This is what DREAMS are made out of....

[steven88]

My cat having too much fun


Once again, too much fun


She thinks this is Chuck E Cheese or something

Wish me luck guys....I scored big on some freshly powder coated Enkei RPF1...the specs are 17x9.5, ET38....I plan to run the kumho XS 255/40/17

I test fitted just the rim to my car...the back fits fine and sticks out a little bit...the front fits as well... except the front, its REAL close to the strut....I can fit about 5 credit cards in between though....so just barely enough room to work...the rear inside clearance is about twice the front...plenty of room to work with

my rear fenders are rolled flat

255/40/17 should be a tad skinnier for the 17x9.5 rim...hopefully the tire doesn't bulge out the rim's lip....it should sit flush, or stretched towards the inside

Pictures of it mounted on the car very soon!

Btw, if anybody is interested in my old rims, here they are!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744436

UPDATE: NEW PICS, special thanks to NATOR PERFORMANCE


Put some tire shine on that bi+ch!


Bling Bling wet ass tire shine!






This is how motherfu*kin wide ass tires are suppose to look like!

 

[Circle9]

Tight fit, but nice rim and tire choice!

 

[Yoo Shin]

My God you are brave. I shake your hand. I can't wait to see how that turns out. Stock suspension? Love the Enkeis and those I've always been curious about those tires. I can't wait to go aggressive!

 

[whitealexander]

nice tire and rim mate.. (burnout)

 

[MM BOOST]

grabs some popcorn in anticipation! I am looking at a set of 18x9.5" +48 wheels for my speed, I am wondering if it will work.

 

[steven88]

My God you are brave. I shake your hand. I can't wait to see how that turns out. Stock suspension? Love the Enkeis and those I've always been curious about those tires. I can't wait to go aggressive!

Yes stock suspension...with rear fenders rolled...the tires OD is 25.00 inches....its definitely shorter than most setups out there...I am hoping it will give me some clearance especially at stock height...

Ideally I should get BC coils and run with full max on the dampers...and maybe drop the car about half an inch more....I think anything further than that, I'll be cutting too close to the tires

wish me luck guys

 

[steven88]

grabs some popcorn in anticipation! I am looking at a set of 18x9.5" +48 wheels for my speed, I am wondering if it will work.

well I can say for sure 18x9.5 +48 WILL NOT fit on MS3 front suspension....maybe the rears, but not the front

my 17x9.5 ET38 is VERY close to hitting the front strut....I would say 4-5mm of space...so if you run ET48 which is 10mm closer to the suspension, game over

I will definitely post up pictures and let everyone know how it goes...if this thing does not fit, or if it rubs way too much for daily....then I can always sell it....I know a few mid sized sedans would look great with 17x9.5 ET38

 

[MM BOOST]

well naturally I would run a spacer in the front to fit it Can't wait to see how it turns out, my friend!

 

[Olestra]

Wow, good luck with the fitment, can't wait to see the outcome.

Great pictures of your set up. Those tires look incredible. They should give you plenty of hook up.

 

[mr_mazda329]

This setup is going to be killer. Lots of grip. Are we going to the track?

 

[daonly1around]

waits for more pictures...

 

[GoFast]

cant wait to see this one.

rims came with fresh road kill too. notbad

 

[shaneS]

How much do they weigh

 

[CnoTataymo]

I can't wait to see the RPF's in that size on your car. I almost bought the exact same spec on craigslist like 4 months ago. If anything, go with tire stretch to avoid more rubbing. Maybe 235/45 or 245/40 tire?

Here's what RPF's look in 17x9 +45 with 235/45/17 Bridgestone RE-01:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/40/l_a8e971e33f9e4529b8e27fa82939495a.jpghttp://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/40/l_a8e971e33f9e4529b8e27fa82939495a.jpg

 

[mr_mazda329]

Those RPF1s should weigh around 16.5-17 lbs

 

[Hank3]

Tires look hAwt!

 

[steven88]

Those RPF1s should weigh around 16.5-17 lbs

yeah they weigh 16.5lbs just like advertised

i weighed it on a bathroom scale too...its about 16lbs

rpf1 ftmfw!

 

[mr_mazda329]

I know. They are so light. my 15's weigh 9.5 lbs

For anyone who wants to know what aftermarket wheels weigh, check this link out

http://www.wheelweights.net/

 

[Kain]

Less talky, more instally.

 

[Young Roids]

I have rpf1's myself and I couldn't help but stop and drool a bit over your Kumho XS's. When my stock Bridgestones wear out I plan on running XS's can't wait to hear how you like them.