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imnotniko · 05-25-2011, 05:25 PM

i have an s13 with tein he coilovers and i just got enkei rpf1's 17x9.5 +18 all around with 235/40/17 tires. i installed the wheels up front and they are hitting the coilover. im assuming i need to run a spacer to clear the coilover but i don't know what size. any help? i have a picture.

dt-p88 · 05-25-2011, 05:27 PM

Try a 5mm?

CleanAndLegit · 05-25-2011, 05:33 PM

more like a 9-11mm cause i have enkie gtco1s 18x9+18 and am like 3mm away from coil

theboy · 05-25-2011, 05:38 PM

10mm spacer and you should be fine, probably need to roll and maybe pull the fenders

imnotniko · 05-25-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theboy

10mm spacer and you should be fine, probably need to roll and maybe pull the fenders

yeah once i get the wheels on the car thats the first thing i am going to do. i think i might purchase a 15mm spacer for the front just incase. should i do the same for the rear?

chuy · 05-25-2011, 08:20 PM

+1 for the 10 mm spacer, I run the same suspension and wheel size. Except my offset is 15

naw_speed · 05-25-2011, 08:49 PM

you should try to slot the top or bottom hole in the strut to spindle bracket first. that will allow the wheel to tilt just enough so that it will clear the coil springs. and you can still run up to 1.5 degs of camber depending on your coilovers. some coilovers come pre sloted for this reason. it,s cheaper that spacers and you don,t have to worry about spacing the rear to match....18x9.5 +20 and i got no problems.

ladyzx · 05-25-2011, 09:02 PM

10 mm should fix it

Robb · 05-26-2011, 09:32 PM

Are ou 4 or 5 lug? I have an unused spare pair of H&R 20mm spacers if you need something.

imnotniko · 05-26-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

Are ou 4 or 5 lug? I have an unused spare pair of H&R 20mm spacers if you need something.

5 lug i think im going to try a 10mm

sr20sean · 05-26-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

Are ou 4 or 5 lug? I have an unused spare pair of H&R 20mm spacers if you need something.

you should know they dont make good offset rpf1's in 4 lug!

Robb · 05-27-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sr20sean

you should know they dont make good offset rpf1's in 4 lug!

I would normally research first, but I was on my phone. Figured that I would be generous and just post the offer to him.

imnotniko · 05-27-2011, 02:56 PM

im good thanks man. im going to purchase h&r track spacers

05-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
imnotniko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longisland Age: 33 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	wheel hitting coilover. help needed i have an s13 with tein he coilovers and i just got enkei rpf1's 17x9.5 +18 all around with 235/40/17 tires. i installed the wheels up front and they are hitting the coilover. im assuming i need to run a spacer to clear the coilover but i don't know what size. any help? i have a picture.

05-25-2011, 05:33 PM	#3
CleanAndLegit Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 3,693 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	more like a 9-11mm cause i have enkie gtco1s 18x9+18 and am like 3mm away from coil __________________

05-25-2011, 08:20 PM	#6
chuy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado some where Age: 48 Posts: 623 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	+1 for the 10 mm spacer, I run the same suspension and wheel size. Except my offset is 15 __________________ Slide Happy

05-25-2011, 08:49 PM	#7
naw_speed Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san antonio Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you should try to slot the top or bottom hole in the strut to spindle bracket first. that will allow the wheel to tilt just enough so that it will clear the coil springs. and you can still run up to 1.5 degs of camber depending on your coilovers. some coilovers come pre sloted for this reason. it,s cheaper that spacers and you don,t have to worry about spacing the rear to match....18x9.5 +20 and i got no problems. __________________ ))-> sil front on.. time for rocket bunny kit<-((

05-25-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
dt-p88 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sl,ut Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Try a 5mm?

05-25-2011, 05:38 PM	#4
theboy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 36 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	10mm spacer and you should be fine, probably need to roll and maybe pull the fenders

05-25-2011, 09:02 PM	#8
ladyzx Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: slc utah Age: 41 Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	10 mm should fix it

05-26-2011, 09:32 PM	#9
Robb Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Age: 35 Posts: 135 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Are ou 4 or 5 lug? I have an unused spare pair of H&R 20mm spacers if you need something.

05-27-2011, 02:56 PM	#13
imnotniko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longisland Age: 33 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	im good thanks man. im going to purchase h&r track spacers