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Enkei RPF1 with +45 offset, rub or no rub

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Old 04-04-2014 | 12:11 AM
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Default Enkei RPF1 with +45 offset, rub or no rub

Enkei RPF1s 17x9 +45, all around. 215 tires in the front, 255 tires in the back. Lowered on Espelirs
Is there any fender modifications needed for this setup? really dont want to mess with the fenders.
Old 04-04-2014 | 12:55 AM
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I have these but I am 255 square all around so I don't know about the front. OEM suspension with Espelirs. I can tell you that in the rear I was rolled and cleared, but after trimming the bumper it still rubbed a bit until it wore that spot off the bumper. Without a roll I don't think it would fit.
Old 04-04-2014 | 11:12 AM
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Forgetting the fact that a 215 on a 9" is really over stretched and will look pretty goofy as well as unsafe, you will still have clearance problems up there if you are lowered at all. I realize a 8" +45 has the convex face, but that will actually accommodate a 215 properly and not have to roll with appropriate camber. The rear will clear without a roll if you’re running 245 and a liberal amount of camber like -2.5. the 8/9 +45 is a stock fitment without rolling fenders as long as you stick to stock tire sizes and run at least UK spec camber alignment, but another half a degree all around is best.
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Roll all the fenders. Only option for these to fit. It is pointless to run a 9 inch wide wheel with a 215 when you could just but a 7 or 8 inch wide wheel and run that tire and have less clearance issues.
Old 04-04-2014 | 01:07 PM
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Espelirs will be a big drop, you will need to roll, relocate bumper tab. And as stated above don't run 215 on a 9'
Old 04-04-2014 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks guys, havent considered the tire width. Think im going to hold off on the RPF1s then cause I need to get new tires, roll the fenders to do it properly. my tires are still full of life so when those go Ill make the swap
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