Fitted some 255/40zr17 without sticking out.

[kidtsi]

Here are the pictures...

Sorry for all the dirt!!!

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[talonalex92]

Better pictures? Cant even see the size or the width.

 

[kidtsi]

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i don't have more right now...

 

[eligst21]

Yeah id like to see the side pics of the rim with the tire. What rims are they and rim width? The rpf1's? And also do they rub on anything on the inside or any issues?

Edit: they are rpf1's. Ha.

 

[rr06rs]

What tires? Do they clear the inside? What suspension? Using spacers? What offset?

 

[TRBOBLU]

Here are the pictures...

Sorry for all the dirt!!!

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What are specs on the RPF1's? Width and offset? What tires? Do you have 2gb GSX rear knuckles?

EDIT: Sorry for my somewhat redundant questions but I have been tackling which offset RPF1's to get for 3 months now. I need to clear the EVO Brembos but also do not want my wheel/tire combo sticking 1/2"+ out from the wheel wells. What I am leaning towards are 17x9 +35 with at least 245 rubber and no more than 255's.

 

[red_devil]

Awesome shoes

 

[kidtsi]

17x9 +37 counting the spacers.
Stock rear knucles, i did he math checking how many space i had with my 235s before buying, i came out with the conclusion that i would have 2mm of clearance from the knuckle and it was correct.

Rpf1s wont clear Evo barkes unless the offset is around +25 or less

Im using Tein coilovers... i'll have more pics after cleaning the whole car, pictures on my gallery are 235s.

 

[TRBOBLU]

17x9 +37 counting the spacers.
Stock rear knucles, i did he math checking how many space i had with my 235s before buying, i came out with the conclusion that i would have 2mm of clearance from the knuckle and it was correct.

Rpf1s wont clear Evo barkes unless the offset is around +25 or less

Im using Tein coilovers... i'll have more pics after cleaning the whole car, pictures on my gallery are 235s.

Hmm.. interesting. I know EVOm guys have confirmed RPF1's clear the front Brembos with as high as a +38(talked to four members that used them) and +35's are common with them also. Is there something I am missing that won't make them clear Brembos on a DSM with Galant knuckles?

 

[kidtsi]

Hmm.. interesting. I know EVOm guys have confirmed RPF1's clear the front Brembos with as high as a +38(talked to four members that used them) and +35's are common with them also. Is there something I am missing that won't make them clear Brembos on a DSM with Galant knuckles?

They use 20mm spacers on the front when +45 offset bro, being there done that.

 

[TRBOBLU]

They use 20mm spacers on the front when +45 offset bro, being there done that.

Well if this is true that really throws a wrench in things for me. I appreciate the input as I have been tackling this for a while.

I am still confused though. Here is a PM I sent to an EVOm member almost two years ago asking the same question and here is his response. Now you can see why I am confused

They clear with no spacers, leaving about 3-4mm clearance.

Quote:
Originally Posted by talontsi_95
I saw an ad you had for RPF1's for sale that had a 40mm offset. I am curious if those wheels cleared the front brembo calipers without the use of spacers? I plan to run the same wheel but was hoping you could help me determine clearance. Thanks!!!!

EDIT: Only thing I can think of is that he was running spacers and didn't know it. Probably installed by a shop and he never removed anything himself.

 

[rr06rs]

Hmm.. interesting. I know EVOm guys have confirmed RPF1's clear the front Brembos with as high as a +38(talked to four members that used them) and +35's are common with them also. Is there something I am missing that won't make them clear Brembos on a DSM with Galant knuckles?

Evos have totally different control arms and wider fenders that allow higher offsets to stay tucked. For example on me EVO I ran 18x9 5zigen fn01r-c's with +35 offset and 265's and was still able to run negative camber and they JUST cleared the calipers, (actually had scuffle marks on them from the wheel flexing under hard cornering!!!), with NO spacers and the tires just inside the fenders. You're not gonna do that on any 2g.

 

[Flash]

What tires are they?

 

[TRBOBLU]

Evos have totally different control arms and wider fenders that allow higher offsets to stay tucked. For example on me EVO I ran 18x9 5zigen fn01r-c's with +35 offset and 265's and was still able to run negative camber and they JUST cleared the calipers, (actually had scuffle marks on them from the wheel flexing under hard cornering!!!), with NO spacers and the tires just inside the fenders. You're not gonna do that on any 2g.

I am aware of the differences in control arms and body. I know what offset I am going to need to run in order to clear the body lines and knuckle on a 2g. I am worried about the calipers because of wildly different spoke designs on wheels that can cause major clearance issues for the brakes. Your info is helpful though because I have looked at those wheels as a possible option.

 

[rr06rs]

I'm actually interested in these rpf1's in the same size you might have to consider a different brake setup though. I'll likely go with wilwoods ### the dynalite calipers have much more clearance than the brembos.

 

[kidtsi]

Well if this is true that really throws a wrench in things for me. I appreciate the input as I have been tackling this for a while.

I am still confused though. Here is a PM I sent to an EVOm member almost two years ago asking the same question and here is his response. Now you can see why I am confused

They clear with no spacers, leaving about 3-4mm clearance.

Quote:
Originally Posted by talontsi_95
I saw an ad you had for RPF1's for sale that had a 40mm offset. I am curious if those wheels cleared the front brembo calipers without the use of spacers? I plan to run the same wheel but was hoping you could help me determine clearance. Thanks!!!!

EDIT: Only thing I can think of is that he was running spacers and didn't know it. Probably installed by a shop and he never removed anything himself.

Maybe they were 17x8 which have a curbed design, because there is no 40mm offset option on a 9.

 

[TRBOBLU]

Maybe they were 17x8 which have a curbed design, because there is no 40mm offset option on a 9.

You are right they were 17x8's if memory serves me correct.

EDIT: Forgot to say it earlier. Beautiful car BTW.

 

[kidtsi]

What tires are they?

Nitto NTO5 255/40zr17

 

[bmoha7321]

Looks sharp. Take a picture from the rear showing the whole assend.

 

[Gus@RRE]

Looks about right, been running this size tire in my 2g with evo wheels for a few years now. Still looking for a way to fit a 265 on a 9" tire without it sticking out but i guess that's asking too much .

 

[meliketoball]

How's it drive? Feel the weight?

 

[PanZero]

I heard from a couple of guys from EvolutioM forums that they were using 17x8.5 +40 wheels without spacers. I heard that a few sizes of these wheels had different spoke design (more curved) to allow more caliper space, so I assume this was the case. The Evo guys usually end up using +30 offset instead, not sure if it's for the fear of hitting the calipers or because the wheel is more centered in the well at this offset.

 

[cagleje]

I ran my BBS' from my MR with Falken Azenis ST115 255/40/17 on my 95' without having to do any rolling or pulling. I had some junk coilovers on the car at the time. Never had any rubbing or clearance issues with the suspension.

 

[PanZero]

I guy from the Evo forums just confirmed that he uses 17x8.5 +40 RPF1 without any spacers.

 

[Dyesuperman]

I guy from the Evo forums just confirmed that he uses 17x8.5 +40 RPF1 without any spacers.

To clear the evo brakes up front I would assume? Did he say how much clearance he had?