Wheel advice

[nsxmugen]

Hi, I'm looking for some wheel advice for a 17/18 setup. I want the wheels as straight as possible and def no stretched rubber on front wheels. Over 17 years I had 3 wheels sets but I'm not happy with any of them, mostly with front wheels. Both of my sets are 18x8 fronts, one in 40 and 45 offset with 215/35 tires. In the next set I want to go with 17x7.5 but not sure about offset. I have BBK RL calipers in front.

After doing some research I found below Enkei's. For the rears they have them in 18x9 or 18x9.5 both in 45 offset.

Enkei PF01 17x7.5 / 5x114.3 / +45
Enkei PF01 18x9.5 / 5x114.3 / +45

Any advise/suggestion appreciated.

Thanks,
David

 

[Hapa88]

Based on the Enkei sizing chart:
http://enkei.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/PF01.pdf

Personally I'd do the 17x8 +45 with a 215/40/17 (has a very slight stretch) and the 18x9.5 +35 with a 265/35/18 (is pretty square).
You can do the 17x7.5 +45 and the tire will be squarer, but the wheel edge won't sit as flush to the fender as the 17x8 +45 (the wheel will look more inset into the body).

Keep in mind the Enkei PF01 wheel face doesn't change with sizing. It remains pretty much flat (there is no concavity to the face/spokes). It's a personal preference, but I like the rear to have a concave face which can't be found with this particular wheel.

Edit: found this post with the sizing exactly how I recommended:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/150811-My-new-Enkei-wheels

 

[nsxmugen]

That is very helpful, great info, thanks!! I have some reading to do tonight

 

[nsxmugen]

You made a great point with both the front and rear being the same not concave. I like the concave look and went back to drawing board. The front wheels I don't mind having it tuck in with 7.5 wide rim. I actually would prefer that so good to know it will work.

Now I'm set in different wheel

WedsSport SA-10R 17x7.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +45

The rear has R face that supposed to be concave.

Does anyone run wedssport wheels? Don't know anything about that brand.

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[Stephen@NCAutoUSA]

You made a great point with both the front and rear being the same not concave. I like the concave look and went back to drawing board. The front wheels I don't mind having it tuck in with 7.5 wide rim. I actually would prefer that so good to know it will work.

Now I'm set in different wheel

WedsSport SA-10R 17x7.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +45

The rear has R face that supposed to be concave.

Does anyone run wedssport wheels? Don't know anything about that brand.

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I ran wedssport tc105n. They were super light, lighter then any forged wheel like volk I've had and looked nice too. I tracked with them a few times.

 

[Hapa88]

If you do the Wedsport SA-10R get the 18x9.5 / 5x114.3 / Offset +38 (R) instead.

 

[nsxmugen]

Your guys rock!! Thanks for the feedback. Updated my shopping cart to +38 need final approval from wife..


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[06_typeS]

Your guys rock!! Thanks for the feedback. Updated my shopping cart to +38 need final approval from wife..


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Story of our lives!! Wife approval.

 

[8R6]

wedssport is legit. especially their tc105 wheel.