mrfred

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I think I have some photos posted somewhere in here of 17x9 PF01SS wheels on my Evo. The PF01 Evo wheel looks nearly the same.

kaj

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As long as I don't have to run a spacer with studs built in or add extended studs. I'd rather find a wheel that fits than do either of those things.


Subjective. I can't stand them. But, for me, function > form, so I can DEFINITELY deal with it.

as for the rest of the discussion: On the front, I ran a 9.5" wheel with effective +15 and a 255 tire. around 2.8* camber and a Perrin PSRS. Other than obliterating my fender liners, I had no other issues anywhere.

heel2toe

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^Agreed Im all about function over form. Just wanted to say that I think they do look better in person vs in pictures.

Just curious why are you so against extended studs?

kaj

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not necessarily against. I'd just rather have wheels that fit without doing all the work.
plus. they would keep me from daily driving on my stock wheels.

LetsGetThisDone

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My 17x10 +38 RPF1's with 255/40r17 NT01's wouldn't clear the strut without a spacer.
My 18x9.5 +35 Konig's with 265/35r18 RE11's wouldn't clear the strut without a spacer.


So, by saying you wouldn't run a spacer for "proper" fitment, I guess you need to put narrow wheels and tires on your car.

mrfred

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Yeah, my 255/40 tires 17x9 +32 is pretty darn close to the coilover spring on my front strut. I'd say its <1/2" away, and may be as close as 1/4".

kaj

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I never thought of inboard. I don't remember any of my wheels coming anywhere near spring. I guess I would have had to find out the hard way.
Ayoustin was saying his fit fine with no spacers or rubbing. That is curious.
If I can't find an offset that doesn't work, then I guess spacers it would have to be.

Ayoustin

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Yea it's also discussed pretty well in this thread: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/evo-tires-wheels-brakes-suspension-sponsored-tire-rack/608811-enkei-nt03-17x9-5-38-need-spacers.html

Keep in mind tire selection plays an important roll in clearance as well.

mrfred

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I switched to Michelin A/S 3+ for my latest 255/40-17 tires on 17x9" +32 mm rims, and these tires have a huge rim protector. It sticks out a solid 1/2" past the rim. Now the tires just barely clear the rear fenders on big bumps. They must be within 1 mm. I imagine that the rim protector is almost equally close to the coilovers at the front. Goes to show how many factors play a role in tire/wheel clearance.