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RyanEM2
06-14-2011, 01:50 PM
Hey,

Im trying to help my girlfriend get a set of Rota Grids for her Ep. The ones im looking at are 17x9.5 with a +42 offset. I know 9.5 is pretty wide but will she have any trouble fitting that on her ep? She really loves those wheels. Also Would you guys recommend 215/45s or 205? Thanks for the advice everyone and im sorry if this was already posted in another thread. Im not very active on these boards.

PatrickJamesYu
06-14-2011, 01:56 PM
The 9.5" plus the 42 offset will not work for our cars.
That's more like for the s2k's

I believe 17x9 +38 is the highest offset you can go with a 9"
so adding half an inch, plus 4 mm isn't going to cut it.

Tires: At that size you're going to be stretching, pretty hard IMO
215/45 on a 9" is pretty stretched
a 205 will be brutal.

ep3jd
06-14-2011, 02:26 PM
205/40 is insane on my 9 wide grids. I would do 215/45 if you're after the look I'm assuming you are. Gimme one second and I'll double check clearance issues with that offset, but you can get those grids in 9.5 +30 which is basically the same amount of poke as my 9 +25


Edit: I checked and there is no wash that offset will work. You'll need the +30 to clear suspension components

RyanEM2
06-15-2011, 05:36 AM
Yeah I figured id run into problems with those measurements. However she changed her mind and decided she wanted to go with 16s so im back to the drawing boards to find some wheels. Thanks for the replies

ep3jd
06-15-2011, 05:37 AM
Buy the 16x8 version then lol

ep3jd
06-15-2011, 05:39 AM
http://tapatalk.com/mu/d0362d9a-a80c-2c83.jpg

powdbyrice
06-15-2011, 12:46 PM
Yeah I figured id run into problems with those measurements. However she changed her mind and decided she wanted to go with 16s so im back to the drawing boards to find some wheels. Thanks for the replies

16x8 +38 rpf1s

ep3jd
06-15-2011, 01:05 PM
I wish they came in 16x8.5!

whatsvtec
06-15-2011, 01:48 PM
Idk what kind of "fitment" you're looking for. But for an easy comfortable fit I'd go with 16x8 and 225/45r16's.


17's will look better in the long run I think. 16's are just a little small for our cars

ep3jd
06-15-2011, 02:35 PM
Allllll depends on the tire size brah

whatsvtec
06-15-2011, 02:40 PM
Allllll depends on the tire size brah

Agreed... "fitted" 16's look too small. "Track/performance" sized 16's are usually alright

PatrickJamesYu
06-15-2011, 04:46 PM
Yeah I actually think I like 16's with like a 205/50 tire better than 17's 205/45.
But definitely, if you're going stretched, 17's do it good

TronG
06-15-2011, 07:34 PM
I'm running 205/45 on 17x9 I can take a pics of the rim up close if you like.

gamma6
06-15-2011, 11:29 PM
I'm running 205/45 on 17x9 I can take a pics of the rim up close if you like.

Do it!

RyanEM2
06-17-2011, 08:09 AM
16x8 +38 rpf1s

Those are the ones I want her to get lol.

jd, those grids look sick though

powdbyrice
06-17-2011, 03:24 PM
could use a small spacer...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/eatshoe/Texas%20Meet%20and%20Drive%20October%204%202009/DSC_0529.jpg

ep3jd
06-17-2011, 03:25 PM
I wish the sub 9" had the same face as the 9 and up. Then I wouldn't give a shit what size they were lol