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Anyone has experience with Enkei? I like the PF09s (as well as MOTEC Ultralights). They have 7.5x18 ET48 and the weight is c. 19.2 lbs (8.7kg).
 
I’ve asked on a few fb groups. But I’m looking at 18x8.5” wheels, with 225/40 tyres. Has anyone fitted this size rim and tyre yet? If so how it is?
 
I'd like to verify this. Do you know if 7,5x18 ET53 225/40 will fit properly? This would be the OEM size of i30 N. I'm more concerned about the inner wheel well clearance with ET53 and 225/40 than outside poke. Is there enough clearance between wheel and suspension/body in all wheel and suspension positions?
 
Based on my experience with 235/40/18 there is no issue on full lock or bumps. Change on ET (fromr 53 to 45 for example) will make the steering wheel slightly heavier. Change the tire width you increase the radius (taking in account that you keep the same profile, 40) so the basic rule is 'slower acceleration - higher top speed' but when we discuss for 215 to 225 this is so tiny that almost impossible to notice

Handling wise, the more rubber the better grip on dry, but when raining on summer tires ... it gets challenging :)
 
SteveDek said:
Based on my experience with 235/40/18 there is no issue on full lock or bumps. Change on ET (fromr 53 to 45 for example) will make the steering wheel slightly heavier. Change the tire width you increase the radius (taking in account that you keep the same profile, 40) so the basic rule is 'slower acceleration - higher top speed' but when we discuss for 215 to 225 this is so tiny that almost impossible to notice

Handling wise, the more rubber the better grip on dry, but when raining on summer tires ... it gets challenging :)
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Sorry I was actually replying about something different. I’ve seen some wheel that I like that are 8.5”x18”. And really wasn’t sure if they’d fit. But I think this confirms that they will. Thank you.87146C28-EE86-4524-9FEB-65CF656D27CD.jpeg
 
Generally speaking increasing the wheel-base it will help turn-in and cornering but will affect braking especially uneven surfaces ... Also the steering will be slightly bit heavier
 
So from I've gathered 225/40R/18 is definately fine for the car, even if you go with 8x18 rims. But my question really is what about going for a 17" rims. Am looking for a winter set, which really would benefit from the extra profile. I see the spare tire is 17" for this car, but motivation to go smaller rim size for bigger profile is rare as this really is a performance car and that will impact it. Just in my experience that all goes away when you are on ice.

I anyways need to go away from 215/40R/18 size because there are 0 extreme winter tyres in that size.
 
Personally, to improove all parameters (speed, comfort, grip, economy etc), i would go with 215/45/17 wheels with a really performance tire, like michelin pilot cup 2 connect. For Greece - Athens where i live we have weather with relatively high temps (above 15) and few days with bad weather, i strongly believe the above combo would increase, comfort, speed as the new tire size compensates for shorter dif, economy as the compo rims and tires weight less etc. When i will get the car i will try this combo and i will report back to the forum as i have a performance spare wheel set for my honda civic 2019(2forze zf1 8x17 7.6 kgs each) which fits perfectly the i20n. The wheels made great difference to my civic 2019 in comparison with the stock ones, i cant wait to try them to my i20n. https://www.facebook.com/2forgewheels/

Teapea said:
So from I've gathered 225/40R/18 is definately fine for the car, even if you go with 8x18 rims. But my question really is what about going for a 17" rims. Am looking for a winter set, which really would benefit from the extra profile. I see the spare tire is 17" for this car, but motivation to go smaller rim size for bigger profile is rare as this really is a performance car and that will impact it. Just in my experience that all goes away when you are on ice.

I anyways need to go away from 215/40R/18 size because there are 0 extreme winter tyres in that size.
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Personally, to improove all parameters (speed, comfort, grip, economy etc), i would go with 215/45/17 wheels with a really performance tire, like michelin pilot cup 2 connect. For Greece - Athens where i live we have weather with relatively high temps (above 15) and few days with bad weather, i strongly believe the above combo would increase, comfort, speed as the new tire size compensates for shorter dif, economy as the compo rims and tires weight less etc. When i will get the car i will try this combo and i will report back to the forum as i have a performance spare wheel set for my honda civic 2019(2forze zf1 8x17 7.6 kgs each) which fits perfectly the i20n. The wheels made great difference to my civic 2019 in comparison with the stock ones, i cant wait to try them to my i20n. https://www.facebook.com/2forgewheels/
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That will be interesting to read your thoughts once you try this out and see how it works on road/track. I was also thinking of 17" in the beginning but since I am not much experienced in this area I decided to go for something rather close to OEM. Also I think way easier to get some performance tires for 18".
I am however still waiting for my car to be delivered and I just started collecting all other bits before it arrives - therefore no chance for me to give it any test. Waiting for your report then;)
 
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