Enkei GF1???

Hey 3geez, I'd just like to say that I've been a lurker here for too long and that this is my first post ever on any forum. I don't know if this should be posted in the Newbie Section, so sorry if this is a mistake. I'd also like to say that you guys have a great community here, but I'm a 17 year old noob and please bear with me. So, I have a '87 Hatchback LX-i with 89,000 miles currently being repainted white and getting its rust fixed. For the past week, I have been searching for some new wheels for her and I stumbled upon the Enkei GF1s for a good price. I took a look at them a few days ago and I liked them. But my concern is the size. From what I have been reading, I understand that 15s are the best way to go with our cars. But the Enkeis are 16s with an offset of 42 and on 205/50/16 tires. I have also read that something like 225/45/17 are huge for it. I just don't want to make the mistake of getting some rims that don't fit right. And just for some added info, the car will eventually see a drop with some Tokicos shocks and Sprint or H&R springs or whatever seems like the best combo. Thanks 3Geez!!!

-Gino :D

hey another bay area cat. just make sure they are 4x100 bolt patern...i have 16 inch rotas with 205/50/16 tires and works fine...just rubs a little bit in the back because im droped with h&r springs

Thanks for the response Messy! Yeah, the Enkeis have 8 holes for both 4x100 and 4x114.3 bolt patterns, so they will bolt on. You say that your tires rub a little in the back. Would you recommend any drop less than the 1.5 in. drop that the H&R's give without compromising looks? Are Eibach's any good? Your advice would be helpful.

Welcome
I ran the H&R's on my 89 before I got my Goldline springs, the ride was great. I currently have Eibachs on my daily and I feel that they are too soft a ride.
Where about in the Bay are you from?

Thanks Pico! I'm on the peninsula in South San Francisco, right next to Daly City.

im at almost 2.5 on 16's almost same setup as well 87 white hatch with enkie's

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...g?t=1280606990

oh and im in the bay area as well lol

Nice car bro! Are you also running on Tokico's?

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Originally Posted by allhailmj23

Nice car bro! Are you also running on Tokico's?

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yes
with drop zone sports coilovers

On a 16x7 wheel, I'd go with a 205/45/16 tire. That will keep your speedometer the most accurate and they won't rub.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind for later because the Enkeis are coming with pretty fresh tires.