[Rac10000]

Why are you so against the +35 offset? Stress on the wheel bearings?

[BoostJunkie]

^^They also aren't available in gold. Personally, I'll be going with the 17x8.5 +40 for my track wheels

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

^^They also aren't available in gold. Personally, I'll be going with the 17x8.5 +40 for my track wheels

Ohhh, true. No gold.

And Ben uses the 17x8.5 +40 RPF1's on the HSPN Race Car

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by Rac10000

Why are you so against the +35 offset? Stress on the wheel bearings?

A.) I want an offset that I can run more than 235 and not have it "poke"

B.) I want gold

C.) I like how the Subaru fitment Gold RPF1s are hubcentric (56.1 no need for rings).

D.) the +45mm 8" is perfect for the street and wont effect my scrub radius.

E.) profit???

hahaha

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

A.) I want an offset that I can run more than 235 and not have it "poke"

B.) I want gold

C.) I like how the Subaru fitment Gold RPF1s are hubcentric (56.1 no need for rings).

D.) the +45mm 8" is perfect for the street and wont effect my scrub radius.

E.) profit???

hahaha

I guess those are some good reasons

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If you don't mind waiting.

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by Rac10000

I guess those are some good reasons

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If you don't mind waiting.

I've got the Gram Lights to hold me over and use for Track Wheels once I get the RPF1s.

I need Autox Wheels now so I'm not worried about picking up the RPF1s "Right Now!"

[BoostJunkie]

And Ben uses the 17x8.5 +40 RPF1's on the HSPN Race Car

Does he really? I didn't know he had the 8.5's, do you know what tires he's running in which size?

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

Does he really? I didn't know he had the 8.5's, do you know what tires he's running in which size?

He is also using Dunlop SP Super Sport Race 225/45/ZR17.

I know your think that a 225 is too narrow for a 8.5" but check out this and this.

[BoostJunkie]

Interesting stuff. I was going to mount 255/40/17 RA-1s but I'm a little worried about fitment. Maybe I'm better off going with a 235/45/17, as they run pretty wide anyways. I guess I can always work my way up to a 255 if I have some extra clearance to work with.

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

Interesting stuff. I was going to mount 255/40/17 RA-1s but I'm a little worried about fitment. Maybe I'm better off going with a 235/45/17, as they run pretty wide anyways. I guess I can always work my way up to a 255 if I have some extra clearance to work with.

That sounds good to me. I think the 235 will work just fine. If you have enough room and feel the need, you can always bump up to a 255.

[T3h_Clap]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

Interesting stuff. I was going to mount 255/40/17 RA-1s but I'm a little worried about fitment. Maybe I'm better off going with a 235/45/17, as they run pretty wide anyways. I guess I can always work my way up to a 255 if I have some extra clearance to work with.

for autox I can see the reasoning for "as big as possible" but for the track, I'd think a properly sized tire for the rim would be beneficial.

keep the shoulder "tight"

235/45 17 RA1 on an 8.5" rim would be a good combo.