[CL9] Enkai Wheel fit

[hellequin]

Hi all,

I'm looking at Enkai sc38's for my 2005 Lux :cool:

I believe the dimensions of stock wheels are 17 x 7 +55 with a stud pattern of 5-114.3 - weight unknown.

The dimensions of the Enkai are 18 x 8.5 +35 with stud pattern 5-114.3 - weight 11.7kg

I will lower it after fitting however I have 4 questions:
- Will they fit/rub/scrape etc?
- What impact will the increase in width have on the overall ride etc?
- Is there a way to minimise the impact with correct tyre selection?
- Are 19" x 8.5 too much of a stretch (ride comfort, economy, handling etc)?

Thanks in advance!

[thomwootton19]

Depends how low youre going,

its you go say a 205 and give it a stretch it will be totally illegal but will help clearance.

offset/width/size is pretty mint for cl9's

[hellequin]

I'm definitely after legal, my days off testing the resolve of thpolice are over.
I'm not sure what you're referring to when you say '205 and give it a stretch' sorry I'm noob

[thomwootton19]

205 is tyre width man,
I would use 225/40/18 to be legal and if you're lowering don't clam it or you'll rub at the front

[thomwootton19]

Slam*

[hellequin]

Oh I've no intention of dropping it on its guts.... Will I get away with 235 though?
My heart is set on this style and they don't come anything less than previously described unfortunately... well only bigger!

[thomwootton19]

Yeah man 235's would be fine, I have them on my 7 inch rims and it looks seeet

[hellequin]

Yeah man 235's would be fine, I have them on my 7 inch rims and it looks seeet

7 inch rims they must look pretty special! ha ha

235 will fit! Thanks Thomwootton you've made my day with that!:thumbsup:

[thomwootton19]

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab8/thomwootton/Mobile%20Uploads/image-7.jpg (http://s844.photobucket.com/user/thomwootton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-7.jpg.html) you're welcome haha

[I CU2]

What wheels are those? EDIT: just realised they're stock hehe. thought they were LFA inspired or something.

[thomwootton19]

Haha yeah man they are stock resprayed with the euro-r jdm colour.
There a DIY I posted on the first page of the DIY section if you want to see the comparison

[hellequin]

Been doing some digging and found this great article on the effects of increasing wheel and tyre size:

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/effects-of-upsized-wheels-and-tires-tested

Also this web page has a huge selection of wheel weights which come in handy.... the enkei's I'm looking at are 2kg heavier than my "stockies" so happy to go ahead and get em!

http://measurespeed.com/index.php

I figure I'll throw on a rear sway bar to reduce body roll and therefore minimize the decrease in load on the inside of the tyre resulting in maintened handeling specs.....

Happy reading!