Enkei Racing Series RPF-1 For My S13 240SX - Fitment

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:13 pm

Ok, I currently have a set of 4 lug 5Zigen Typhoons:Front: 17x7.5 +40 with 235/40/17'sRear: 17x8 +35 with 255/40/17's

I am going to convert to 5-lug in the upcomming months, and I really like the Enkei RPF-1's. The Sizes I am interested are:Front: 17x8 +35Rear: 17x9 +35 or 17x8.5 +30

I'm trying to figure out if they will clear big brakes at all (I currently have 26mm Z-Brakes, but want to upgrade in the future), and which size I should go with in the rear. I want to try to run 265's or even a bit wider in the rear, but I think if I go with the 17x9's I'll have issues on the inside (especially when I get coilovers). Also, if these wheels will have issues with coilovers. Hopefully Someone on here has some experience with these wheels....

Post by **Poor_S13_Driver** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:57 pm

Why would you need to upgrade your brakes after Z brakes i cant wait until that happens to me one day

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:26 pm

Poor_S13_Driver wrote:Why would you need to upgrade your brakes after Z brakes i cant wait until that happens to me one day

Because, for continued Circuit use, they just aren't enough. Hopefully by the season after next, I will be able to enter some serious competative racing...

Post by **whiterps13** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:30 pm

Im not a fan of staggering at all. I would go with;17x8.5 +30 all the way around, with 5mm spacers. Then just run a sticky 225/45 or a 235/40 instead of your planned 265's.

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:46 pm

whiterps13 wrote:Im not a fan of staggering at all. I would go with;17x8.5 +30 all the way around, with 5mm spacers. Then just run a sticky 225/45 or a 235/40 instead of your planned 265's.

I'm not a fan of Spacers at all...... I have liked my staggered setup, so that's why I want to continue using it. It suites my driving style. Don't know why I'd run 225's in front if I can fit 235's, but I guess that's just me

Post by **whiterps13** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:01 pm

Because width has little to do with handling and grip. A sticky 225 will perform nearly identical to the same compound 235 on the same wheel. You seem to think that wider is better, which is far from the truth. If anything, the 225 will be more predicable and have better turn in characteristics than the 235. But, if you are so stuck on staggering, than just run the 17x8 and 17x9 setup. The 17x8 +35's are going to be very sunken in, but judging by your previous wheel sizes you dont care much about flushness.

Clearing big brakes has little to do with wheel size anyways. The spoke design will determine if you can clear your planned big brake upgrades. Unless someone has tried these wheels with bigger brake upgrades, the only way to assure fitment is by test-fitting.

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:14 pm

whiterps13 wrote:Because width has little to do with handling and grip. A sticky 225 will perform nearly identical to the same compound 235 on the same wheel. You seem to think that wider is better, which is far from the truth. If anything, the 225 will be more predicable and have better turn in characteristics than the 235. But, if you are so stuck on staggering, than just run the 17x8 and 17x9 setup. The 17x8 +35's are going to be very sunken in, but judging by your previous wheel sizes you dont care much about flushness.

Clearing big brakes has little to do with wheel size anyways. The spoke design will determine if you can clear your planned big brake upgrades. Unless someone has tried these wheels with bigger brake upgrades, the only way to assure fitment is by test-fitting.

I know clearing Big brakes has little to do with offset, I was just seeing if anyone has tried these wheels. And if you have the same tire in two different widths, the wider one will have better traction. My 60 Foot times went down by a lot when I switched from a 205 to a 255 Falken Tire (Same Tire). I didn't want a +40 wheel up front, but when you buy used wheels, you take what you can get if the price is right. I do care about flushness, I was thinking the +30 would fit better, but was unsure, because in the rear my +35 8 inch wide wheel sits pretty well. The front doesn't even come close... And, I am unsure if the +30 8.5" wide wheel will fit in the front...... Also Turn in characteristics can be adjusted with your caster as well as toe/camber... which I already have done. I like my Settings as they are, but I'll adjust them when I get new wheels.

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:32 pm

you can run a 17x9+20 up front on an s13 w/ a fender roll. naed240sx has those on his car so the 17x8.5+30 should fit

Post by **nismofly** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:26 am

17x9 +22 with either 235/40 or 245/40 all around

the wheel size isnt officially imported, ive only seen it sold a few places

roll and pull to clear

Post by **whiterps13** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:09 pm

If they come in 17x9 +22 than definately get those all the way around.

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:32 pm

whiterps13 wrote:I would go with;17x8.5 +30 all the way around, with 5mm spacers. Then just run a sticky 225/45 or a 235/40 instead of your planned 265's.

Hey man, I know you run the 17x8.5 +25 D2's, which fenders did you have to roll? I might have to go with wheels like this for $$$ reasons. You say you are on coilovers, how much clearence do you have on them? Also, do you think that z-brakes would clear on them? Thanks...

Post by **whiterps13** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:06 pm

Yeah Im running the 17x8.5 +25's with 225/45/17's all the way around. Ive got Tein Basics, and they clear fine. Also, Im not running much camber at all (SPL RUCA's), to help tire wear. I have my fenders slightly rolled all the way around with the front plastic liners removed, and everything clears great. You might not even have to roll if you run pretty aggressive camber.

Not sure about Z Brake clearance, but they seem like they should clear. The spoke design really curves out, but the spokes are pretty burly. But look at this picture mounted, there seems to be a ton of clearance compared to my stockies.

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:17 pm

Thanks for the info. I was informed by a seller, that they (z brakes) wont clear..... Not sure if he knows or not though. I wish there was a way to find out, lol.

Post by **whiterps13** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:15 am

I kind of need to know also, because I wanted to swap my calipers in the spring. Maybe Q45's will clear?

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:06 pm

ElNegro wrote:Thanks for the info. I was informed by a seller, that they (z brakes) wont clear..... Not sure if he knows or not though. I wish there was a way to find out, lol.

ok, ive heard now, that they do clear z-brakes. Well, only one way too find out, lol

Post by **whiterps13** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:23 pm

Cool, when you get 'em make sure you post in this thread or contact me via email, Id appreciate it. Did you find the gold ones in classifieds? They would look killer on your coupe.

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:09 pm

white i think your wheels will clear z brakes, due to the spoke design and the curvature that is built into them. that is why most wheels won't clear z brakes, not the size or offset, but spoke design.

iirc the enkies in question have a straighter spoke design, this may cause the spokes to hit the caliper

w/ stock z brakes on a 17 inch rim i have close to 1.5 inches of clearance between the top of my caliper and the wheel.

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