RPF1s!!!!!!!

17x9 +45 255/40 on order. (Firestone Firehawk Indy 500)

I am in a gen1.

Looks like the consensus is +10mm hub centric spacers on the front along with extended wheel studs? I'm not lowered but I do plan on getting a new suspension setup soon; mine is blown.

 

Either 10mm or 5mm. But if doing 10mm or more you WILL need extended wheel studs.

I've got 5mm spacers and extended studs, but I am a gen2. Frankly I don't think gen's matter since the concern is clearing the strut body.

 

Is 5mm enough to clear the struts? What about if I lower it with a new suspension, doesn't that bring me closer to the strut? What if I potentially consider a big brake kit in the future; I think the CorkSport kit requires spacers as well.

Bonoss sells custom spacers; should I get 12mm and get back to OE offset?

Or is it just easier to stick with 5mm.

 

Hub to strut distance is fixed regardless of ride height

 

for what it's worth, i went with the 45s and i didn't have to roll my rears. i thought for sure i'd have to but it doesn't rub at all. i even put a new B14 bilstein coilover kit on the car and it doesn't rub. i have relieved and surprised.

 

i have the 5mm spacers in the front. don't put too much of a spacer or your lugs aren't going to have as much bolt to bite on to. I can tell a difference even with the 5mm.

to confirm i did the 17x9 +45 offset

edit: oops, but of a re-statement here.