is using stock rear camber which I recommend. Dont add camber to make it fit

+20 is fine for street use but terrible if you ever track

Not sure about spacers on these wheels. There are plenty of guys running them & plenty of posts to search
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what would be a better setup for track? Im finding it difficult to find wheels that I both like and will fit my car without fender work
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Originally Posted by 2steppinevo8
what would be a better setup for track? Im finding it difficult to find wheels that I both like and will fit my car without fender work
Unfortunately the EVO body is not kind to wide W/T's. You have to accept the fact that working the rear fenders is a must to run the wide rubber if thats what you want to do

Theres no 1 answer but IMO offsets above +30 & higher will fit larger width tires which is better for tracking. The wheel & tire should be able to float fully into the well w/out rub on stock camber

A lot of guys on this forum will note +20 works w/only a roll but they often jerk-in high neg camber settings. They accept rub as just part of game, but if you track at all, rubbing is a No-Go

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Originally Posted by 2steppinevo8
xxr 530 18x9.75 +20
you can start on page 155 and 10 other places


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