ignition_key

iTrader: (1)

Really like these ENKEI RS+M Lightweight Racing Wheels They only weight 16.8 pounds each.

Just want to know if they will fit a 04-08 TL or if any spacer modification is required.

Specs:
Size: 18x7.5"
Offset: 48mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Weight: 16.8 lbs. each



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The Machine

iTrader: (8)

Yes, they will fit as they are the correct bolt pattern. The offset is pretty weak since the offset of the stock rims are +45 so these will sit in under the fender 3mm further.

Spacers will be a good addition to make them look better, but then you are adding more weight. I would get at least a 20mm spacer in the front and 25mm spacer in the rear. Also the width of the rim is .5" smaller that the stock 17's, which are 8" wide.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

is there a more aggressive fitment of that rim?

ignition_key

iTrader: (1)

So the wheels being .5" smaller cause any significant handling, turning or stability issues? Would it change the type/size of tire i can install due to an issue of width of tire/wheel?

Since the offset on these is 48, IF i get 3mm spacers, then they would sit flush compared to stock?

The Machine

iTrader: (8)

No it won't cause any handling issues at all. It's just that when people buy aftermarket parts, they usually go bigger and wider than what comes with the car stock.

Running a 7.5" rim can can change the width of the tire that you can run, but not by very much. 235 is the stock width, you can run that on a 7.5, but it would probably look pretty meaty. It all depends on the look you are going for, stretched/aggressive or meaty?

And adding a 3mm spacer will put you at the stock offset which is nowhere close to flush with the fender. To have the rim sit flush with the fender your offset will have to be down around +20 and that is if the car is lowered. If your car is not lowered +20 will poke outside the fender a decent amount. But with low offsets, you are getting in the territory of having to roll the fenders so you don't have rubbing issues.

ignition_key

iTrader: (1)

I'm not looking for looks, but reducing just the unsprung weight by replacing stock wheels with racing lightweight wheels.

If 235 size tire can fit on a 18" x 7.5" RIM then i am good.

I will not be lowering the car so the last set of questions are:

1) What profile tire do i need to get 35/40/45?
2) If i want stock look then is offset 48 fine? Or is it absolutely nexeccesary that i have to add spacers?

NBPacuraTL

iTrader: (1)

235/40/18

Honestly, if you can go a bit more aggressive, that would be, in my opinion, better. 7.5 with a +48 offset will sink in the wheel 9mm's. Go with at least an 8" with similar offset or maybe a slightly lower for slightly more aggressive stance.

This link is your friend: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

The Machine

iTrader: (8)

1) If you are dead set on running these rims you can run either a 225 or 235/40/18 tire.
2) Since you are loosing a half inch in rim width an it's +48 offset they will be more sunk in that the stock rims, which won't look good. With all the weight you are saving you could at least run 5mm spacers to bring the rims out some to get close to the stock offset of +45 with an 8" wide rim.

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3) Pick another lightweight rim that has a little bit more aggressive specs or at least something with stock specs. If you buy something more sunk in, while you may be saving weight, you are making the car less appealing to look at.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

I'd go more aggressive and pick another spec or wheels.
you can still be light weight without compromising rim specs.

ignition_key

iTrader: (1)

I already purchased these wheels (spent about 1200+) because these were the only ones that were less than 17pounds with 7 spokes (that's the look i like)


OK according to that calculator would i need a 5mm or 10mm spacer to get Factory Flush look?

NBPacuraTL

iTrader: (1)

For the factory LOOK (wheels aren't flush from factory), you'll need 10mm spacers since the wheel is retracted 9mm's from the outside edge of the wheel on your current set up

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

OP, if you are wanting light weight wheels, just get the Enkei RPF01's 17x9 +35 and that will solve all your problems