Unofficial Enkei Wheels Thread
04-25-2016, 07:34 PM
#2561
New Member
^^ You are too modest. I credit you, terrasmak, with directing the 350z community to the best wheel, Enkei, for their 350z car.
There is no better wheel than an Enkei Racing Series for the track. Enkei Racing series wheels offer the best value.
If the Racing wheels are too expensive, you can buy the Enkei Tuning series wheel. The Tuning series wheels are heavier than the Racing series, not offered in as wide or aggressive offset configurations as the Racing Series. However, the Enkei Tuning wheels are attractive, light weight, and have exceptional strength.
There is no better wheel than an Enkei Racing Series for the track. Enkei Racing series wheels offer the best value.
If the Racing wheels are too expensive, you can buy the Enkei Tuning series wheel. The Tuning series wheels are heavier than the Racing series, not offered in as wide or aggressive offset configurations as the Racing Series. However, the Enkei Tuning wheels are attractive, light weight, and have exceptional strength.
04-25-2016, 09:05 PM
#2562
^^ You are too modest. I credit you, terrasmak, with directing the 350z community to the best wheel, Enkei, for their 350z car.
There is no better wheel than an Enkei Racing Series for the track. Enkei Racing series wheels offer the best value.
If the Racing wheels are too expensive, you can buy the Enkei Tuning series wheel. The Tuning series wheels are heavier than the Racing series, not offered in as wide or aggressive offset configurations as the Racing Series. However, the Enkei Tuning wheels are attractive, light weight, and have exceptional strength.
There is no better wheel than an Enkei Racing Series for the track. Enkei Racing series wheels offer the best value.
If the Racing wheels are too expensive, you can buy the Enkei Tuning series wheel. The Tuning series wheels are heavier than the Racing series, not offered in as wide or aggressive offset configurations as the Racing Series. However, the Enkei Tuning wheels are attractive, light weight, and have exceptional strength.
Shawn
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Spike100 (04-27-2016)
04-27-2016, 05:19 PM
#2563
New Member
A feature you notice with certain models of Enkei wheels (Racing or Tuning series) is the clever spoke design that gives the illusion of more offset (and thus a more aggressive wheel). Kojins are a good example.
04-30-2016, 04:30 PM
#2565
New Member
Good question
Secondly....somebody sell me there wheels so I don't have to spend 1300 on new ones
Secondly....somebody sell me there wheels so I don't have to spend 1300 on new ones
05-04-2016, 05:14 PM
#2568
New Member
Not so good since that question has been answered multiple times here.
One great thing about Enkei wheels is the value. You won’t find wheels with this quality at a lower price.
And, you won’t find many used Enkei wheels for sale. They are super strong and remain looking like new for a very long time. People who buy Enkei wheels keep them.
And, you won’t find many used Enkei wheels for sale. They are super strong and remain looking like new for a very long time. People who buy Enkei wheels keep them.
05-04-2016, 08:20 PM
#2569
New Member
Ummmm
Have you been on Craigslist? There are millions for sale. They don't get resold much for our cars I'd agree with though
Have you been on Craigslist? There are millions for sale. They don't get resold much for our cars I'd agree with though
05-04-2016, 08:52 PM
#2571
New Member
I missed the set off here for 600. Smh
05-20-2016, 02:52 PM
#2573
Registered User
I just joined the Enkei club!
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/bigpow/IMG_20160519_191209.jpg" alt="Mountain View">
I want to say thank you to <b>Terrasmak</b>, <b>travlee</b> and <b>350zchad</b>.
They guided me through the selection process.
Really appreciate it, Gents!
The work itself was done by <b>Vex Motorsports</b>.
RPF1 9.5/10.5 +15
Hankok V12 255/40/18-275/40/18
Eibach springs
Going back for alignment in a couple of weeks and that's it!
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/bigpow/IMG_20160519_191209.jpg" alt="Mountain View">
I want to say thank you to <b>Terrasmak</b>, <b>travlee</b> and <b>350zchad</b>.
They guided me through the selection process.
Really appreciate it, Gents!
The work itself was done by <b>Vex Motorsports</b>.
RPF1 9.5/10.5 +15
Hankok V12 255/40/18-275/40/18
Eibach springs
Going back for alignment in a couple of weeks and that's it!
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terrasmak (05-26-2016)
05-26-2016, 06:08 PM
#2576
Check the spokes often, RPF1s are more prone to cracking after powder coating. Seems to affect MAT or flow formed wheels. Pretty well known in the Evo and Miata community as I'm a part of both. There is some debate as powder coating shops do vary their oven time and different powders requires different temps. There was one owner a few years back who cracked 3/4 of the wheels after powder coating a brand new set.
The local shop in my area does a 400F @ 20 minute heat cycle to cook off any oils or contaminates then the actual powder coating another 375F-425F @ 20 minutes depending on color. If it is a dual stage powder with a clear coat on top which looks to be the color you chose, the wheels may have been oven baked fresh for ~60 minutes, once for prep, twice for base color then tinted teal clear. Or nothing could happen at all...
I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
The local shop in my area does a 400F @ 20 minute heat cycle to cook off any oils or contaminates then the actual powder coating another 375F-425F @ 20 minutes depending on color. If it is a dual stage powder with a clear coat on top which looks to be the color you chose, the wheels may have been oven baked fresh for ~60 minutes, once for prep, twice for base color then tinted teal clear. Or nothing could happen at all...
I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
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CJs_Z33 (05-26-2016)
05-26-2016, 06:23 PM
#2577
New Member
Check the spokes often, RPF1s are more prone to cracking after powder coating. Seems to affect MAT or flow formed wheels. Pretty well known in the Evo and Miata community as I'm a part of both. There is some debate as powder coating shops do vary their oven time and different powders requires different temps. There was one owner a few years back who cracked 3/4 of the wheels after powder coating a brand new set.
The local shop in my area does a 400F @ 20 minute heat cycle to cook off any oils or contaminates then the actual powder coating another 375F-425F @ 20 minutes depending on color. If it is a dual stage powder with a clear coat on top which looks to be the color you chose, the wheels may have been oven baked fresh for ~60 minutes, once for prep, twice for base color then tinted teal clear. Or nothing could happen at all... I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
The local shop in my area does a 400F @ 20 minute heat cycle to cook off any oils or contaminates then the actual powder coating another 375F-425F @ 20 minutes depending on color. If it is a dual stage powder with a clear coat on top which looks to be the color you chose, the wheels may have been oven baked fresh for ~60 minutes, once for prep, twice for base color then tinted teal clear. Or nothing could happen at all...
I'd keep it at the back of my mind though.
05-27-2016, 01:48 AM
#2579
New Member
My friends evo before i stole his wheels. He went widebody so he needs wider wheels now. Anyways the powdercoat shop is called snail motorsports if you want to look them up. I really dont know how long they baked these wheels for but thanks for the heads up.
Last edited by CJs_Z33; 05-27-2016 at 01:54 AM.
