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Will these enkies fit me fto
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 4:01 pm
by Benedict_XIII
Does anyone know if these would fit my Fto gpx
enkie rpf1 17" 45 offset
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-ENKEI ... ccessories
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 5:33 pm
by Bennoz
Stud pattern is ok, offset is getting a little high. May need spacers, but they should fit.
Just beware buying anything over $1000 Aus dollars from overseas, you'll get hit with GST, Import duty & customs fees.
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 5:41 pm
by J
Bennoz wrote:Stud pattern is ok, offset is getting a little high. May need spacers, but they should fit.
45 is high for a 8'' wide rim. i'd recommend a +35 offset, but with these you will need spacers as the fronts will easily scrub when turning.
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 5:43 pm
by Bennoz
Also keeping in mind, spacers are *cough* illegal *cough* in NSW. Not that any of us use them...
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 6:04 pm
by Benedict_XIII
what about a 17"by 7.5 or 7with a 45 or a 38 off set what is the best combination i have benn warned by my uncle a mechanic of 30 years to stay well away from spacers
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 6:13 pm
by J
its depending on what spacers you use.... if you use the bolt on spacers which are manufactured by known brands they are ok... ive hear the spacers you buy at autobarn which just push your nuts out further are a somewhat risk.
from past experience
17x7 would be good with a +42 offset
17x17.5 would need to be lower like a +38
17x8 would be good with 35
.... so preety much you have a set point of +42 for 7''wide.... the wider the rim the lower the offset. the higher the offset the closer the wheel will be to the spring, if you lower the offset it pushes out the wheel towards the guard preventing scrubbing. IF you dont use a spacer.... if im wrong someone correct me
17x8 with a 48 offset will most likely be off a wrx
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 6:36 pm
by Benedict_XIII
thanks mate
i might just get them throgh a wheel shop so they cam be the
perfect fit
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:50 am
by koolio1234
Benedict_XIII wrote:thanks mate
i might just get them throgh a wheel shop so they cam be the
perfect fit
Wise choice, its important to not muck around with the wheels as they are our only contact with the road.