17x9 +45 wheels... Will they fit?

[JamesFoster]

Hey guys, quick question. The wheels I want are Enkei RPF1's in gold. My dilemma is that they are only available in 17x9 +45 in gold, so what I need to know is, will they fit a galant, and will the offset look stupid? I don't want some super wide hellaflush crap, but I know a +35 17x8 looks perfect and I want to know how close this will look to that.

I don't want to have to run crazy camber, but I'm not scared to run a little bit. I will most likely run either 245 or 255 wide tires.

I know that I'll need coilovers, which is fine because I'm ordering some BC's this week, but I need to know if I'll have any other issues.

 

[thecman02]

I think you'll need to get a 5mm spacer in the rear. You might also have to modify the rear arm, but maybe not with the spacer.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Way ahead of you bro...

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I still haven't been able to positively determine if they will fit or not. I vote you try it and let me know. Hope all the info helps, as I am still debating this exact issue.

 

[turbowop]

Get the wheels in a size/offset that works and paint them gold?

 

[JamesFoster]

I could paint a set, the main reason is I found a really good deal on a set of 17x9's with tires... Trying to save money over here.

Coilovers are ordered, I might just need to test fit a set and see how well it works.

FYI Mark, you car is my desktop background. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[curtis]

Mark's hat size just grew 3 more inches /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif

 

[GSX_TC]

Lmao

 

[RyanInWheeling]

Ok since this is already a topic, will 17x9.5 with a +20 offset fit? Only reason I am interested is they are new both wheels and tires for next to nothing.

 

[EMX5636]

Not without a lot of stretch and fender pulling. I test fit for shits and giggles a set of 18x10.5 20-25 offset and they are outside the fenders without -3* camber. My fenders are already rolled/pulled about 3/4" too.

If you want a pic of a 17x9.5, my buddy has a set on his Evo that I could probably test fit.

 

[RyanInWheeling]

That would be great! The owner of the wheels offered to test fit them, but my wheel wells aren't rolled or stretched.I know that it will be required if it's possible.

 

[EMX5636]

I'll see if I can get him over here today/tomorrow. He's running 255 tires, so they will rub, but you will get an idea of placement of the rim lip anyways. I would run 225-235's with a 9-9.5" wheel unless you are running stock ride height.