View Poll Results: What size RPF1's would you buy?
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Gauging Interest: Enkei RPF1 wheels in 5X110 bolt pattern
11-20-2013, 12:50 PM
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If this is the size we go with how many of you would be interested in this size? I really just want to make sure that if you guys need to run a space that people will not mind that?
I think a spacer will be needed if we go with the 18x9 +35
Bryce
I think a spacer will be needed if we go with the 18x9 +35
Bryce
11-20-2013, 01:04 PM
#78
Am I missing something here? A +35 offset would make the mounting surface closer to the center of the wheel, pushing the spokes further out and away from the brakes. Wouldn't a +35 offset be better than +45 offset? A +45 offset will bring the spokes 10mm closer to the brakes. As you add spacers you are effectively reducing your offset, that's why people running a 25mm hub adapter get wheels with a +65 offset so that it brings it back to a +40 offset.
11-20-2013, 02:30 PM
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Am I missing something here? A +35 offset would make the mounting surface closer to the center of the wheel, pushing the spokes further out and away from the brakes. Wouldn't a +35 offset be better than +45 offset? A +45 offset will bring the spokes 10mm closer to the brakes. As you add spacers you are effectively reducing your offset, that's why people running a 25mm hub adapter get wheels with a +65 offset so that it brings it back to a +40 offset.
theres a picture on the 2nd page
11-20-2013, 05:57 PM
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**** it, my input. 18x8 - 5x110 - +40 cause they clear the brembos. The point is not a wider tire, it's the bolt pattern. If, by some miracle or sacrifice, you can get Enkei to produce a limited amount of the RPF1 in 5x110 bolt pattern (which they have clearly stated several times they will not) that fit the Cobalt SS and over the Brembo calipers measurements, just send me a bill for whatever the cost and paint them whatever color you want. Preferably stripper glitter.
11-20-2013, 06:54 PM
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**** it, my input. 18x8 - 5x110 - +40 cause they clear the brembos. The point is not a wider tire, it's the bolt pattern. If, by some miracle or sacrifice, you can get Enkei to produce a limited amount of the RPF1 in 5x110 bolt pattern (which they have clearly stated several times they will not) that fit the Cobalt SS and over the Brembo calipers measurements, just send me a bill for whatever the cost and paint them whatever color you want. Preferably stripper glitter.
11-20-2013, 07:06 PM
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**** it, my input. 18x8 - 5x110 - +40 cause they clear the brembos. The point is not a wider tire, it's the bolt pattern. If, by some miracle or sacrifice, you can get Enkei to produce a limited amount of the RPF1 in 5x110 bolt pattern (which they have clearly stated several times they will not) that fit the Cobalt SS and over the Brembo calipers measurements, just send me a bill for whatever the cost and paint them whatever color you want. Preferably stripper glitter.
Thats an old wheel from at least ten years back. If not 15. The trend to Monoblock calipers had not happened. When it did Enkei reacted and made many wheels that do clear Brembos using a curved spoke like PF01 and not flat spoke like the RF1. In fact with PF01 you could probably use ZR 1 carbon brakes and calipers.
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11-20-2013, 08:25 PM
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Rick bro' they WILL NOT WORK WITH BREMBOS. We purchased must have been over a hundred Rf1 for the Grand Am race cars. The will not clear Brembos, just stock LSJ calipers, NOT because of the offset because of the SPOKE LAYOUT.
Thats an old wheel from at least ten years back. If not 15. The trend to Monoblock calipers had not happened. When it did Enkei reacted and made many wheels that do clear Brembos using a curved spoke like PF01 and not flat spoke like the RF1. In fact with PF01 you could probably use ZR 1 carbon brakes and calipers.
11-21-2013, 05:43 PM
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Rick bro' they WILL NOT WORK WITH BREMBOS. We purchased must have been over a hundred Rf1 for the Grand Am race cars. The will not clear Brembos, just stock LSJ calipers, NOT because of the offset because of the SPOKE LAYOUT.
Thats an old wheel from at least ten years back. If not 15. The trend to Monoblock calipers had not happened. When it did Enkei reacted and made many wheels that do clear Brembos using a curved spoke like PF01 and not flat spoke like the RF1. In fact with PF01 you could probably use ZR 1 carbon brakes and calipers.
Thats an old wheel from at least ten years back. If not 15. The trend to Monoblock calipers had not happened. When it did Enkei reacted and made many wheels that do clear Brembos using a curved spoke like PF01 and not flat spoke like the RF1. In fact with PF01 you could probably use ZR 1 carbon brakes and calipers.
11-21-2013, 07:33 PM
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no i didnt good catch. we ran 17 x 9 and they did not clear brembos. Evidently they have updated, but if you are doing 8 s it looks like no problem
that said I would be shocked if this deal happens on a GB. OAKOS are first class to deal with no doubt. seriously Subie'd.
that said I would be shocked if this deal happens on a GB. OAKOS are first class to deal with no doubt. seriously Subie'd.
11-21-2013, 11:45 PM
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I'd be stoked for 8.5 +38 or higher.
You could easily get enough by extending to the Kappas but you'd have to make sure the offset stays high enough since it's more about poke than inner clearance
You could easily get enough by extending to the Kappas but you'd have to make sure the offset stays high enough since it's more about poke than inner clearance
11-22-2013, 12:07 AM
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no i didnt good catch. we ran 17 x 9 and they did not clear brembos. Evidently they have updated, but if you are doing 8 s it looks like no problem
that said I would be shocked if this deal happens on a GB. OAKOS are first class to deal with no doubt. seriously Subie'd.
that said I would be shocked if this deal happens on a GB. OAKOS are first class to deal with no doubt. seriously Subie'd.
11-24-2013, 03:23 PM
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18x9 would make me hand over my money in a heart beat. hopefully you guys can make it happen. if I need a spacer then oh well as long as I can still get 5-7 turns on the lugnuts then its fine. please make it happen lol
11-24-2013, 09:59 PM
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I would kill for RPF1's in 18x8.5 or wider in an offset that would clear brembos in bronze.
This picture is haunting me.
(I'm aware the picture is of an 18x9.5 in a super aggressive +15mm offset.)
This picture is haunting me.
(I'm aware the picture is of an 18x9.5 in a super aggressive +15mm offset.)