Will Enkei RPF1 17x8 ET45 clear PP/R calipers?

[Sumfuncomet]

I have Motegi 17x8 ET45 on a car with ST40 front brakes. Clearance is tight but NOT an issue. With my winter wheels 17x7 ET40 I add a 5mm spacer all around.

 

[1970something]

Update time. I purchased a set of 17x8 RPF1s and installed them on the car. They fit with no interference with the calipers as others have said previously.

However, the other day I heard the dreaded sound of a rock stuck between the caliper and inner barrel of the wheel. I stopped as soon as I could and reversed to get the rock out. I took the wheel off today to inspect and there is a fairly deep gouge along the entire inner circumference. So while the caliper does not actually interfere, it is so close to the inner barrel that small rocks can get stuck in there. I'm not sure what to do now... I don't think this is an immediate structural integrity concern but cracks can grow over time and I don't want my wheel to break.

 

[goodvibes]

Clean it, seal it and call it a day.

 

[1970something]

Clean it, seal it and call it a day.

That’s along the lines of what I’m thinking. I change over to winter tires every year so I will be able to inspect it for problems fairly frequently.

 

[Bgoodmk7]

Should fit, as does 17x7.5: https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthr...ups-please&p=98671690&viewfull=1#post98671690

I ran 17x8.5 +40 in the front.

I just came across this pic as I’m looking to order new wheels. what size tire are you running in this setup?

 

[blaqsheep]

I just came across this pic as I’m looking to order new wheels. what size tire are you running in this setup?

235/45R17 Federal RS-RR