Best wheel/tire size and setup 1G DSM

[Maxthepersonz]

I'm curious what the best size wheels and tires I should get for my 1G DSM. The car is lowered a little bit. I want to get some Enkei rpf1 wheels but I'm wondering do I get 16s or 17s? What width and everything. Also which tire size will look and preform the best with these wheels?

 

[My1GLaser]

I personally prefer the look of 17s. 17x8 Evo VIII Enkei rims with 235/45/17 Nitto NT555. I had 16x8 with 225/50/16 Yokohama S. Drive before these.

 

[Marchev]

I'm getting ready to take the leap for rpf1s as well. After many hours of research, I believe the best combo to fit in a 1g without rubbing and rolling fenders, is 17x8 in 45mm offset, and a 235/45/17 tire. If you go with the 35mm offset it looks like you will have to roll the fenders since the tires will stick out.

 

[Steve93Talon]

I'm running 17 x 8 +48s with no spacers and 245/40s. Barely clear the front struts and had to grind down the rear trailing arms a bit. +42-45 is about ideal on an 8" wheel with 235/45 or 245/40s. Next step up would be 8.5-9" wheels with 255/50s but you'd need coilovers to clear. Also, the "nice" RPF1s are the 9", the narrower ones have curved spokes and look completely different.

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[iBoostDSM]

I dislike the look of the rpf1s unless they're 17x9. 1g's can fit a 17x9 with +40 offset, but you need coilovers (or trim off the strut perch) and slight trimming of the rear trailing arm. Plus a 255/40 tire.

 

[Maxthepersonz]

Thanks for all the info! Good stuff.

 

[Maxthepersonz]

Here we are a year later and I have some more questions . About to pull the trigger on a new wheel and tire setup this month. I now have D2 coilovers as well.

The 17x9 +40 RPF1s will fit without rolling fenders? I really like them, but I totally refuse to roll my fenders and don't want clearance issues like that.

I have also been really considering the Motegi Traklite wheels which are unfortunately only available in 17x7 +45 or 17x8 +40... Which of these two would be my best option?

I know I'm way over thinking things here but I don't want anything rubbing on the body.

I should also mention this car isn't going to be driven often at all, occasional meet, strip a few times each summer, etc.

 

[er82]

I have 17" tsw interlagos. They are light and have pretty good fitment